Tom Ritchey Commando ATB
07-03-07 | 01:33 AM
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Tom Ritchey Commando ATB
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 !
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 !
07-03-07 | 09:34 AM
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Bikes: '75 Schwinn Paramount P-10, '86 Ritchey Commando, '87 Schwinn Cimarron, '91 Trek 990, '87 Schwinn High Sierra, '73 Schwinn Super Sport, '4? Schwinn New World, '76 Swing Bike.
07-04-07 | 01:13 AM
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Thank you for your reply. That certainly is the spitting image of what I own !
07-04-07 | 07:14 AM
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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.
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.
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07-04-07 | 07:43 PM
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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.
07-04-07 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BobHufford
07-04-07 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BobHufford
Originally Posted by jet sanchEz
Darn, the photo is gone, can you up it to photobucket or something? This bike sounds very interesting....
https://www.flickr.com/photos/9683722...57600653309632
Bob
07-04-07 | 11:36 PM
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What's that all about?
07-05-07 | 05:23 AM
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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:
https://www.bikepro.com/arch_products...ts/ahiter.html
Bob
From the vintage Bike-Pro catalog:
https://www.bikepro.com/arch_products...ts/ahiter.html
Bob
