29" or MX WHEELS // 165mm REAR // 170mm FRONT
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The Lithium V3 is the evolved version of our long-travel 29er platform — refined for modern drivetrains, adjustable rear center tuning, and next-generation versatility. Built around our patented Canfield Balance Formula™ (CBF™) suspension, the Lithium delivers efficient climbing traction and composed, high-speed descending without compromise.
Lithium V3 Features
UDH compatible rear triangle
Rear axle flip chip: 427 / 435 / 443mm chainstay options
MX compatibility: Run 29" or MX (Mullet) wheelset with ease
7005 aluminum frame with CNC 7075 links
Optimized for air or coil shocks
Recommended fork: 160–180mm (44mm offset)
73mm BSA threaded bottom bracket
Boost 148 x 12mm rear spacing
Max tire clearance: 80mm
Shock: 230mm x 65mm (165mm travel)
Tapered headtube 44/56
15mm pivot bearings (6902 Max)
30.9mm dropper compatible
ISCG 05 removable tabs
Post Mount 180 brake
Medium weight: 7.7 lb (frame only)
Geo & Sizing
S
M
L
XL
Top Tube (Eff.)
575
601
628
655
Reach
425
450
475
500
Front Center
764
791
818
845
Stack
635
640
644
649
Standover
702
739
770
782
Wheelbase
1193
1221
1248
1275
Head Tube Angle*
64.5°
64.5°
64.5°
64.5°
Seat Tube Angle (Eff.)
76.7°
76.7°
76.7°
76.7°
Chainstay
435
435
435
435
BB Height
350
350
350
350
Rider Height
5'2"–5'7"
5'5"–5'11"
5'9"–6'3"
6'1"–6'6"
*Geo based on 170mm fork (582mm axle-to-crown).
Seat Height vs Effective Seat Tube Angle
600mm
77.43°
700mm
76.23°
800mm
75.33°
Coil Spring Rate Recommendations
120–140 lbs
300
140–160 lbs
350
160–180 lbs
400
180–200 lbs
450
200–220 lbs
500
220+ lbs
550
Shock Fitment Compatibility (Small / Medium)
Shock
Small
Medium
RockShox Deluxe Ultimate
YES
YES
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Air
YES
YES
RockShox Vivid Ultimate Air
TBD
TBD
RockShox Vivid Ultimate Coil
TBD
TBD
MRP Hazard Coil
YES
YES
Cane Creek Kitsuma Air
YES
YES
Öhlins TTX2 Air
YES
YES
DVO Topaz
YES
YES
DVO Jade
YES
YES
Fox FLOAT X
NO
YES (Reversed)
Fox FLOAT X2
YES
YES
Fox DHX2
YES
YES
