Ritchey Ascent 27.5″ / 29″ MTB Frameset – Desert Dust

Ritchey Ascent – More adaptable than ever

However you choose to roll, with the Ritchey Ascent frame the ride possibilities are endless. Trail-oriented adventures with 27.5 inch wheels and MTB handlebar? Sure! Long distances on the road with 29 inch wheels and dropbar? Go for it!

The legendary Ascent is back in the Ritchey lineup and invites you to gain new experiences on unexplored passes, winding roads and endless Trails. While retaining the adventure-chasing soul of the original, its adaptability is enhanced with modern features and much requested details. Tom Ritchey has designed the latest version of the Ascent as do-it-all adventure bike so that others can experience the same thrills while enjoying renowned riding experience.

The frame is TIG-welded with heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubing and features rack and fender mounts as well as a multi-purpose mount under the down tube. The steel fork is no less versatile, offering multi-purpose, rack, mudguard and dynamo light mounts. Other features of the Ritchey Ascent frameset include compatibility with Postmount disc brakes, Boost spacing and a replaceable seat collar.

Technical details of the ASCENT MTB frameset

• wheel / tire compatibility: 27.5 x 2.6 inches / 29 x 2.6 inches
• max. tyre clearance: 78 mm
• Post Mount disc brake design at fork and rear dropout
• max. disc rotor diameter: 180 mm front / 160 mm rear

Frame specifications

• material: heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubing (TIG welded)
• featuring rack and fender mounts
• 2 bottle mounts
• external cable routing
• ultra-light forged and machined straight 1 1/8″ headtube
• WCS headset (IS42/28.6 | IS42/30, upper stack height: 16 mm)
• front derailleur clamp size: 28.6 mm (max. torque setting: 2.5 Nm)
• crankset / chainring compatibility:
  single chainring: 24 to 40 teeth
  double chainring: all options from 34/24 to 38/28 teeth
  (2-speed only with Side Swing front derailleur)
• bottom bracket: 73 mm (English threaded)
• 27.2 mm seat tube with integrated seat collar (max. 6 Nm)
• O.L.D.: 148 mm Boost (12 mm aluminium thru axle included)
• replaceable stainless steel derailleur hanger
• weight: approx. 2,400 grams (size L, without thru axle)

Fork specifications

• material: steel
• multi-purpose, rack and fender mounts
• max. payload: 3 kg per side
• 1 1/8″ straight steerer
• steerer length: 300 mm
• axle to crown: 435 mm
• rake / offset: 52 mm
• O.L.D.: 100 mm (15 mm aluminium thru axle included)
• weight: approx. 1,125 grams (uncut, without thru axle)

Ascent steel frame incl. steel fork