85 Ritchey Project w/ Mountech and Specialized bits

1985 TIG'd, Japan built from Tom Ritchey Selected 4130 cromo tubes frame and forks, original mottled paint work, original decals (although getting tatty - see pics), a few dents to the TT that are small and are not structural (again, see pics). Classic Ritchey design with U brake/roller cam mounts on rear, Shimano dropouts, Unifork takes a cantilever. BB does not turn but should come out with some effort, same with headset cups.

Seat tube: 15" c-to-c; 16" c-to-t
Top tube: 20" c-to-c

These were built, I believe, for the original Rocky Mountain bike shop in Canaidia before they started making their own bikes.

Obviously this is not a hand-crafted by Tom bike, but they are rare, especially in this diminutive size and would be the makings of a pretty cool project.

Will come with a period Specialized stem, some swoopy steel bars, period grips, Suntour 4 finger levers and front and rear Suntour Mountech mechs to get you started. The wheels are not included but would go very well too!












£140 the lot posted in the UK.

The wheels comprise Araya RM25 wide rims, laced with 36 spokes to SHimano HB MN72 (DeerHead) sealed hubs, with a used 6 speed freewheel (will scrub up). True and smooth, but both would do with new grease to free them up a little, plenty of life in the rims. Very rare mid 80s wheelset.






£120 posted in the UK

Can provide an NOS 6 speed freewheel for a further £20 if required.

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Can't believe this hasn't been snapped up! If only it was bigger

PM'd re the wheels

Wheels sold, the rest of the build is available. I can maybe chuck in a set of period cranks too, Sakae I think...

reduced, and will also include a Specialized steel headset from the era.

If it wasn't for the dents I'd have this

The dents re not really noticeable, and the frame is so overbuilt and tough it would be absolutely fine to be used and abused off road.

Can do F&F for less if you don't fancy the parts.