Trashed Ritchey

Elev12k · Jul 7, 2005

Go here for the story: http://www.oldmountainbikes.com/cgi-bin ... e=GY828212

Two weeks ago I went out to Belgium to collect the frame and some more stuff with a friend (the original owner). Lucky me also had a perfectly working bike with me, my '88 Koga ValleyRunner, so I made a few bike rides. Here I am on a steep climb in the 'E19 bergen':

Preparing for a ride:

The fancy Element isn't mine.

rutteger · Jul 7, 2005

That Ritchey looks trashed...what are your plans for it? Full restore or hang on a wall?

Elev12k · Jul 7, 2005

It is a nice piece for on the wall. Think it will be a hassle to restore the piece.

Both seattube and rear end damaged by removing seized Syncros Ti seatpost that was urgently needed by the original owner.

jez-4-bikes-max · Jul 7, 2005

I reckon that Ritchey is well salvagable.

scant · Jul 7, 2005

ritchey probs is repairable.. cost/ benefit analysis I suppose. nice find all the same

THWANG-666 · Apr 11, 2006

THAT WOULD BE A INTERESTION REPAIR JOB

Elev12k · Apr 11, 2006

Hi THWANG,

The story is the frame is weld up in no time solely for the trainingpurposes of a teammember.

So far the origins of the frame has been questioned -by people I consider competent in judging that- and with that of course the whole story.

Currently the frame is doing a excellent job as decoration for where we keep the wood for the fireplace. Great piece.

- Melvin

P20 · Apr 12, 2006

I was originally gutted to see a snapped Ritchey, but like you mention it might not be real. The seatclamp/seat stay arrangement don't look right for starters. I do like the idea of having it above the fireplace though.

Elev12k · Apr 13, 2006

The frame is damaged by Ti Syncros removal by a chainsaw or something :roll:

biglev · Apr 13, 2006

argoscycles will fix that up for your no probs, probably cost you Â£120 though, still a nice rig.

Trashed Ritchey

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