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Litespeed Ghisallo
Are you an avid cyclist who loves putting dozens of miles on your bike every day? Have you heard of the Litespeed Ghisallo frames? If you are ready to take your cycling to the next level you should consider an ultra-light weight performance frame like the Litespeed Ghisallo.
For years bike makers have been working on reducing the overall weight of bikes to provide the cyclist with a smoother and faster ride. When the sport of cycling was first popularized, bike frames were commonly made of steel and weighed up to 40 pounds. Today, a performance bike frame could weigh as little as 4 pounds and still be part of a legal racing bike. Needless to say, we have come a long way in performance frame production. Performance frames can improve your ride tremendously.
Whether you are on flat ground or going up hills this frame is going to massively reduce the amount of effort you will have to exert on your ride, leading to more power when you need it and longer rides when you want them. While most frame manufacturers are focused on creating carbon fiber models that provide strength and are light weight, this frame is made of titanium, the strongest metal on the planet. The Ghisallo frame combines perfectly balanced geometry with properly fused titanium tube sets to offer optimal speed, agility, and flexibility to your ride. However, it is not just the material of the frame that makes it special. Litespeed specializes in aerodynamics. By creating a frame that cuts through the air and allows air to flow around it, it permits the rider to significantly reduce wind resistance if the proper riding techniques are used.
The Litespeed Ghisallo combines this aerodynamic genius with a compact design which allows the rider more control and maneuverability over the bike. The frame also feels a bit stiffer than other frames due to the compact design, which increases the responsiveness during and throughout turns. This makes the Ghisallo more like a high powered sports car than any other frame on the market. The light weight and compact combination of this frame permits the rider to be more nimble as well as accelerate faster when starting from a dead stop. Overall, the frame is well suited for riders who want that extra edge in a race or simply enjoy going fast (whether it's up or down hill) on their inner city rides.
While it might get you excited, don't get your hopes up if you are not willing to spend some cash on this high performance frame. The Ghisallo frame alone starts at about $2,000, used if you can find one, and is quite a bit more expensive brand new. If you want to buy the entire bike with this awesome frame, you are looking at close to $7,000.
So, if you are a competitive cyclist and you are willing to pay the extra money to be a bit faster, a bit more nimble and a bit more maneuverable than your competition, the Litespeed Ghisallo frame is the best option for you.