Ritchey Swiss Cross Disc 50th Anniversary Edition Frameset Carbon Fork NEW

The latest edition of the now legendary RITCHEY SWISS CROSS DISC 50th Anniversary Edition

Frame Ritchey Swiss Cross Disc

Fork Ritchey WCS Carbon Cross Disc

Ritchey WCS Drop-In headset (incl. expander and ahead cap)

Thru axles

Frame sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL / optimal fit for every rider

Area of ​​use: Cyclocross, training, touring, competition

New features:

Compatible with flat-mount disc brakes

Quick release axles front and rear

Large range of tire widths, up to 40 mm

Racing-ready frame geometry, aimed primarily at sporty riders

Known exquisite properties:

Frame handcrafted as always to the highest Ritchey standards and specifications for classic lightweight construction

Here too, steel is the preferred pipe material

Fine workmanship

Slim tubes, minimalist retro design, externally routed shift cables

Triple-butted and heat-treated Ritchey Logic CrMoly tube sets

Lightweight WCS Carbon Disc Cross fork / reinforced at the steerer tube to better absorb the braking force

More than 50 years ago, at the age of 15, Tom Ritchey welded his first bicycle in his parents' garage. Since then, he's been riding, researching, designing, and building legendary bicycle frames and components that have inspired generations of cyclists, influenced the bicycle industry, and won countless championships.

The Ritchey Swiss Cross owes its name to cyclocross and MTB legend Thomas Frischknecht. The first version from 1994 was an uncompromising racing machine, designed solely to tear through the dirt like no other. Under Frischknecht's leadership, the Swiss Cross achieved numerous victories and became one of the most popular frames in the Ritchey range. It was the successful combination of Tom's experience in frame building and Frischknecht's dominance in racing. While retaining the exquisite ride characteristics known for decades, the Swiss Cross features modern standards such as flat mount brake mounts and thru-axles. Built with Ritchey's proprietary double-butted Logic tubing, the frame remains light and compliant, offering a winning combination of confident responsiveness and razor-sharp handling.

In honor of its 50th anniversary, Ritchey presents this special 50th Anniversary Edition of the Swiss Cross. This limited edition features the iconic Ritchey red paint scheme and is adorned with logos that reference the company's history.

Technical details of the Ritchey Swiss Cross frameset

Area of ​​use: Cyclocross, Gravel

Material: triple butted steel (TIG welded), carbon

Fork: Ritchey WCS Carbon Disc Cross

Installation standard: 12 mm x 100 mm / 12 mm x 142 mm

suitable chainrings single: 36 to 46 teeth

matching chainrings double: 46/30 to 50/34 teeth

maximum tire width: 40 mm

external train routing

Flatmount brake mounts

for 140 or 160 mm brake discs

2 bottle holder positions

Weights (manufacturer information)

Frame: approx. 1950 g (size L)

Fork: approx. 430 g (uncut shaft / without thru axles)

Scope of delivery

Frame including fork, thru axles and WCS headset