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1987 Ritchey Timberwolf:

The Timberwolf was only made for several years and in 1987 was the top USA made TIG welded bike.  Pretty normal spec except for the Dura Ace rear hub, Suntour XC front hub and the Pedersen Self Energizing rear U brake.  The brake uses the force generated by the rotating rim to increase the power.

Sakae FX crank with Pedersen Self Energizing brake.

TIG welded head tube with neat Timber Wolf decal

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Frame Ritchey 4130 Cro-Moly TIG welded
Fork Ritchey 4130 Cro-Moly TIG welded
Rear Shock NA
Rims Araya RM20
Hubs Shimano Deore Dura Ace cassette rear, Suntour XC front
Spokes  DT Stainless Steel
Tires Specialized Ground Control, IRC Racer X-1
Pedals Shimano Deore XT
Crank Sakae FX
Chain Shimano Uniglide
Rear Cogs Shimano 6 speed cassette
Bottom Bracket Shimano Deore XT
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore XT
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT
Shifters Shimano Deore XT thumb (6 speed)
Handlebars Nitto Bullmoose
Stem Nitto Bullmoose
Headset Shimano 600 EX (starfish nuts)
Brake set Shimano Deore XT canti front and Pedersen SE (self-energizing) rear U brake
Brake levers Dia Compe 183
Saddle Avocet Touring I
Seat Post Suntour XC
Colors Blue
Size 20"
Serial #   296


Parts marked with as * are known to be non-original parts.  Bikes were often customized at the time of purchase or were different as shown in the catalogs so exact specifications were subject to change.