MOMBAT: 1995 Ritchey Lite Beam

1995 Ritchey Lite Beam

Many of the smaller builders were looking for a way to incorporate full suspension without designing their own. The Softride beam allowed them to build a distinctive looking frame and use the beam for the suspension duties. The front suspension was usually handled by a Softride stem to pair up with the beam. This bike features a very distinctive side-to side paint fade from burgundy to gray.

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Frame		Ritchey Prestige Cro-Moly by Tange

Fork		Ritchey Logic Unicrown

Rear Shock		Softride suspension beam

Rims		Spinergy Rev X Rocks DH

Hubs		Spinergy

Spokes		NA

Tires		Ritchey ZED 1.9"

Pedals		Specialized clipless

Crank		Shimano Deore XT M737

Chain		Sachs

Rear Cogs		Real 8 speed alloy

Bottom Bracket		Shimano sealed cartridge

Front Derailleur		Shimano Deore LX

Rear Derailleur		Shimano Deore XT

Shifters		Grip Shift 8 speed X-Ray

Handlebars		Ritchey Force Lite

Stem		Softride suspension stem

Headset		Chris King

Brake set		Ritchey Logic W.C.S.

Brake levers		Ritchey Logic

Saddle		Ritchey

Seat Post		NA

Colors		red/gray side to side fade

Size		20" to hypothetical top tube

Serial #		AS 036