Ritchey Logic
08-18-18, 05:15 PM
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Ritchey Logic
Hi guys, it's been AWHILE since I posted. I've got a question. I have been really hankering for the Ritchey Logic for a bit now and recently found one on Craigslist for 500 dollars. It is from 2015, though, with minimal scratches and comes with a carbon seatpost and FSA bottom bracket. I'm wondering if saving up the extra 500 , though, for a new model. Any input? Thank you kindly.
08-18-18, 06:44 PM
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do you like the paint scheme? If so I'd buy it. I've read that older models have a tough time clearing bigger tires, so if you want to ride over 25c tires maybe bring a wheel with a tire installed so you can check.
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08-18-18, 06:54 PM
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Yeah, the new ones clear 28s. The problem I have is that the new ones are also sky blue.
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08-19-18, 08:56 AM
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I also believe the new framesets are $1200, not $1000, which puts a different amount needed to save to get the new one.
08-19-18, 11:21 AM
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Since it is “ritchey” and “rare” almost a candidate for modern vintage later on it would be worth your 500 even get him down to 400 and you’ll be getting a good price for sure
08-19-18, 11:41 AM
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OP, If you love the frame, after riding it for long enough to know, get it painted whatever color you love.
08-19-18, 07:27 PM
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Honestly ritchey did the best they could with blue with that super metallic blue. I like it for what it is. That being said though, blue is just not a great color for a bike and often comes out looking cheap. Op got pics of used frame in question?
08-21-18, 12:09 PM
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08-21-18, 12:36 PM
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I lurve the Ritchey road logic.
08-21-18, 01:31 PM
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Personally I love the 2015 Road Logic, but it does have some issues:
-Tires larger than 25mm can be a tight fit. On mine I run Conti GP4000S2, a 25mm in back and a 23mm in front because the 25mm hit the bottom of the fork crown.
-Campagnolo chainsets fit very tight to the chainstay. I have maybe 1.5mm clearance between the inner chainring and the stay.
-It's a bit on the heavy side (mine's 19 lbs ready to ride w/o bottles,) but really not bad for an inexpensive steel frame.
-Everyone seems to love the color when they see it in person. I'm constantly cleaning their drool off the bike.
I absolutely love the way the bike rides, enough that my beloved Damocles got bored and found a new home.
If it fits, and it looks like it is great shape, I'd grab it for $500.
-Tires larger than 25mm can be a tight fit. On mine I run Conti GP4000S2, a 25mm in back and a 23mm in front because the 25mm hit the bottom of the fork crown.
-Campagnolo chainsets fit very tight to the chainstay. I have maybe 1.5mm clearance between the inner chainring and the stay.
-It's a bit on the heavy side (mine's 19 lbs ready to ride w/o bottles,) but really not bad for an inexpensive steel frame.
-Everyone seems to love the color when they see it in person. I'm constantly cleaning their drool off the bike.
I absolutely love the way the bike rides, enough that my beloved Damocles got bored and found a new home.
If it fits, and it looks like it is great shape, I'd grab it for $500.
08-21-18, 07:22 PM
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Personally I love the 2015 Road Logic, but it does have some issues:
-Tires larger than 25mm can be a tight fit. On mine I run Conti GP4000S2, a 25mm in back and a 23mm in front because the 25mm hit the bottom of the fork crown.
-Campagnolo chainsets fit very tight to the chainstay. I have maybe 1.5mm clearance between the inner chainring and the stay.
-It's a bit on the heavy side (mine's 19 lbs ready to ride w/o bottles,) but really not bad for an inexpensive steel frame.
-Everyone seems to love the color when they see it in person. I'm constantly cleaning their drool off the bike.
I absolutely love the way the bike rides, enough that my beloved Damocles got bored and found a new home.
If it fits, and it looks like it is great shape, I'd grab it for $500.
-Tires larger than 25mm can be a tight fit. On mine I run Conti GP4000S2, a 25mm in back and a 23mm in front because the 25mm hit the bottom of the fork crown.
-Campagnolo chainsets fit very tight to the chainstay. I have maybe 1.5mm clearance between the inner chainring and the stay.
-It's a bit on the heavy side (mine's 19 lbs ready to ride w/o bottles,) but really not bad for an inexpensive steel frame.
-Everyone seems to love the color when they see it in person. I'm constantly cleaning their drool off the bike.
I absolutely love the way the bike rides, enough that my beloved Damocles got bored and found a new home.
If it fits, and it looks like it is great shape, I'd grab it for $500.
08-22-18, 05:34 PM
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Hi guys, it's been AWHILE since I posted. I've got a question. I have been really hankering for the Ritchey Logic for a bit now and recently found one on Craigslist for 500 dollars. It is from 2015, though, with minimal scratches and comes with a carbon seatpost and FSA bottom bracket. I'm wondering if saving up the extra 500 , though, for a new model. Any input? Thank you kindly.
I am seriously looking at one myself
08-22-18, 05:36 PM
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10-17-18, 12:33 PM
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Hey guys,
So I pulled the trigger and bought this bike! This will be my first time building a bike from the frame up. Any recommendations where to start looking?
So I pulled the trigger and bought this bike! This will be my first time building a bike from the frame up. Any recommendations where to start looking?
10-17-18, 12:37 PM
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Nice. If I didn't already have and love a Guru steel I'd buy that Ritchey in a heartbeat.
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Heh. I like the blue, but then again I have a blue bike so my taste is apparently suspect... 
10-17-18, 06:25 PM
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UK online retailers for groupsets but prices are not as great as they were a couple of years ago. Ebay, Craigslist, Facebook groups, local cycling clubs, Nashbar
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