nathrix Posted September 12, 2011 Share http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOOY_eARxFI&feature=player_embedded#! Displayed in both geared and singlespeed version, with two different paint options under consideration, the steel frames are named in accordance with their historical project naming code. Years (decades) ago, they’d name a bike based on the target weight – the P23 would be a 23lb bike, etc. – except that this bike is definitely not 29lbs. Like most of Ritchey’s high-end SKUs, this one’s geared toward racing. Sliding dropouts with swappable mounts let you choose between geared and singlespeed. For geared bikes, this means you also have a bit of leeway in setting up your effective chainstay length. A little history: back in the day ritchey made a line of bikes that ranged from the supercomp to the made in asia Ultra. He always fielded a race team and once he began the component thing in earnest he pulled out all the stops and made a frame called the P-23 for 23lbs. Which at the time was insanely light for a bike. Light tubes minimalistic details and components was its and Tom Ritchey's mantra. The bike was offered in a red white and blue paint scheme and was campaigned under Frishy among others. Later iterations included the P-21. http://www.bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2011-nahbs-ritchey-p-29er-mountain-bike01.jpg http://lp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb6447011/p4pb6447011.jpg http://www.bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2011-nahbs-ritchey-p-29er-mountain-bike05.jpg http://nahbs.mtbr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Ritchey-P29er-headtube.jpg http://nahbs.mtbr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ritchey-p-29er-seatstays.jpg http://nahbs.mtbr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ritchey-p-29er-slidingdropout.jpg http://nahbs.mtbr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/p2260475004.jpg http://nahbs.mtbr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/p2260485014.jpg http://www.bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2011-nahbs-ritchey-new-steel-headtube03-600x526.jpg The P-29er use Ritchey’s new 1″ head tube with flares for the bearings. Technically, it’s not actually 1″ because then a 1-1/8″ steerer wouldn’t fit it in, but that’s what they were calling it. Why the super narrow tube? The thinner diameter makes for stronger tubes at a given wall thickness with steel…basically, the bigger the diameter, the more “coke can-ny” it’ll get. The flanges at either end flare out to house drop-in bearings. The design allows the top and down tubes to join a bit farther apart and to “wrap” a larger contact patch around the sides of the headtube more, all of which makes for a stiffer, stronger frame. Edited May 15, 2012 by ® ©™ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted September 12, 2011 Share I believe mommy is gonna get me one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted September 12, 2011 Share That is porn right there, old school pappie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathrix Posted September 12, 2011 Share I believe mommy is gonna get me one + 1 Edited September 12, 2011 by nathrix™ ® © Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnobbyMech Posted September 12, 2011 Share I believe mommy is gonna get me one This may be a good time to reveal that I am your long lost brother. Now go tell mommy we need two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andretraut Posted September 12, 2011 Share No thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted September 12, 2011 Share This may be a good time to reveal that I am your long lost brother. Now go tell mommy we need two!I'll speak to her No thank you.More for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted September 12, 2011 Share I've just seen my new bike. I LOVE that design. So much so a few years back I actually resprayed my Trek 8900 SL to match those colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYGA Posted September 12, 2011 Share Gorgeous...I want one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted September 12, 2011 Share I want one off these so bad , brings back the days of racing with Thomas Frischknecht. Thats it , my mind is know made up you can keep your Scotts ect these are the bikes . steel frames ride so well , i remember my Sunn steel frame bike was one of the best rides i ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnobbyMech Posted September 12, 2011 Share Never seen such neat joint welds before. Almost looks like a carbon joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted September 12, 2011 Share I want one off these so bad , brings back the days of racing with Thomas Frischknecht. Thats it , my mind is know made up you can keep your Scotts ect these are the bikes . steel frames ride so well , i remember my Sunn steel frame bike was one of the best rides i ever had.Only 16 coming and I fear they might almost all be gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted September 12, 2011 Share Only 16 coming and I fear they might almost all be gone. So who do i call and kill to get my hands on one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathrix Posted September 12, 2011 Share http://ritcheylogic.com/dealermedia/2012/frames/p-29er/P29er-side.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted September 12, 2011 Share http://ritcheylogic.com/dealermedia/2012/frames/p-29er/P29er-side.JPG Cheese and Rice!!!! i think i just wet myself , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubba Posted September 12, 2011 Share What's the benefit of a steel frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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