| Make: | Ritchey |
| Model: | Everest |
| Year: | 1981 |
| Size: | 23 in. |
| Color: | red |
| Serial Number: | 1R0087 |
| Frame: | fillet brazed steel |
| Fork: | steel bi-plane crown |
| Headset: | Campagnolo |
| Front Derailler: | Suntour Blue Line |
| Rear Derailler: | Suntour VGT luxe |
| Rear Cogs: | Suntour 13-32 6-speed |
| Hubs: | Phil Wood w/ Campagnolo QR |
| Rims: | Ukai 26x2.125 |
| Brakes: | Mafac |
| Levers: | Magura motorcycle levers |
| Shifters: | Suntour Power Thumbshifters |
| Cranks: | TA Cyclotourist 32/44 |
| Bottom Bracket: | Ritchey press-in |
| Pedals: | MKS Grafight-X |
| Bar: | Bull Moose bar/stem combo (clamp-on) |
| Seat Post: | Laprade France |
| Saddle: | Avocet Touring II |
1981 Ritchey Everest
This is an early high-end mountain bike. Tom Ritchey was the first person to begin manufacturing
mountain bikes on a regular basis. This particular bike was built up with high-end components, and
was sold in Laguna Beach, CA.
Although this bike is a little large for me (I prefer a 21" Ritchey frame), I can still ride it if need be.
I have another Ritchey frame that is nearly identical (other than it's 2" smaller) to this one that is currently being restored. While this one is well preserved, its little brother was not. Although the smaller frame is the same color and exact same frame design, it's components were less expensive than those on this bike.
Close ups of many of the components and additional pictures of the bike can be found at www.oldmountainbikes.com.
- el