Ritchey Septimer Break-Away Carbon
Ritchey’s patented Break-Away system lets you easily and quickly disassemble your bike to fit into its own sturdy travel case.
Named after the Septimer Pass, which stretches between the border of Switzerland and Italy, Ritchey’s Septimer spans Tom Ritchey’s concept of an all-road bike that doesn’t take sides. Tom designed this bike to be the one bike you’ll ever need, whether you’re uncovering stealthy new routes that have so far stayed hidden, or your need for adventure snaps the tether that’s kept you grounded until now.
To approach the pass from the south, Ritchey’s Septimer gives you a lightweight carbon fiber frame and fork — ideal for reaching its highest point. The road, which hasn’t changed much in a couple thousand years, can be overcome with 700 x 48c tires. To get there — or almost anywhere — Ritchey’s patented Break-Away system lets you easily and quickly disassemble your bike to fit into its own sturdy travel case. Once at your destination, the bike assembles with ease, allowing you to set off on your journey without wasting a moment. External cable routing also takes away some of the hassle of prepping your bike for traveling. Top tube bag mounts put snacks and other ride-along essentials within easy reach to keep the adventure in motion. Compatible with 1x or 2x cranksets for pedaling toward a distant destination or climbing an ancient pass.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL
- Material: carbon fiber with stainless steel joints
- 142mm spacing (12mm alloy thru-axle included)
- Ritchey WCS Carbon Disc Gravel Fork
- Can accommodate 1X or 2X chainrings
- Wheel and tire compatibility:
700 x 48c tire clearance (depending on tire/rim manufacturer)
• Flat-mount brakes front and rear: 140mm min (160mm max – adaptors available separately)
• Top tube bag mounts
• External brake routing
- Replaceable rear derailleur hanger
- Removable front derailleur mount
- Packs into included travel case
- Frame weight: 1,360g (size L)
- Fork weight: 440g (with uncut steerer)
• Stealth wire routing for semi-wireless Di2 groupsets (Only compatible with Shimano Di2 EW-SD300 wire for 12-speed)
• Stops/guides kit for mechanical groupsets available separately
- Color: Black & White
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All of our bike prices include pro-assembly.
One of our highly experienced pro-bike specialist mechanics will build your bike, then test ride it in the parking lot to verify everything works flawlessly. We will then remove the rear wheel, seat post, and front stem plate for shipping. Your bike will be packed for shipment in a manner that fully eliminates any possibility of arriving to you in less than perfect condition. Once you have your new bike, simply install the front wheel, slide in the seat-post/seat, and attach the stem front plate. You will be ready to ride or race in minutes.
The selection of the correct size frame (and stem, bars, cranks, etc.) is a crucial aspect of the road-bike buying experience.
We will contact you once you have placed your order to discuss and verify the sizes of each item that you need. Once you receive your new bike, ride it for a week or two and verify that you are comfortable with your chosen stem length, bar width, and crank length. If not, you may exchange any of these items for another size, as long as they are returned in as-new condition. (As-new, meaning: unblemished in any way other than bar-tape residue, pedal installation marks on the cranks, etc.) We will then rush you the size that you desire of the item, and sell the returned item as a test-ridden item at our retail store. If desired, we will provide a full comprehensive bike fitting free with any bike purchase. We work with the sizing system from of our favorite full-custom frame builder, Moots. Just go to moots.com and print out their highly comprehensive sizing questionnaire (with very detailed, easy-to-use instructions and pictures.) You will then be contacted by one of our in-house sizing specialists. We welcome all of your questions on any and all aspects of the sizing process when you are purchasing a frame or bike from us!