Ritchey Ascent Adventure MTB Gravel Steel Frameset Desert Dust 2023 TOP

RITCHEY ASCENT 27.5+/ 29" FRAMESET - DESERT DUST 2023

The legendary Ascent is back, more adaptable than ever! Inspired by life's experiences, the new Ritchey Ascent invites you to create your own life experiences on unexplored passes, winding roads, and endless trails. The adventurous spirit of the original Ascent remains intact, while its adaptability is enhanced with modern features and many custom details. Tom Ritchey loves to experience all kinds of cycling adventures. He designed this latest Ascent version as an all-around adventure bike so that others can share the same thrill of adventure while enjoying the famous Ritchey riding experience.

Trail-oriented adventures with 27.5-inch wheels and MTB handlebars? Long stretches on the road with 29-inch wheels and drop bars? The riding options are endless on the new Ritchey Ascent.

The frame is TIG-welded from heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubing and features rack and fender mounts, as well as a multi-purpose mount under the down tube. The steel fork also offers multi-purpose rack, fender, and dynamo light mounts. Other features of the Ritchey Ascent frameset include post-mount disc brake compatibility, Boost spacing, and a replaceable seat clamp.

Technical details:
Wheel/tire compatibility: 27.5 x 2.6 inches / 29 x 2.6 inches
Max. tire clearance: 78 mm
Post mount brake caliper mounts on fork and rear triangle
Max. brake disc diameter: 180 mm front / 160 mm rear

Frame:
Material: heat-treated, double-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubes (TIG-welded)
equipped with luggage rack and mudguard mounts
2 bottle holder mounts
external cable routing
Ultra-light, forged and CNC-machined 1 1/8" straight head tube
WCS headset (IS42/28.6 | IS42/30, stack height top: 16 mm)
Front derailleur mount: 28.6 mm (max. tightening torque: 2.5 Nm)
Crank/chainring compatibility:
1-speed chainring: 24 to 40 teeth
Double chainring: all combinations from 34/24 to 38/28 teeth (double only with Side Swing front derailleur)
Bottom bracket: 73 mm (English thread)
27.2 mm seat tube with replaceable seat clamp (max. 6 Nm)
Installation dimensions: 12 x 148 mm Boost (including aluminum thru axle)
replaceable stainless steel derailleur hanger
Weight: approx. 2,400 grams (size L, without thru axle)

Fork:
Material: steel
equipped with multi-purpose, luggage rack and mudguard mounts
Max. payload: 3 kg per side
1 1/8" straight steerer
Shaft length: 300 mm
Installation height: 435 mm
Rake / Offset: 52 mm
Installation dimensions: 15 x 110 mm Boost (including aluminum thru axle)
Weight: approx. 1,125 grams (uncut, without thru axle)

The legendary Ascent returns to the Ritchey product line. Inspired by life's experiences, the new Ritchey Ascent invites you to create your own life experiences on unexplored passes, winding roads, and endless trails. The adventurous spirit of the original Ascent remains intact, while its adaptability is enhanced with modern features and many custom details.

Tom Ritchey loves all kinds of cycling adventures—exploring winding gravel roads, cruising along gravel paths, riding flowing singletrack, or tearing up endless asphalt. He designed this latest version of the Ascent as an all-around adventure bike, so others can share the same thrill of adventure while enjoying the famous Ritchey riding experience.

The new Ascent is more adaptable than ever. The frame is TIG-welded with heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubing, providing rack and fender mounts and a third bottle cage mount under the downtube. A new Ritchey steel fork offers multi-purpose rack, fender, and dynamo light mounts. Other notable features of the new Ritchey Ascent include post-mount brake compatibility, a 148 mm dropout, and an external seatpost clamp.