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1992 Ritchey Skyliner Tandem

For decades Tom Ritchey has produced some of the most functional and beautiful tandems available.  The Skyliner is named after Sky Line Boulevard near Tom's shop, and was designed for rigorous mountain biking in the early 1990's with over-sized frame tubes, three brakes, wide gearing, and clearance for big tires.  The tall headtube that appears on some Skyliners appears to be recognition that the riding position of the captain on a tandem is different than a single bike.  Vision of the trail, the ability to maneuver the bike, and sustained time in the saddle are all valued attributes of a good tandem.  The bike uses a motorcycle double brake lever with an equalizer link to simultaneously actuate both the rear cantilever and U-brake for increased stopping power.  Tom's fillet-brazing work through the frame's construction is second to none.

The Build

Year: 1992
S/N: T257
Frame: Ritchey Skyliner
Fork: Ritchey Tandem
Stem: Control Tech
Headset: Ritchey Logic
Bottom Bracket: Ritchey Logic
Handlebar: Ibis Titanium / 3T Morphe
Shifters: Shimano Deore XT M732
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M735
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M735
Brake Levers: Ritchey Logic / Magura Doubler
Front Brake: Ritchey Logic
Rear Brake: Ritchey Logic / Shimano Deore XT U
Crankset: Ritchey Logic Tandem
Chainrings: Ritchey 26-38-54
Pedals: Ritchey Logic / Shimano Clipless
Hubs: Shimano Deore XT M732
Rims: Araya RM-20
Tires: Ritchey Z-Max 2.35
Wheel QR: Shimano Deore XT
Seatpost: Ritchey / Rockshox Suspension
Seatpost QR: Shimano Deore XT
Saddle: Terry Liberator Ti-Race / Vetta SL
Grips: Answer Aggressor
Cogs: Shimano Hyperglide
Chain: Shimano Hyperglide
Computer: Cateye Mity 2
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