In 2002, the Litespeed Ghisallo made its debut, as an ultralight titanium bike that ran for an eight-year model run. Now, in 2025, on the back of releasing its Coll dels Reis ‘world’s lightest’ titanium bike, Litespeed has released a limited-edition Ghisallo.
The 2025 Litespeed Ghisallo is only for a limited run of just 20 bikes. Litespeed adds that… ‘The final edition sold will be the last available – ever.’
The Litespeed Ghisallo is named after the 9.4km, 16-hairpin Ghisallo climb overlooking Lake Como in Italy, a decisive climb in multiple editions of the Giro d’Italia and Giro di Lombardia.
In 2002, Litespeed sponsored the Lotto-Adecco ProTour team (in addition to providing covertly-painted Litespeed models to selected pro riders upon request).
It was feedback from pro riders requesting a truly dedicated climbing bike that led Litespeed to create a highly specialized model with one central modus operandi: maximum weight savings.
The new 2025 Ghisallo applies the same mantra as its predecessor, and is built to be as light as possible. It’s built with Litespeed’s Superform FW titanium tubing – the same tubing developed for the new Coll dels Reis.
With variable wall thickness and multi-dimensional shaping, each size-specific 3AL/2.5V tube on the Ghisallo meets or exceeds Litespeed’s precise weight, stiffness, and durability standards.
The centrepiece for the Ghisallo comes in the form of a small piece of legacy jewellery: a featherweight three-piece BSA bottom bracket shell. Weighing just 53g, Litespeed notes that very few of these handcrafted bottom bracket shells remain from the original model run, and they provide a rare and unique foundation to build the reborn Ghisallo.
The Ghisallo also stays true to its roots with rim brakes and quick-release axles. While low weight was the focus, the Ghisallo is designed with race-ready performance. Litespeed claims that… ‘Its climbing acumen is unmatched by any titanium bike short of our flagship Coll dels Reis, with a combination of stiffness and liveliness that palpably defies gravity.’
An agile compact geometry rewards riders with sharp and responsive handling on descents. Clearance for modern 28mm tyres adds more all-day comfort than its predecessor.
The Ghisallo also features period-correct lettering as a nod to the models of years past. Each of the 20 Ghisallo bikes will be numbered and feature the customer’s initials stamped into the bottom bracket.
The weight for the modern Ghisallo frame is 871g in size medium – which is 77g lighter than the recently debuted Coll dels Reis. It will be available with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, an ENVE Rim Brake fork, an ENVE SES AR One-Piece handlebar, a Chris King AeroSet 3 headset, Cane Creek eeBrakes G4, DT Swiss PR 1400 DICUT OXiC wheels, and Litespeed’s own titanium post.
A medium Ghisallo build weighs 6.5 kg (14 lbs 6 oz). Available in six sizes (XS, S, M, ML, L, XL), customers can also work with a Litespeed engineer for custom geometry. The Ghisallo will be priced at US$16,799.
Each frame will be individually numbered and have the owner’s initials stamped into the bottom bracket. A certificate of authenticity will be included. Like the certificates included with the original Ghisallo, it will list each frame’s actual measured weight.
Litespeed bikes and framesets are built to order and shipped directly to customers. Every frame is hand-formed at Litespeed’s US manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Customers can configure and order online at Litespeed.com, or through Litespeed’s international network of specialty retailers.
