Since 1986 Litespeed bikes have been pushing biking technology to the limits. Originally, the manufacturer used titanium to make bike frames. This was in line with their vision of using exotic metals to make bicycle parts. The company came up with bikes which were sturdier and weighed less compared to similar bikes from other brands. This unique characteristic gave riders a riding experience that no one else could match. As the Cold War ended, titanium became readily available. As a result, more bike manufacturers started making bikes using the rare metal.
Litespeed became a market leader because of the company’s emphasis on technology. Bikes from the company have won medals for top caliber riders around the world. For instance, Lance Armstrong bagged two wins riding a Litespeed Blade bicycle at the Tour de France in 1999 in the individual time sessions. The bike manufacturer uses three main technologies to ensure superior performance. The first is Aerologic. The company has carried out extensive research on the aerodynamics of its bikes to ensure optimum performance without incurring any additional weight. The company also uses RPM or reactive pressure molding to make bike parts. In recent years, the company has started experimenting on other materials such as carbon fiber.
Litespeed bikes are not only fast and light, they are also very sleek. The Xicon and Archon models have the traditional Titanium frames that characterize Litespeed bikes. The Archon was developed in consultation with NASA engineers and is perhaps the most advanced Titanium based bike in the market today.
Another award winning product is the Litespeed C1R. This bike sets the standards for two-wheel aerodynamics. Other products in the C-line of Litespeed bikes include the Ci2, C1 Dura Ace and the C3 Ultegra. The Litespeed M1 comes with additional features that do not usually come with bikes at that price level
The company also manufactures urban bike models, Titanium Mountain bikes and cross country racers. These bikes feature the same high performance characteristics and technological innovations associated with Litespeed bikes.