That bike, in teal-painted steel, was a little late to the party and, in hindsight, a bit conservative in its tyre clearance and carrying capacity. || Lows: A little heavy, dropouts lack guides to assist in wheel placement.ĭespite being fond of the saying “every bike is a gravel bike”, Ritchey felt the need for a dedicated gravel bike in the company’s range, and in 2017 the brand launched the Outback. Standard version is a few hundred less in each currency.|| Highs: Sublime ride quality, excellent handling, fair value, uncompromised by Break-Away system.
|| Price: US$1,799/EU€1,899/AU$2,899 (Break-Away frameset, headset, travel case and assorted padding). || Weight: 10.2 kg (22.48 lb) as tested (size large, with pedals and cages) 2,280 g (5.02 lb, frame only, with hardware) 450 g (0.99 lb, fork only, uncut). || Key features: Triple-butted ‘Logic’ chromoly tubing, full carbon fork, generous tyre clearance (700c x 48 or 650b x 2.0”), rack and fender mounts, and it fits into a suitcase. What: A classic-looking steel gravel bike … with a trick up its sleeve.
