1986 Ritchey Ultra

[pwebb]

Lucky fella, the only thing that comes up on FB marketplace in UK at anything near that is complete dross

 

[Lhatch4]

The tires are in remarkable condition considering they came out of the factory about 35 years ago. They are as dry as you would expect but no damage. They should clean up well. I have seen online where people have used clear flexSeal to save old tires. Have any of you ever tried it?

 

[Lhatch4]

Lucky fella, the only thing that comes up on FB marketplace in UK at anything near that is complete dross

It's rare here too. The timing of this was perfect and I didn't have any competition from local bike flippers on this one. I'm calling this Devine Intervention. There is a God and he wants to see this bike come together. It's a blessing from the Bike God.

 

[HuskyDinoBomber]

Build is starting to look great. Love the bullmoose bars and component choices.

 

[Lhatch4]

I bought these new foam grips for the Ultra, but now I have the vintage Ritchey grips that I pulled off the Bridgestone. I like both. I'm open to opinions. What do you think?

 

[grantoury]

Vintage would be my choice

 

[27motorhead]

Vintage would be my choice

100% this. If you don't like them, then you can switch to new.

Loving this build!

 

[HuskyDinoBomber]

Had the foam grips on my Ultra and I can say I would definitely go for the vintage rubber grips. So much better in my opinion.

 

[Lhatch4]

I think I'm going to return the new grips. I think I vintage is better too.

 

[Lhatch4]

My front derailleur came today and the seller sent me this awesome sticker! I need to find a place to put it. I'm strangely excited about the sticker. Anyway, I checked tracking and my decals should get her tomorrow.