Outback Frameset

SKU

97500008002

$1,599.00 - $1,699.00

$1,699.00

$1,599.00

“Stable and easy to manage for everything from asphalt to gravel to dirt singletrack.”

- BikeRumor

“With a design that bucks the current trend in gravel bikes it provides an incredibly smooth ride that cruises over hard pack 'hero gravel' and doesn't flinch over a field of babyheads.”

“The Outback offers a ride that's not too harsh and not too flexible for the sort of multi-surface rides it's likely to be used on.”

“The Outback offers something that’s hard to find: a frame that’s as classic-looking as its ride is comfortable.”

“A rewarding, durable bike that’s equally capable on or off tarmac.”

PRODUCT DETAILS

Description

Tom Ritchey rides about 10,000 miles (16,000 km) per year, and most of that is off-road. Combine that with his more than 40 years of designing and building bicycles, and it’s no wonder the Outback has become an icon in the gritty world of gravel and adventure bikes.

Updated for 2020, the new Outback now sports several practical and adaptable features that offer riders the ability to chase epic ride experiences beyond the end of the road and the end of the day. Rack and fender mounts help to keep things dry and expand the load-carrying capacity for longer bikepacking adventures, while clearance 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 new all-carbon fiber Ritchey Adventure Fork with multi-purpose mounts on the legs gives you more places to stow the supplies you gather at the last cafe.

Painstakingly TIG-welded with proprietary triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubing, the Outback frame delivers the legendary Ritchey ride quality that’s resilient over the harshest terrain and delightfully responsive when you want to open it up.

Bikepacking, road, off-road, trail, expedition, you name it…the new Ritchey Outback is designed do it all.

Includes new Ritchey Adventure Fork with multipurpose mounts
Accepts 700c x 48mm or 650b x 2.0in tires
Features rack and fender mounts

Specifications

Frame

Material: heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubing - TIG welded
Rack and fender mounts
Ultra-light forged and machined straight 1-1/8" headtube
WCS headset included (upper IS42/28.6 - 16mm stack height | lower IS42/30)
142mm spacing (12mm alloy thru-axle included)
Replaceable stainless-steel derailleur hanger
27.2mm seat tube with integrated seat collar (max torque setting: 6Nm)
Seat tube clamp size: 28.6mm (2.5Nm max for derailleur clamps and chain guides)
Bottom bracket: 68mm - English threaded
Can accommodate 1X or 2X chainrings
Crankset min/max ring size - single: 36 to 46t / double: 46/30t to 50/34t
External cable routing
Bottle mounts: 3

Fork

New Ritchey Carbon Adventure Fork with multi-purpose, rack and fender mounts
1-1/8" straight steerer with integrated 45-degree crown race
100mm spacing (12mm alloy thru-axle included)
Steerer length: 300mm
Axle-crown: 393mm
Rake/Offset: 50mm
Fork max payload: 3kg per side

Tire Compatibility

Wheel and tire compatibility: 700 x 48mm or 650 x 2.0in (depending on tire/rim manufacturer)
Frame max spacing: 58mm
Fork max spacing: 60mm

Brake Compatibility

Flat-mount brakes front and rear: 140mm (160mm max - adaptors available separately)
Frame flat-mount bracket height: 10mm

Details

Sizes: XS / S / M / L / XL
Frame weight: 2,175g (size L - w/o thru-axle)
Fork weight: 445g (with uncut steerer / not including axle)
Color: Guac y Crema or Sunset Fade

Warning: Please follow the recommended maximum torque specified by accessory manufacturers, though Ritchey recommends not exceeding 3Nm. To ensure safety and trouble-free usage, please use the original Ritchey fork/frame hardware when no aftermarket accessories are mounted to the fork/frame.