Is the archon the lightest titanium bike?
Litespeed already make the lightest titanium frame with the Ghisallo, which clocks in at an unbelievable 770g for the medium-sized chassis. The Archon is designed with more than scales in mind though and just looking at the frame it’s obvious power transfer is at a premium.
What makes the Archon so special?
The Archon is designed with more than scales in mind though and just looking at the frame it’s obvious power transfer is at a premium. The polygonal top tube with its flared frontend and tapered tail is the obvious standout frame piece.
Is the Archon T1 the Ultimate Performance category?
The Archon uses a wholly new series of tubes and innovative forming techniques to create a new T1 ultimate performance category above the silly light, but too whippy for some, Ghisallo frame. There’s no escaping the fact that any bike based on this frame will cost an obscene amount of money, but you can’t fault the Archon for trying to justify it.
How much does a Litespeed bike cost?
As you’d hope for a £4,000 bike, Litespeed go the extra mile with it and finishing detail, with six different sizes and three different finishes including white or black gloss paint/tinted lacquer over raw versions.
What makes the Archon T1 so special?
Litespeed have never been shy of pushing the titanium envelope. The Archon uses a wholly new series of tubes and innovative forming techniques to create a new T1 ultimate performance category above the silly light, but too whippy for some, Ghisallo frame.
Is the Archon worth nearly £4K just for the frame?
Yes, you read the price right. Can any ride really be worth nearly £4,000 just for the frame? Litespeed have never been shy of pushing the titanium envelope. The Archon uses a wholly new series of tubes and innovative forming techniques to create a new T1 ultimate performance category above the silly light, but too whippy for some, Ghisallo frame.