Description
More than 50 years ago, Tom Ritchey began riding, researching, designing, and building legendary bicycle frames and components that have inspired generations of cyclists to experience great rides. This cycling icon influenced legions within the bicycle industry, and over the years Ritchey-sponsored riders have won countless championships. Few individuals in the sport can also claim to have served such a wide variety of athletes and recreational cyclists through numerous design advancements and excellence in frames, forks, stems, bars, seatposts, wheels, and more. As the 50th anniversary of Ritchey's achievements is here, many longtime fans will have a memory of their most special Ritchey purchase, and while there will be numerous to list, we suspect the decade-defying Road Logic Frameset will rise to the top.
The celebrated Road Logic has arguably been the centerpiece of the Ritchey line-up, having amassed a sizeable congregation of devoted fans since it was introduced more than thirty years ago. True to its original intent, the rim brake Road Logic continues to offer a riding experience that’s steeped with Tom's decades of frame-building heritage, innovation, exploration, and lots of riding. The classic lines of this beautiful steel frame unite with modern building techniques and proven materials to deliver a contemporary bicycle that’s wonderfully comfortable for long days in the saddle, nimble and stiff enough to win the sprint for that sign, and adequately adaptable to endure roads that might lack proper pavement.
Limited to 150 pieces globally, the 50th Anniversary Road Logic pays tribute to Tom's distinguished history – giving an aesthetic nod to the past while emphatically delivering the breathtaking modern ride experience for which the Road Logic is known. As an homage to the rich history of Ritchey and its lineage of iconic bikes, the 50th Anniversary Edition frame is wrapped in a stunning Pacific Azul paint scheme and features logos that reference the company's history and the influence Palo Alto, California has had on Tom.
Beneath the celebratory aesthetic beats the familiar heart of the Road Logic. Its frame is built with a heat-treated and triple-butted Ritchey Logic tubeset designed specifically for the rim brake Road Logic and features aggressively short-butted sections optimized for TIG welding that save weight and improve ride quality. And the frameset includes a Ritchey WCS Carbon Road Fork that features a 1⅛" straight steerer that is a critical component of this amazing bike's renowned ride quality. With the massive following Ritchey and the Road Logic enjoy, these wonderfully distinctive framesets won't last long, so don't miss this opportunity to own this piece of Ritchey history.
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- Limited Edition Ritchey 50th Anniversary Road Logic Frameset (150 made/offered worldwide)
- Celebrate with one of the purest riding steel frames ever built, dressed with an equally special 50th paint scheme
- Rim brake road cycling frame with 30mm tire clearance for caliper brakes
- Frame Details
- Material: heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubing - TIG welded
- Ultra-light forged and machined straight 1-1/8" headtube
- WCS headset included (Upper IS42/28.6 - 16mm stack height | Lower IS42/30)
- Standard Quick Release dropouts front (100mm) and rear (130mm)
- 27.2mm seat tube with integrated seat collar (max torque setting: 6Nm)
- Seat tube diameter: 28.6mm (2.5Nm max torque for derailleur clamps, chain guides)
- Bottom bracket: 68mm, English threaded
- Crankset min/max ring size: 46-30T to 53-39T
- External cable routing
- Water bottle mounts: 2
- Fork Details
- Ritchey WCS Carbon Road Fork w/compression plug
- 1⅛" straight steerer with integrated 45-degree crown race
- Steerer length: 300mm
- Axle to crown: 371mm
- Rake/Offset: 46mm (sizes 49, 51, 53cm) | 43mm (sizes 55, 57, 59cm)
- Wheel and Tire Compatibility
- Tire clearance 700 x 30c tire clearance (width will vary depending on tire/rim manufacturer, so manual measurement is suggested with tire at riding pressure)
- Frame max spacing: 38mm (4mm either side of tire is minimum recommended)
- Fork max spacing: 40mm (5mm either side of tire is minimum recommended)
- Sizes: 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59 cm
- Color: Pacific Azul (50th Anniversary scheme)
- Frame weight: 3.86 lbs / 1.75Kg (size 55)
- Fork weight: 350 grams (uncut steerer)