Introducing the Ritchey Break-Away Outback Frameset: Unleash Your Wanderlust
The Ritchey Break-Away Outback Frameset combines the legendary versatility of the Outback gravel bike with Tom Ritchey's passion for global exploration. This innovative frameset is the definitive answer for adventurers who yearn to travel with their bike to far-off destinations without the hassle and expense of oversized baggage fees. It’s for every rider who has demanded a steel Outback with the freedom of the Break-Away system.
At its core, the Outback Steel Break-Away features Ritchey’s patented Break-Away® design, allowing the bike to easily and quickly disassemble to fit into its own included sturdy travel case. Once you arrive, assembly is just as simple, getting you out on the road, gravel, or trail in no time.
Beyond its liberating travel capabilities, this frameset boasts all the practical and adaptable features that make the standard Outback an icon. It's built with heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubing for that sublime ride quality, and features generous clearance for 700c x 48mm or 650b x 2.0in tires. The new all-carbon fibre Ritchey Adventure Fork, complete with multi-purpose mounts, expands your load-carrying capacity, making it perfect for longer bikepacking adventures wherever your journey takes you.
Experience true freedom: Ride epic, travel easily, and explore without limits with the Ritchey Break-Away Outback.
The Ritchey Break-Away Outback Frameset is the quintessential choice for the adventurous cyclist who demands uncompromising ride quality, practical versatility, and the freedom to explore the world on two wheels.
Patented Ritchey Break-Away® Design: Unique frame coupling system allows for quick and easy disassembly, fitting into the included compact travel case to help avoid airline oversized baggage fees.
Travel-Ready Inclusions: This system comes complete with the downtube hinge clamp, rear brake cable connector, and derailleur cable connectors needed for the Break-Away system.
Premium Ritchey Logic Steel Frame: It is constructed from heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubing for a compliant, durable ride and ED Coat treated for superior corrosion resistance.
All-Carbon Fibre Ritchey Adventure Fork: Lightweight and robust, equipped with multi-purpose rack and fender mounts for extensive gear carrying.
Generous Tire Clearance: This tire clearance accommodates 700c x 48mm or 650b x 2.0in tires (depending on the tire/rim manufacturer), offering immense versatility across varied terrain.
Flat-Mount Disc Brake Compatibility: Modern flat-mount disc brake callipers front and rear (140mm native, 160mm max with adapter) for robust and reliable stopping power. (Note on hydraulic brakes for travel in tech specs).
Extensive Mounting Options: The bike includes dedicated rack and fender mounts on both frame and fork, plus three bottle cage mounts, making it ideal for bikepacking and touring.
Modern Standards: It features a 68mm English threaded bottom bracket, 142mm rear / 100mm front spacing, and 12mm alloy thru-axles for stiffness and security.
External Cable Routing: Optimised for mechanical brake coupling and generally easier maintenance.
Rider-Friendly Details: Ultra-light forged and machined straight 1-1/8" headtube, 27.2mm seat tube with integrated seat collar, WCS headset included, and a replaceable stainless-steel derailleur hanger.
Vibrant Colourways: Available in appealing Queso y Crema or Swell & Foam finishes.
Note: Not compatible with Direct Mount standard and related components (e.g., T-Type derailleurs and cassettes).
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 integrated seat collar (max torque setting: 6Nm)
Bottom bracket 68 mm - English threaded
142mm spacing (12mm alloy thru-axle included)
Crankset min/max ring size - single36 to 46t / double: 46/30t to 50/34t
Can accommodate 1X or 2X chainrings
Chainline49mm
Not compatible with Direct Mount standard and related components (T-Type derailleurs and cassettes)
Bottle cage mounts3
Patented Ritchey Break-Away® design
External cable routing
Rack and fender mounts
Replaceable stainless-steel derailleur hanger
WCS headset included (upper IS42/28.6 - 16mm stack height | lower IS42/30)
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 length300mm
Fork length380mm
Axle-crown393mm
Rake/Offset50mm
Fork max payload 3 kg per side
100mm spacing (12mm alloy thru-axle included)
30mm maximum spacers below the stem
Tire Compatibility
Wheel and tire compatibility700 x 48mm or 650 x 2.0in (depending on tire/rim manufacturer)
Frame spacing58mm
Fork spacing60mm
Brake Compatibility
Flat-mount brakes front and rear140mm (160mm max - adaptors available separately)
Frame flat-mount bracket height: 10 mm
Housing stops on down tube optimised for mechanical brake coupling
Hydraulic brake compatible (please see the brake manufacturer's recommendation for travelling with hydraulic brakes)
Details:
Sizes XS / S / M / L / XL
Frame weight 2,280 g (size L - w/o thru-axle)
Fork weight450g (uncut w/o thru-axle)
ColorQueso y Crema or Swell & Foam
Downtube Break-Away coupler torque: 5Nm (Do not lubricate clamp or clamping area)
A downtube hinge clamp, rear brake cable connector, and derailleur cable connectors are included.
Packs into included travel case (8.5” / 21.6cm W x 26.5” / 67.3cm H x 31” / 78.8 cm L w/