Litespeed
Chattanooga, Tennessee 🇺🇸
Since 1986, Litespeed Bicycles has been a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance titanium frames. Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company was born from a family-run machine shop with deep expertise in exotic metals. Litespeed is credited with revolutionizing the cycling industry by mastering the art of cold-working titanium—a process that allows them to shape and taper tubes for optimal stiffness, weight, and vibration dampening.
Every Litespeed titanium frame is handcrafted in their Tennessee facility by a team of master welders and engineers. Their reputation for metallurgical mastery is so esteemed that even NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) sought their expertise to fabricate titanium components for the Mars Curiosity Rover. Today, Litespeed continues to push the boundaries of bicycle technology, offering a diverse lineup of road, gravel, and mountain bikes designed to last a lifetime.
Key Innovations and Heritage:
Titanium Specialists: Pioneers in using aerospace-grade 3AL/2.5V and 6AL/4V titanium to create frames with an unmatched strength-to-weight ratio.
Handmade in Tennessee: Design, tube forming, welding, and final assembly are all conducted under one roof in Chattanooga.
Cold-Working Advantage: Utilizing proprietary techniques to manipulate titanium tubing into complex, size-specific shapes that enhance ride quality and performance.
Proven Performance: Litespeed frames have been ridden to victory in the Tour de France, the UCI World Championships, and the Olympics.
Direct-to-Rider: By selling directly to consumers, Litespeed provides high-end American craftsmanship with a streamlined purchase and customization experience.
