1986 Ritchey Annapurna
The Annapurna with its bi-laminate or fake lugs was the top model in the Ritchey line of bikes. According to the 1985 Ritchey catalog, the purpose of the Annapurna model was for "Off-Road, City Bike Luxury Cruising." Based on how this particular bike was setup with a 53 tooth chainring and a one-step 13 through 18 tooth cogset, it was used more for city cruising. The build is pretty close to catalog-spec, with Shimano M700 Deore XT, Shimano 600 cranks, Magura brake levers, Dura-Ace cassette Uniglide hubs, Araya RM-20 rims, Mitsuboshi Grippa tires, Avocet saddle, and the original Grab-on grips.
The Build
Year: 1986
S/N: 2A23 Frame: Ritchey Annapurna Fork: Ritchey Annapurna Unicrown Stem: Ritchey Fillet Brazed Bullmoose Headset: Shimano 600 Bottom Bracket: Shimano 600 Handlebar: Ritchey Fillet Brazed Bullmoose Shifters: Shimano Deore XT M700 Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M700 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M700 Brake Levers: Magura Shorty Front Brake: Shimano Deore XT M700 Rear Brake: Shimano Deore XT M700 Crankset: Shimano 600 Chainrings: Sugino 28-38-48 Pedals: Campagnolo Record Hubs: Shimano Dura Ace 7400 Rims: Araya RM-20 Tires: Mitsuboshi Grippa 1.95 Wheel QR: Shimano Dura Ace 7400 Seatpost: Suntour XC Saddle: Avocet Touring I Seatpost QR: Specialized Grips: Ritchey True Grips Cogs: Shimano Dura Ace UG Chain: SRAM PC48 |
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