Swiss Cross Frameset
“Equally at home on long mixed terrain rides or on a cyclocross course for an hour or so of pain.”
–Cyclocross magazine
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“Puts a smile on your face that's hard to shift, whether you're winning or not.”
“The pedigree and background knowledge that is put into this frame is substantial.”
“The Swiss Cross Disc should have you cycling with a smile for decades to come.”
PRODUCT DETAILS
Possibly the most iconic frame associated with Ritchey, the Swiss Cross draws its name from early factory rider, cyclocross and mountain bike legend Thomas Frischknecht. The first iteration of the Swiss Cross was a no-holds-barred race machine designed for one thing: ripping through dirt like no other. Captained to numerous victories under Frischi, the Swiss Cross went on to become one of the most revered frames of the Ritchey offering.
Twenty-five years later, the Swiss Cross is still a staple of the Ritchey fleet - now featuring modern standards such as 12mm thru-axles, flat-mount brakes, and higher-volume tire clearance. Yet one thing has remained unchanged: it is still a no-holds-barred race-ready dirt ripper. Whether it's leading the charge on bell lap or ticking off the grueling miles of a gravel grinder, the new Swiss Cross is more than capable of tackling it all.
Frame
- Material: heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubing - TIG welded
- Ultra-light forged and machined straight 1-1/8" headtube
- WCS headset included (IS42/28.6|IS42/30)
- 142mm spacing (12mm alloy thru-axle included)
- Replaceable stainless-steel derailleur hanger
- 27.2mm seat tube with integrated seat collar (max torque setting: 6Nm)
- Front derailleur clamp size: 28.6mm (max torque setting: 2.5Nm) - not included
- Bottom bracket: 68mm - English threaded
- Can accommodate 1X or 2X chainrings
- Crankset min/max ring size - single: 36 to 46t / double: 46/30t to 50/34t
- External cable routing
- Bottle mounts: 2
Fork
- Ritchey WCS Carbon Cross Disc Fork included
- 1-1/8" straight steerer with integrated 45-degree crown race
- 100mm spacing (12mm alloy thru-axle included)
- Steerer length: 300mm
- Axle-crown: 383mm
- Rake/Offset: 47mm
Tire Compatibility
- Wheel and tire compatibility: 700 x 40c tire clearance (depending on tire/rim manufacturer)
- Frame max spacing: 49mm
- Fork max spacing: 53mm
Brake Compatibility
- Flat-mount brakes front and rear: 140mm (160mm max - adaptors available separately)
- Frame flat-mount bracket height: 10mm
Details
- Sizes: XS / S / M / L / XL / XXL
- Frame weight: 1.95Kg (size L - w/o thru-axle)
- Fork weight: 430g (with uncut steerer / not including axle)
- Color: Black/White
Spare Parts
- WCS headset cartridge bearing - SKU 33050007003
- COMP headset cartridge bearing - SKU 55340007001
- Derailleur hanger for steel frames - SKU 55000007009
- Frame protector kit - SKU 15000007020
- 12mm fork replacement thru-axle - SKU15055337003
Fork Conversion Kit
- 15mm dropout conversion kit - SKU 55005337001
Compatible Headsets
- WCS Drop-In integrated upper headset (stack height 9.1mm) - SKU33055337008
- WCS Drop-In integrated upper headset (stack height 16mm) - SKU33055337009
- WCS Drop-In integrated lower headset - SKU33055337014
- COMP cartridge Drop-In integrated upper headset (stack height 9.1mm) - SKU33035337004
- COMP cartridge Drop-In integrated upper headset (stack height 16mm) - SKU33035337005
- CLASSIC Drop-In upper headset - SKU 33075347003
- COMP cartridge Drop-In integrated lower headset - SKU33035337010
