Description
Possibly the most iconic frame associated with Ritchey built up with a Shimano GRX Limited Edition groupset
The Swiss Cross draws its name from early factory rider, cyclocross and mountain bike legend Thomas Frischknecht. The first iteration of the Swiss Cross was a no-holds-barred race machine designed for one thing: ripping through dirt like no other. Captained to numerous victories under Frischi, the Swiss Cross went on to become one of the most revered frames of the Ritchey offering.
Twenty-five years later, the Swiss Cross is still a staple of the Ritchey fleet – now featuring modern standards such as 12mm thru-axles, flat-mount brakes, and higher-volume tire clearance. Yet one thing has remained unchanged: it is still a no-holds-barred race-ready allroad ripper. Whether it’s leading the charge on bell lap or ticking off the grueling miles of a gravel grinder, the new Swiss Cross is more than capable of tackling it all.
Specifications:
Frame:
- Material: heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubing – TIG welded
- Ultra-light forged and machined straight 1-1/8″ headtube
- WCS headset included (IS42/28.6|IS42/30)
- 142mm spacing (12mm alloy thru-axle included)
- Replaceable stainless-steel derailleur hanger
- 27.2mm seat tube with integrated seat collar (max torque setting: 6Nm)
- Front derailleur clamp size: 28.6mm (max torque setting: 2.5Nm) – not included
- Bottom bracket: 68mm – English threaded
- Can accommodate 1X or 2X chainrings
- Crankset min/max ring size – single: 36 to 46t / double: 46/30t to 50/34t
- External cable routing
- Bottle mounts: 2
Fork
- Ritchey WCS Carbon Cross Disc Fork included
- 1-1/8″ straight steerer with integrated 45-degree crown race
- 100mm spacing (12mm alloy thru-axle included)
- Steerer length: 300mm
- Axle-crown: 383mm
- Rake/Offset: 47mm
Tire Compatibility
- Wheel and tire compatibility: 700 x 40c tire clearance (depending on tire/rim manufacturer) // 650B x 48mm
- Frame max spacing: 49mm
- Fork max spacing: 53mm
Brake Compatibility
- Flat-mount brakes front and rear: 140mm (160mm max – adaptors available separately)
- Frame flat-mount bracket height: 10mm
Details
- Sizes: XL
- Frame weight: 1.95Kg – w/o thru-axle)
- Fork weight: 430g (with uncut steerer / not including axle)
- Color: Red
Frame Geometry
Components Specifications
- Groupset: Shimano GRX Limited Edition, Hydraulic Disc, 2x, Silver
- Crankset: 175mm
- Chainrings: 48-31
- Cassette: 11-34
- Wheels: GRX 700C Alloy (Optional Upgrade to Carbon)
- Tires: Maxxis Rambler 700C x 38mm
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano BBR60, BSA, threaded
- Handlebar: PRO Discover Medium Flare, 44 C-C
- Stem: PRO Discover
- Seatpost: PRO PLT
- Pedals not included
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