{"product_id":"ritchey-commando-unifork-fillet-brazed-steel-fork-1980s-rack-eyelets-made-by-tom","title":"Ritchey Commando Unifork Fillet Brazed Steel Fork: 1980's - Rack Eyelets - Made by Tom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe 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.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCondition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eExcellent 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.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e26\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e4130 Chromoly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1\" threaded steerer (120mm long)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eGreen camo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ritchey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53144608342156,"sku":"8356","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/5144\/9740\/files\/high_end_bike_parts_23225__90769.1551919367.1280.1280_ce0ceff0-0613-45ac-ae3c-c02ced84a227.jpg?v=1791214870","url":"https:\/\/swooncycles.com\/products\/ritchey-commando-unifork-fillet-brazed-steel-fork-1980s-rack-eyelets-made-by-tom","provider":"Swoon Cycles (Bike ReCyclery)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}