Ritchey Outback (Frame Only)
Specs
- Frame Material Ritchey Logic Steel w/ carbon Adventure fork
- Weight 5 lbs., 10 oz. (frame and fork)
- Tire Clearance 700c x 48mm or 650b x 2.0"
- Sizes Available XS, S, M, L, XL
Pros
- Upright and tight position, yielding cockpit-like comfort in the saddle
- Classic mountain bike geometry is comfortable
- Versatility: Can run 700c or 650b with up to 2″ tires
- Carbon fork with bosses for cages
- Beautiful TIG-welded frame
Cons
- Long wheelbase puts tire behind the rider, causing the bike to lose traction on some sandy ascents
- Exposed cable routing can get in the way of many modern frame bags
- Definitely more biased toward touring and bikepacking
