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It's a Ritchey

 

I think you'll be fine tbh. If you're super worried about it, splice a a few wires in or add in a disconnect of your own to extend the wires.

 

go on...

 

The imported scheme is a bit confusing as several models (Aspen, Ascent, Ascent Comp) started with "A." For these the catalog description is a better method to distinguish models - use the frame's color as a guide, although the color is not always accurate. Additionally some models (particularly older frames) fit neither scheme. Later frames (late '90s) tend to have a better model designation: SC = Swiss Cross, NT = NiTi, RL = Road Logic, etc.

http://ritchey.vintagebicycledatabase.com/serialnumbers/

 

Same seat stay and downtube shape on their current frames. Call them with that serial number and see if they can give you info, but I'd bet you a beer it's a Ritchey Ultra.

 

a good beer? or like, an IPA?

 

The seatstay slope at the end, gapped tubing at the headtube, and a tapered headtube really do make an unusual combo on a Ti bike. I'm getting a lot that have 1 or 2 of the 3 but not all.

Lynskey Litespeed or a Ritchey Ultra (but only made in steel?) are awful close.

 

That does look a lot like mine, except for the Ti thing... which makes me feel like I need to go run out to my bike with a magnet!

 

@Bannerman I will fix @jjones.yota people from Alabama just can’t help but to like bad beer. He will be drinking IPA in no time when I get there.

 

wait for it...

 

He’s feeling good today, I’m in the clear!

 

wait for it...

 

Alright, getting the last 2 weeks of September off for a cross country trip. We'll likely be doing Southwest Colorado and Southern Utah (Moab, St. George, Hurricane) again. I think we have where we want to go in Utah but recommendations on places to ride in Colorado? Keeping fingers crossed for wildfire season. Dates will likely be third week of September. I'm sure finding camp spots won't be too tough during the week?

 

I hate a damn IPA

 

I can't see anything about the Ultra being made in Ti either, but it looks close. Call Ritchey, maybe something rare you have there, who knows.

 

there it is!

 

Fruita / GJ is just over the border from Moab so you'll likely drive past 18 road and Lunch Loops (Tabagauche). Worth getting out of the car for a Zippity lap!

Durango area is sweet if you dip south, and the Million Dollar Highway to get there is a thing of beauty.

Monarch Crest Trail I hear is amazeballs

 

I was pretty nervous there that I had been duped and this was just a raw steel Ultra. I went out to the bike with a magnet and it's definitely not steel. PHEW!

I'm definitely gonna reach out to Ritchey now. I think you're on to something between the design and the serial number. It'd be pretty cool if they had made a one-off Ti version.

 

Is it a size 20" the first two number (if I'm right that it's a Ritchey) would indicate the size

 

Yea, I think it is right around that size. I've never actually measured, and it has not other markings, but I have traditionally ridden a 19" frame. This one is just a touch bigger than most of my hardtails over the years.