Ritchey Outback
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Frameset (frame and fork): $1699
CONTENTS
(1) Frame
(2) Fork
(3) Tire compatibility
(4) Brake compatibility
(5) Weight
(6) Fenders
(7) Specifications for components
(8) Geometry
Outback vs Mazama
(1) FRAME
Material: heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubing - TIG welded
WCS headset included (upper IS42/28.6 - 16mm stack height | lower IS42/30)
Headtube: straight 1-1/8" headtube
Seat tube
27.2mm seat tube with integrated seat collar (max torque setting: 6Nm)
Seat tube clamp size28.6mm (2.5Nm max for derailleur clamps and chain guides)
Bottom bracket 68mm - English threaded
Frame spacing: 142mm spacing (12mm alloy thru-axle included)
Crankset min/max ring size - single 36 to 46t / double: 46/30t to 50/34t
Can accommodate 1X or 2X chainrings
Bottle mounts 3
Rack and fender mounts
Features rack and fender mounts: With fenders: 700c x 38mm or 650b x 41mm, although with 650b you get some leeway due to the smaller diameter of the wheel. You might find that you can get away with a 650b x 45mm tire and fenders.
External cable routing
Replaceable stainless-steel derailleur hanger
(2) FORK
New Ritchey Carbon Adventure Fork with multi-purpose, rack and fender mounts
1-1/8" straight steerer with integrated 45-degree crown race
Steerer length 300mm
Axle-crown 393mm
Rake/Offset 50mm
100mm spacing (12mm alloy thru-axle included)
Fork max payload 3kg per side
30mm maximum spacers below stem
(3) 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
(4) BRAKE COMPATIBILITY
Flat-mount brakes front and rear: 140mm (160mm max - adaptors available separately)
Frame flat-mount bracket height: 10mm
(5) WEIGHT
Frame weight 2,175g (4.8lbs) (size L - w/o thru-axle)
Fork weight 445g (.98 lb) (with uncut steerer / not including axle)
Total weight (size L): 2620 grams total (5.8 lbs)
(6) FENDERS
Thank you for reaching out. As a rule of thumb, max tire clearance on a fender-ed bike is 10mm narrower than (what) the frame is designed for without fenders. The Outback is designed around 700c x 48mm or 650b x 2.0” (~51mm) so with fenders, that comes out to 700c x 38mm or 650b x 41mm, although with 650b you get some leeway due to the smaller diameter of the wheel. You might find that you can get away with a 650b x 45mm tire and fenders. Your mileage may vary depending on what tire and rim combo you use and factors like measured width and tire height/profile. Does that make sense? LMK if you have any questions. Thanks! Adam
(7) SPECIFICATIONS FOR COMPONENTS
Wheels (rims, hubs, spokes) [142mm spacing (12mm alloy thru-axle included)]
Tires
Drivetrain
Crankset + bottom bracket (68mm - English threaded)
Cassette
Derailleur
Shifters / brake levers
Brakes [Flat-mount brakes front and rear: 140mm (160mm max - adaptors available separately)]
Stem (1-1/8" straight steerer; 30mm maximum spacers below stem)
Handlebars
Seatpost (27.2mm)
Fenders [Frame max spacing 58mm; Fork max spacing 60mm]
(8) GEOMETRY
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Sizing
5'9 (175.26cm)
Hi im using a medium size im 5'9 / 80mm stem +-6 ritchey 4 axis / 42cm venturemax
I'm 5'10 and a half (179cm) with 32.5" inseam (82.5 cm) and ride a medium. The fit is awesome for me.
173cm, very happy on a Medium
5’8”, 30” inseam = M. And it’s perfect for me.
173cm (30” inseam) and originally bought a small. Didn’t fit. Got a medium and it’s perfect for me.
I’m 5’8” and love the fit of a medium.
Any feedback on sizing for the Outback? I’m 5’9.5 with long legs and a short reach. K ride a 54 Kona rove.
I would go medium I’m 5’10.5 it fits great.
+1 for medium
Probably medium although if you’re concerned about reach, a small with a long stem could be good
I'm 5 ft 10 and I ride a Medium.
iIt's a small frame. Runs very small. Either M or L could work, but take a look at the actual frame specs, and compare them to a bike you have.
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I’m 5’8”, inseam 31-32 and I got a small. Fits like a glove.
I have an S and am 175cm. I did a bikefit in the shop where I bought it, and it is à Perfect fit for me.
I’m 5’7 and went with a small (which is closer to a 54c, as I understand it). Hope this helps.
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