Hi all,
I just picked up what is likely a 1987 Ritchey Timber Comp (serial no. 0B581) off the Bay. Unfortunately the paint is pretty trashed and there are no original decals (were the original decals under a clear coat? If so, I guess it's a respray.) I'm 99% sure I am going to repaint it since it looks like crap. I also want to determine it's exact year so I can put back all of the original parts. Judging by the 1987 Timber Comp review by Mountain Bike Action (here) this bike still has some original parts, such as the Specialized crankset, but I it appears the wheelset, front and rear derailleurs, front and rear brakes, headset, and possibly the stem have all been replaced. The stem will be toughest to find I think.
Any opinions on the paint? Does it look like a stock color? How about opinons on the Shimano bits...they are of a slightly later era, no?
Thanks for any advice/opinions/etc. I want this to be period correct but it will likely just be a riding around town bike for me, with maybe the occasional dirt excursion.
I just picked up what is likely a 1987 Ritchey Timber Comp (serial no. 0B581) off the Bay. Unfortunately the paint is pretty trashed and there are no original decals (were the original decals under a clear coat? If so, I guess it's a respray.) I'm 99% sure I am going to repaint it since it looks like crap. I also want to determine it's exact year so I can put back all of the original parts. Judging by the 1987 Timber Comp review by Mountain Bike Action (here) this bike still has some original parts, such as the Specialized crankset, but I it appears the wheelset, front and rear derailleurs, front and rear brakes, headset, and possibly the stem have all been replaced. The stem will be toughest to find I think.
Any opinions on the paint? Does it look like a stock color? How about opinons on the Shimano bits...they are of a slightly later era, no?
Thanks for any advice/opinions/etc. I want this to be period correct but it will likely just be a riding around town bike for me, with maybe the occasional dirt excursion.