![]() This makes traveling easier, since ditching the front derailleur means one less fuss with every time I break down the bike. However, a 1x setup, with only a single chainring, is simpler, lighter, and cheaper (in theory). Why 1x?Īctually, I love the double chainring setup on my Ritchey Road Logic. Trust me – under normal, moderate gravel conditions, rim brakes are simple, light, cheap, and get the job done. Warping, scraping, and squealing are just a few examples of their never-ending issues. They’re a pain to set up and an even bigger pain to maintain. But after working on countless bikes with discs, I can definitively say I hate them and they are the worst. Note: I get that gravel bikes are supposed to have disc brakes. ![]() While that’s far from huge (gravel bikes generally roll on 32-35c or wider tires), it’s about as wide as you can go with rim brakes. Moreover, like the Ritchey Road Logic, the Breakaway has clearance for up to 30c tires. ![]() The Breakaway, on the other hand, comes apart simply and quickly, and can be stashed in the included check-in sized suitcase! Unfortunately, the time involved with disassembly/reassembly, along with the oversize luggage fees, are prohibitive. It’s awesome! When traveling, I constantly find myself wishing I could bring it along it with me. Why the Ritchey Breakaway?įirst, I already ride a Ritchey Road Logic. For more exploratory riding (which is the most fun kind), a gravel bike offers more capability and flexibility than a conventional road bike. The nearby dirt paths I’d never explored beckoned me. With most of 2020 spent sheltering in place, I was getting bored of biking around the same roads in my neighborhood. ![]() Seatpost: Ritchey 4-axis Comp (27.2mm x 400mm).Frameset: 2020 Ritchey Breakaway (size M).Below, you’ll find the lowdown and step-by-step video walkthroughs for my Ritchey Breakaway 1x gravel bike build! Gotta have this badge. After years of road riding, I finally decided gravel biking just looked too darn fun to pass up. ![]()
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