Ritchey's Iconic Steel Framesets Updated for 2024: A Fusion of Heritage and Innovation

Ritchey, a renowned name in the realm of high-quality bicycle components, has made an exciting comeback with its legendary steel road framesets. The company has reintroduced the Road Logic, Road Logic Disc, and Road Logic Break-Away models into their lineup after a brief hiatus. These framesets are a testament to the over five decades of design expertise of Tom Ritchey, blending timeless aesthetics with contemporary performance.

Ritchey Road Logic

Retail Price: $1599

Color: Sally’s Macarons (a rich deep red with subtle mauve branding)

The rim-brake variant of the Road Logic retains the features that have made it iconic. This frame utilizes a triple-butted, heat-treated Ritchey Logic tubeset, designed with strategically short-butted sections for optimal tig welding. This approach not only reduces weight but also enhances the ride quality.

Key Features:

• Frame weight: 1.77kg (3.9lbs) for a 55cm frame
• Material: Heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubing, TIG welded
• Tire clearance: Up to 30mm
• Fork: Ritchey WCS Carbon
• Geometry: Aggressive and performance-oriented

Ritchey Road Logic Disc

Retail Price: $1799

Color: Nigiri (a fresh green with crisp white logos)

The Road Logic Disc has evolved significantly. It now supports Shimano’s latest Di2 semi-wireless groupsets and features an innovative wire routing design for a clean aesthetic.

Key Features:

• Frame weight: 1940g (55cm)
• Fork: Ritchey WCS Carbon, compatible with flat-mount disc brakes
• Tire clearance: Up to 30mm
• Enhanced cable routing: Hidden for a sleek look

Ritchey Road Logic Break-Away

Retail Price: $2299

Color: Tule Fog (a sophisticated silver-ish hue)

For the traveling cyclist, the Road Logic Break-Away is a game-changer. Its unique design allows it to be disassembled quickly and packed into a compact travel case, making it the ideal travel companion without compromising on performance.

Key Features:

• Frame weight: 1950g (55cm)
• Fork: Ritchey WCS Carbon
• Tire clearance: Up to 30mm
• Unique Feature: Patented Ritchey Break-Away design for easy travel

Each of these frames is a blend of Ritchey's heritage in bike design and modern technological advancements. Whether it’s the classic rim-brake model, the disc variant for modern groupsets, or the travel-friendly Break-Away, Ritchey offers something for every road cycling enthusiast.

To explore these framesets in more detail, visit Ritchey's website and experience the resurgence of steel in the cycling world: RitcheyLogic.com. Embrace the ride on metal – it's not just a material; it's a statement!