Question 1

What is Ritchey Logic® tubing, and why is it significant?

Accepted Answer

Ritchey Logic® tubing is a proprietary, heat-treated, and triple-butted steel tubing developed by Tom Ritchey specifically for TIG welding. The butting profiles, which feature aggressively short-butted sections, are optimized to save weight, improve ride quality, and enhance overall frame performance by strategically placing material where it's needed most for strength and compliance.

Question 2

What is the Break-Away design, and what are its benefits?

Accepted Answer

The Break-Away design is a patented Ritchey system that allows a bicycle frame to be quickly disassembled into two or three parts for easy packing and transport. This is achieved using special couplers and cable connectors to allow the bike to fit into a travel case that meets most airline baggage guidelines, avoiding extra fees. This design retains the ride quality and performance of a standard frame while offering the convenience of portability. Models such as the Road Logic Break-Away and the Outback TandM Break-Away feature this design.

Question 3

What are the key features of the Ritchey Road Logic framesets?

Accepted Answer

The Ritchey Road Logic framesets, including the Road Logic and the Road Logic Disc, are designed to offer a classic steel road bike feel with modern performance. Key features include Ritchey Logic® tubing, integrated headtubes, clearance for up to 30c tires (varies by model), and a Ritchey carbon fork. The Road Logic Disc also features flat-mount disc brakes and compatibility with Shimano's semi-wireless Di2 groupsets (some models). They are designed for comfort over long distances, nimble handling, and adaptability to varying road surfaces.

Question 4

What type of riding is the Ritchey Montebello frameset designed for?

Accepted Answer

The Ritchey Montebello frameset is specifically designed for long-distance riding. It features a geometry optimized for comfort and stability over long distances, including increased stack, a longer wheelbase, and a lower bottom bracket. It also includes practical features such as fender and rack mounts, as well as the WCS Carbon Brevet Fork with internal dynamo routing and mounting options for porteur or lowrider racks. It can accommodate 40c tires without fenders or 36c with fenders.

Question 5

What are the key design elements that make the Ritchey Garden City frameset unique?

Accepted Answer

The Ritchey Garden City is a track frameset designed for simplicity and versatility. It is a single-speed frame that can be used in the velodrome, as an urban commuter, or as an off-season trainer. It features triple-butted Ritchey Logic® steel tubing, clearance for 28c tires, bottle cage mounts, and is drilled for brakes, offering a blend of classic track bike aesthetics with modern practicality.

Question 6

What are the tire clearance specifications for the Ritchey Road Logic Disc and Montebello framesets?

Accepted Answer

The Ritchey Road Logic Disc has a tire clearance of 700 x 30c. The Ritchey Montebello can accommodate 700 x 40c tires without fenders, or 700 x 36c tires with fenders. Tire clearances may vary based on tire and rim manufacturer.

Question 7

What type of bottom bracket do Ritchey framesets use?

Accepted Answer

All Ritchey framesets, except for P29, Ultra and Ascent, use a 68mm English (BSA) threaded bottom bracket.

Question 8

What are the frame and fork material for the Ritchey Road Logic framesets?

Accepted Answer

The frame of the Ritchey Road Logic framesets are made from heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic® steel tubing. The fork is a Ritchey WCS Carbon Road Fork.

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