Ultimate FI Frame
Ultimate Disc High-Performance Road/Aero Road The Ultimate: Two-wheeled perfection What happens when you push a team of riders, engineers and craftsmen to create the most technolog ically-advanced titanium road racing platform? When you take off the limiters, the best imaginable ride is the result. That’s the Ultimate. Indeed, it’s no overreach to say the Ultimate exemplifies all the things required in a pro-level performance race bike. Light weight, aerodynamics, stiffness, compliance and the unsurpassed stopping power of disc brakes are all delivered in deftly-handcrafted titanium bike making it the most technically-advanced race machine available—anywhere. The result is a design so special, so all-encompassing, it’s truly deserving of its legendary name. There are few road bike models with the lasting heritage of the Ultimate. It was first introduced as Litespeed’s premier 3AL-2.5V titanium race bike, utilizing our most progressive designs to create a bike with exceptional handling and stiffness characteristics. A USPRO national championship, several stage victories, even a UCI World Road Racing Championship—rebadged— were amassed on Litespeed’s then flagship model. Today, that heritage lives on, but the ceiling of what’s possible in a race bike has been raised to an even higher standard. Our team of craftsmen have pushed the envelope of what’s possible to create the finest titanium race machine. Thin, swept seatstays deliver both enhanced comfort and wind-cheating aerodynamics. All the frame’s tubesets have been shaped with purpose, promising out-of-saddle sprint stiffness and responsive climbing acumen, all delivered at premium level with a geometry that delivers that perfect balance of handling quickness, light climbing punch. The Litespeed Ultimate Disc adds the benefits of disc braking, making long descents and hard, late stopping no problem. The design also allows us to create greater frame clearance on the Ultimate Disc, permitting for the use of up to 35mm tires. When it comes to traction, control and speed, it simply doesn’t get any better. And being a Litespeed, it delivers that signature titanium ride; stiff as you want, but over the long hours, comfortable as the material absorbs the buzz out of even the roughest chip-sealed roads. This is the best of the best in titanium. Don’t see your dream build of the Ultimate among our offerings? Whether it’s SRAM 1X build, a brilliant custom colorway paint at the hands of our painting team, a special bar and stem request, or custom wheels, we can accommodate most any request, with additional costs and lead times, allowing your Ultimate Disc to truly be built into the ride of your dreams. Our team in Tennessee is ready to make your Ultimate your definition of two-wheeled perfection. Curious how we stack up against other brands? See Comparison Chart Now offering Home.Delivery.Right delivery service! See Shipping Options Key Features High performance road/aero road Full 3AL/2.5V titanium frame featuring Aeroform design with bladed seatstays for vertical compliance as well as aerodynamic benefit Litespeed-specific truncated airfoil downtube, and quadrilaterally-formed top tube delivering stiffness and precision handling characteristics Optimized for clearance on up to 35mm tires (most tire/rim combinations) Lightweight, butted bottom bracket and head tube Internal Di2 and hydraulic disc cable routing Replaceable derailleur hanger Bright Brushed Litespeed Finish option and decal option provided standard Full range of custom paint upgrade options available Custom component options available upon request PF30 bottom bracket, with T47 bottom bracket upgrade available Proudly handcrafted in Chattanooga, TN using globally sourced premium materials Frame sizes: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL and custom Average weight for size medium frame: 1,323 grams Geometry Components Product Reviews FAQ Fresh engineering, considering the latest technology, the Ultimate has massive tire clearance, wind cheating aerodynamics, and ride quality that will keep you fresh for the final kilometers. Size XS S M M/L L XL A Top Tube Length 51.5 52.5 54.0 56.0 57.5 59.0 B Head Tube Angle 72.0˚ 72.5˚ 73.0˚ 73.0˚ 73.0˚ 73.0˚ C Seat Tube Angle 74.5˚ 74.0˚ 73.5˚ 73.0˚ 73.0˚ 73.0˚ D Seat Tube