Cherohala Frame
Litespeed Cherohala Frame Find that thing that’s reaches into your soul, the thing on two wheels that makes you happy. On road—or off—it’s just around the bend….on the Cherohala. T he Cherohala frame appropriately pairs with its namesake, the Cherohala Skyway, which winds through the beautiful backcountry of the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forest. Its miles of winding roads and dirt paths are rewarded with scenic overlooks and waterfalls. It’s this remarkable parcel that inspired a remarkable bike, built to explore, anything from your backyard paths to Tour Divide. With a slightly more relaxed geometry, yet a lively titanium ride that’s poised to play, we’ve achieved day-long ride nirvana in the Cherohala, the finest titanium all-road frame available. Designating the Cherohala “all road” doesn’t even begin to encompass its capabilities. Sourcing our top-shelf 3Al/2.5V titanium tubing, our team of handcraftsmen massage the tubeset wall thickness, strategically allowing for thin walls wherever possible. And ready to load up for a weekend of bikepacking or a big multi-state traverse, built-in fender mounts with rack mounts available as an add-on. Getting lost is what the Cherohala was made for (but we recommend bringing your GPS just in case). In the same breath, it’s very much a road-ready ride that climbs and accelerates well, and handles fast, sweeping descents with aplomb. The result is an elegant, classically titanium ride with a light weight that belies its tough titanium exterior, and road heritage in its bones…yet presents a level of in-saddle comfort that is made for long hours in the saddle. While the Cherohala frame is ready to rock in its stock configuration, it can be truly made yours with any number of customizations available. From our etched finish upgrade to bottle boss and fuel storage placement. Prefer a custom paint treatment to set your Cherohala apart? Our team of craftsmen in Tennessee are ready to make your bike truly yours, with fully customizable options available. Call our team to talk about just how easy it is to make the Cherohala your dream ride—in every way imaginable. Curious how we stack up against other brands? See Comparison Chart Key Features Precision-fabricated, cold-worked, tapered, shaped and oversize 3AL/2.5V titanium Compatible with 700c wheels with clearance up to 38mm Fork includes built-in fender mounts with rack mounts available as an add-on Shift cable routing: mechanical external or electronic internal Di2-compatible, with Di2-specific build available upon request Flat mount disc brake-specific frame design Compact 50/34 crankset 142 x 12mm rear thru axle PF30 bottom bracket shell, with T47 bottom bracket upgrade available Internal rear brake cable routing Replaceable derailleur hanger Frame sizes: S, M, ML, L, XL and custom Proudly handcrafted in Chattanooga, TN using globally sourced premium materials Average weight for a size medium frame: 1,467 grams See Cherohala Stories Geometry FAQ The Litespeed Cherohala sports a geometry that makes for a light, agile and responsive bike that’s dialed for the road—but fully gravel capable. Size S M M/L L XL A Top Tube Length 52.3 53.4 55.2 57.0 58.9 B Head Tube Angle 71.0˚ 71.0˚ 71.5˚ 72.0˚ 72.0˚ C Seat Tube Angle 74.5˚ 74.5˚ 74.0˚ 73.5˚ 73.0˚ D Seat Tube Length 46.0 49.0 52.0 55.0 58.0 E Chainstay Length 43.0 43.0 43.0 43.0 43.0 F BB Drop 7.6 7.1 7.1 7.1 6.6 G Wheelbase 100.9 102.4 103.4 104.2 105.7 H Front Center 59.1 60.4 61.4 62.2 63.6 I Fork Rake 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 J Standover Height 73.4 76.9 79.7 82.5 85.8 K Head Tube Length 10.6 13.2 16.2 18.6 21.7 L Stack 55.0 57.5 60.0 62.5 65.0 M Reach 37.0 37.5 38.0 38.5 39.0 We pair each Litespeed frame with some of the best components and drivetrains in the world. We take component specifications seriously, as the quality and performance of the components are just as important as the frames we design and produce. If you have any questions or would like to request custom component specifications, please contact us. Shimano 105 Headset Cane Creek 40 Series Stem Easton EA50 31.8 Handlebar Easton EA50 31.8/td> Bar Tape Prologo Black Seatpost Easton EA50 Zero Setback Saddle Prologo Nago EVO 134 Shifters Shimano 105 R7000 Rotors Shimano RT66 160mm Front Derailleur Shimano 105 R7000 Rear Derailleur Shimano 105 R7000 Crankset Shimano 105 R7000 11-30 Cassette Shimano 105 R7000 Chain Shimano HG601 Bottom Bracket Praxis Tires Continental Kevlar Wheelset Select Wheels Above Brakeset Shimano 105 R7000 Fork Litespeed Carbon - - Ultegra Headset Cane Creek 40 Series Stem Easton EA70 31.8 Handlebar Easton EA70 Bar Tape Prologo Black Seatpost Race Face Next Carbon Zero Setback Saddle Fizik Shifters Ultegra Rotors Shimano RT800 160mm Front Derailleur Ultegra Rear Derailleur Ultegra Crankset Ultegra 50/34 Cassette Ultegra 11-30 Chain Shimano HG701 Bottom Bracket Praxis Tires Continental Grand Sport 700x32 Wheelset Select Wheels Above Brakeset Ultegra Fork Litespeed Carbon - - Ultegra Di2 Headset Cane Creek 40 Series Stem Easton EA70 31.8 Handlebar Easton EA70 Bar Tape Prologo Black Seatpost Race Face Next Carbon Zero Setback Saddle Fizik Antares R3 Open Shifters Ultegra Di2 Rotors Shimano RT800 160mm Front Derailleur Ultegra Di2 Rear Derailleur Ultegra Di2 Crankset Ultegra 50/34 Cassette Ultegra 11-30 Chain Shimano HG701 Bottom Bracket Praxis Tires Continental Grand Sport 700x32 Wheelset Select Wheels Above Brakeset Ultegra Fork Litespeed Carbon - - There are no customer reviews yet. Find answers to common questions about bike builds, custom component selections, and shipping. If you have any questions feel free to live-chat with us or contact us. How long does it take to receive my bike? Due to high demand, lead times vary per bike model, size, and build kit. For an accurate delivery estimate live-chat or contact us! Can I make changes to the build kit? Absolutely. Our bikes are built to order so you can customize however you'd like. If there are components you'd really like on your bike but don't see them offered live-chat or contact us for availability and a custom quote! Can I have a different length stem, crankarms, or different gearing? We spec different length components on our bikes based on common lengths per each size of bike. If you are looking to specify what length components or the gearing you'd like on your new Litespeed just live-chat or contact us and we'll get you started on a custom order. How much does shipping cost? UNITED STATES: Shipping for frame and frameset orders is $55 USD. For full bike orders shipping is $195 and includes professional assemble at our Litespeed factory and shipment in our Litespeed Pro Box so you don't have to assemble the bike when it arrives to your door. OUTSIDE OF USA: By going through the checkout process, you will be able to see the shipping charges associated with shipping to your country. We offer competitive shipping prices around the world, and even cover duty, VAT and import fees when shipping to Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and Malaysia. Does my bike arrive assembled? For orders in the United States our bikes ship assembled in our Litespeed Pro Box. Adjust your bars then add the seatpost and front wheel and you're ready to ride. Please note: all disc brake bikes are shipped with a leverless thru-axle. A 6mm allen wrench is needed for removal or installation of your front and rear wheels. *Bikes ordered with custom geometry:Our 30-day return policy does not apply to custom frame orders. If your order is cancelled for any reason, you will receive a 50% refund. Questions? Reach out to our team via LiveChat online or via email at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help.