Special Palo Alto Logos
Referencing the company's history and the influence Palo Alto, California had on Tom
Ritchey Red, White, and Blue
As seen on countless world championship-winning bikes
A lifetime of riding in the dirt
Tom knows how to design a mind-blowing mountain bike
Ultra 50th Anniversary Edition
An homage to Ritchey’s sport-defining heritage of legendary mountain bikes.
Description
Since his humble beginnings as a teenager welding broken bicycle frames in his parents' garage in California more than 50 years ago, Tom Ritchey has continued riding, researching, designing, and building legendary bicycle frames and components that have inspired generations of cyclists to experience great rides, influenced legions within the bicycle industry, and have won countless championships.
And after a lifetime of riding in the dirt, if there’s one thing Tom knows, it’s how to design a mind-blowing mountain bike. When he first designed the Ultra, he knew it would appeal to riders who demand specific ride characteristics and dirt slaying only he could deliver - and that was in the 1980s! Good design withstands the test of time, and the latest iteration of the Ultra is a prime example. Like its predecessor from 30 years prior, today’s Ultra occupies a unique ride space from cross-country riders looking to get rowdy and go big to enduro riders lusting for some all-mountain shredding.
This special 50th Anniversary Ultra pays tribute to Tom's distinguished history – giving an aesthetic nod to the past while emphatically delivering the breathtaking modern mountain bike experience for which the Ultra is known. As an homage to the rich history of Ritchey and its sport-defining heritage of legendary mountain bikes, the 50th Anniversary Edition frame is wrapped in an iconic red, white and blue fade paint scheme and features logos that reference the company's history and the influence Palo Alto, California has had on Tom.
Designed around a 120mm travel fork and super stable Boost 148 spacing, most of the fun of the Ultra is in the wheels. Designed to accommodate 29" or 27.5" wheels, the Ultra is highly versatile. Throw on some 29s for some trail-smashing XC riding or saddle up some 27.5+ for some serious no-holds-barred shredding. The Ultra is a rough and rugged trail master that doesn’t know when to quit.
Tech Specs
Features
WCS Logic Tubing
Ritchey's proprietary and triple-butted steel tubing developed specifically for the TIG welding process to Tom's specifications.
Geometry
Tech Manuals / Spare parts / Videos / Downloads
Drawings / Manuals / Guides
Spare Parts
WCS Headset Cartridge Bearing
- Size: 41.8/30.5/8mm 45°/45°
- QTY per Pack: 2
WCS Headset Cartridge Bearing
- Size: 51.9/40.0/8mm 45°/45°
- QTY per Pack: 1
Comp Cartridge Headset Bearing
- Size: 41.8/30.5/8mm 45°/45°
- QTY per Pack: 2
Comp Cartridge Headset Bearing
- Size: 51.9/40.0/8mm 45°/45°
- QTY per Pack: 1
Derailleur Hanger for Steel Frames
Buy nowSeat Tube Clamp
- Size: 30.9
Frame Protectors Kit
Buy nowFrame Thru Axle
- For: 12x148mm Boost TA frames
Compatible Headsets
WCS Integrated IS Upper Headset
- SHIS: IS42/28.6
- Stack Height: 9.1 mm
WCS Integrated IS Upper Headset
- SHIS: IS42/28.6
- Stack Height: 16.0 mm
WCS Integrated IS Lower Headset
- SHIS: IS52/40
Comp Cartridge Integrated IS Upper Headset
- SHIS: IS42/28.6
- Stack Height: 9.1 mm
Comp Cartridge Integrated IS Upper Headset
- SHIS: IS42/28.6
- Stack Height: 16.0 mm
Classic Integrated IS Upper Headset
- SHIS: IS42/28.6
Comp Cartridge Integrated IS Lower Headset
- SHIS: IS52/40
Comp Integrated IS Headset
- SHIS: IS42/28.6 | IS52/40
- Stack Height: 6.7 mm
Comp Integrated IS Headset
- SHIS: IS42/28.6 | IS52/40
- Stack Height: 16.6 mm
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