Ritchey Break-Away Outback – Frame & Fork Frameset
The Ritchey Break-Away Outback is a steel frameset designed for riders who want to travel with their own bike and then ride confidently on paved roads, dirt roads and smooth gravel, without logistical compromises. Thanks to the patented Break-Away® system, the frame can be separated and packed into the included travel case, while preserving alignment, ride quality and structural integrity once reassembled.
It is best described as a travel-ready all-road / gravel endurance platform: not an extreme gravel bike, not a pure road frame, but a balanced solution for long distances, light loads and mixed surfaces.
Who it’s for – and how it can be set up
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Bike travel: frequent flights and transfers with your bike as luggage.
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All-road endurance: stable, predictable handling for long days in the saddle.
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Fast gravel and mixed terrain: wide tyre clearance without moving into MTB territory.
Possible setups (concise and precise):
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1x drivetrain for simplicity and reliability when travelling, or 2x for a broader gear range on mixed routes.
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700c wheels for speed and efficiency, or 650b for added volume and comfort on rougher surfaces.
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Light touring configuration, using rack and fender mounts and the fork’s multipurpose mounts (up to 3 kg per side).
Key construction features
WCS Logic Tubing
The frame is built from Ritchey’s proprietary WCS Logic steel tubing, triple-butted and heat-treated, developed specifically for the TIG welding process to Tom Ritchey’s specifications. This ensures strength, durability and a consistent, predictable ride feel over time.
Integrated Seat Collar
The distinctive fastback seat stay / seat tube junction integrates the seat collar, reducing separate components while ensuring secure and reliable seatpost clamping.
Multipurpose Mounts
The new Ritchey Carbon Adventure Fork features triple mounts on each fork leg, allowing the use of cargo cages or accessories, in addition to rack and fender mounts.
Integrated Carbon Crown
The fork’s integrated carbon crown provides clean integration with Ritchey headsets and helps reduce stress at the steerer–crown interface.
Technical specifications
FRAME
| Item | Specification |
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| Material |
Heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel |
| Construction |
TIG welded |
| Head tube |
Straight 1-1/8", forged and machined |
| Finish |
ED Coat (Electrophoretic Deposition) corrosion resistance |
| Seat clamp diameter |
28.6 mm (2.5 Nm max for derailleur clamps and chain guides) |
| Seatpost diameter |
27.2 mm with integrated seat collar (max torque 6 Nm) |
| Bottom bracket |
BSA 68 mm – English threaded |
| Rear spacing |
142 mm |
| Rear axle |
12 mm alloy thru-axle included |
| Drivetrain |
1x or 2x compatible |
| Chainring sizes |
1x: 36–46T / 2x: 46/30T to 50/34T |
| Chainline |
49 mm |
| Direct Mount compatibility |
Not compatible (including T-Type derailleurs and cassettes) |
| Bottle cage mounts |
3 |
| Break-Away design |
Patented Ritchey Break-Away® |
| Cable routing |
External |
| Rack & fender mounts |
Yes |
| Derailleur hanger |
Replaceable stainless steel |
| Headset |
Ritchey WCS included (upper IS42/28.6 – 16 mm stack |
FORK
| Item | Specification |
|---|
| Model |
Ritchey Carbon Adventure Fork |
| Mounts |
Multipurpose, rack and fender mounts |
| Steerer |
Straight 1-1/8" with integrated 45° crown race |
| Steerer length |
300 mm |
| Fork length |
380 mm |
| Axle-to-crown |
393 mm |
| Rake / Offset |
50 mm |
| Max payload |
3 kg per side |
| Spacing |
100 mm |
| Axle |
12 mm alloy thru-axle included |
| Max spacers below stem |
30 mm |
WHEEL & TIRE COMPATIBILITY
| Item | Specification |
|---|
| Wheel sizes |
700c or 650b |
| Tyre clearance |
700 × 48 mm or 650 × 2.0" |
| Note |
Actual tyre size varies by rim and tyre manufacturer |
| Frame clearance |
58 mm |
| Fork clearance |
60 mm |
BRAKE COMPATIBILITY
| Item | Specification |
|---|
| Standard |
Flat-mount front and rear |
| Rotor size |
140 mm |
| Max rotor |
160 mm with adaptor (sold separately) |
| Frame flat-mount height |
10 mm |
| Cable stops |
On downtube, optimised for mechanical brakes |
| Hydraulic compatibility |
Yes (follow brake manufacturer guidance when travelling) |
DETAILS
| Item | Specification |
|---|
| Sizes |
XS / S / M / L / XL |
| Frame weight |
2,280 g (size L, without thru-axle) |
| Fork weight |
450 g (uncut, without thru-axle) |
| Colours |
Queso y Crema / Swell & Foam |
| Break-Away downtube coupler torque |
5 Nm (do not lubricate clamp or clamping area) |
| Torque key |
Not included |
| Included hardware |
Downtube hinge clamp, rear brake cable connector, derailleur cable connectors |
| Travel case |
Included |
| Case dimensions |
21.6 cm (W) × 67.3 cm (H) × 78.8 cm (L), with wheels |
Size guide (general reference)
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XS: 154–160 cm
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S: 157–170 cm
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M: 168–178 cm
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L: 175–186 cm
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XL: 183–191 cm
Sizing guidelines are indicative. At Bikejamming we provide dedicated size and setup consultation (height + inseam, reply within 24 hours).
Compatible parts and support
With the frameset order we provide access to compatible Ritchey components and headsets, along with support for drivetrain choice, wheel selection and travel-oriented setup.
Why buy from Bikejamming
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Tracked shipping
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Bilingual Italian / English support
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Fast, knowledgeable responses
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Real pre-purchase consultation on size, setup and compatibility
The Ritchey Break-Away Outback is built for riders who want to travel light, ride far and stay versatile—without giving up the feel of a well-designed steel frame.
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