You read it here first. I have yet again changed my mind on what my dream bike frame is. This time it's back to Ritchey and their Ritchey Outback Break-away frame.
Why the Outback Break-away? Well, the biggest reason would be portability. It's already designed to be collapsible. It comes with its own carrying case that doesn't look like a bike carrying case, and it's a Ritchey Outback similar to my earlier dream bike frame. Only this time, you can dismantle the frame for easier transport.
This would lessen the need for having a rear or roof mounted bike rack. You would just need to disassemble the bike and keep it in the case and put it in either the trunk or second row of your vehicle. I've seen a few videos how to disassemble the bike. It looks challenging but probably worth it in the event I need to travel with my bike.
The biggest downside to this would be the price. It's currently priced as USD 2399 for the frame set alone. I'd need to spend even more to get other components like the groupset, brakes, handlebars, wheelset, tires, and so many other things.
However that doesn't mean I can't dream, right? I may just make another blog post with a more detailed build centered around the Ritchey Outback Break-away.
Out.
