Litespeed Announces The Archon C1,C2,C3
Welcome to 2010 - Design innovation has been a part of the
Litespeed story from the beginning. So when our engineers set their sights upon the unique material advantages of carbon, they could rely on the proven ride-tuning techniques honed during our long history of renowned titanium development. A full two years after we started, our relentless drive for the perfect ride has finally produced the results we hoped for:
The Archon C-Series. With an undeniably distinct package of aerodynamic improvements, the C-Series frames represent the peak of carbon engineering, from the industry standard-bearer in design innovation.
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Welcome to 2010 - Design innovation has been a part of the
Litespeed story from the beginning. So when our engineers set their sights upon the unique material advantages of carbon, they could rely on the proven ride-tuning techniques honed during our long history of renowned titanium development. A full two years after we started, our relentless drive for the perfect ride has finally produced the results we hoped for:
The Archon C-Series. With an undeniably distinct package of aerodynamic improvements, the C-Series frames represent the peak of carbon engineering, from the industry standard-bearer in design innovation.
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Cycling Weekly - "When Litespeed created a successful top-end titanium bike, the Archon, a couple of years ago, it also discovered the limitations of the materials. It's perhaps of little surprise therefore that it is trying again with carbon. And this time it appears to be doing it properly with an aerodynamic road frame."
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RoadCyclingUK.com - "The entire frame has been extensively shaped to slip through the wind. The large section downtube flows into a massive headtube junction..."
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C-Series Specifications
C1 -
UltraModulus - features UniDirectional Carbon; available only as frameset; highest quality NanoTube construction.
C2 -
SuperModulus - features 3K Carbon, FSA RD420 Wheels, FSA Carbon Stem & Wing Pro Bar, Dura Ace Gears/Shifters/Brakes, FSA K-Light Carbon BB30 Crank, ProLogo Choice Max Saddle.
C3 -
PremiumModulus - features 3K Carbon, FSA RD60 Wheels, Ultregra Gears/Shifters/Brakes, FSA Gossamer BB30 Crank, ProLogo Choice Max Saddle.
All C-Series models available in 5 sizes; click
here to find a dealer near you.
Invisible - Lost to the naked eye are countless hours of aerodynamic modeling and attention.
Saturday, November 07, 2009 - We're headed to InterBike in Las Vegas, Nevada this week. Reaction to the Archon C-Series -- from both cyclists and our dealers -- has been swift, kind of overwhelming, and really encouraging for those of us who've worked so long on this project. I think, visually, the bikes look unique but these expos really give folks an up-close chance to understand the level upon level of technology that goes into the thought process and design. To that point, we'll be hosting DAILY TECH SEMINARS everyday at 10:00 AM during InterBike. Stop by BOOTH #4431 and see the bikes that everyone's talking about. - Chris Hewings
The Art of Aerodynamics - Working with carbon inspired us to invent an entirely new approach to bicycle design: AeroLogic Technology. It was this integrated design formula that drove the development of our long-awaited new line of carbon bikes, the Archon C-series. AeroLogic features include our new shrouded water bottle mounting (which creates a more efficient, gentle airflow around the frame) as well as the C1’s internal cable routing and the perfect aerodynamic cross-section created at the head and downtubes. Look for AeroLogic and the C-series to open a whole new chapter in Litespeed’s celebrated history.
