1986-7 Ritchey Timber Comp

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I have had this about 7 months and finally found the last bits to complete it.

I bought it as a frame and fork only. I was lucky enough to find a Ritchey fillet brazed bull moose bar in the same colour.

The paint and decals are all original, it does have some very minor scratches but it looks great! The patina is nice because I will ride it and won't have to worry about it.

Also was lucky enough to find 2 sets of NOS grab on grips and plugs still in the package, they are not on yet.

Everything else will be as it was originally built with the exception of the yellow Selle Turbo seat. I have an NOS Specialized Delta black seat that would have come with it but I like the yellow one.

Many thanks to Rob (Golden Era), Noah (BushPig), and Gordon (Manitou916) for supplying me with some hard to find bits.

Will post more photos as the build continues....

Spec's

Frame: Ritchey Timber Comp - fillet brazed - 19 inch - Serial Number 9B367
Fork: Ritchey - fillet brazed
Headset: Shimano 600 - Starfish nut NOS
Stem: Ritchey bull moose - Model III Hi Rise - fillet brazed
Handlebar: Same as above
Grips: Grab On - NOS
Brakes: Front - Shimano XT M730 Canti NOS - Rear - Suntour Sport Roller Cam NOS
Brake Pads: As originally spec'ed for each above NOS
Brake Cables: Shimano NOS
Cantilever cable hangers: Shimano NOS
Brake Levers: Shimano XT M730, 4 finger, NOS (might change just the levers to silver from an NOS Deore 4 finger set I have)
Shifters: Shimano XT M730 - 6 Speed NOS
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT M730 NOS
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M730 Short Cage NOS
Derailleur Cables: Shimano XT NOS
Cassette: Shimano 600 NOS
Chain: Shimano XT NOS
Cranks: Shimano XT M730 NOS
Chainrings: Shimano XT Biopace NOS
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT NOS
Pedals: Shimano XT M30 early NOS
Hub Skewers: Shimano XT NOS
Rims: Araya RM20 Silver NOS
Hubs: Shimano XT M730 NOS
Tyres: Ritchey Duro Force NOS
Saddle: Selle Turbo - Yellow - Dated 1987 NOS
Seatpost: Suntour XC Pro NOS
Seatpost Binder: Shimano XT NOS
 

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It is now finished.

Here are some photos.

It rides so nice!!!
 

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Hi Rocco,

THAT IS STUNNING! The only thing I can say is; Thanks for sharing it with us!

Need more pics, though! ;)

Cheers,
Bart
 
sweet :cool:
The twin strut bar looks better than I imagined, and the yellow turbo is different, but nice, touch. If you ever decide to move on from this bike (I doubt it), the bar will be welcomed back home with open arms.

You put together a tight old mountain bike, my friend; very cool.
:)
 
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great ritchey, I like the mid 80's

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do you need a 1986 stamped red turbo in very good condition?

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cheers
michael
 
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