Tom Ritchey, designer, creator, bicycle builder and creator of Ritchey Logic, a brand of bicycle components and frames, is a living legend in the world of mountain biking; not only for his creative and innovative capacity regarding these vehicles, but also for being an experienced mountain bike racer. mountain bike nationally, highly respected in the United States.
As a designer, he began his career in the late 1970s, creating his first bicycle frame, and in 1988, he became one of the pioneers of the mountain bike industry, along with other promoters of this emerging industry, such as Mike Sinyard, Gary Fisher, and Joe Murray.
Its components were characterized by being made of high-quality alloy steels.Later, he also created chassis and frames using aluminum and titanium or carbon and titanium alloys.
Ritchey initially focused on mass welding chassis for Gary Fisher and other car manufacturers. mountain bikes like Charlie Kelley. He eventually founded his own company: Ritchey Logic.
Today, Ritchey Logic mountain bike parts and components are considered top-quality, with the finest craftsmanship. It is a renowned firm for design, innovation, and engineering. The public recognizes its designs for their efficiency, lightness, and simplicity. In fact, Ritchey Logic's design and manufacturing methods have become an industry standard, supported by the results of Ritchey products in international competitions.
Recently, Ritchey Logic has launched the “BreakAway Bike”, competition mountain bike cable to be packed into a standard-sized suitcase to facilitate its transportation.
As an athlete, Tom Ritchey is said to He still rides his bike regularly, covering about 10,000 miles a year., with the mind always focused on ways to improve the mountain bike.
