Ritchey Road Logic Tom Ritchey: Steel frame designed for rim brake fitting

Set of steel tubes without sleeves

The Road Logic is based on the Logic tube set developed by Tom Ritchey. The tubes are heat-treated and triple-butted. This means that more material remains at the joints, which are subject to greater stress, whilst the centres of the tubes are made thinner. This is designed to reduce the frame’s weight without compromising stability at the bottom bracket, head tube and dropouts.

Ritchey hopes this will deliver a balanced combination of stiffness and compliance. A key factor in the riding experience is that a steel frame is not automatically comfortable or soft. Tube diameters, wall thicknesses, geometry and the fork all work together to determine how directly a road bike responds to steering inputs and pedalling.

Carbon forks and classic standards

The frame set includes a Ritchey carbon fork with a straight 1-1/8-inch steerer tube. It is designed to combine precise steering with noticeable damping of high-frequency vibrations. According to Ritchey, the integrated headset system saves weight compared to a conventional solution. A matching WCS headset is already included in the package.

When it comes to specifications, the Road Logic deliberately remains classic and service-friendly: it features quick-release skewers, external cable routing and a BSA bottom bracket with a 68-millimetre shell width. This makes it easier to fit with mechanical groupsets and rim brakes. The external cables are also easily accessible during maintenance work.

Up to 30 millimetres of tyre clearance

The tyre clearance is up to 30 millimetres, depending on the rim and tyre model. This means the Road Logic can be fitted with more than just narrow competition tyres. A 28- or 30-millimetre tyre can offer greater comfort and better grip on rough tarmac, during long training rides and in changing road conditions.

The frame set is available in sizes 49, 51, 53, 55, 57 and 59 centimetres. According to the manufacturer, the frame in size 55 weighs around 1,750 grams. The carbon fork weighs around 380 grams with the steerer tube uncut.

Custom builds for retro enthusiasts

With its sporty design, the Road Logic is aimed at enthusiasts who want to build a bespoke rim-brake road bike for everyday use or to display in their gallery. The Ritchey Road Logic Tom Ritchey frameset costs 1,699 euros. Technical specifications such as the tube set, fork, tyre clearance, sizes and weight correspond to the manufacturer’s current data.