In an try to #savethetrackbike, Ritchey just lately launched the Backyard Metropolis observe frameset. Ritchey states the brand new Backyard Metropolis combines an city fixie with a observe bike, for a “modern model of the multi-purposed fixie”.
The Backyard Metropolis could be no matter form of bike you need it to be (sans gears). It makes use of a triple-butted Ritchey Logic metal tube set and may maintain a 30mm extensive tire. The frameset comes with an EPD coating, conserving corrosion, filth, and contaminants from wreaking havoc on the body.
The body is designed to suit as much as a 55t chainring, so when you wished to dash across the native observe you can. If the observe isn’t your jam, that’s OK too. The body is provided with locations for bottles and brakes so it may be used as a classy commuter as effectively.
Backyard Metropolis Frameset Retail & Specs
Retail: $1199
Body
- Body materials: heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic metal tubing
- Extremely-light cast and machined straight 1-1/8″ headtube
- 27.2mm seat tube with built-in seat collar (max torque setting: 6Nm)
- Backside Bracket: 68mm, English threaded
- Chainline: 49mm
- Max Crankset: 55t
- Bottle cage mounts: 2
- Dropout: Horizontal 120mm bolt-on
- Body weight: 1,950g (measurement giant)
- WCS headset included (higher IS42/28.6 – 16mm stack top | decrease IS42/30)
- Colours: Midnight Violet and Moon Yellow
Fork
- Ritchey Comp Carbon Highway Fork included 1-1/8″ straight steerer
- Axle to Crown: 368mm
- Rake/Offset: 43mm
- Steerer Size: 300mm
- Weight: 525g (uncut steerer)
- 30mm max spacers beneath the stem
- Customary fast launch
Tire Compatibility
- 700 x 28c tire clearance (relying on tire/rim producer)
- Body spacing: 38mm
- Fork spacing: 32mm
Ritchey Backyard Metropolis Geometry
The Backyard Metropolis will are available in sizes S / M / L / XL. It’s a restricted version frameset, with 100 uniquely numbered frames being produced. And might be in inventory and prepared for buy on October fifteenth on the hyperlink beneath.
