Litespeed

For other uses, see Litespeed (disambiguation).
Litespeed Bicycles
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryBicycles
Founded1986; 38 years ago (1986)
FounderDavid Lynskey
HeadquartersOoltewah, Tennessee, United States
Key people
Peter Hurley, CEO
ProductsBicycles
ParentAmerican Bicycle Group
Websitewww.litespeed.com
1994 Litespeed Ultimate with 8-speed Shimano Dura-Ace groupo, early Trek carbon fork, Bontrager carbon seatpost, Cinelli Criterium handlebars and Grammo stem, and Speedplay pedals

Litespeed is a U.S. bicycle manufacturer founded in 1986 in Ooltewah, Tennessee by David Lynskey.[1][2] Litespeed makes titanium and carbon fiber frame road racing bicycles and mountain bikes. Titanium bicycle frames are famed for their ride quality.[3][4] Litespeed, along with triathlon specific bicycle manufacturer Quintana Roo,[5] is a subsidiary of the American Bicycle Group.[6]

  1. ^ "Lynskey Helix OS". Bicycling. Mar 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-09-10. Retrieved 2013-09-12. The Lynskey family formed Litespeed in 1986
  2. ^ "Titanium's First Family". Bicycle Guide. Nov–Dec 1992. Retrieved 2013-09-12.
  3. ^ Black, Gordon; Coté, Alan; Howells, Bob (March 1996). "The Showroom: The Worthiest Steeds, Circa 1996: Litespeed Hiwassee". Outside. Retrieved 2017-09-14. The Tennessee-built bike offers Ti's legendary ride: The frame feels marvelously supple without being noodley soft, and it's second to none in both weight and durability.
  4. ^ Andrew J Bernstein (October 23, 2012). "Nothing Like It: Titanium Dream Bikes". Biycling. Retrieved 2017-09-14. Titanium bikes aren't popular or cutting-edge—but their ride is unique and absolutely astounding
  5. ^ Mike Pare (August 28, 2016). "American Bicycle Group rides into future, Litespeed, Quintana Roo maker shifts to Chattanooga location". Times Free Press. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  6. ^ Mitra Malek (February 23, 2015). "See how Litespeed bikes are built in Ooltewah, Tenn". Times Free Press. Retrieved 2017-09-14.