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Unveiling the Ritchey P-29er: The Ultimate Cross-Country Mountain Bike?

Unveiling the Ritchey P-29er: The Ultimate Cross-Country Mountain Bike?
The Ritchey P-29er, a name synonymous with cross-country racing excellence, has returned and is now better than ever. This latest model embodies Tom Ritchey’s extensive expertise and dedication to mountain biking, showcasing his decades-long influence in the sport. The P-29er is specifically designed for tackling tight, twisty, and technical cross-country singletrack, making it an ideal choice for competitive riders and enthusiasts alike.
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Ritchey employs their iconic, proprietary triple-butted Logic steel tubing for the frameset, merging modern progressive XC geometry to deliver a “balanced” ride that harmoniously blends a snappy, responsive feel with a comfortable and predictable character.

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The P-29er boasts a pedigree deeply entrenched in the rich lineage of its P-Series predecessors, which have significantly contributed to defining the sport of mountain biking. This modern iteration of the P-29er is equipped with features tailored to meet the demands of today’s XC riders.

The Ritchey P-29er features BOOST hub spacing, along with discreet routing for a dropper seatpost, catering to the needs of modern XC riders. Additionally, it boasts an ultralight, forged and machined tapered headtube, providing a refined and responsive handling experience. The frame is designed to accommodate tires up to 2.3 inches wide and is optimized for a 100mm travel fork, making it well-equipped for endless singletrack adventures.

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Ritchey P-29er Geo

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Ritchey P-29er Retail & Specs

Retail: $999

Sizes: S (15”), M (17”), L (19”), XL (21”)

  • Frame material: heat-treated, triple-butted Ritchey Logic steel tubing
  • Ultra-light Forged and machined tapered headtube
  • Optimized for 100mm (BOOST) suspension travel fork or 500mm axle-crown rigid fork
  • BOOST 148 x 12mm rear end with replaceable stainless steel derailleur hanger
  • Post-mount rear brake: 160mm (180mm max – adaptors available separately)
  • Headset: WCS headset included (upper IS42/28.6 | lower IS52/40)
  • Recommended tire size: 29×2.25 (2.3 max) (depending on tire/rim manufacturer)
  • Bottle cage mounts: Two (one on downtube and one on seat tube) *Note: one on size S
  • Designed for 1X chainrings
  • 27.2mm seat tube with stealth dropper routing
  • Bottom Bracket: 73mm English
  • Weight: 2,380 g/5.25 lbs (M/17”)
  • Color: Dirt in Blood
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Tom Ritchey is known for taking whatever bike project he’s working on to the limit and then pushing beyond that in the redesign phase. This latest P-29er perfectly demonstrates his indisputable design style and his tendency toward new thinking to make something great even better

The P-29er is available globally at the link below, Certified Ritchey Assemblerslocal bike shops, and online retailers.

RitcheyLogic.com

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