Ritchey Swiss Cross WCS CX V2 Frameset Glossy Black white Decals
While gravel was often associated with the more relaxed side of cycling, the gravel racing segment is becoming increasingly established, featuring bikes with generous tire clearance and sporty geometry. Ritchey's Swiss Cross frameset originates from cross-country, where agility, maneuverability, and off-road compatibility play a key role. Swiss rider Thomas Frischknecht, a multiple world champion in the 90s, achieved countless successes on the original cantilever frameset. Over the years, Tom has shifted the bike's geometry more toward gravel, although in my opinion, it's simply a good option if you can't choose between a road bike and a gravel bike. Depending on your tire choice, the frame can do a lot; with a 35-inch slick, it's the perfect all-roader.
The classic black model offered here has been out of stock for a long time, so you can be very happy to get your hands on a true icon. We hope you enjoy building it! You can find inspiration on our website and many other places...
Frame
Material: Heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubing – TIG-welded
Ultralight, forged and milled straight 1 1/8" head tube
Corrosion protection through electrophoretic coating (ED-Coat)
Seatpost clamp size: 28.6 mm (maximum tightening torque: 2.5 Nm for derailleur clamps and chain guides)
Seat tube: 27.2 mm with integrated seat clamp (maximum torque: 6 Nm)
Bottom bracket: 68 mm, BSA (English thread)
Installation width: 142 mm (12 mm aluminum thru axle included)
Crank/chainring compatibility:
Fork
Ritchey WCS Carbon Cross Disc fork included
Straight 1 1/8" steerer tube with integrated 45° crown race
Fork tube length: 300 mm
Fork total length: 380 mm
Axle-crown dimension: 383 mm
Rake / Offset: 47 mm
Installation width: 100 mm (12 mm aluminum thru axle included)
Maximum 30 mm spacer under the stem
Tire compatibility
Wheel and tire size: 700 x 40c tire clearance (depending on tire and rim manufacturer)
Frame clearance: 49 mm
Fork clearance: 53 mm
Brake compatibility
Flat-mount brakes front and rear
140 mm standard (160 mm maximum, adapter sold separately)
Height of the flat mount on the frame: 10 mm
You can pick up this item in our store at Oststraße 119, 40210 Düsseldorf. Simply select “Pickup” in the ordering process. After your order you will receive all the information about pickup.
DELIVERED WITH BEARINGS INCLUDED
We install the headset and bottom bracket before shipping
FREE SHIPPING
from 80€ order value*
*Standard shipping within Germany
ALSO AVAILABLE AS A CONSTRUCTION
We are happy to build your individual structure with the frame