Ritchey Road Classic size 49 1989 fillet brazed by The MAN

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"It took me long enough to know that Small Fillet brazed Ritchey road frame exists"

"It took me a long time to track down Ritchey road classic small frame"

"It took me months to contact seller"

Finally I am the 3rd owner of this lovely bike.

This bike has history.. The First owner is as friend of Tom Ritchey and 2nd owner purchased the bike used off a friend of Tom Ritchey about 8-9 yrs ago.Tom actually signed his name on the frame but unfortunately that marker ink rubbed off :facepalm: 2nd owner also provided me picture of Tom Ritchey with this bike also.

Setup when this lovely bike arrives:



1989 Ritchey Road Classic
Make: Ritchey
Model Road Classic Year: 1989
Size: 49cm
Serial Number:49R8 ( 2nd owner told me 49A8 ,but I found out that it is 49R8 which make more sense)
Color: blue / white
Frame Construction: fillet brazed
Front Derailleur: Shimano 600
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace
Rear Cogs: Shimano 13-26 8-speed
Hubs: Shimano Dura Ace
Rims: Rolf
Brakes: Shimano Dura Ace
Levers: Shimano Dura Ace
Shifters: Shimano Dura Ace 8-speed STI
Cranks: Shimano Dura Ace 50-39
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Dura Ace
Pedals: MTB
Headset: Shimano 600
Bar: 38cm Cinelli
Stem: 7cm Cinelli
Seat Post: American Classic



Tom actually signed his name on the frame but unfortunately that marker ink rubbed off before I own this frame :facepalm:
 
My plan is to rebuild using original parts as possible ,but will replace shimano 600 with Dura Ace 740x same as other Dura Ace parts

Clean and Polish!









I have most of the part I need except 26.8 Dura Ace seat post. It will be ready to ride soon!
 
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Now it is completed!



1989 Ritchey Road Classic
Make: Ritchey
Model Road Classic Year: 1989
Size: 49cm
Serial Number:49R8 ( 2nd owner told me 49A8 ,but I found out that it is 49R8 which make more sense)
Color: blue / white
Frame Construction: fillet brazed
Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace
Rear Cogs: Shimano Dura Ace 8-speed
Wheel: Mavic Cosmic
Brakes: Shimano Dura Ace
Levers: Shimano Dura Ace
Shifters: Shimano Dura Ace 8-speed STI
Cranks: Shimano Dura Ace 50-39
Bottom Bracket: Phill Titanium
Pedals: Zeus
Headset: Shimano Dura Ace
Bar: 38cm Cinelli
Stem: 7cm Cinelli
Seat Post: Campagnolo Super Record - Still looking for Dura Ace
 

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