BIKE OF THE WEEK: LITESPEED ARENBERG

Having kicked things off in the late 80s, Litespeed is of course one of America's legacy titanium builders. From their earliest forays into building mountain bikes, Litespeed was soon in the serious road game and famously making team bikes for the LA Sheriff's Cycling team (as well as the masqueraded bikes for some of the world's top pro teams).

Today, Litespeed is still making bikes one at a time in their Tennessee factory and the Arenberg reflects the brand's road history as a model that first appeared in the catalog decades ago. With frames priced at just $1695 and complete bikes starting at just $2950, the Arenberg not only represents their entry-level model, but an incredibly impressive price for a handmade titanium road bike.

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One of our most popular road models in the early ’00s, the Arenberg has been brought back into our collection, updated with all the amenities to make it a wildly versatile road ride: Litespeed's 3AL/2.5V size-specific titanium tubing, tire clearance to accommodate up to 35mm tires, fastback seatstays, of course disc brakes and a geometry that gives Arenberg incredible performance range. From general road race to gran fondos—even groomed gravel—the Arenberg is right at home and can do it all.

We’re delivering the Arenberg at a price point we’re excited to present, complete starting at $2,950 as part of our current Winter Sale, with Shimano 105 mechanical, and will offer a range of standard and upgraded cosmetic treatment options to stylize the Arenberg to the rider's taste, including free etched graphics (generally a $225 upcharge) for a limited time. Additionally, the Arenberg is available to order today with Shimano's new 105 Di2 12-speed groupset from $3,950.

As with all Litespeed models, the Arenberg is hand built, assembled and shipped direct from our headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Arenberg 105 Mechanical from: MSRP $3,595 Winter Sale – $2,950Arenberg 105 Di2 12-spd from: MSRP $4,595 Winter Sale – $3,950Arenberg Ultegra Di2 12-spd from: MSRP $5,595 Winter Sale – $4,495Note: Winter Sale Prices end on Monday February 27