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Ritchey Ultra Frame
Original manufacturer specifications including 29"; 27.5" wheels, Weight: 2,380g (M/17") published weight, geometry for 4 published sizes.
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What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- Not published by manufacturer
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $1,099.00
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Honey Mustard
- Weight
- Weight: 2,380g (M/17")
- Geometry
- 4 manufacturer sizes
- Record coverage
- 7 preserved details · 6 archived images · original MSRP · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 900000661
Frameset
| Frame Construction | heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubing - TIG welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Steel |
Drivetrain
| Bottom Bracket | 73mm - English threaded |
|---|
Brakes
| Brakes | Post-mount rear brake: 160mm (180mm max - adaptors available separately) |
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Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | WCS headset included (upper IS42/28.6 | lower IS52/40) |
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Wheels & Tires
| Wheel Size | 29"; 27.5" |
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Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 390 mm | 432 mm | 475 mm | 515 mm |
| Effective top tube | 591 mm | 606 mm | 628 mm | 644 mm |
| Top tube | 580 mm | 588 mm | 605 mm | 623 mm |
| Head tube | 100 mm | 105 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 68° | 68.5° | 68.5° | 68.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1128 mm | 1138 mm | 1155 mm | 1174 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Reach | 417 mm | 430 mm | 445 mm | 460 mm |
| Stack | 606 mm | 613 mm | 617 mm | 627 mm |
| Standover height | 742 mm | 771 mm | 800 mm | 827 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
Geometry source: Ritchey embedded first-party geometry matrix ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameCheck paint chips, vent holes and the inside of the seat tube for corrosion. Also look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
- Bottom bracketTurn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Creaking under load deserves investigation but does not identify the source by itself.Inspect the bottom bracket and shell →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 13 checks based on 3 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: Ritchey Ultra Frame · Mountain · Published sizes: S, M, L, XL
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubing - TIG welded
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Bottom bracket: 73mm - English threaded
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Post-mount rear brake: 160mm (180mm max - adaptors available separately)
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Build relationships are limited to the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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