Name/Title
1979 Ritchey mountain bike #1Description
First mountain bike built by Tom Ritchey of Palo Alto, who had been building custom road frames for several years. In January 1979, Joe Breeze took his Breezer #1 to Palo Alto to show a detail to fellow frame builder Tom Ritchey. Later that month Ritchey, one of California's top road racers, came to Marin to compete at Repack and for the first time saw Marin County's off-road scene. By Spring 1979, Ritchey had made three mountain bike frames. He kept the first, the blue bike displayed here, for his own use.Acquisition
Accession
L-2014.07.10-RitcheySource or Donor
Ritchey DesignAcquisition Method
LoanMade/Created
Date made
1979Notes
Tom Ritchey's first mountain bike. Built for himself; one of a batch of three.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Joe BreezePerson or Organization
Charlie KellyPerson or Organization
Tom RitcheyPerson or Organization
Gary FisherPerson or Organization
Bicycle MotoCross Action