Ritchey Break-Away Bicycles Travel to the 18th Annual Sea Otter Classic

Wednesday April 9th, 2008 at 1:44 AM
Posted by: thien

Ritchey to exhibit two new Break-Away bike framesets and various new components at one of the nation’s largest bicycle festivals

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SAN CARLOS, Calif. - Bicycle component company Ritchey Design announced today it will showcase the two newest framesets in the Break-Away line of bicycles at the Sea Otter Classic, April 17-20 in Monterey, Calif. Ritchey will be located in booth #728 by team parking in the event sponsor area.

The two newest models, the steel single speed road and full titanium mountain framesets, continue to round out the Break-Away line which now offers four road, two cross and one mountain bike models. When fully assembled, these bikes match the performance standards of non-travel bikes.

“Ritchey has seen an enormous increase in the demand for and popularity of adventure travel and Break-Away bicycles and framesets,” said Steve Parke, general manager and vice president of marketing for Syncros. “When disassembled, these bikes fit in a 9×27x30 inch travel case, making it an easy fit with airline check in procedures or the back of a compact rental car. Regardless of the model, there is no excuse for leaving your bike at home and not getting a ride in while on a business trip or vacation.”

In addition to the latest Break-Away models, Ritchey will also have the following new components on display:

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WCS 4 Axis Stem
3D-Net forged, 2014 aluminum alloy for lightweight durability and improved strength-to-weight ratio
Specially-designed 4-bolt faceplate controls flex and distributes clamping forces across a larger area
Available in the NEW wet white finish
Used by HealthNet presented by Maxxis and Tibco Women’s Race Team

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WCS Echelon Road Pedal
Forged alloy, low-profile body and chrome-moly axle results in a lightweight, power transfer efficient pedal
Tension adjustable, nylon/carbon claw provides ease of pedal entry and exit

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Carbon Drop Style TT Base Bar
Full carbon, 3K Carbon bar provides durability with minimal additional weight
Non-slip sand textured clip-on clamping areas for lower torque clamp security and wear
Compatible with most clip-on bars, provides multiple set up options to conform to any riders’ needs

WCS Handlebars with Unidirectional Finish (originally launched at Taipei Cycle Show)
Produced maximum durability during fatigue testing
Provides more uniform look than carbon ply
Available for mountain and road bikes

WCS Carbon Logic II Road Bars
Unique drop and reach dimensions for each width of bar
Benefits hand position for brake lever access and high speed descents
Uses Ritchey’s Fit Logic design philosophy for custom bike fitting

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