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A few more photos

I think these are the first production carbon fiber mountain bikes and one of if not the first production E-Stay 1989 Kestrel MXZ - Carbon Fiber I finished this some time ago. I went in a couple of directions for this build. It was sold as a frame only so I figured I could take some liberties...

This one is a top restoration. I think these bikes are great. There are a few reasons why: > All handmade > Beautifully welded > Joe Breeze designed > Came with top components Can't wait to see how this one turns out.

Here is my 1988 original factory sharpie decorated Wicked Fat Chance. The colours have lasted a long time with very little to no fading. It is clear coated over the decoration. More photos here: viewtopic.php?t=205554

Re: NOS Ritchey Vantage Comp 32h silver rims x2 Do you want this type of decal? What year bike are you building? These are 28 hole so don't go hitting the BIN :) http://www.ebay.com/itm/262267933230?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

Just an idea but you might want to connect and see Frank The Welder in southern Vermont, might be fun. He is a nice guy. http://www.frankthewelder.com/ Ride along Lake Champlain in Burlington. Nice long bike path...not mountain but nice nonetheless. It is a beautiful place.

Still looking.

Still looking

http://www.ebay.com/itm/381487094400?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT Is this what you want? This from the Pro's Closet...might be able to deal with him directly through here. Good luck.

What about the cost of these? Skewers: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Retro-Holey-QR- ... 2015179024 The title says Ringle. The description seems to give the impression they are old. Title: Retro Holey QR Skewers - RINGLE Description: Beautiful set of retro QRs in 3dV. Ti axles. Perfect condition...

Re: Few more photos added above

Re: Re: You were too fast for me, I was uploading the photos. :) You can never have too many Ritchey handmade bikes.

Re: Ritchey P-23 Team 20" Fillet Brazed - Excellent Original There are photos now and here are some more...

Near mint 1989/90 Tom Ritchey fillet brazed steel P23 TEAM mountain bike. Serial number is #OP12, very early P Series. Original paint, decals and most components - probably less than 200 miles ridden! 20" frame, measured center to top, 22 1/4" top tube (ctc) & 150 mm Ritchey Force big welded...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231738101158?_t ... 172wt_1106 Not mine. Looks nice. $6500 USD buy it now. Serial Number A124 maybe 1A24 Quote from the ad: The ANNAPURNA is the holy grail of mountain bikes with fewer than 100 reported to have been made in the eighty's and only used lightly by...