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Ultra Frameset
A 29″ / 27.5″ steel frame crosscountry frameset with modest components.
Manufacturer Price
$899| Weight | 5.7 lbs (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Steel |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ |
| Groupset | XT |
Summary
The Ritchey Ultra is a versatile and fun steel hardtail that excels in cross-country and trail riding, offering a smooth, efficient ride with a classic aesthetic. Its steel frame provides comfort on rough terrain, and it accommodates a range of wheel sizes for versatility. While it shines in climbing and handling, some reviews note it's more XC-oriented and may not be the best for aggressive downhill rides.
Smooth, enjoyable ride with bump-numbing qualities
Versatile wheel size options (27.5 up to 3 inches wide or 29 up to 2.4 inches)
Climber’s dream with aggressive position and efficient pedaling
Modern geometry and features with classic aesthetics
Steel frame provides comfort on rough terrain without excessive flex
More XC than some newer trail hardtails due to shorter reach and 68.5-degree head angle
Limited dropper post travel with only three positions
Not the best option for fast downhill rides
Rather heavy compared to premium steel bikes
Back end can buck hard on substantial hits
This bike is a climber’s dream.Bicycling
The Ultra feels most at home going uphill and carving up rolling singletrack.Bicycling
It’s just a huge amount of fun.
off.road.ccThe Ritchey Ultra is meant for fun first.
MTBRWhen it comes to legends of mountain biking, they don’t get more legendary than Mr Thomas Ritchey, Esq.
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Oct 2020 · Zach Overholt
The Ritchey Ultra finally gets the Team Edition paint job it deserves. Red, White, and blue fade with clearance for big tires!
Jul 2019 · Antony de Heveningham
Antony reviews the Ritchey Ultra, a relaunched and reworked classic from the original maker of mountain bikes.
May 2019 · James Huang
I spent my formative years of mountain biking riding hardtails. Although my very first one was made of carbon fiber (?!), it wasn’t long at all before I found myself firmly enamored with metal. There was a titanium Litespeed Obed, three DeKerfs (a steel Team SL, a steel-and-titanium Team ST, and then a titanium Elysium), […]
Feb 2019
The Ritchey Ultra is a gorgeous steel hardtail that operates as a lithe and engaging cross-country and trail bike. It’s fast and fun on all sorts of trails from fast and flowing to tight and technical, the steel frame looks after you on rough terrain but isn’t negatively flexy, and the big tyres provide stacks of traction and bump absorption. It’s just a huge amount of fun. The best mountain bikes you can buy for under £1,500 - full sus and hardtails When should you replace your bicycle helmet?
Sep 2018 · Louis Mazzante
It’s an XC bike that delivers a whole lot more
Sep 2018 · Mtbr
Like its predecessor from 30 years ago, the new Ritchey Ultra occupies a unique ride space for cross-country riders looking to get rowdy and go big. - Mtbr.com
| Bottom Bracket | 73mm English threaded |
|---|---|
| Headset | Integrated 1.5” tapered |
| Crank | Use front derailleur with housing stopper (e.g. Shimano XT FD-M8020-H) |
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First added September 16
Last updated September 16
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