Ritchey Logic
Better riding through innovation, creativity, and practicality.
Logic Features
Tom Ritchey has been researching, designing, and building bicycle frames and components for more than 50 years. His limitless creativity, endless riding, and tireless pursuit of “logic” solutions manifest as product features we all ride today. Be it a straight headtube on an Outback frameset or Force Directional Butting on a WCS 1-Bolt seatpost, all Ritchey products deliver innovative, creative, and practical features that enhance and extend your ride experiences.
Frame Features
WCS Logic Tubing
Ritchey's proprietary and triple-butted steel tubing developed specifically for the TIG welding process to Tom's specifications.
Triple butted
Unique location-specific butting profile for the ultimate tuned ride performance.
Double Butted
Unique location-specific butting profile for tuned ride performance.
Integrated Seat Collar
The fastback seat stay/seat tube junction is both recognizable and functional in securing the seatpost.
Multipurpose Mounts
Triple mounts on each fork leg offer the ability to carry...well, anything!
Integrated Carbon Crown
Sleek integration with Ritchey headsets and the added benefit of reducing stress at the steerer crown interface.
Multipurpose Mounts
Triple mounts on each fork leg offer the ability to carry...well, anything!
Handlebar Features
Anatomical Bend
Anatomic bend with progressive reach and drop to width.
Compact Bend
A variable radius that changes continuously as it curves - offering good ergonomics for limitless hand positions.
Super Compact Drops
The shortest possible reach and most shallow drop possible in alloy offer superior comfort.
Traditional Bend
Classic shape with consistent radius curve that positions hands for a low, aggressive, and aero position.
Bio-Bend
An ergonomic bump in the drops that supports the curvature of the palm to dissipate pressure.
Aero Top
Wide, thin, and flat top shape for pure aerodynamics and the highest level of performance.
Ergo-Aero Top
A flattened round top offers a comfortable ergonomic hand position with aerodynamic benefits.
Ergonomic Top
A round top that's extra wide for superior comfort and confidence.
Round Top
A top with a traditional and minimalist shape, size and weight.
Rize Top
10mm rise at the clamp area offers a more comfortable upright riding position.
Rize Top
15mm rise at the clamp area offers a more comfortable upright riding position.
Drop Flare
Indicates the angle of the drops away from the center of the bar.
Internal Routing
Brake and shifting cables can route inside the bar for a clean look and aerodynamic benefits.
Internal Cable Groove
A partially covered internal groove on underside of tops allows for cleaner cable routing.
4D Bar Upsweep
4° upsweep reduces pressure on the outside of the hand without changing reach.
10D Bar Design
Proceeded by a forward sweep, the 10° backsweep offers perfect wrist alignment.
Internal e-Routing
Electronic and shift cables can route inside the bars into to the headset and frame.
Triple butted
Unique location-specific butting profile for the ultimate tuned ride performance.
Double Butted
Unique location-specific butting profile for tuned ride performance.
Stem Features
3D Net Shape Forging
Process that forces the material grain to follow the product shape for greater structural strength.
C220 clamp
220º clamping surface area offers a lighter faceplate and stem body with no sacrifice in strength or stiffness.
4-Axis Clamp
Simple security in this faceplate design. Four is better than two.
4-Axis-44 Clamp
Wider bolt spacing increases stiffness and security without the need for a wider stem body.
C260 clamp
260º clamping surface area around the handlebar offers an almost seamless integration while reducing faceplate load.
Hinge Clamp
With two rear-facing bolts, the hinged clamp adds aerodynamic benefits and a sleek aesthetic.
2-bolt fix
Limitless adjustability for your perfect stem height without sacrificing strength.
Accessory mount
Unique adjustable-width stem mounts to free up bar space for lights or on-board cameras.
Seatpost Features
Flexlogic
15% more vertically compliant than other carbon layups, FlexLogic technology offers more compliance, increased versatility, and less weight.
Force-Directional Butting
Oblong internal shaft diameter - thicker wall where needed for strength, less material where it’s unnecessary.
1-bolt Clamp
A simple and elegant design that offers near infinite axial adjustment with just one bolt security.
Link Clamp
Unique shaping and variable +/- 5mm fore/aft head adjustment offers subtle ride compliance.
2-Bolt clamp
Two-bolt design is easy to adjust, holds tight, reduces stress on lightweight rails, and won't bottom out.
Zero Clamp
Ultra-secure and sleek design offers micro-adjustability for saddle angle and fore/aft.
Saddle Features
Vector Wing
Isolated and suspended rear saddle rail attachment points offer natural pressure distribution to eliminate hot spots.
Flat Design
Flat saddle top for riders and racers who tend to be more flexible and like to move around the saddle.
Concave Design
A concave relief in the saddle top that offers increased ergonomic comfort.
Fork Features
Integrated Carbon Crown
Sleek integration with Ritchey headsets and the added benefit of reducing stress at the steerer crown interface.
Multipurpose Mounts
Triple mounts on each fork leg offer the ability to carry...well, anything!
Multipurpose Mounts
Triple mounts on each fork leg offer the ability to carry...well, anything!
Internal Dynamo Cable Routing
Keeps dynamo cables out of harm's way by routing them through the fork leg.
Wheel Features
Phantom Flange
Elegantly integrated forged spoke beds in hub shell reduce stress on the spoke head for a stronger wheel system.
TLR
All Ritchey wheels are tubeless-ready - just add tape, sealant, and a tubeless tire, and you're set!
OCR Rims
Off-center spoke drilling offers equal spoke tension throughout the wheel resulting in an easily dished strong wheel.
TLR + Installed Tape
Tubeless ready rims with pre-installed tape.
Tire Features
Vector Force Analysis (VFA™)
Unique directional tread design for better grip and more efficient rolling.
Grip Features
Python Inside
Spiral inner surface constricts around handlebar when the grip starts to twist - ensuring no slippage.
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