Wanted Early Ridgeback - UK

[Synthiaks]

I'm looking for an early Ridgeback.....trying to find similar model to one I had in the mid 1980s (excuse the terrible image)....see below, not sure what model but stated to do some research.....open to any options, and not in a great rush.

I'm based in London but can travel and guess theres always the postage option.

Great site here! very glad I found it

 

[raidan73]

Welcome to the forum

There's been a few early Ridgebacks on here. @Rampage had a build thread for a nice one but sadly the image links don't seem to be working any more but I have attached a pic of the completed restoration. Check out these couple and see if either rings a bell.

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/unknown-late-1980s-ridgeback.311662/
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/early-80s-ridgeback-mtb-only-one.416769/

 

[Synthiaks]

Thanks....think mine was similar to the one in the second link, but also saw this thread with a similar one (but not the same) which I replied too....mine was grey, pretty sure the slingshot stem was all silver, silver crank, wheels were ally with large flange hubs, but not expecting to find the exact one, I can do a restore if I do find anything! the one below looks like a great starting point but can't message the person who started the thread yet as I'm a newbie

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/ridgeback-mountain-bike-unknown.425803/#post-3164939

 

[raidan73]

Since the recent forum upgrade I'm not sure how many posts you need to make before being able to send a private message. Member can message you though

 

[Synthiaks]

think they were a newbie too....only had that post!

 

[Synthiaks]

Shame as actually that one looks liek a great starting point...

 

[raidan73]

Depending on his notification preferences he may have received an email when you replied to his post. I've dropped him a message on your behalf so will let you know if I hear anything.

 

[Synthiaks]

Wow....many thanks! thats very kind.....I'm currently in a Ridgeback wormhole looking at old pictures! A few bikes back then had similar frame shapes, I still have a Maverick with a slingshot stem which very simliar looking in style...and an S&G Araya Muddy Fox thats also pretty similar.....but the Ridgeback had class.

 

[chris_h]

I'm looking for an early Ridgeback.....trying to find similar model to one I had in the mid 1980s (excuse the terrible image)....see below, not sure what model but stated to do some research.....open to any options, and not in a great rush.

I'm based in London but can travel and guess theres always the postage option.

Great site here! very glad I found it


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Hi, I still have the Ridgeback and would sell for the right price. I never advertised it just asked about it on here.

 

[raidan73]

There you go @Synthiaks Hope you guys can make a deal