Rules are rules. A race bike has to comply with them to be eligible for UCI-sanctioned competitions. But to design a frame that is significantly more aerodynamic without breaking those rules? That’s totally legitimate. The Litening® AERO ultralight carbon chassis, made from our premium C:68X® material, was developed using extensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation and real-world wind tunnel testing. The result is a 30% drag reduction in a fully UCI-compliant frame, seamlessly integrating fork, stem, handlebars, and seat post. It’s also very comfortable and offers clearance for tires up to 28mm. But most importantly, it’s very, very fast.
The air you breathe is the biggest obstacle to speed on a bike. The Litening AERO C:68X Race frame, wind tunnel tested, is fully UCI compliant while slicing through the air like a hot knife through butter. There's no better way to improve your performance and carve your way through the peloton to the podium.
When you race to win, or simply to improve, every second counts. With the Litening AERO C:68X Race, we've built a UCI-compliant race bike around a frame that reduces drag by 30%, to help you gain those decisive marginal gains. The Shimano Ultegra crankset with an integrated 4iiii dual-sided power meter allows you to precisely track your performance. The Newmen Streem Allround 49/54 wheels offer aerodynamic profiles and are equipped with tubeless-ready Continental Grand Prix 28mm tires. The Shimano Ultegra Di2 2x12-speed drivetrain is wide, smooth, and ultra-reliable. And with the Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes, you can brake later – and therefore go faster. No doubt, this bike is lightning-fast.
Frame: Litening C:68X® Aero Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, aerodynamic optimized tube shapes, full internal cable routing, flat mount disc, C:68X® Carbon technology, UCI compliant, monocoque carbon cockpit, aero optimized geometry, computer mount, Advanced Twin Mold
Sizes: 50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
Rigid Fork: Litening C:68X® Aero, integrated cable routing, Flat Mount Disc
Brake Levers/Shifter: Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170
Brake System: Shimano Ultegra BR-R8170, hydraulic Flat Mount Disc (160/160)
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150-DGS, 12-speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2 FD-R8150-F
Bottom Bracket: Shimano SM-BB71-41B, Pressfit 86 mm
Crankset: Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100 Hollowtech II, 52x36T, 4iiii Precision 3+ dual-sided power meter
Cassette: Shimano Ultegra CS-R8101, 11–34T
Chain: Shimano CN-M8100
Headset: ACROS, integrated 1 1/8" (top) and 1 1/4" (bottom)
Integrated Handlebar and Stem: ICR Aero Cockpit System, integrated cable routing, aero spacers, Garmin/Wahoo interface
Handlebar Tape: ACID Bartape RC 2.5
Wheels: Newmen Streem A.49/A.54 Carbon, 21/24 spokes, 12x100 mm / 12x142 mm, Tubeless Ready
Tires: Continental Grand Prix 5000 S-TR, Kevlar, 28-622, Tubeless Ready
Saddle: ACID Nuance SLT Carbon
Seat Post: Litening C:68X® Aero, Comfort Flex
Extras: tubolito™ inner tubes
Color: blackline
Weight: 7.6 kg