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Ritchey Ascent Frameset: DUST - X-Large

Name: Ritchey Ascent Frameset: DUST
Brand: Ritchey
SKU: RT97002007001z
Price: 1305.00 GBP
Availability: PreOrder

Introducing the Ritchey Ascent Frameset: Your Passport to Limitless Adventure

The legendary Ritchey Ascent returns, reimagined for the modern adventurer. Inspired by Tom Ritchey's love for winding dirt roads, gravel lanes, and flowy singletrack, this frameset invites you to chase your life experiences on unexplored passes and endless trails. The adventurous spirit of the original Ascent remains, now expanded with versatile modern features and sought-after details, all while delivering the renowned Ritchey ride experience.

Hand-crafted with heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubing, the Ascent frameset is a do-it-all companion for ultimate adaptability. Build it up with mountain bike bars and 27.5" wheels for agile trail adventures, or opt for drop bars and 29" wheels for long-distance rough road cruising. However you choose to roll, your riding possibilities are limitless atop the new Ritchey Ascent.

The Ritchey Ascent frameset is more than just a bike; it's a blank canvas for your wildest adventures, promising the legendary Ritchey ride experience wherever the trail may lead.

CHOOSE SIZE

X-Large (Out of stock)

Lead time: 3-4 Weeks

Out of stock

£1,305.00

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THE DETAIL

Premium Ritchey Logic Steel Frame: Tig-welded, heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubing for that classic, lively steel ride quality, treated with an Electrophoretic Deposition (ED Coat) for superior corrosion resistance.

Versatile New Ritchey Steel Fork: This fork features a 1-1/8" straight steerer and multiple multi-purpose, rack, fender, and dynamo light mounts (threaded crown port included) for comprehensive carrying capacity.

Extensive Mounting Options: The frame includes dedicated rack and fender mounts on both frame and fork, plus three multi-purpose mounts (two on the fork, one under the downtube) for extra water bottles or gear.

Adaptable Wheel & Tire Compatibility: It is designed to fit 27.5" x 2.6" or 29" x 2.6" tires (depending on the tire/rim manufacturer), offering immense versatility for various terrains and riding styles.

Modern Standards: Features Post-Mount brake compatibility (160mm native, 180mm max front), BOOST 148mm rear and 110mm front spacing (thru-axles included) for stiffness and wide tire clearance.

Rider-Friendly Details: The frame includes an external seat collar (28.6mm clamp, 27.2mm seatpost), a 73mm English threaded bottom bracket, external cable routing (continuous housing), and a replaceable stainless-steel derailleur hanger.

Integrated Headset: Comes with a WCS headset (upper IS42/28.6 | lower IS42/30) for a seamless front-end setup.

Stylish Finish: Available in a classic Desert Dust colour that evokes the spirit of adventure.

Note: Not compatible with Direct Mount standard and related components (T-Type derailleurs and cassettes).

SPECIFICATIONS

Frame:
Material: heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubing - TIG welded
Ultra-light forged and machined straight 1-1/8" headtube
Electrophoretic Deposition (ED Coat) treated for corrosion resistance
Seat tube clamp size 28.6 mm (2.5Nm max for derailleur clamps and chain guides)
27.2mm seat tube with replaceable seat collar (max torque setting: 6Nm)
Bottom bracket 73 mm - English threaded
BOOST 148mm spacing (12mm alloy thru-axle included)
Crankset min/max ring size - single24 to 40t / double: 24/34 to 28/38t
Designed for 1X or 2X chainrings (Shimano Side Swing front derailleur required for double-11s drivetrain compatible only)
Chainline52mm
Not compatible with Direct Mount standard and related components (T-Type derailleurs and cassettes)
Bottle cage mounts2
Multi-purpose mount underside of downtube
Rack and fender mounts
External cable routing (continuous housing)
WCS headset included (upper IS42/28.6 - 16mm stack height | lower IS42/30)
Replaceable stainless-steel derailleur hanger

Fork:
Ritchey steel fork with multi-purpose rack, fender and threaded crown port
1-1/8" straight steerer
Steerer length300mm
Axle-crown435mm
Rake/Offset 52 mm
BOOST 110mm spacing (15mm alloy thru-axle included)
Tire Compatibility
Wheel and tire compatibility27.5" x 2.6" or 29" x 2.6" (depending on tire/rim manufacturer)
Frame spacing78mm
Fork spacing78mm
Brake Compatibility
Post-mount brakes 160 mm (front 180mm max - adaptors available separately)
Details
SizesS / M / L / XL
Frame weight 2,400 g (size L - w/o thru-axle)
Fork weight 1125 g (with uncut steerer / not including axle)
ColorDesert Dust