1990 Ritchey P23 rebuild

[sruss67]

I have been fortunate enough to be given this Ritchey frame by my best friend after he decided it was time for a clean out

The frame is a 1990 (I think) P23 which is made from Tange tubing as is the fork.

I have wanted to do a project bike from 1990 as that was the year I had my introduction to mountain biking and my first ride off road

Recently I picked up a 1992 Cannondale M2000 which essentially has the same kit and parts spec as Ritchey ran on these bikes in the early "90's".

I will post pics and a bit of a write up along the way, but first I need to figure whether to rebuild the bike as is or have it re-sprayed with new decals (If I can get them)

Any thoughts on whether to re-spray or leave original?
Pics to follow.

Cheers
Shane

 

[sruss67]

Here is a link to the pics I promised

http://farm9.static.flickr.com/8431/779 ... 1383_s.jpg

 

[sruss67]

The link isn't working so will try again

 

[sruss67]

Here you go, this should show the set for Ritchey pics

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sruss67/77 ... 085549210/

 

[merckx]

very nice!

looks in reasonable condition, could easily be left as is, and just given a nice light polish and wax with some car care products

 

[Ductape]

Wash and wax.....
Sweet bike cool friend...

 

[andrewl]

Any thoughts on whether to re-spray or leave original?

Definitely leave it as is.

 

[chefmiguel]

Great friend, great bike. Have fun with it..

 

[maro]

keep it original !
very nice.

 

[We_are_Stevo]

Have to admit I'd leave it original myself; so much cooler build that way...