This is an earlier, rim brake version of Litespeed Arenberg frame - custom built with a 2020 Shimano Ultegra R8000 complete groupset and Shimano WH-RS500 wheels
Litespeed is known for their top-tier Ti bikes craftsmanship and their bikes have been ridden by many competitive cyclists, including Greg LeMond, Robbie McEwen, Lance Armstrong, and Steve Hed. They also did projects for NASA.
Titanium frames are lighter than steel, more durable than carbon fiber, and more comfortable than aluminum. Titanium bikes are also resistant to salt corrosion and rust.
Litespeed’s Arenberg model is named after the notorious Arenberg Forest – a cobbled sector of the Paris-Roubaix road race, known for its harsh and challenging conditions. The name reflects bike's design as an endurance road bike, capable of tackling rough roads.
Bike is equipped with a full Shimano Ultegra R8000 2x11speed groupset (compact 50/34t crank, 11–30t cassette), and comes with a Like new Shimano WH-RS500 lightweight and durable tubeless ready clincher wheelset.
Other parts in the build include - Deda zero stem, Deda RHM02 drop bars, Ritchey Comp carbon fork, Chris King headset, Thomson seat post, paired with a comfortable Terry Butterfly genuine leather saddle.
Size is 57cm, fits riders ~5’9” to 6’1” depending on how long your legs are. Lightweight, responsive, and tuned up—this one’s ready to ride.
Weight: ~16 lbs (est.)
I collect and restore vintage bikes, and I enjoy bringing gently used more recent models back to like-new condition. It’s always rewarding to see them back on the road, helping people stay active and reduce car use. I also offer repairs and tune-ups for the bikes I sell - please check out my Instagram - sfbikemarket.
I’m a great resource if your bike was made between 1970–2015, since I have those harder -to-find parts from Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo 7–10 speed drivetrains, as well as appropriate and matching replacement wheels.
My tiny “one-man-orchestra” operation is on Treasure Island, SF. It’s easy to get here - Bus 25 runs every 20 minutes from the Salesforce Terminal and in 10–15 minutes drops you off a block away from my place. There’s also a $5 ferry from the Embarcadero, a fun option if you want to explore the island or visit Mersea for food and views and don’t mind walking a little.
Oaklanders and Berkelenians might need to add a Bart ride into the city first, but have the luxury of riding their newly acquired bike down the bay bridge back home.