VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Ritchey Comp

Velopedia Archive ID 50089

Overview

Model year1996
BrandRitchey
ModelComp
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID50089
Original MSRP$1,800.00
ColorsOrange, Sovereign blue Metallic
Sizes14", 15", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21", 22", 23"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel & fillet-brazed steel
Frame materialRitchey Logic Comp Prestige
ForkRitchey Logic
Fork materialRitchey Logic chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupRitchey Expert
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetRitchey Logic, 24/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracketRitchey Logic Comp, 120 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainSachs SCM55, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesRitchey Logic brakes, Ritchey Logic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Ritchey Logic Comp
HandlebarRitchey ForceLite
Handlebar extensionsRitchey Expert
StemRitchey ForceLite
SaddleRitchey Vector
SeatpostRitchey Expert, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsRitchey Rock 440, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Climb-Max, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mad Max
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube558.8 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center426.7 mm
Wheelbase1049 mm
Fork offset / rake45.7 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.