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2016 Ritchey P-29er

For new adventures where gravel bike can't pass, back to MTB with this monster cross project based on Ritchey 29" lovely frame, 90% second-hand parts, DIY built with a little help (Boost Cycles), few new knowledge for me (actual MTB "standard"!). Built during autumn 2021, 2nd french lockdown. Really light (less than 10kg / 22lbs), crazy machine.

Frame:
Ritchey P-29er 2016 (triple butted and heat treated Ritchey Logic II tubes) size M

Fork/Headset:
Seido BPC 15x110mm / Ritchey

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
XTR M970 / XT

Pedals:
Time Atac XC8

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Sunrance MX80 11S 11-50 / 34T / Sram PC1110

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano XT 11S / Shimano XTR 11S

Handlebars/Stem:
Ritchey WCS with ODI grips & Spirgrips / Ritchey WCS 100mm

Saddle/Seatpost:
WTB Volt Sport 142 / Ritchey WCS 400mm

Brakes:
Avid BB7 MTN / Sram Centerline XR disc / Avid Speed Dial 7

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
NoTubes Arch / Asterion / Vittoria Mezcal XC 29x2.35

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
NoTubes Arch / Asterion / Vittoria Mezcal XC 29x2.35

Bike History

Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.

  1. Initial
  2. Spring '21
  3. Winter '22
  4. Monster gravel sprint '22
  5. Monster traveler autumn '23
  6. Flat bar '24

Current Stage Info:

After few years and a long bikepacking trip with a large drop bar, I wanted to try a more classical flat bar for mountain biking. I switched brakes for cable ones (BB7 MTN) and it works great.

Added by zammit. Last updated 6 months ago.

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