Low air resistance makes any road bike better. But low weight does the same. So, what if you could have both? The fully UCI-approved Litening AIR C:68X Race makes no compromises. Not when it comes to the frame and fork made from the extremely high-quality C:68X carbon. And also not when it comes to the components. Like the Shimano Ultegra Di2 drivetrain and Newmen Streem Climbing 35/38 wheels with fast Continental Grand Prix 5000 tires. This bike is ready for competition. Are you?
When we set out to develop an ultra-light race bike, the Litening AIR C:68X SLX was exactly what we had in mind. Slippery through the air, comfortable enough to race all day and weighing in at around 799g for a mid-sized frame, it's the UCI-compliant speed machine you've been looking for. Sram's Red AXS gears – with built-in power meter – and brakes handle stop-and-go duties, while Newmen Streem Allround 49/54 Vonoa carbon wheels – shod with 30mm Continental Grand Prix tyres – help keep you in full control even as the speed increases. The ultimate race machine? That's up to you.Frame descriptionAn aero bike that reduces wind resistance is great, but a race bike should also – of course – be as light as possible. So, with the Litening® AIR, we worked with Team Intermarché-Wanty to develop a frame from our premium C:68X carbon that combines the best of both worlds. At around 799g for a mid-sized frame it's svelte enough to easily build a UCI-compliant 6.8kg bike, but it's still slippery through the air and comfortable for long days in the saddle. The overall weight saving on a classic road bike is a difference you can clearly feel – and see in your results!
The Litening AERO C:68X SLX's blend of low weight, long-haul comfort and wind tunnel-tested aerodynamics gives you a head start that's both UCI-compliant and enough to make a tangible difference to your results. A Newmen Streem Aero/Sprint 60/66 Vonoa wheelset wrapped with 28mm tubeless-ready Continental Grand Prix tyres combines aerodynamic design with light weight. Meanwhile Sram's Red 2x12 wireless AXS groupset puts a wide gear range and awesome stopping power at your fingertips – and, with its integrated power meter, you're on top of your performance at all times. Put it all together with carbon comfort and 30% reduced frame drag, and it's a great recipe for helping you break free of the bunch.Frame descriptionRules are rules. A race bike needs to conform in order to qualify for UCI-sanctioned races. But designing a frame that's significantly more slippery through the air, without breaking the rules? That's completely legit. The Litening® AERO lightweight carbon chassis – built with our premium C:68X material – was designed with extensive use of Computer Fluid Dynamics and real-world wind tunnel testing. The result is a significant 30% reduction in drag, in a fully UCI-compliant frame that elegantly integrates fork, stem, handlebar and seatpost. It's also extremely comfortable and has clearance for tyres up to 28mm. But most important of all, it's very, very fast.
The Litening AIR C:68X SLT takes the UCI rulebook on weight and frame design and transforms it into an ultralight, aero-sleek carbon race machine whose very essence is speed. From the carbon-spoked, carbon-rimmed Newmen Advanced wheels to the super-light Schwalbe Aerothan inner tubes and carefully honed frame tube profiles, every detail is focussed on shaving seconds. Shimano's range-topping Dura Ace Di2 components – with built-in power meter – transfer your power to the road and bring you safely to a stop. There's fast, and there's very rapid indeed. Guess which one this bike is?Frame descriptionAn aero bike that reduces wind resistance is great, but a race bike should also – of course – be as light as possible. So, with the brand-new Litening Air C:68X, we worked with Team Wanty to develop a frame from our premium C:68X carbon that combines the best of both worlds. At around 799g for a mid-sized frame it's svelte enough to easily build a UCI-compliant 6.6kg bike, but it's still slippery through the air and comfortable for long days in the saddle. The overall weight saving on a classic road bike is a difference you can clearly feel – and see in your results! Find your size!Enter your height and inseam below and click on 'Calculate my frame size' to see which size you need. You measure your inseam as follows:1. Stand barefoot with your heels against the wall. Place your feet about 6 inches apart.2. Grab a book and place it between your legs, with the short side of the book against the wall. Press the book up against your crotch, mimicking the idea of a bicycle saddle.3. Measure the length from the top of the book to the floor, the distance you measure is your inseam.
