Ritchey Montebello

Description

Built with proprietary triple-butted Logic steel tubing

The idea for the Montebello was literally conceived while on a long ride with friends. Such inspiration embodies the spirit of the bike: a ride worth sharing – either over a beer or while in the saddle. It’s a place caught in the moment you can only get to by bike – designed by the ride to get you to where you love to be. It’s for those of us who consider ourselves rugged randonneurs, yearning for long days with miles stretched out before us.

Not simply another road bike, the Montebello adds features and design touches aimed at riders who desire to ride longer than long-distance rides. Built with proprietary triple-butted Logic steel tubing, the Montebello sports increased stack, a longer wheelbase, and a lower bottom bracket than its Road Logic sibling. Such geometrical choices deliver a welcoming and stable ride when you see the sun set and rise again. Other practical features of the frameset include fender and rack mounts that Ritchey fans have been asking for.

This unique frameset also includes the new carbon Brevet Fork designed specifically for this frame. With clearance for 40c tires without a fender – or 36 with a fender, this fork has special mounting options for either a porteur or lowrider rack on its legs, and threaded drilling in the crown for attaching said rack lights. New for Ritchey is the internal dynamo routing of the fork for adventurers who like to be out after dark. And, of course, the Brevet Fork sports the hallmark of Ritchey forks – an 1–1/8th straight steerer for a precise yet forgiving ride experience.