61cm Ritchey Road Frame/Fork/ Headset

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Brian Campbell

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Dec 26, 2021, 7:53:40 PM12/26/21
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Given the shared DNA between Ritchey & Rivendell, I thought this might be of some interest to RBW members. It is also posted on the i-BOB list.

Selling what I believe to be a 1977 or 1978, Tom Ritchey road frame, fork and alloy Campagnolo Record headset. The frame is fully fillet brazed as was Tom's specialty.

61cm seat tube c-t
57cm top tube c-c
1" threaded Campagnolo alloy headset
130mm rear spacing
27.2 seat post


I purchased this frame from the second owner (that is what he told me) who moved from Northern California to Swarthmore, Pa to teach at Swarthmore College in the 1980's.

The bike sat in his damp basement for a couple of decades and as such needed a complete restoration to bring it back to riding condition. He also drilled the brake mounting holes so he could mount recessed brake calipers.

I sent it to Franklin Frames where it was stripped, primed and re-painted in Imron Metallic Berry. The decals are vinyl transfers from Velocals.

I had Jack at Franklin Frames inspect the brake mounting holes ( he said they were fine) cold set the rear to 130mm and add a second set of water bottle mounts. The bike was aligned (front & rear) and shifted flawlessly when I had it set up with 10 speed indexed Shimano components.

I am asking $1,000 plus shipping via Bike Flight.  I am in Berwyn PA, 19312. Payment via Paypal or Venmo with the buyer to cover and fees. I am also willing to drive and hour to deliver or have some one pick up if they are local.

Thanks,

Brian Campbell
Berwyn, PA

Philip Williamson

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Dec 27, 2021, 9:20:47 PM12/27/21
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Wow, that's beautiful. Way under square, which might make it a good candidate for moustache bars. Or a sweet old 130mm Salsa stem. Or just someone with a shorter torso than I have. 

Lots of good Tom Ritchey content in the old Readers. 
Good luck with the sale. 

Philip 
Sonoma County, Calif. 

Corwin

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Dec 27, 2021, 11:24:59 PM12/27/21
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Hi Brian -

What are the widest tires this frame will handle?

Thanks,


Corwin

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Brian Campbell

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Dec 28, 2021, 10:03:25 AM12/28/21
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Corwin,

It fit 28mm tires with no problem. Those tires mounted on Pacenti Brevet rims were closer to 30mm actual.

I was running Dura Ace Dual pivot brakes on it so they limited me on tire size more than the bike. I think you could fit a 32mm with a different brake set.

Below are some pictures to give you and idea.


Thanks.

Brian Campbell
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