Ritchey Break Away Outback Tandem frameset - dismantleable for travel

The adaptable and versatile Ritchey Outback family grows with two new saddles with the introduction of the new Outback TandM Break-Away tandem frameset.

The only thing better than experiencing life in foreign lands by bicycle is sharing those adventures with someone to ride with you. Whether it's sipping coffee at a café along a white gravel road in Tuscany or enjoying a bowl of hot stew somewhere along the coastal roads of Ireland, the Outback TandM Break-Away Tandem is the vehicle to get you there.

More than 40 years of frame building expertise, innovation, exploration, and countless rides in faraway lands combine to make the new Outback TandM Break-Away the ultimate way to share experiences in new places with your travel companion. Constructed from triple-staggered Ritchey Logic tubing, the Outback TandM Break-Away offers the same exquisite ride Ritchey is known for, but doubles the experience for a unique shared ride.

The "T and M" in this tandem's name refers to Tom and his wife Martha (see what we did here?) and their frequent trips to all corners of the world—the inspiration behind Tom's design of this bike. The Outback TandM Break-Away quickly and easily disassembles into two included durable travel bags, helping you avoid extra baggage fees when traveling by plane. Once you arrive at your destination, the bike assembles effortlessly—so you and your riding partner can quickly hit the road.

The Outback TandM Break-Away is a road-focused tandem frame capable of tackling endless stretches of asphalt, while also having the added benefit of being able to accommodate tires up to 40c, making it flexible enough to effortlessly tackle gravel roads that disappear into the horizon. Featuring mudguard mounts, the ability to store five water bottles, and a confident steel fork with versatile mounting options, the Outback TandM Break-Away offers all the features you and your riding partner need to be well-equipped for your time in the saddle.

Includes wheeled carry bags that meet most airline baggage regulations Designed for on-road and off-road use

Frame
Material: Heat-treated, triple-stepped Ritchey Logic steel tube - TIG welded
Ultra-lightweight forged and machined straight 1-1/8" head tube
Electrophoretic deposition (ED Coat) treated for corrosion resistance
Seat tube clamp size: 28.6mm (max. torque for derailleur clamps and chain guides: 2.5 Nm)
27.2mm seat tubes with integrated seat tube collar (max. torque: 6 Nm)
Bottom bracket: 68mm - English thread
Designed for standard tandem ratios - Stoker crank: 52/39/30T
Bottle holder mounts: 5
145mm quick release
Mudguard mounts
Forged dropout with integrated derailleur hanger
External cable laying
WCS headset included (top IS42/28.6 - 16mm stack height | bottom IS42/30)

Fork
Material: Heat-treated, triple-stepped Ritchey Logic steel tube - TIG welded
1-1/8" straight steerer with integrated 45-degree crown race
Fork tube length: 300mm
Axle-crown: 395mm
Rake/Offset: 47mm
Quick release: 100mm OLD
Mudguard mounts

Wheel compatibility
Recommended wheels: Comp Zeta TandM

Tire compatibility
Tire and rim compatibility: 700 x 40mm tire clearance (depending on tire/rim manufacturer)
Frame spacing: 55mm
Fork spacing: 65mm

Brake compatibility
IS51 brake mount / Max. rotor diameter 203mm (adapter sold separately)
Cable holders on the down tube optimized for mechanical brake clutch
Compatible with hydraulic brakes (please refer to the brake manufacturer's recommendations for transport with hydraulic brakes)

Details
Sizes: M / L
Frame weight: 5,020g (3 frame sections assembled in one piece)
Fork weight: 1,070g (unmachined steerer tube)
Color: Merlot, Cream & Indigo
Break-Away travel bags (2) and padding included
Hinges, rear brake cable connector and derailleur cable connectors included