Litespeed | Watia Ti Gravel Frameset

Whether it’s speed for race day or versatility for the weekend escape into the unknown, Watia is the newest, most wildly capable titanium gravel bike Litespeed has ever created. When it comes to a clean getaway into the dirt, no one else comes close.
Named appropriately, we hail Watia, deep in North Carolina's Nantahala National Forest. Well off the beaten path, Watia Creek is beautifully inconvenient; those that want to see its natural wonder have to really want it. It’s this small parcel we pay homage to, a parallel summation of where the Watia can take you: well off the grid.
We’ve created a technologically advanced gravel machine for everything you want it to be. The centerpiece for this version features internal cable-routing capability, with brake and shift cables ported into the frame for quiet, clean functionality. The Watia also features modern tire clearance capability with a smooth, agile geometry. Simply put, Watia has broken the normal conventions of what welded, metal construction has consisted of in gravel riding.
With speed for the race, titanium comfort for the distance, and tire clearance to handle any substrata, Watia is a fully capable machine. No matter what your playground looks like, Watia is versatile enough to take you wherever your adventures lead you.
 
The new Watia sees our elegant titanium craftsmanship reach a new level, resulting in the ultimate expression of titanium performance gravel riding.
Meticulously shaped and cold-worked 3AL/2.5V titanium frame
Ovalized top tube at junction of seat tube and seatstays helps soak up vibrations without sacrificing performance
Horizontally-flattened ovalization in downtube enhances bottom bracket and drivetrain stiffness
CNC-machined titanium plate on driveside chainstay to increase chainring and tire clearance
Full internal cable routing (external cable routing also available)
Tire clearance up to 45mm on 700c wheels, and 53mm on 650b wheels
Geometry that delivers a nimble, road-like feel
Versatile 700c or 650b/27.5” wheel compatibility
160mm rotors front and rear
12 x 100mm front thru axle, 12 x 142mm rear thru axle
PF30 bottom bracket, with T47 threaded bottom bracket upgrade available
Frame sizes: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL and custom
Litespeed gravel fork features optimal tire clearance and fender mounts*
Standard three bottle mounts
Standard fender mounts
Toptube storage mounts available upon request
Proudly handmade in the USA
Average  weight for a size medium frame: 1,565 grams