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Another beautiful Ritchey!!! Here's some info that may clarify things I have talked Grayson Bain , one of the original founders of Rocky Mountain about my 1985 lugged Ritchey and this is what he had to say : Tom Ritchey went to Japan in 1981 to explore the Shimano and Sugino Mountain...

Thought I'd add my latest addition here, '92 Lightning Pro see http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=146410

I've always wanted a Breezer. Any Breezer, but I had no illusions of ever owning a series II or III. Those are for the collectors / lawyers with deep pockets . Next on the list would of been a '91 Lightning Flash. A fillet brazed Lightning frame made by Shitamori in Japan in '91 only. Very...

Rumpfy was just testing the waters with that Ebay listing but I think he would trade it for a Cunningham in a heartbeat 8)

To me its about form and function, I dig all of Carstens builds 8) very clean but I 'll have to go with Rumpfys JT , its just a awesome bike :D

Nobody wants to see Rumpfy in lycra :shock:

Being in Northern California there are many early 80's Ritcheys, Mountain Goats, Fats, etc. Here's a bike I'm sure none of you have seen in the UK. Part of collecting old MTB's for me is the history or story behind the bikes and who made them. I restored this bike last summer. Its...

Re: Up for grabs... How many votes do you get? :roll:

Matt, you should see how Rumpfy has installed canti brakes in the past :roll:

Good job Matt :mrgreen: for your 1st resto you did just fine and should be prowd. For many its about bringing back memories of there 1st bike, now go ride! 8)

Maybe have a Ritchey BOTM sometime? :lol:

A '89 Salsa Ala Carte to spice things up :lol:

Somebody has keen eyes :shock: , I have the 4 finger M730 levers, just awaiting the correct grips :mrgreen:

Here's my '87 Mountain Goat WTR I restored awhile back. The paint was done by Russ Picket who painted the Goats back in the day. Standard build for '87, all Shimano XT M730 drivetrain, ANO RM20 rims, Suntour XC seatpost, Turbo seat, Suntour rollercam rear brake, IRC Racer X tires. Pretty much...

On '94's and later I've seen the decals put on both ways, doesnt seem to affect the ride :lol: