Ritchey

[Elev12k]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Ritchey-Tea ... 2c56079523

fillet brazed

 

[sandmangts]

I have been looking for one of these in my size for ages. Too bad the first bid put it out of my price range. Bushpig has too many nice bikes.

 

[bushpig]

too bad I will have one less soon!

 

[Dr S]

And fingers crossed I will have one more.

It's gorgeous.

 

[toaster999]

what would be the period/quality correct group for this??

 

[sandmangts]

I am selling my Mountain Klein right now to fill the coffers so to speak. It does not fit me and as much as i like looking at it I can't justify keeping a bike I can't ride. I blew most of my money on my 41 Elgin project and I may have an Excelsior lined up. Otherwise I would be on this one. The problem with these bikes is they cost a fortune to build up "Right".

 

[SeeingisBelievingGTMuseum]

what would be the period/quality correct group for this??

Frame of this vintage would be 130mm spacing on the rear so likely M730 6 speed Shimano XT top mount SIS with either round or Bio Pace crank. With other period parts along the lines of Araya 7X or RM-20 rims, Strong Seat Post, Turbo or Mundialita Saddle, 600EX head set.

 

[DM]

Anyone know what size it is, ST and TT?
Thanks.

 

[GoldenEraMTB]

The problem with these bikes is they cost a fortune to build up "Right".

really? are you referring to a period correct catalog spec'd build? If so, it's not that expensive when compared to other custom friends from the late 80's, early 90's.

 

[bushpig]

Anyone know what size it is, ST and TT?
Thanks.

22.5 tt, CtC, 19 st CtT.

For the build, yea, either a Dura Ace Deerehead and Dura Ace mix or Dura Ace, 600EX and XT M730 would be perfect.

The way to do a nice period correct build is to find a donor bike, imo.