ITU Athlete Sean Jefferson Prepares for Clermont ITU Sprint

Litespeed athlete and ITU specialist Sean Jefferson prepares for his first race of the season, the Clermont ITU Sprint Triathlon in Clermont, FL this weekend. Sean will be racing the 2011 Litespeed C1 Dura Ace. The aero road design of the C1 will undoubtedly provide an advantage to Sean, making him faster and more efficient during the race.

New for 2011, the Clermont ITU Sprint Triathlon is draft-legal and composed of 750 meter swim, 20km bike, and 5km run.

Just named USA Triathlon Rookie of Year for 2010, Sean, a 6-time NCAA All-American runner, obviously has impressive run speed. He will need it this weekend since a stacked field of domestic and international athletes are expected.

Coming off a super season in 2010 which culminated in USAT Rookie of the Year honors, Sean has high expectations for 2011 including events on the world-class level.

Good luck at Clermont, Sean!

About Bicycles' Owner Kent Lofton Races C1R at GA Cup

About Bicycles' owner and Category 1 racer Kent Lofton (pictured in white) had a strong showing in the Georgia Cup kick-off weekend in Savannah last weekend. Racing the 2011 Litespeed Archon C1R, he placed 4th in the criterium and 7th in the circuit race in the Pro, 1, 2 class. He finished 6th overall in the omnium.

Kent Gets Some Help From Litespeed "teammate" Alex Spook

Pre-race Preparations...Digging the Others' Litespeed...

Nice start to the 2011 race season, Kent!

If you want to ride as fast as Kent, be sure to check out the Litespeed Carbon Road Show when it heads to About Bicycles in Jacksonville, Florida on March 10th.

Litespeed Xicon Praised in Bicycling Magazine

The March 2011 issue of Bicycling Magazine reviews the Xicon. Though current bike buyers seem to be "carbon crazy", the writer of the article acknowledges what a great offering the Xicon is. She notes that even as an introductory ti model, the Xicon "makes a case for the metal, even when compared with its carbon contemporaries." And regarding the overall capabilities of the Xicon, she states that "if you're looking for a stable, reliable ride that's fun not only for short, fast outings but also on longer, limit-testing epics, the Xicon in an investment that will truly pay off." A great carbon alternative with no sacrifices, check out the Litespeed Xicon."

Well said, Bicycling! Check out the full article below.

Check out this Xicon!

Swiss distributor, Swiss Bicycle Trade, built up this Litespeed Xicon with eye-catching, Trigon parts. This ride weighs in at a little over 14 lbs (6.7 kg) with pedals.








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Cycling Weekly Showcases Litespeed Archon C1R

Cycling Weekly out of the UK (February 3, 2011 edition) introduces the 2011 Litespeed Archon C1R. Weight-saving techniques like the matte paint scheme, reactive pressure molding construction process, and integrated seat mast are all incorporated, but not at the expense of stiffness and ride-quality. Visit your local Litespeed dealer and see for yourself!

2011 Litespeed C1R Named Editors' Pick

Litespeed's flagship road bike model, the 2011 Archon C1R, was named the Editors' Pick for the aero road category in the 2011 Velo News Buyer's Guide. There is a lot to love in this frameset including a stealth, matte paint job, integrated seat mast, new XL size, and loss of 100 grams over the 2010 Archon C1. Never mind that the design is wind-tunnel proven and boasts over 20% aerodynamic advantage over its round tube counterparts.

TriSports University Features the Litespeed C1R

TriSports.com reviewed the 2011 Litespeed Archon C1R for TriSports University, the educational and informative feature on the TriSports.com website.

Among discussion about features on this frameset ($3400 US MSRP) such as integrated seat mast, elegant and functional front end, and uniquely shaped chain stays, reviewers compared it to other bikes within the C1R's high-end class. Reviewers said things like:

"[Litespeed's] ability to redefine themselves with carbon fiber bikes isn’t impressive in itself- what is impressive is how strong Litespeed’s carbon offerings truly are, especially at the top end C1R. This is a valid super bike on par with the highest end Trek, Cervelo, Specialized, Colnago, Pinarello and other marquee brand carbon pro team bikes."

For a detailed look at the 2011 Litespeed Archon C1R, please see the rest of the TriSports University article at:

http://university.tri-sports.com/2010/12/21/litespeed-c1r-road-bike/