Litespeed was founded by the Lynskey family, expert metallurgists and aerospace fabricators who saw the potential for titanium in cycling long before anyone else. For years, Litespeed was the reference point for high-performance Ti bikes.
A Few Highlights That Built Their Legacy
- First brand to widely commercialize 3/2.5 and 6/4 titanium frames
- Engineered frames ridden in the Tour de France by pros under other brand names
- Built bikes used by Greg LeMond, Robbie McEwen, Team Lotto, and many others
- One of the first to shape, butted, and hydroform titanium
- Continues producing every frame in the U.S.
While the Lynskeys eventually founded Lynskey Performance separately, Litespeed has continued to evolve as a standalone brand — refining titanium into a modern, race-capable platform with a distinctly smooth ride feel.