Length 45.5 47.5 49.5 51.5 53.5 55.5 E Chainstay Length 41.5 41.5 41.5 41.5 41.5 41.5 F BB Drop 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.1 6.8 G Wheelbase 97.1 97.6 98.1 99.7 101.0 102.4 H Front Center 56.6 57.1 57.6 59.2 60.5 61.9 I Fork Rake 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 J Standover Height 71.6 73.4 75.2 77.2 79.5 82.0 K Head Tube Length 10.1 11.5 12.9 15.0 17.6 20.7 L Stack 51.5 53.0 54.5 56.5 59.0 62.0 M Reach 37.0 37.5 38.0 39.0 39.5 40.0 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. *COVID availability advisory: Due to high demand during COVID-19, our industry is working hard to keep up with all parts, components and accessories. Your purchase may include unavailable parts. At that point, we will replace them with equal or better parts. Please reach out via LiveChat or email if you have any questions. Shimano 105 Headset Cane Creek 40 Series Stem FSA Gossamer Handlebar FSA Gossamer Wing Compact Bar Tape Select from above Seatpost FSA Gossamer Alloy 20mm Offset 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 50/34 Cassette Shimano 105 R7000 11-30 Chain Shimano HG601 Bottom Bracket Praxis Tires Continental Ultrasport3 28c Wheelset Select Wheels Above Brakeset Shimano 105 R7000 Fork Litespeed Carbon - - Ultegra Headset Cane Creek 40 Series Stem FSA Energy Handlebar FSA Energy Compact Bar Tape Select from above Seatpost FSA SLK Carbon 20mm Offset Saddle Fizik Vento Argo R3 Kium Shifters Ultegra Rotors Shimano RT800 160mm Front Derailleur Ultegra Rear Derailleur Ultegra Crankset Ultegra R8000 50/34 Cassette R7000 11-30 Chain Shimano HG701 Bottom Bracket Praxis Tires Continental Ultrasport3 28c Folding Wheelset Select Wheels Above Brakeset Ultegra Fork Litespeed Carbon - - Shimano 105 Di2 12 Spd Headset Select from above Stem FSA Gossamer Handlebar FSA Gossamer Wing Compact Bar Tape Select from above Seatpost FSA Gossamer Alloy 20mm Offset Saddle Prologo Nago Evo 134 Shifters Shimano 105 R7170 Di2 12 spd Rotors Shimano RT70 160mm Centerlock Front Derailleur Shimano 105 R7150 Di2 12 spd Rear Derailleur Shimano 105 R7150 Di2 12 spd Crankset Shimano 105 R7100 50/34 12 spd Cassette Shimano 105 R7100 11-34 12 spd Chain Shimano M7100 12 spd Bottom Bracket Praxis Tires Continental Ultrasport3 28c Folding Wheelset Select Wheels Above Brakeset Shimano 105 R7170 Fork Litespeed Carbon - - Ultegra Di2 12 Speed Headset Cane Creek 40 Series Stem FSA Energy Handlebar FSA Energy Compact Bar Tape Select from above Seatpost FSA SLK Carbon 20mm Offset Saddle Fizik Vento Argo R3 Kium Shifters Ultegra Di2 8170 12 spd Rotors Shimano MT8100 CL 160mm Front Derailleur Ultegra Di2 8150 12 spd Rear Derailleur Ultegra Di2 8150 12 spd Crankset Ultegra R8100 50/34 12 spd Cassette Ultegra R8100 11-30 12 spd Chain Shimano M8100 12 spd Bottom Bracket Praxis Tires Continental Ultrasport3 28c Folding Wheelset Select Wheels Above Brakeset Ultegra 8170 Fork Litespeed Carbon - - Dura-Ace Di2 12 Speed Headset Chris King InSet 7 Matte Black Stem FSA SL-K SCR +/- 6 degree Handlebar FSA SL-K Carbon Compact Bar Tape Select from above Seatpost Litespeed Titanium Saddle Fizik Vento Argo R3 Kium 140 Shifters Dura-Ace Di2 R9270 Di2 spd Rotors Shimano MT900 CL 160mm Front Derailleur Dura-Ace Di2 R9250 12 spd Rear Derailleur Dura-Ace Di2 R9250 12 spd Crankset Dura-Ace R9200 50/34 12 spd Cassette Dura-Ace R9200 11-30 12 spd Chain Shimano M9100 12 spd Bottom Bracket Praxis Tires Continental GP5000 30c Wheelset Select Wheels Above Brakeset Dura-Ace 9270 Fork Litespeed Carbon - - Titanium Bike Shootout: Litespeed Ultimate vs. Lynskey Helix Tennessee’s titanium legacy runs strong with Litespeed and Lynskey. Check out Road Bike Action's road shootout between the Litespeed Ultimate and the Lynskey Helix. read full review 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. Can you tell me more about the T47 BB Shell Option? Click here to learn more about the T47 BB 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. For technician delivery, check out our Home.Delivery.Right service. Click here for shipping options. 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. We also offer our technician delivery service, Home.Delivery.Right. Click here for shipping options. 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. Litespeed Assembly Video
