Litespeed T5 series

[139NI]

I am looking to buy a Litespeed T5G gravel bike.

I have seen the T5G frameset only on wiggle being sold for £1800. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/Litespeed-t5g-flat-mount-di2-compatible-frameset-2016/

I have also seen at Evans, the Litespeed T5D Ultegra Road complete for £2659. https://www.evanscycles.com/litespeed-t5-ultegra-disc-2015-road-bike-EV236960


My question is:
Are the T5G and T5D frames identical? I would think the fork would be dissimilar as the T5G accommodates wider tyres.

Is the T5D the same as the the T5G but with a CX fork?

Does anyone know where I can pick up a complete T5G - cos that's the objective.. I would prefer not to buy the frame and components separately to build.

Cheers

W

 

[vickster]

Try fatbirds for all things titanium

 

[StuAff]

Will,
Short answer is no. The disc is more suited to sportive/endurance- different geometry, tighter tyre clearances (28mm I think), rear is QR not though- axle. T5G will take 40mm (possibly slightly wider depending on make and type), or 35mm with mudguards. Slacker geometry for better stability off-road, through- axles front and back.
I doubt Evans have any stock left. Wiggle are Litespeed's UK agent. If you really want one frameset may be your only option.

 

[bonsaibilly]

Um, Evans also sell the T5G..?

https://www.evanscycles.com/litespeed-t5-gravel-ultegra-disc-2015-adventure-road-bike-EV236959

 

[Venod]

I know it does not say Gravel but have you considered saving some cash.

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CBOOPICKRIV1/on-one-pickenflick-sram-rival-1-cyclocross-bike

http://crossjunkie.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/introducing-on-one-pickenflick.html

 

[vickster]

Or http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXTE...titanium-gravel-road-bike-shimano-ultegra-hdr

 

[StuAff]

Um, Evans also sell the T5G..?

https://www.evanscycles.com/litespeed-t5-gravel-ultegra-disc-2015-adventure-road-bike-EV236959

Yes, the OP stated that....and they're practically out of stock, they only have the small. This is also the 2015 model not the 2016 (Evans don't seem to be stocking any 2016 Litespeed models at all).

 

[StuAff]

Or http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXTE...titanium-gravel-road-bike-shimano-ultegra-hdr

That does look decent- not quite the tyre clearance the T5G has, but it does have rack and mudguard mounts (T5g does have rack mounts but not for guards). Whether the build quality is anywhere near Litespeed's...pass.

 

[jowwy]

That does look decent- not quite the tyre clearance the T5G has, but it does have rack and mudguard mounts (T5g does have rack mounts but not for guards). Whether the build quality is anywhere near Litespeed's...pass.

They probably come from the same suppliers..........

 

[StuAff]

They probably come from the same suppliers..........

Nope. Litespeed do not make frames for anyone else. PX have had Lynskey-made frames in the past.

 

[bonsaibilly]

Yes, the OP stated that.....

No they didn't! BB

 

[StuAff]

No they didn't! BB

Link to Evans' Integra build in the OP.

 

[vickster]

Link to Evans' Integra build in the OP.

That was for the Litespeed T5D Ultegra Road , not the T5G gravel (which BB later linked to)