Bike Check - Ritchey Montebello 1200km setup Part 1 @ritcheydesign

9616 In this video, I walked through my component and accessory choices for a 1200 km 746 mile37,000 feet of climbing event If you’re interested in a Ritchey Montebello or any of the other products discussed on this video, please contact me directly at [email protected]  There are so many photos and videos that I need to put together and of course a ride report so please like subscribe and hit that notification though and we will see you up the road  Join George Vargas and guest Tommy for a deep dive into the Ritchey Montebello setup used for the grueling 1200km Fruita Loops brevet in Colorado. This 746-mile journey through 37,000 feet of climbing and extreme weather—from 90-degree heat to snow—demanded a perfectly tuned machine. George breaks down his "Montebello Project," covering everything from geometry and fit to the mechanical 12-speed "Frankenstein" drivetrain and hot-waxed chain strategy. Whether you're a randonneur or an endurance cyclist, these insights on redundancy, gear choices, and comfort will help you prepare for your next big ride. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome & Ride Debrief (Fruita Loops 1200km) 01:04 The Tale of Two Rides: Heat, Wind, and Snow 02:11 The Montebello Project: Geometry & Fit Parameters 03:25 Cockpit Setup: 40cm Bars & 110mm Stem 04:00 Redundancy is King: Dual Computers & Exposure Lights 06:22 Frame Sizing: Why You Might Need to Size Down 08:50 Hydration & Nutrition Strategy for Long Stretches 11:12 The Saddle Swap: SQ Lab to Leather Magic 13:35 Wheel Choice & 12-Speed Mechanical Drivetrain 15:58 Chain Management: The Power of Hot Waxing 17:44 Luggage: Topeak Bag & Packing Priority 19:43 "Nothing New on Race Day": The Lake CX 400 Lace-ups 21:38 Final Thoughts & How to Source Ritchey Gear Hashtags: #RitcheyMontebello #BikeCheck #1200km #Randonneuring #EnduranceCycling #CyclingGear #Brevets #RitcheyDesign #CyclingTips #GeorgeVargas Key Search Keywords: Ritchey Montebello, bike profile, 1200km brevet setup, endurance cycling gear, rando bike build, mechanical 12 speed Shimano, hot waxed chain cycling, Lake cycling shoes review, Fruita Loops 1200, George Vargas cycling, long distance bike setup, cycling gear redundancy, bicycle geometry explained.