J.Laverack, the British bespoke titanium bike builder, has launched its new Speedform road bike. The Speedform is the result of 20 months of R&D and a collaboration with Loughborough University.
We’ve seen plenty of 3D-printed titanium in recent years, from Ribble’s keenly priced Allroad Ti through to premium offerings from Bastion and, indeed, J.Laverack.
With the Speedform, however, J.Laverack is offering the same bespoke service as its current range, but with a unique fully aero-optimised frameset.
Bespoke aerodynamics, an industry first
Usually, with 3D-printed titanium frames, it’s a case of 3D printing the junctions, lugs and dropouts, and using traditional tubing to complete the frame.
Where the Speedform differs is that it’s created from three 3D-printed sections welded together. It’s a new approach that couldn’t be achieved with traditional metal tube manipulation.
The three-piece construction is something we first saw on Pilot’s €17,000 Seiren. However, here, the design is able to be custom-sized rather than the Pilot Seiren’s set sizing.
Aero-optimised design
From the onset of the Speedform project, Laverack knew it wanted to break away from the constraints of traditional tube shapes. By using the three-piece construction, it has been able to create an aerodynamic form only previously achievable with carbon fibre moulding.
J.Laverack commissioned a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis study in collaboration with Loughborough University. The brand says this resulted in a substantial aerodynamic improvement over traditional-tubed bikes.
Compared to the brand's highly regarded R J.Ack Disc, the new Speedform tested with a 20-26% reduction in aerodynamic drag (CdA) at between 30 and 48 km/h. In terms of effort, that’s a 17-watt saving.
The details
The Speedform’s frame uses dropped seatstays to improve both aerodynamics and stiffness. There’s full internal cable routing, a T47 threaded bottom bracket shell, and the design was optimised for 30mm tyres, although it has clearance for 32mm and beyond.
The seatpost is the 3D-printed KT1, and there’s an optional 3D-printed integrated stem up front.
Each frame will be custom built to order with tailored geometry and will be available in limited numbers from the middle of 2026. No pricing details have been given as of yet, but don’t expect it to be cheap.
AM64 Carbon: 3D printing and carbon combined
Alongside the Speedform, J.Laverack has been busy evolving its AM64 frame-construction standard. The AM64 design is based on 3D additive-printed junctions, combined with custom-drawn and shaped double-butted titanium tubing. It's available with custom geometry.
The AM64 Carbon evolves the design, introducing a full-length custom woven carbon seat tube/mast. J.Laverack tells us the new tube reduces weight and enhances compliance. It’s topped with a new 3D-printed seat mast topper.
AM64 Carbon availability
As with the standard AM64, the AM64 Carbon will be available on the R J.ACK, J.ACK, Grit, Pilot and Contour models.
The AM64 Carbon complete bikes are available from £9,745 / $12,838 / €11,085.
The builds include:
- AM64 Carbon frame with integrated carbon seat tube and AM64 seat topper
- ENVE carbon fork, stem, bar, headset
- ÆRA carbon wheels & ÆRA No.1 BSA bottom bracket
- Shimano 12-speed Ultegra or GRX Di2
- The first 50 feature a commemorative number
The AM64 framesets are available from £6,995 / $9,215 / €7,957, including:
- AM64 Carbon frame with integrated carbon seat tube and AM64 seat topper
- ENVE carbon fork, handlebar, stem & headset, ÆRA No.1 BSA bottom bracket
- First 50 feature a commemorative number
All the AM64 models have the option to be built with a bike fit and bespoke geometry, alongside bespoke paint and graphics.
