Classic & Vintage - Tom Ritchey Commando ATB

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jacksbike
07-03-07, 01:33 AM
Hi all
I have a 1983 Tom Ritchey Commando mountain bike and I am trying to get an idea how much I could sell it for. It is in very good condition. The frame , as far as I know, was hand built by Tom Ritchey. Fork is Japanese, I believe. All of the parts are Shimano Deore XT black finish non SIS. Rithchey bullmoose handlebars. Black Araya bolt-on hubs. I realize that by not attaching a photo I am asking for a crap shoot, but any ideas would be welcome. Thanks !

BobHufford
07-03-07, 09:34 AM
$600 - $1000

Here was mine ...

http://www.geocities.com/myritchey2/1986/86com1.html

Bob
jacksbike
07-04-07, 01:13 AM
Thank you for your reply. That certainly is the spitting image of what I own !

wxflyer
07-04-07, 07:14 AM
Hi Jack,

Would it be possible to email a photo(s) or post some to this thread?

A few questions:
- seat tube length, from center of bottom bracket to center of top tube?

- does it have rear canti brakes or chainstay u-brake/rollercam?

- serial number?

Thanks Jack. If you'd like to talk about it off-line, PM me and I'll give you my phone number.
jacksbike
07-04-07, 07:43 PM
Will try to post a photo when my daughter can take a picture with the digital camera. As soon as I have a chance, I will look at the bike and give you the other info. Thanks for your interest.
jet sanchEz
07-04-07, 08:27 PM
$600 - $1000

Here was mine ...

http://www.geocities.com/myritchey2/1986/86com1.html

Bob

Darn, the photo is gone, can you up it to photobucket or something? This bike sounds very interesting....
BobHufford
07-04-07, 10:19 PM
$600 - $1000

Here was mine ...

http://www.geocities.com/myritchey2/1986/86com1.html

Bob

Darn, the photo is gone, can you up it to photobucket or something? This bike sounds very interesting....Yeah -- Yahoo!GeoCities has download limits. The pics are on Flickr now ...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9683722@N02/sets/72157600653309632

Bob
el twe
07-04-07, 11:36 PM
http://www.geocities.com/myritchey2/1986/com28.jpg

What's that all about?
BobHufford
07-05-07, 05:23 AM
It's so you can lower the saddle (for a steep downhill) and it will spring back to your preferred setting automatically. It also makes a nice theft deterrent if you're sporting a Brooks!

From the vintage Bike-Pro catalog:

http://www.bikepro.com/arch_products/seatposts/ahiter.html

Bob