Bikes up to 60% offWe monitor over 40,000 bikes daily to find the best prices
Today’s Deals2019 Ritchey
Outback Frameset
A steel frame gravel frameset.
Manufacturer Price
US$1,359($2,329)| Weight | 2.2 kg (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Steel |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Wheels | 700c |
156cm – 166cm
163cm – 174cm
171cm – 182cm
179cm – 189cm
185cm – 195cm
🐐 Estimated
None yet.
Do you have this bike? Help other riders make a decision about which size will work for them by sharing your own size and fit notes.
Summary
The Ritchey Outback is celebrated for its comfortable steel frame, modern gravel-ready features, and versatile performance across various terrains. Its design caters to both adventure riding and bikepacking, with a focus on durability and ride quality. While it excels in comfort and stability, some reviews note limitations in frame bag compatibility and handling in tight singletrack.
Comfortable steel frame with excellent ride quality
Modern gravel features like wide tire clearance and multiple mounts
Versatile for adventure riding and bikepacking
Durable construction with a focus on longevity
Limited frame bag compatibility due to exposed shift cable
Less playful handling in tight singletrack
Some models lack modern conveniences like internal cable routing
The updated Ritchey Outback is a gravel bike with true touring blood and just the right amount of modern jazz.BIKEPACKING.com
There is something authentic about steel bike frames that’s intangible until you ride one.Bicycling
The Ritchey Outback delivers a beautiful ride quality with luggage and touring-friendly features that lots of riders will appreciate.
off.road.ccFeedback?
View all reviews
Sept 2020
The Ritchey Outback is a steel-framed, carbon-forked gravel and adventure frameset designed for everything from road to bikepacking and off-road touring, with all kinds of gravel in between. Its premium steel tubes and carbon layups have all the mounts you could want, and it's a supremely comfy ride – but even though updated for 2020, it's still lacking a few modern conveniences.
Apr 2020 · Miles Arbour
Released this morning, the updated 2020 Ritchey Outback has more mounts, revised geometry, and clearance for 650b x 2.0” tires. Find all the details, including Miles’ thoughts and plenty of photos here…
Comfortable steel frame provides a great foundation for a gravel touring rig.
Modern specs like 650b x 2.0” tire clearance, thru-axles, and multiple bottle mounts.
New WCS Carbon Adventure Fork is nearly perfect and looks great.
Aesthetically pleasing bike with lots of great little details.
Exposed shift cable limits frame bag compatibility.
No front rack mounts.
Long rear end makes for a less playful ride.
Apr 2020 · Ritchey
With the new Outback 2 gravel bike, Ritchey rely on fat tires and plenty of bosses for all your gear. Check out our summary of Ritchey's press release for all the details and latest photos.
Versatile for asphalt, gravel, trail, and adventure riding
Sept 2018 · Gabriel Lodge
Sold only as a frameset, this bike crushes fire roads and singletrack.
Aug 2018 · Robin Wilmott
The Outback is Ritchey’s classical-looking answer to a modern bike explorer’s questions. Buy if you want a rewarding, durable bike that’s equally capable on or off tarmac
Beautiful looks, confident ride and great comfort
No rack mount and only two bottles
Mar 2018 · Dave Rome
How do you like the sound of a do-it-all gravel bike, one that leans a little towards the performance end of the spectrum, but still collapses to fit inside an inconspicuous case that won’t raise eyebrows at the airline check-in counter? That’s exactly what the Ritchey Outback Carbon Break-Away frameset promises, and tech writer Dave […]
Feb 2018 · Mat Brett
Steel-framed gravel/adventure bike that offers a smooth ride and plenty of stability
Nov 2017 · Cyclocross Magazine
The Ritchey Outback adventure bike is Tom Ritchey's latest creation. We throw a leg over the teal steel machine. Could it be the ultimate escape vehicle?
| Bottom Bracket | 68mm English threaded |
|---|---|
| Seatpost | 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
First added 16 September
Last updated 16 September
Not listed for 2,097 days