Question 1

What type of rider is the Ritchey P-29er designed for?

Accepted Answer

The Ritchey P-29er is designed for cross-country mountain bike riders who enjoy tight, twisty, and technical singletrack. It's built for those who appreciate the heritage of mountain biking and seek a balanced ride that mixes responsiveness with comfort.

Question 2

What are the modern features of the Ritchey P-29er?

Accepted Answer

The Ritchey P-29er incorporates modern features such as BOOST spacing, stealth dropper post routing, and an ultra-light forged tapered headtube. It's designed around a 100mm-travel fork and fits tires up to 2.3". The frame is also constructed using Ritchey's proprietary triple-butted Logic® steel tubing.

Question 3

What type of riding is the Ritchey Ultra frame best suited for?

Accepted Answer

The Ritchey Ultra frame is a versatile steel hardtail designed for riders ranging from cross-country enthusiasts looking for a rowdy ride to enduro riders wanting an all-mountain experience. It's been designed to appeal to riders who demand specific ride characteristics for slaying dirt.

Question 4

What wheel and tire size options does the Ritchey Ultra frame support?

Accepted Answer

The Ritchey Ultra frame is designed to be highly versatile with wheel and tire options. It is compatible with both 27.5" wheels with up to 2.8" tires, and 29" wheels with up to 2.4" tires.

Question 5

What is the Ritchey Ascent frameset designed for?

Accepted Answer

The Ritchey Ascent frameset is designed as a versatile, do-it-all adventure bike, ideal for exploring winding dirt roads, gravel lanes, and flowy singletrack. It's built for riders who seek adventure and want a bike that's adaptable to various terrain. You can set it up with flat bars and 27.5" wheels for more technical trails, or drop bars and 29" wheels for longer distance bikepacking. It includes rack and fender mounts for those looking to load it up and get away.

Question 6

What are the key features of the Ritchey Ascent frame?

Accepted Answer

The Ritchey Ascent frame is constructed from heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic® steel tubing. Key features include rack and fender mounts, three multi-purpose mounts (two on the fork and one under the downtube), post-mount brake compatibility, BOOST 148mm spacing, an external seat collar, and a Ritchey steel fork with multi-purpose, rack, fender, and dynamo light mounts. It accommodates both 27.5" and 29" wheels.

Question 7

What size wheels and tires are compatible with the Ritchey Ascent, P-29er and Ultra frames?

Accepted Answer

Ascent: Fits both 27.5" and 29" wheels and tires, with a maximum tire size of 2.6".

P-29er: Recommended tire size is 29x2.25", with a maximum of 2.3". Tire size may vary based on the rim and tire manufacturer.

Ultra: Compatible with both 27.5" and 29" wheels. It is recommended to use 27.5x2.4" (2.8" max) or 29x2.25" (2.4" max) tires. Tire size may vary based on the rim and tire manufacturer.

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