Stock, it uses a PFBB30, but you can upgrade to a T47 threaded bottom bracket. Note: As of this post, all four models are on a heavily discounted Winter Sale, some up to $1,100 off, plus free etched graphics. They say it’s great for light gravel, which means it’s perfect for rough roads and dirt paths, or just all-day riding.Ĭable routing remains outside the frame, but electronic shift wires and disc brake hoses run internally.Īll bikes come with Shimano RS370 Disc, but they offer HED Ardennes RA and Vanquish RC4 wheel upgrades. The model also adds disc brakes, and increases tire clearance to 35mm. But, they say it’s still a solid climber and handler, too. Compared to their racier bikes, the Arenberg’s head angle is ~0.5º slacker and the chainstays 5mm longer, giving it a bit more relaxed, stable ride over mixed roads. The frame is 3/2.5 titanium and made in their Tennessee factory. The options are endless just call us to make your own T1sl Disc frame a true custom build.Named after the Arenberg forest alongside the Paris-Roubaix course, the Litespeed Arenberg returns to the line with more approachable geometry and bigger tire clearance. Even true one-off request including rack and fender mounts are possible, which may require additional costs and lead times. Or go for a T47 threaded bottom bracket upgrade. Choose our standard decal presentation, our complimentary etched finish, even a custom paint upgrade. The finest titanium climbing frame available is also fully customizable as well. That NASA comes to us for our materials choice advice is no mistake. While our competition settles for softer, more easily-processed grades of titanium, we go above and beyond to deliver the most premium cycling-specific tubesets. We also use the highest-quality titanium available, with our cold-working making it even better. To ensure every T1sl is built to precision tolerances that ensure the perfect ride in every size, each frame has size-specific tubesets, guaranteeing consistent performance, regardless if you’re a size XS or XL. With 12mm thru axles and flat-mount design, not only does torsional stiffness through the axles amplify the frame’s stiff design, you get the clear benefit of hydraulic disc stopping power. With a PF30 bottom bracket, the T1sl compatible with nearly every crankset available.īolstering the premium performance of the T1sl is the disc brake design. At the front, a beautifully engraved 44mm headtube delivers precision handling. The downtube completes the package, oversized and bi-axially ovalized to provide optimal performance and stiffness. The frame remains race-day stiff with a pair of oversized, triple-butted asymmetric chainstays designed for unyielding power transfer. The centerpiece is an innovative top tube, handcrafted from a single sheet of aerospace-grade 6AL/4V titanium, shaped into a multi-faceted tapered tube that slashes weight while increasing torsional stiffness. How we make a performance race frame this strong, stiff, comfortable and light is what sets the T1sl disc apart from all others. At 1,169 grams in size medium, the T1sl Disc remains the lightest production handmade titanium frame available on the market. And for the discerning cyclist, titanium still reigns supreme as the king of lightweight race bike capability. In this disc brake version with seamlessly integrated internal hydraulic cable routing and a clean flat-mount road disc-specific design, stopping power is unsurpassed. This no-holds-barred race platform is as adept at carving corners and holding speed on the flats as it is climbing. While it truly defies the scales, the T1sl is an all-around performer, thanks to the deft workmanship of our craftsmen and their decades of titanium expertise. Litespeed’s signature lightweight frame is no one-trick pony. There’s but one bike to take you to the top: the T1sl Rim Brakes
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