1986 Ritchey Ascent
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Component |
Description |
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FRAME |
Chrome-Alloy steel frame |
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FORK |
Unicrown forks |
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HEADSET |
Shimano 600 headset |
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FRONT/REAR BRAKES |
M700 Deore XT |
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BRAKE LEVERS |
M700 Deore XT |
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SHIFT Drivetrain |
Shimano Deer Head m700
shifter/derailleur set |
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CASSETTE |
Uniglide 6-speed |
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CRANKS |
Shimano 175mm cranks |
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CHAINRINGS |
46/36/26 |
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BOTTOM BRACKET |
Phil-Wood |
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PEDALS |
Suntour XC-II pedals |
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RIMS |
Araya RM-20 Rims 26" |
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FRONT/REAR HUB |
Dura Ace hubs 36 hole |
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TIRES |
Ritchey Z-Max Millennium Tires |
The Ritchey was a great bike and always will be.
This is the type of bike I am most used to riding. I
grew up in the hills of Santa Cruz and this bike is
right at home. Anything more technical is an
over-kill.
However, on the Great Divide Route, this type of
bike is really inappropriate. I originally thought I
would be able to handle the trails with it but the
trails were too punishing for me on a full rigid. I
know people have done it in the past. The year I
went was also the worst anyone has seen the trails.
There was an extraordinary high amount of rain this
year and the trails were heavily eroded. Maybe next
year might be better?
I rode this bike from Banff, Canada to Helena
Montana.
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR
The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR performed much
better on this trail than my Ritchey. I did blow out
my rear FOX Float RL shock just outside of Salida. I
recommend a full suspension over a hard tail.
Either have new shocks installed before the ride
or carry the parts and tools needed to rebuild a
shock if needed. The trail is really hard on shocks.
There was a lot of washboard and the full suspension
did an excellent job of making intolerable trail
sections tolerable.
I also recommend disc brakes with at least a
203mm front rotor and a 186mm rear rotor. Bigger is
better in this case. I do not recommend hydraulic. I
was on my brakes a lot. Having a loaded BOB trailer
going down a hill will make you accelerate very
quickly and often at speeds that are much too fast
for the terrain. Hydraulic brakes when overheated
will loose their ability to stop. Mechanicals at
least will stop you even if they are getting too
hot. I used half of my brake pads on this trip.
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Component |
Description |
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FRAME |
Aluminum alloy
frame, sealed cartridge bearings,
120mm travel, replaceable derailleur
hanger, two sets of water bottle
bosses |
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REAR SHOCK |
Fox Triad, three
position switch 1) lock out, 2)
Open, 3) ProPedal pedal assisting
damping, adjustable rebound,
7.5"x1.75" |
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FORK |
Fox Float 120 RL,
120mm travel, rebound, compression
adjustment, lock out, alloy steerer |
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HEADSET |
1 1/8 threadless,
Cane Creek |
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GRIPS |
Neoprene Foam |
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FRONT BRAKE |
Avid BB-7,
mechanical disc, f-168mm/r-203mm
rotor |
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BRAKE LEVERS |
Avid FR-5 |
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FRONT DERAILLEUR |
Shimano M-580 LX,
top swing, bottom pull |
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REAR DERAILLEUR |
Shimano M-750 XT,
long cage, standard spring |
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SHIFT LEVERS |
Shimano M-510
Deore, 9-speed |
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CASSETTE |
Shimano HG-50,
9-speed, 11-34t |
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CRANKS |
Truvativ Stylo,
2-peice GXP S/A/A 175mm |
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CHAINRINGS |
22/32/44 |
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BOTTOM BRACKET |
Truvativ GXP,
sealed outboard cartridge bearing,
68mm shell |
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PEDALS |
Suntour XC-II
Bear Claw (Originals from 1983) |
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RIMS |
Magic XM317, 26",
black, eyelets, Schrader valve |
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FRONT HUB |
Specialized Stout
disc, sealed cartridge bearing,
high/low flange, 32 hole |
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REAR HUB |
Shimano M-525
disc, 32 hole, QR |
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SPOKES |
DT Swiss 1.8mm,
black, brass nipples |
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TIRES |
Specialized
Resolution 26x2.0" |
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SADDLE |
Brooks Flyer
sprung saddle |
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