Tom Ritchey's 40 Year Ride 

"Who is this Tom Ritchey? Everything he makes is the best!" - Austrian bike shop owner to me back in 1992. I've got about 15 Ritcheys. He has really made a difference.

This is a story that should be made into a movie.

All these trails look familiar to me. Been riding here for many decades. We are fortunate to have so many good trails near home. Ive seen Tom ripping trail on his road bike several times over the years. The guy is fast!

I have two of your bikes Tom. A 1986 Timber Comp (made to my oversized frame) and a 1975 unnamed and unnumbered road bike (which we have been discussing through your fine employees) and It's crazy how well these things are made. Very inspirational story and products. Keep up the amazing work!

Such a great feature. What a legend! Engrossed from start to finish. 🤘

The godfather of many firsts in the cycling industry!

I’ve watched this far too many times than I should’ve.

eyes glued from start to finish

Incredibly inspiring. I appreciate the Ritchey components I have even more after this video. I appreciate Tom’s humility given all he has achieved in the sport. Perhaps my favorite part is watching Mr. Ritchey weld a frame-just so satisfying.

I just ordered a Ritchey Ultra. I can't wait to experience and share this legacy of craftsmanship.

This is amazing. I do not know if you remember me visiting your garage (my ankle got cut on a mitered tube sitting on a box) with Grant Handley in 1978 when you were building his track bike. At that time, you were a little discouraged with what you called at the time "offroad excursion bike" with 24" wheels. You said that you were going to try 26" wheels. I used to ride with you and Yobst Brandt on Sundays. I used to ride Keith Mowen's old (yellow) Cinelli. I was there the day we were riding up Page Mill road. You stopped and pointed to an empty lot, and said that you were planning on building your house on it.

Tom speaks truth when he said what's inside a Cinelli isn't all that impressive. Italian made bicycles were not particularly great quality, especially if they were made after lunch. We just keep thinking they were, because that's the illusion they've maintained all these decades.

Fantastic film...very inspiring.always loved those early rigid fork Ritcheys with the paint fade finish

Talent class + humanity = Tom Ritchey

Love seeing Tom riding around SB on his tandem!

I still have my Ritchey mountain bike bought in 1989 at Open Air bicycles in Isla Vista, CA. All original still, probably need to true the wheels…

LEGEND

Love this!

Awesome stuff Ritchey! I have been on the fence about a custom steel road rig for the past several years. The logic’s triple butting, straight steerer, with rim brakes has topped several searches. I have lost interest in overpaying for rigs that don’t offer comparable detail and quality. Thanks for sharing. I have narrowed the list and officially moved the logic to the top!

Living legend

I still have the (padless) prototype seat/ seatpost from Grant Handley's track bike that you built.

Really good interview.

I love the design and built of all your bikes hoping soon i will have one

Glad my last year as a jr I could use a regular cassette

I have your components on my bike, good job, I like it.

E n d l e s s respect

Good luck

I wish for a medium Richey ultra in black and blue before I die

Was going to buy the Logic road frame and found out it's made in Taiwan.

I like his weird little helmet

Love ya dude. I have been buying Ritchey products since the 80s. Your mark on the mountain biking industry is unparalleled. BUT I can't buy your products any more. I have a 2015 P-29 that the frame broke out of warranty, and the best your company could offer me is a new frame a full price. Shameful.

Tom Ritchey needs a movie! Brad Pitt can play the lead……my Ritchey Logic is amazing! STEEL IS REAL. It’s as light as my newer Cervelo carbon bike, but much faster! Not bad for #424. By the way I paid $18 for it at a garage sale! It was ready to ride at that time!

Tom, great advice, I was similar as a kid, though motorcycles, then went on to design and make my own motorcycle and bike parts, you have to build what you can't get Innovate.create.inspire.