This week’s Readers’ Rides is a good example of an older frame put to solid, modern use. Sam‘s Ritchey has a Crust Clydesdale Fork that has really transformed this MTB into a multi-purpose work horse. Let’s check it out below!

Hey there! This is my Ritchey with a Crust Clydesdale cargo fork. I had always loved the look and functionality of the fork and had been searching for a good XL frame to put one on. When I found this Ritchey on Facebook it was perfect. The frame is a perfect fit for me and I love the way it looks with the cargo fork.

The Sachs 2×9 gripshift still works great, and the LX levers are perfect for one-finger braking! I also just recently added the Doom Bars and it fully completes this build for me. Thanks for looking!

-Sam Baskin

Parts:
Crust Cargo Fork 1″
Doom Bars 4″ rise and 780mm wide
Cane Creek 40 headset
Sachs 2×9 Gripshift
Deore LX brake levers
XT 9 speed rear derailleur
Ultegra front derailleur
WTB Speed saddle
TRP Spyre front brake
Deore LX rear brake
Random flat pedals
ESI grips

____

We’d like to thank all of you who have submitted Readers Rides builds to be shared over here. The response has been incredible and we have so many to share over the next few months. Feel free to submit your bike, listing details, components, and other information. You can also include a portrait of yourself with your bike and your Instagram account! Please, shoot landscape-orientation photos, not portrait. Thanks!