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Litespeed Launches Four New Titanium eBikes for Road and Gravel
Today things get a bit electrified and amplified as Litespeed debuts four new bicycles you may never have expected. Meet Litespeeds new lineup of titanium road and gravel E-bikes: the Sustain and Harmonizer for the road, and the Overdrive and Distortion for gravel.(Photos / Litespeed)These new eBikes are still hand-built in the same Tennessee factory that has produced other Litespeed frames. And theyre designed to bring the high-performance and legendary ride of Litespeed titanium to a larger cycling audience.Look, you and I both know that Litespeed has spent pretty much its whole existence making light and refined titanium frames. Now the brand is putting that dedication into electric bikes, hoping that road and gravel riders who usually side-eye a motor might be ready to reconsider.The MotorThe new lineup uses the Mahle X20 System, a lightweight assist setup designed for performance bikes. Litespeed says it delivers 275 watts of peak power and assistance up to 20 mph from a 250 Wh battery, with Eco, Sport, and Boost modes. Its a Class 1 system, so the motor only helps while youre pedaling, and Litespeed claims the pedal feel stays natural. The motor sits in the rear hub, which is where HED enters the picture: each bike gets a HED hand-built road or gravel wheelset laced to the Mahle hub, with a choice of carbon or high-performance alloy rims.What About the Frame?The frames use new custom-formed Superform eSL6/4 and Pure eLW titanium tubesets. Litespeed says these tubes produce the lightest titanium E-bike frames possible. Buyers can pick from a wide range of high-end components, specs, and sizes, just like any other Litespeed.CEO Chris Pascarella admits he was a skeptic. I had bought into the stigma that riding an E-bike was a sign of surrender, he said. Hes since changed his tune, arguing the bikes let you keep up with a fitter partner, enjoy that dream Col, or commute to work without risk of hitting Zone 2.Motor & Battery SpecsMotor: MAHLE X20 rear hubPower: 250 WTorque: 65 NmBattery: 250 WhExtender: Optional eX1 availableClass: Class 1, assists up to 20 mphSystem: 3.2 kg (7.05 lbs), including batteryOK, lets check out the bikes!Sustain eRoad Racing BikeRetail: $12,599 The Sustain is built on Litespeeds racing pedigree. With signature Superform tube shaping and the innovative sheet-formed Superform eSL6/4 titanium top tube, it delivers incredible stiffness and sets the bar for low weight and high-speed performance. Complete with Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset and HED V45 carbon wheelset.Frame SpecsFrame Material: Superform eSL 6/4 Titanium Tubeset (3AL/2.5V + 6AL/4V Top Tube)Seatpost Diameter: 31.6mmDerailleur Hanger: UDHFront Derailleur Mount: 34.9mm Clamp-onCable Routing: Fully-IntegratedFront Spacing: 12 x 100 mmFront Axle Spec: M12 x 1.5, 120- 125 mmRear Spacing: 12 x 142 mmRear Axle Spec: M12 x 1.0, 164- 167 mmMax Chainring Size (2x Shimano): 54/40tMaxChainring Size (2x SRAM): 56/43tChainring Size (1x): 46t MaxRotor Size: Max 160mm front and rearTire size: 700x35mm maxHarmonizer eRoad BikeRetail: $9,999The Harmonizer is built using Litespeeds Pure eLW titanium tubeset, carefully shaped and constructed to deliver a smooth and comfortable ride, mile after mile. With 35mm of tire clearance paired with relaxed endurance geometry, the legendary Litespeed titanium ride just got better. Harmonizer starts at $9,995 outfitted with a Shimano 105 Di2 drivetrain and HED V45 carbon wheelset.Frame SpecsFrame Material: Pure eLW 3AL/2.5V Titanium TubesetSeatpost Diameter: 31.6mmDerailleur Hanger: UDHFront Derailleur Mount: 34.9mm Clamp-onCable Routing: Fully-IntegratedFront Spacing: 12 x 100 mmFront Axle Spec: M12 x 1.5, 120- 125 mmRear Spacing: 12 x 142 mmRear Axle Spec: M12 x 1.0, 164- 167 mmFork Offset: 47mmRigid Fork Length: 381mmMax Chainring Size (2x Shimano): 54/40tMaxChainring Size (2x SRAM): 56/43tChainring Size (1x): 46t MaxRotor Size: Max 160mm front and rearTire size: 700x35mm maxOverdrive eGravel Race BikeRetail: $12,599Litespeeds flagship gravel E-bike is built with race-inspired geometry, 50mm of tire clearance, and features Litespeeds proprietary lightweight sheet-formed Superform eSL6/4 top tube. It comes complete with Shimano GRX 1X Di2 827 components and a HED Lancastercarbon wheelset. The Overdrive delivers the direct feel and high-speed handling that has become synonymous with Litespeed race bikes.Frame SpecsFrame Material: Superform eSL 6/4 Titanium Tubeset (3AL/2.5V + 6AL/4V Top Tube)Seatpost Diameter: 31.6mmDerailleur Hanger: UDHFront Derailleur Mount: 34.9mm Clamp-onCable Routing: Fully-IntegratedFront Spacing: 12 x 100 mmFront Axle Spec: M12 x 1.5, 120- 125 mmRear Spacing: 12 x 142 mmRear Axle Spec: M12 x 1.0, 164- 167 mmFork Offset: 50mmRigid Fork Length: 420mmMax Chainring Size (2X): 48/31tMax Chainring Size (1X): 46tChainring Size (1x): 46t MaxRotor Size: Max 180mm front and 160mm rearTire size: 700x50mm maxDistortion eGravel BikeRetail: $9,999The Distortion is Litespeeds all-rounder gravel rig, delivering classic lines and ride feel with Litespeeds Pure eLW 3AL/2.5V titanium tubeset. 54mm of tire clearance and adventure-ready geometry give riders the confidence needed to tackle bigger rides and rougher roads. Outfitted with SRAMs Rival AXS XPLR groupset and HED Lancaster carbon wheels.Frame SpecsFrame Material: Pure eLW 3AL/2.5V Titanium TubesetSeatpost Diameter: 31.6mmDerailleur Hanger: UDHFront Derailleur Mount: 34.9mm Clamp-onCable Routing: Fully-IntegratedFront Spacing: 12 x 100 mmFront Axle Spec: M12 x 1.5, 120- 125 mmRear Spacing: 12 x 142 mmRear Axle Spec: M12 x 1.0, 164- 167 mmFork Offset: 50mmRigid Fork Length: 420mmMax Chainring Size (2X): 48/31tMax Chainring Size (1X): 42tChainring Size (1x): 46t MaxRotor Size: Max 180mm front and 160mm rearTire size: 700x54mm maxLitespeed combines titanium and a quiet, light assist system. It seems like a smart pairing. Add the hand-built HED wheelset, and this could be one of the more interesting premium E-road and gravel options on the market currently. Hit the link below for more details. Litespeed.com
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