Ritchey SwissCross 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Ritchey |
| Model | SwissCross |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Cyclo-cross |
| Bike sub-category | Cyclo-cross |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Ritchey SwissCross Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 52 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite Trail Mix |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Ritchey Logic Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Ritchey Rock 450 CE |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Ritchey Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Ritchey Logic Prestige |
| Frame type | Fillet Brazed and TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma SL |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey CompLite |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Ritchey Logic Comp |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-R80 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Ritchey SuperLogic Comp |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 38/53 Teeth Ritchey Logic |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 8-speed |
Ritchey SwissCross Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Fork material | Box Crown Ritchey Logic Prestige |
| Fork type | Ritchey Cross |
Other Specs of Ritchey SwissCross
| Component group sets | Ritchey and Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Available colors | - Red and white |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Ritchey Logic |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Ritchey Vector |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Expert |
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Ritchey SwissCross bike review
Ritchey produced the SwissCross bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Cyclo-cross bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,200.00.
SwissCross bike is available in many sizes such as 52 cm (centimeters), 54 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters) and 58 cm (centimeters).
Ritchey Cyclo-cross SwissCross can be found in a few colors, among these colors Red and white .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite Trail Mix tires and Ritchey stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Ritchey Rock 450 CE, 32-hole. Ritchey equiped this exact model with Ritchey Logic brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers braking system and Front: Shimano 600 Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Ritchey used Ritchey Logic Prestige material for the frame. TTT Forma SL high strength material is used on the handlebar of this SwissCross to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Ritchey CompLite.
For the smoothest biking experience Ritchey Logic, 38/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-R80 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Ritchey, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.
