Popular Post az_cyclist Posted November 28, 2020 Popular Post Share #1 Posted November 28, 2020 Brought home the Richey Outback Wednesday afternoon, but didn’t have time to finish everything for the ride Thursday. Finished the setup this afternoon (after putting up all the outside Christmas decorations first for Mrs Az_cyclist) and tooK it for a shakedown ride. The saddle felt too high, so I went home, adjusted it (to the same height as the Domane) then went back out. Handled great. Disc brakes were not quite as responsive as the Domane, but I expected that since they are a combination of hydraulic and cable actuated as opposed to all hydraulic on the Domane. Club ride of 51 tomorrow. Btw since it is a steel frame, I wore a throwback Team Motorola jersey. 12 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 28, 2020 Share #2 Posted November 28, 2020 AWESOME. I LITERALLY was thinking about that build on my ride today and thinking we needed to demand an update! Great work. No we look forward to a ride report. And later, a travel report. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted November 28, 2020 Share #3 Posted November 28, 2020 Steel is real. Enjoy the ride tomorrow 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 28, 2020 Share #4 Posted November 28, 2020 FTR, I was also mulling asking @Old No. 7 if Seven does frames with B&B couplers or if you have to buy the whole bike. If Seven doesn't (or requires a full custom vs standard size with couplers), the Ritchey Outback Breakaway seems like a perfect travel bike for a multitude of rides. From touring, to gravel, to road rides - with just a decision made prior to traveling to swap on the right tires and accessories. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted November 28, 2020 Share #5 Posted November 28, 2020 28 minutes ago, az_cyclist said: Brought home the Richey Outback Wednesday afternoon, Nice bike... Soooo... what do you carry in that rater LARGE saddle bag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted November 28, 2020 21 minutes ago, Bikeguy said: Nice bike... Soooo... what do you carry in that rater LARGE saddle bag? 3 tubes, multi tool, levers, cable lock, CO2, mini pump. Also stores wind vest and knee warmers later on rides. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted November 28, 2020 Share #7 Posted November 28, 2020 Sweet ride. Enjoy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 28, 2020 Share #8 Posted November 28, 2020 2 hours ago, az_cyclist said: Brought home the Richey Outback Wednesday afternoon, but didn’t have time to finish everything for the ride Thursday. Finished the setup this afternoon (after putting up all the outside Christmas decorations first for Mrs Az_cyclist) and tooK it for a shakedown ride. The saddle felt too high, so I went home, adjusted it (to the same height as the Domane) then went back out. Handled great. Disc brakes were not quite as responsive as the Domane, but I expected that since they are a combination of hydraulic and cable actuated as opposed to all hydraulic on the Domane. Club ride of 51 tomorrow. Btw since it is a steel frame, I wore a throwback Team Motorola jersey. Which brakes fit you go with, the HyRd or something else? Also are those the Zeta wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted November 28, 2020 Share #9 Posted November 28, 2020 9 hours ago, Razors Edge said: FTR, I was also mulling asking @Old No. 7 if Seven does frames with B&B couplers or if you have to buy the whole bike. If Seven doesn't (or requires a full custom vs standard size with couplers), the Ritchey Outback Breakaway seems like a perfect travel bike for a multitude of rides. From touring, to gravel, to road rides - with just a decision made prior to traveling to swap on the right tires and accessories. Seven offers S&S couplers as a $500 option. They are on the top and down tube. They allow the bike to pack into a case that meets airline standards for luggage. I know people that have them but I didn’t go that route. You can order the frame and fork or a complete build to your preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted November 28, 2020 Share #10 Posted November 28, 2020 I have no idea about all that bike stuff but enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted November 28, 2020 Share #11 Posted November 28, 2020 12 hours ago, az_cyclist said: The motorola jersey was a good lookin' one IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 28, 2020 Share #12 Posted November 28, 2020 11 hours ago, az_cyclist said: cable lock Now that you have the gravel bike with all the mounting options, you can consider something like this Kryptonite lock that mounts on the bottom side of the down tube (where some folks mount a third bottle cage). They come in keyed or combination, and could be a fix-it and forget-it solution. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted November 28, 2020 Share #13 Posted November 28, 2020 Abus makes a similar lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share #14 Posted November 28, 2020 16 hours ago, ChrisL said: Which brakes fit you go with, the HyRd or something else? Also are those the Zeta wheels? Richey wheels. Brakes are HyRd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted November 28, 2020 6 hours ago, bikeman564™ said: The motorola jersey was a good lookin' one IMO. It was given to me by a guy at church that can’t wear it any more. For retro I would really like a La Vie Claire jersey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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