18lb, 4oz ...of Tom's finest steel.. . :) updates page 5

[captain8track]

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what size is your cassette? I'm thinking of getting an old Dura-ace unit to my 11-28cassette that would work right? or is yours a 9speed? would probarly be ok to ride friction on the xt thumbies and 9speed...

 

[Sithlord]

The cassette I am running is a mix of Dura ace and XTR, to get the ratios and weight down.. and its 9spd I use the dura ace thumbies on friction but they work indexed too.. just prefer the trim facility with the friction mode..

 

[mvd1974]

:shock: :shock: Nice bike !! :shock: :shock:

But why changed the forks ? It look great with the Ritchey rigid !!

I realy love the frame.... feeling...uh... No, I'm not jealous... or... Yes I admit... I'm jealous...

Maybe a suggestion for the gears: Ritchey 2x9
I think that goes very well with the whole Ritchey idea of getting rid of things you don't use...

Did I mention that it's a nice bike already ??

Just to make things clear: THAT IS A NICE BIKE !!

 

[captain8track]

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okay, what´s the biggest cog? friction is great in the mud...

 

[plexus]

How's the ride with the ritchey forcelite stem (130mm i presume?) and the judy's sl???

 

[Sithlord]

mvd1974..

But why changed the forks ? It look great with the Ritchey rigid !!

I still have the Logics and intend to use them, but fancied a change..

Maybe a suggestion for the gears: Ritchey 2x9
I think that goes very well with the whole Ritchey idea of getting rid of things you don't use...

I have several sets of 2 x 9 drivesets, and am waiting to find a logic compact crank in order to complete the build as I want..


Thanks for the kind comments, its a fantastic bike, really nice, and has spurred me on to add two other ritcheys to the stable

captain8track

okay, what´s the biggest cog? friction is great in the mud...

The biggest I run on this at the min is 27t , although I cannot see a problem running larger.. , friction is great much prefer the adjustment available, as you say when the gears are plastered in mud it helps .. Why shimano went away from this option on there shifters I dont know..
:roll:

Bart , not had chance yet to try out the stem or the forks with me being ill fella, but the day is coming..

 

[jimihendrix]

Must admit i prefer the look of the bike with the Logics, the Judy's may look better colour matched to the frame though.

 

[Sithlord]

If you click on this :

http://www.oldmountainbikes.com/catalog ... cycles.pdf

You will see , the Judys are as Thomas Frischnecht raced with whilst riding for the Ritchey team.

Results speak for themselves..

 

[Sithlord]

Well there has been a few changes on this recently and I will be posting new pics over the next few days.. weight is now at 18.8 lbs with some nice forks

Watch this space..

 

[saltyman]

Well there has been a few changes on this recently and I will be posting new pics over the next few days.. weight is now at 18.8 lbs with some nice forks

Watch this space..

hope to see it in the flesh soon bud.