1987 Ritchey Timberwolf  

The Timberwolf model was only made for several years and in 1987 was the top USA made TIG welded frame. Pretty standard Deore XT drivetrain with a Pedersen Self Energizing rear U brake.  The brake used the rotation of the rim to pull it tighter to the rim.

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