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Old 11-05-11 | 07:31 PM
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LeicaLad
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Originally Posted by ish
I remember your story, and I am really glad that you found a suitable replacement. Your really appreciated your stolen Ritchey and it lived a full life.

For what it's worth, I have its Tomato Red road bike cousin:

Thanks to all.

ISH, this is an incredibly beautiful road frame. Thank you for sharing it. Do you know the year this was made? Cousin, indeed, but we can't tell year by finish, since the same guy painted ALL of Ritchey's bikes over 25 years. I'm guessing a bit later, but I would love to know more specs, if you would be so kind.

Is it 24"(61cm) or is it larger? Have you had this built before/after and ridden it?

Personally, I'd think this is pretty tight angles. I've reached a point where I'll never own another bike w/o eyelets on the dropouts. It's just my first indicator that the angles will be tighter than I want.

I welcome ANY Red Ritcheys for show & tell. Shucks, any fine Ritcheys at all.

Thanks to you all!
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1959 Hilton Wrigley Connoisseur (my favorite!)
1963 Hetchins Mountain King
1971 Gitane Tour de France (original owner)
* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (crashed)
* rebuilt as upright cruiser
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement)
1980 Ritchey Road Touring (The Grail Bike)
1982 Tom Ritchey Everest
(replacing stolen 1981 TR Everest custom)
1982 Tom Ritchey McKinley (touring pickup truck)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)
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