Description
Tom Ritchey welded his first bicycle in his parents' garage over 50 years ago when he was just 15 years old. Since then, he's been riding, researching, designing and building legendary frames and components that have inspired generations of cyclists, influenced legends within the bicycle industry and won countless championships.
Almost from the beginning, Tom steered the bike he rode to the end of the tarmac, to wherever it was going. Along with his mentor Jobst Brandt and an ever-changing group of friends, Tom rode endless roads, trails and dirt roads on day-long adventures. Those rides nearly 50 years ago (and since) directly influence the bikes we ride today, like the Ritchey Outback - an icon in the gritty world of gravel and adventure bikes.
To celebrate Ritchey 's 50th anniversary and Tom's enduring and influentialesprit in off-road adventure, the Outback 50th Anniversary proudly sports a Half Moon Blue paint job - a stunningly beautiful light to deep blue that truly moves the soul. In addition, this limited edition is adorned with special Ritchey logos that reference the company's history and the influence that Palo Alto, California has had on Tom.
In addition to the stunning aesthetics of this special Outback, the frame retains all that the bike is known for. It has several practical and adaptable features that give riders the ability to continue epic experiences beyond the end of the road and the end of the day. Rack and fender mounts keep things dry and increase load capacity for long cycling adventures, while the space available for 700c x 48mm or 650b x 2.0in tires opens up a whole new world of possibilities. The frame accepts flat-mount disc calipers, and the Ritchey Adventure fork, made entirely of carbon fiber and featuring versatile leg mounts, gives you more room to stash the groceries you pick up at the last coffee shop.
Carefully TIG-welded with Ritchey Logic triple-welded steel tubing, the Outback frame offers the legendary ride quality of Ritchey, resilient on the toughest terrain and delightfully responsive when you want to open it up.
Road, off-road, trail, expedition, the Outback 50th Anniversary from Ritchey is designed to do it all.
FRAME
Material: heat-treated Ritchey Logic steel tube, triple-stop - TIG welded
Straight head tube 1-1/8" ultra-lightweight, forged and machined
Seat tube clamp size: 28.6mm (2.5Nm max for derailleur clamps and chain guides)
27.2mm seat tube with integrated seat clamp (max torque: 6Nm)
Bottom bracket: 68mm - English thread
Center distance 142mm (12mm alloy thru axle included)
Bottom bracket min/max size - single: 36 to 46t / double: 46/30t to 50/34t
Can accommodate 1X or 2X chainrings
Bottle holders: 3
Luggage rack and mudguard supports
External cable management
WCS headset included (upper IS42/28.6 - 16mm stack height | lower IS42/30)
Replaceable stainless steel derailleur hanger
FORK
New Ritchey Carbon Adventure fork with multi-purpose mounts, rack and fender
1-1/8" straight stem with integrated 45 degree crown
Pivot length: 300mm
Fork length: 390mm
Axle to crown: 393mm
Tilt/shift: 50mm
100mm (including 12mm alloy thru axle)
Maximum payload of the fork: 3kg per side
30mm maximum spacing under the stem
TIRE COMPATIBILITY
Wheel and tire compatibility: 700 x 48mm or 650 x 2.0 inches (depending on tire/rim manufacturer)
Maximum frame spacing: 58mm
Maximum fork spacing: 60mm
COMPATIBILITY WITHBRAKES
Front and rear flat mount brakes: 140mm (160mm max - adapters available separately)
Frame flat mount height: 10mm
