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Ritchey  |  SKU: 8356
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Ritchey Commando Unifork Fillet Brazed Steel Fork: 1980's - Rack Eyelets - Made by Tom

$279.99
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Item Condition

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Description

This rarity has been on display in my shop for years, but it's time to list it for sale.  It is a mid 1980's fillet-brazed unicrown fork that was handmade by Tom Ritchey himself.  It was built for a Commando MTB frame as evidenced by the camouflage paint, though this fork design was used for several other models from ~1984 to 1989, such as the Annapurna, Timberwolf, Team Comp, Ultra, etc.  Tom started building these unicrown forks in about 1984 to evolve from his famous bi-plane forks from earlier models.

The steerer has a Mountain Bike Specialists sticker, a legendary bike shop in Durango Colorado.  The dropouts feature a pair of eyelets, and there are mid-fork braze ons for your rack of choice.  

Condition 

Excellent used shape.  The fork appears straight and free of dents/bends/damage.  The paint has it's share of general wear, though it looks pretty cool with the patina.  

Details

  • 26"
  • 4130 Chromoly
  • 1" threaded steerer (120mm long)
  • Green camo 

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