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Upchuck
12-18-2007, 12:09 AM
1988 Ritchey Timber Comp! It took several months to hunt down all of the parts to complete this build. After all is said and done, it's time to let her go to a home that will ride and appreciate her. PM me if interested.
Frame: DB Prestige fillet brazed
Fork: Chomo Unicrown
Rims: NOS Araya 20
Hubs: NOS Shimano XT M730
Quick Release (wheels/seat): NOS Shimano XT M730
Tires: Panaracer Timbuk II (reprod)
Pedals: NOS Shimano XT M730
Crank: NOS Shimano XT M730
Chain: Shimano
Rear Cogs: Shimano XT 6 spd
Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN-72
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT M730 (replaced with NOS)
Rear Derailleur: NOS Shimano XT M730
Shifters: Shimano XT M730 6 spd
Handlebars: Prestige
Grips: WTB originals
Stem: Ritchey
Brake set: Shimano XT M730 canti front/XT U-Brake rear
Brake levers: Shimano XT M730
Saddle: Avocet Turbo
Seat Post: NOS Suntour XC PRO
Paint: Original

http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1191/medium/88_Ritchey_Timber_Comp.JPG
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1191/medium/88_Ritchey_Head_badge.JPG
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1191/medium/88_Ritchey_Headtube.JPG
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1191/medium/88_Ritchey_controls.JPG
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1191/medium/88_Ritchey_seat_tube.JPG
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1191/medium/88_Ritchey_crankset.JPG
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/1191/medium/88_Ritchey_seat_post.JPG
K-Man
12-18-2007, 12:23 AM
Holly "Let's do the Time Warp again" Batman!!!!!

Datz wun kleen mo-sheen, brudda!
:)
Upchuck
12-18-2007, 12:31 AM
Holly "Let's do the Time Warp again" Batman!!!!!

Datz wun kleen mo-sheen, brudda!
:)

Thanks, Karl. She's a little dusty since I took her out for a ride the other day. One thing you can count on out here in Southern California: year round riding!
Teamfubar
12-18-2007, 08:49 AM
Wow! Nice looking machine. That takes me back to when I started mountain biking. While the "modern" mountain bike is technologically advanced, nothing holds a candle to the style of mountain bikes built from '86-'91. Nice job!
RepublicanSS
12-18-2007, 12:07 PM
Those Turbo saddles were the best in their day.:)
althegud1srtakn
12-18-2007, 12:30 PM
have you ever even rode it? looks brand new, and just as sexy as ever
Upchuck
12-18-2007, 12:41 PM
have you ever even rode it? looks brand new, and just as sexy as ever

Those pics were taken immediately after finishing the build. She's rather dirty now. However, she's still just a diaper-wipe away from looking fresh and perky again. ;)
mimbresman
12-18-2007, 05:08 PM
I'll be seeing my best bud in Albuquerque tomorrow. Sitting in his barn is a mid-90s Ritchey with the YBB softtail. He has hinted at wanting to sell it. Maybe I'll ask him tomorrow.

Another friend is a shop owner in Albuquerque. He has at least one Ritchey of that vintage in his back room.

I had a 1989 Fisher Procaliber made with Prestige. That tubing was super nice but fragile. (Now regret selling that bike.)