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
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Rear axle flip chip: 427 / 435 / 443mm chainstay options
29 : 435mm / 443mm chainstay options
MX : 427mm / 435mm 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 Air | YES | YES |
| RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Air | YES | YES |
| RockShox Vivid Ultimate Air | YES | YES |
| RockShox Vivid Coil | YES | YES |
| 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 |
Launch DateSeptember 26, 2023
Days In Market1,118
VendorCanfield Bikes
Variants96