Mr. Ritchey Goes To Somerset...

[xerxes]

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not the 400mm monster TR was running

That struck me as rather odd, if you can build your own frame, you'd think you would make one that was the right size for you.

 

[cce]

TBA still have the bike. It was designed by TBA, not by Tom Ritchey, who just brazed it up. Guess that's why he had to use a monster post

https://www.instagram.com/p/BP0v5t7AuUT/

 

[Gerard]

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Great film and really noce to lean that there is so much passion for frame building (even if they are modern rigs).
TR has always struck me as one of the most bdown to earth, modest and genuinely nice guys the industry. Comes over as such in various films (eg Klunkerz) and this film affirms it.
Thanks for the link.

 

[makster]

Great little film.

If it's that easy I want my money back.

In my opinion, 80% of the skill involved is in the tube fitting and mitering.
Once you know what you're doing with the brazing, it does all happen very quickly.
There's still plenty of opportunity to balls it all up mind, and that focusus the mind knowing how much work you've put into getting those tubes fitted up properly.
That's a lovely little aviation torch that he uses too, which is going to help get nice, flowing joints.
Great video

 

[02gf74]

two thing to note.
1. Tom has a full head of hair at 60
2. Tom is not wearing a helmet.

 

[xerxes]

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ergo: wearing a helmet makes you bald.

 

[The History Man]

two thing to note.
1. Tom has a full head of hair at 60
2. Tom is not wearing a helmet.

"He's not The Messiah, he's a very naughty boy!......."