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Thanks for all the replies to this thread. There's a wealth of knowledge here on Retrobike so I know this was the place to ask the question! Definitely some possibilities of why the rear end is 130mm. I've just added the Catalogue to the build thread rather the familiar Freewheel Catalogue...

Yeah. All part of the research for me. I had never seen the actual Ridgeback Catalogue until it arrived this evening! Like you say.... swatting up on the subject like I'm going to take an exam on Ridgeback specs! - suppose the devil is in the details when it comes to a catalogue spec...if...

Ah. Remember that MBK advert from MBUK of the same period.....and the overbury's pioneer surrounded by oranges. Looking forward to this build. Cheers Ed. Got both of those Catalogues too...

Pages 6 -10 and back cover specs Note the rim change from Mavic M6CD (604) and M7CD (605) to Ambrosio Hard anodised rims. Cheaper seatpost on 604 but 605 gets a proper M730XT one. Saddle specced now is a colour coded M20 Avocet in the pics. No Blackburn cage on the 604. Having the...

The Freewheel Catalogue are the images that most of us remember, Ridgeback also had a catalogue in '89 for retailers other than the Madison owned Freewheel chain. Must be fate but.....the Catalogue appeared on eBay at the weekend and I bought it straight away. I'm guessing that the Freewheel...

@markjohnson76 Love the vision and determination of this build. It's a project after my own heart. Seeing the rarity through the description and pursuing the vision to create an absolute gem. Gets my vote all day long. *Edit* I scanned that Roberts Phantom article somewhere - it could be the...

A question for the collective. Based around my Ridgeback 604 SIS build here - https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/boy-o-boys-1989-ridgeback-604-sis.476550/ The rear is an unmolested 130mm rear axle spacing. The Catalogue spec says this is a 7spd rear. I'm looking to rebuild the Mavic M7CD rims...

@RetroRider_IT I've sent you a PM mate! - can always rely on you to come up with the goods! Always nice to catch up with my mate in Italy. 😎

Hi all. I'm after a pair of Mavic M6CD or M7CD rims for a catalogue correct build on my 1989 Ridgeback please. They can be either 32H or 36H but must be a matching pair. I'll source a pair of hubs to suit the hole count later but I don't want to limit options at this stage. NOS would be...

Thanks David. The earlier version looks like this. I've got one on my RC100 - inspiration came from the same '89 Freewheel Catalogue. The later version looks like this. Essentially it's exactly the same Gel-Flex saddle with a different graphic. This one is destined for the Pro-flex build...

Wouldn't have seen it without your head's up thread so thank you! With the Pro flex - that's 2 in quick succession now! Still always keeping an eye out for a sensible size fillet brazed 605 SIS or any Ridgeback Merlin Titanium (unicorn stuff) for the full top end set of Ridgeback 89/90 boy"O"boy

Thanks Cristian. Yeah.... it's fair to say we have the same tastes in our collections. Ridgeback, Pro-flex. I did have the '89 Stumpjumper Comp - the model below your desirable Team until I sold it last year. Keep following the Pro flex thread - it hasn't stalled, just waiting for a slot in the...

Complete 1989 Ridgeback range review. MBUK Vol.2 No.2 (before they went monthly) Cheers all. boy"O"boy

@XTSTIMAN Cheers for the heads up on this one. It's arrived and in fantastic condition. 🏆 https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/boy-o-boys-1989-ridgeback-604-sis.476550/ boy"O"boy

Think there's a few members of the forum that wore their copy out thumbing through and creating build specs. My current copy still has the mail order form in it. -Add item codes to order form in pen -Add the total up yourself -Either write in your Access/Visa card details or enclose a cheque...

More Stem needs a repaint in white but the spatter finish on the blue is very tidy original Patina. No repaint needed here. Tange Prestige Easy build spec this one. Restore to catalogue spec. Shimano M730/32 XT throughout. Already have most of the parts needed. Sourcing original spec...

So. It's here! Tange Prestige goodness. Complete with original stem and bars. Paint is in great original condition. Looks like it's hardly been used. I've already tried a little T-cut on a small area and it's come up like new. More to come. boy"O"boy

Here's another new arrival in the boy"O"boy collection. I've lusted after one of these since 1989 after reading the Freewheel catalogue from that year over and over again. For me, there were several standout bikes in there....The Kestrel MXZ, near the back of the Catalogue - The Pace RC100, but...

Yes please. PM incoming Cheers boy"O"boy

Hadn't seen this thread before. I'd even suggested this as a BOTM theme..... No rhyme or reason why my collection has ended up with x2 of exactly the same bike but it has! The 2nd Aluminum "O" came about because I didn't want to alter my original one but wanted to try out some stuff. Acquiring...