Ritchey WCS Steel Adventure Fork

The Ritchey WCS Steel Adventure Fork is a high-quality steel fork for riders who refuse to be held back by either the terrain or the distance. With over 40 years’ experience in developing components for adventure and long-distance riding, Tom Ritchey has created a fork that combines the classic comfort of steel with modern, functional features.

Technical Specifications – Ritchey WCS Steel Adventure Fork

• Material: Steel
• Steerer tube: 1-1/8" straight
• Axle-to-crown: 435 mm
• Offset / Rake: 52 mm
• Crown diameter: 35 mm
• Steerer tube length: 300 mm
• Internal width between fork legs: 80 mm
• Axle compatibility: BOOST 110 × 15 mm thru-axle – 135 mm axle included
• Wheel and tyre compatibility:
  • 27.5 × 2.6"
  • 29 × 2.6"
    (depending on the tyre and rim manufacturer)
• Minimum tyre clearance: 4 mm (road) / 6 mm (off-road)
• Brake disccompatibility: 180 mm
• Weight: 1155 g (with uncut spindle / without axle)
• Colour: Matt Black
• Brake mount: Post Mount
• Mounting points:
  • Luggage rack mounting
  • Mudguard mount
  • Multi-mounts on the fork legs (including black stainless steel screws)
• Headset compatibility: Suitable for 1-1/8" head tubes with EC, ZS or IS headsets
• Maximum load capacity:
  • Multi-mounts: 3 kg per side
  • Eyelets (rack mounts): max. 10 kg total load (rack + panniers + contents)

The fork offers the typical advantages of a steel construction – comfort, flexibility, stability and precise handling. The straight 1-1/8" steel steerer tube provides pleasant damping and enhances riding comfort on long tours.

For bikepacking and expeditions, the Adventure fork comes with a comprehensive range of features:

• 3-way multi-mounts on the fork legs
• Luggage rack eyelets
• Mudguard mounts

Thanks to its generous tyre clearance, the fork is compatible with 27.5 × 2.6" or 29 × 2.6" tyres (depending on the manufacturer). This makes it perfect for challenging gravel routes, adventure rides and fully loaded bikepacking set-ups.

The Ritchey WCS Steel Adventure Fork is also designed for 180 mm brake discs, delivering reliable braking performance – even under heavy loads and in challenging conditions.