Ridgeback with full XTR - who knew?!

[Splatter Paint]

Well, obviously Ridgeback thought it was a good idea because it was in the 1993 catalogue: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=221776&hilit=Ridgeback+1993

I just picked one up on eBay that is sadly destined to be a parts donor: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162018271670? ... 26_rdc%3D1

Anybody else got at 705 RS?

SP

 

[one-eyed_jim]

It was always said to be the cheapest way to buy a full XTR groupset - buy a Ridgeback and throw the frame away...

For £31, I think you did well!

 

[M-Power]

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Just seems wrong that a bike like that sells for £31 :shock: Not knocking you the buyer OP. The top end Ridgebacks from the late 80s and early 90s were amazing riding top notch, fillet brazed prestige goodness.

 

[Splatter Paint]

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Just seems wrong that a bike like that sells for £31 :shock: Not knocking you the buyer OP. The top end Ridgebacks from the late 80s and early 90s were amazing riding top notch, fillet brazed prestige goodness.

The frame is 15.5" it could be yours for a minimal sum....

The rims have both been drilled, one hole on each approximately 180 degrees from the valve hole - why would you do this? I'm struggling to assess the degree of wear - they're RM17s and were concave to start with! :facepalm:

SP

 

[M-Power]

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Just seems wrong that a bike like that sells for £31 :shock: Not knocking you the buyer OP. The top end Ridgebacks from the late 80s and early 90s were amazing riding top notch, fillet brazed prestige goodness.

The frame is 15.5" it could be yours for a minimal sum....

The rims have both been drilled, one hole on each approximately 180 degrees from the valve hole - why would you do this? I'm struggling to assess the degree of wear - they're RM17s and were concave to start with! :facepalm:

SP

I have a 604 XT already Drilling holes in rims....wtf ?

 

[fatfixie]

Re: Re:

Just seems wrong that a bike like that sells for £31 :shock: Not knocking you the buyer OP. The top end Ridgebacks from the late 80s and early 90s were amazing riding top notch, fillet brazed prestige goodness.

The frame is 15.5" it could be yours for a minimal sum....

The rims have both been drilled, one hole on each approximately 180 degrees from the valve hole - why would you do this? I'm struggling to assess the degree of wear - they're RM17s and were concave to start with! :facepalm:

SP

bitd we tried this and fitted two inner tubes . The idea being if you got a puncture you'd pump up the other tube to save time. Needless to say it didn't take off.......

 

[Splatter Paint]

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"bitd we tried this and fitted two inner tubes . The idea being if you got a puncture you'd pump up the other tube to save time. Needless to say it didn't take off......."

Really?! Not joking?

 

[kingbling]

£31 you jammy git fair play and well done

 

[mtbdave]

Nice one, rear mech is a xt but yep well played, would have cost £999 new

 

[dyna-ti]

I think the 'pick p in person' puts people off from even looking at the pics :? But £31 :shock: has to be one of the top bargains seen ever


"bitd we tried this and fitted two inner tubes . The idea being if you got a puncture you'd pump up the other tube to save time. Needless to say it didn't take off......."

Bizarre enough to be true