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Ritchey Swiss Cross Bike 1998 or Older


  • Average Rating: 5/5
  • MSRP: $ 2100.00
  • # of Reviews: 1

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Ritchey Swiss Cross


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Overall Rating:5
Submitted by Tom Carpenter a Cross-Country Rider from Oakland, Ca

Date Reviewed: April 7, 1999

Strengths:    
Light wieght
Supple ride (steel)
Hand built by Tom himself
Cool Ritchey red paint
Hand cut lugged fork..not suspended, but smooth as silk.


Weaknesses:    
Short top tube creates a small amount of foot/front tire overlap.My Heckler doesm't get ridden as much.


Bottom Line:   
Very fast on the road, and remarkabley fast on the trails. I wouldn't do the rough stuff or jumping on it, but damn it's a blast!

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Favorite Trail:   
Devil's Staircase - ECdM

Duration Product Used:   
3 months

Similar Products Used:   
Redline Scandium Cross - harsh


Bike Setup:   
Mix of Ritchey, and Shimano road parts. Richtey mtb pedals.



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