Originally Posted by Dave Moulton
This was my 1985 Fuso MTB.
Light weight, fast handled great, lugged built in Columbus SL road tubing. Definitely not built to take abuse. I only built 50 of these; I would be interested to know if any are still around?
When in doubt, do it yourself! Great looking bike!
Most good race bikes were ridden apart. Ritcheys were passed from racers to guys in training, run into noodles.
Most of the old racers (bike store owners) I've met say they started racing Ritcheys.
Crappy old bikes that were a pain to ride are around lots. Don't even have scratches, I got scratches,
and little dents
. Man I love steel.
I would contact you or some hot welder if I had a major failure. Ritchey rescue!, fire up the torch, it's cutting time! I may ask you at some point about some gussets I plan to have welded onto the frame.
Way I ride, i'm going to soften it eventually, then i'll strengthen it up.
Thanks for posting Dave.
Heres one for sale last year
http://www.harpethbikeclub.com/Home/Classified
$1,299 for a used roadie. Dave you must weld up a sweeeeeeet bike!
http://www.theped.com/blowout.htm another! Pretty expensive for an old ride...
http://www.littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=7993 #17.
Dave, your Fuso as a car would be a Lotus Elan. My bike as a car would be General Lee from the 'Dukes of Hazzard' YEEE- HAW!