The  Litespeed Ultimate

THE ULTIMATE ROAD ALL-ROUNDER

THE LITESPEED ULTIMATE

The original benchmark for titanium road race bikes, built with our legendary Superform SL tubeset for ultimate all-around comfort and performance.

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THE ULTIMATE ROAD ALL-ROUNDER 

The Ultimate is the longest-running model in the Litespeed line-up, and for good reason. Since its inception, it has been the performance benchmark against which all other titanium bikes are measured. The modern Ultimate is built using all of Litespeed's advanced titanium technology, taking the classic titanium riding experience to the next level with lower weight and fine-tuned stiffness.  

SUPERFORM SL
Lightweight and performance-focused Superform SL titanium tubeset
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CUSTOM-FORMED TUBING
Custom tubing with multi-dimensional shaping and variable wall thickness
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PROUDLY HANDCRAFTED
Built in Chattanooga, Tennessee, using globally sourced premium materials.
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THE ULTIMATE BENCHMARK

When Litespeed introduced the Ultimate in 1987, it was the “ultimate” road bike, lusted after and raced by many of the sport’s most legendary riders. The Ultimate design has been refined over three decades, bringing the modern Ultimate even closer to perfection. 

METICULOUSLY SHAPED TITANIUM

The Superform SL titanium tubeset is custom-formed using advanced titanium manipulation capabilities unique to Litespeed. With variable wall thickness and multi-dimensional shaping, the Ultimate ride experience exceeds that of any “regular” titanium road bike.

ULTIMATE ROAD PERFORMANCE

Modern performance meets classic titanium. We designed a bike with the targeted stiffness found in premium carbon road bikes, without sacrificing titanium’s magical ride quality. With 35mm tire clearance, the Ultimate is built to excel in every road riding scenario.

EXPLORE THE DETAILS

Frame & Fork Specs

Frame

Frame Material Superform SL 3AL/2.5V Titanium Tubeset
Frame Weight 1,295g (Size M)
BB Standard PF30 (T47 Optional Upgrade)
Seatpost Diameter 31.6mm
Derailleur Hanger UDH
Front Derailleur Mount 34.9mm Clamp-on
Cable Routing Semi-Integrated

Axle Specs

Front Spacing 12x100mm
Front Axle Spec M12 x 1.5, 120-125mm
Rear Spacing 12x142mm
Rear Axle Spec M12 x 1.0, 164-167mm

Drivetrain

Max Chainring Size (2x - Shimano) 54/40t
Max Chainring Size (2x - SRAM) 56/43t
Max Chainring Size (1x) 46t

Brakes

Rotor Max Size (Front) 160mm
Rotor Max Size (Rear) 160mm

Fork

Fork Offset 47mm
Rigid Fork Length 381mm

Tire Clearance

Max Tire Size 700 x 35mm

Mounts

Downtube Water Bottle Bolts 2
Seattube Water Bottle Bolts 2
Rack Mount No
Size XS S M M/L L XL
A - Stack 51.5cm 53cm 54.5cm 56.5cm 59cm 62cm
B - Reach 37cm 37.5cm 38cm 39cm 39.5cm 40cm
C - Standover Height 71.6cm 73.4cm 75.2cm 77.2cm 79.5cm 82cm
D - Top Tube Length (Virtual Horizontal) 51.5cm 52.5cm 54cm 56cm 57.5cm 59cm
E - Seat Tube Angle 74.5° 74.0° 73.5° 73.0° 73.0° 73.0°
F - Seat Tube Length 45.5cm 47.5cm 49.5cm 51.5cm 53.5cm 55.5cm
G - Head Tube Angle 72.0° 72.5° 73.0° 73.0° 73.0° 73.0°
H - Head Tube Length 10.1cm 11.5cm 12.9cm 15cm 17.6cm 20.7cm
I - BB Drop 7.1cm 7.1cm 7.1cm 7.1cm 7.1cm 6.8cm
J - Front Center 56.8cm 57.3cm 57.8cm 59.4cm 60.7cm 62.1cm
K - Chainstay Length 41.5cm 41.5cm 41.5cm 41.5cm 41.5cm 41.5cm
L - Wheelbase 97.3cm 97.8cm 98.3cm 99.9cm 101.2cm 102.6cm
M - Fork Offset 4.7cm 4.7cm 4.7cm 4.7cm 4.7cm 4.7cm
N - Trail (w/ 30mm tire) 6.3cm 5.9cm 5.6cm 5.6cm 5.6cm 5.6cm
XS
147cm 58 - 157cm 62
S
157cm 62 - 165cm 66
M
165cm 66 - 175cm 69
ML
173cm 68 - 180cm 71
L
178cm 71 - 188cm 74
XL
188cm 74 - 198cm 76

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When you select tubeless-ready wheels and tires, the bike will come from the Litespeed factory with tires set up tubeless with Stan's NoTubes sealant.

If you would like innertubes, you can make a note in the "component request field" on your order, and we will be happy to accommodate.

If you want confirmation whether your specific wheel/tire selection will come tubeless, feel free to contact us via email or chat.

2x maximum chainring size is 54/40t (Shimano) or 56/43t (SRAM). 1x maximum chainring size is 46t.

The Spezia is designed around 700c x 28mm-32mm tires. It has clearance to fit road tires up to 35mm wide.

Every Litespeed titanium frame is hand-built in the USA, in our factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, by master framebuilders using premium, globally sourced materials.

The average lead time is 3-4 weeks. This is because every Litespeed titanium frame and complete bike is built to order. You will receive email updates informing you when we begin building and assembling your bike, and when it is shipped from our factory.

The Ultimate Disc is a road racing bike designed for road racing, crits, and general high-performance road riding.

The Spezia and Ultimate Disc have very similar race-oriented geometry and handling, but the Ultimate frame is slightly more compliant and a bit heavier, making it slightly more comfortable. The Arenberg has more upright, endurance-oriented geometry. The Arenberg is heavier, but provides even more comfort and compliance.

The Ultimate Disc is built with Litespeed's Superform SL tubeset. Superform SL is a superlight titanium tubeset that sets the benchmark for advanced titanium bicycle tubes. Superform SL is an aerospace-grade 3AL/2.5V titanium tubeset that is custom-formed and hand-crafted in-house, allowing us to employ multi-dimensional shaping and variable wall-thickness to minimize weight and maximize performance.

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SUPERFORM TITANIUM TUBING

THE LITESPEED ADVANTAGE

SUPERFORM TITANIUM TUBING

Litespeed Superform extracts titanium’s full potential with custom-formed size-specific tubing that is extensively cold-worked into 3D shapes with precise wall-thickness control to hit the most ambitious weight, durability, and stiffness targets.