Help identifying an early 80's Ritchey

[JoniSteiner]

Anyone know which model and year this chap is?
I spotted it recently in a bike shop (where no-one in said bike shop knew what it was). I was just passing so didn't get the chance to look at frame number etc - although I guess I could go back.
Thinking to make them an offer if they are prepared to sell...

 

[JoniSteiner]

Another one for any Ritchey experts out there ... I'm thinking to buy this but not sure if it's worth £950 (?!). Also not sure about the frame size - the frame number is: 0 C 3 4. Advertised as 1983-4 Team Comp. I cant tell from the pics if this is a big farme or not - I am after small-medium (17-18 inch). Any help gladly received!

 

[Retro_Roy]

not a ritchey expert here, a buddy is doing one right now with C in the serial number.
he bought it as a super comp. if that is any help. i think the 0 at the beginning means 20" frame.
ritcheys tend to ride on the small side, i would call this a medium size. hopefully an expert
can confirm all this. price might be a bit on the high side. i feel the build is a bit lacking.

 

[JoniSteiner]

Thanks very much for the feedback Roy. The seller has since sent a measurement - it's 19 inch c/c so probably 20 inch to the top of the seat tube. Hard to know how this will fit me as I have a 17.5 inch Marin and a 19 inch Marin (both measured c/c I believe). I prefer the smaller size tbh. Seems from this era the smallest Ritcheys were 19 inch. Re: price and condition - I realise it's missing a lot of original parts and I'll need to source bullmoose bars etc. I have managed to get the price down by approx 1/3 so I feel it's a bit more palatable. I haven't really seen many for sale recently other than at very high prices - so I guessed getting this frame and then working on it would be a good way to go, it does seem to be in good condition from the photos. But I am a bit unsure if it's the best way forward. Thanks again for the thoughts

 

[Repack Rider]

Anyone know which model and year this chap is?
I spotted it recently in a bike shop (where no-one in said bike shop knew what it was). I was just passing so didn't get the chance to look at frame number etc - although I guess I could go back.
Thinking to make them an offer if they are prepared to sell...

T.I.G. welded, and a Tange fork. This would be after my time working with Tom, but that looks a lot more like a Fisher Montare than a Ritchey. A serial # would help.

 

[JoniSteiner]

T.I.G. welded, and a Tange fork. This would be after my time working with Tom, but that looks a lot more like a Fisher Montare than a Ritchey. A serial # would help.

Many thanks Repack Sounds like you know what you're talking about!

I did some searching and found this advert - pretty sure this is the same bike. They call it "1983/1984 Ritchey / Mountain Bikes Montare/Ascent"
https://www.isambards.co.uk/product-details/24092919070001emh1

Re: the Team Comp bike I also posted - I am very keen to find a bike like this & happy to pay for shipping from the USA (they seem hard to find here in the UK/Europe). Do you know a good place to look for Ritcheys of this era or anyone parting with one for a reasonable amount?! If so I would be very interested...