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SoloRider
October 13th, 2006, 5:38 AM
Yo,


Have owned one of my dream bikes for about a year now and thought it was about time I posted some photos on here.


Anyway, its YOSM066 (an ex Jez frame) built up with Bomber Z2’s, King headset, 517s on Hopes, TNT cranks, Ritchey 2x9 shifters and rings, XT/XTR mechs and brakes, Hyperlite bar, Ringle stem (thanks Lucifer), Thomson post.



It’s a bit too small but still rides beautifully. Searching for a turquoise Ringle stem and seatpost...
SoloRider
November 7th, 2006, 10:49 AM
Right. I've worked it out. Here you go...



http://images.fotopic.net/yjue5k.jpg

http://images.fotopic.net/yjue5u.jpg

http://images.fotopic.net/yjues1.jpg
Jeeves
November 7th, 2006, 6:51 PM
Beautiful! This has to go down in MTB history as one of the coolest factory paint schemes out there.

I really dig your bike - love those short, straight handlebars. Very retro!

-Raj
Spikes
November 8th, 2006, 11:36 AM
Definitely a nice build! I like the 2x9 gripshift setup. From what year or period is that system?
SoloRider
November 8th, 2006, 11:53 AM
I think the 2x9 system dates from about 1997. It's listed in the 1997 Ritchey catalogue.

http://www.oldmountainbikes.com/catalogs/ritchey/1997/1997RitcheyComponents.pdf

The Ritchey components were on the bike when I bought it. They're OK but I'm not a big fan of gripshift systems and think I'll change to a 94 period Shimano setup when I get round to it.
Shaun K
November 10th, 2006, 8:33 PM
I think the 2x9 system dates from about 1997. It's listed in the 1997 Ritchey catalogue.

http://www.oldmountainbikes.com/catalogs/ritchey/1997/1997RitcheyComponents.pdf

The Ritchey components were on the bike when I bought it. They're OK but I'm not a big fan of gripshift systems and think I'll change to a 94 period Shimano setup when I get round to it.

I've been looking for some Ritchey 2x9 parts for a while, so if you ever want to sell them please let me know :D
jwilly
November 21st, 2006, 10:13 PM
That is a dream bike, nice going!

-Jim
settemarche
November 21st, 2006, 11:52 PM
Solo,

please remove the pix. the bike is far to beautiful to be looked at. reminds me of Nigel Tuffnel's guitar - "don't look at, don't even point. it can't be played"

Sette


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