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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-07, 10:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,139
Posted By 85MB-1

Hi East, Hood River has a pretty good shop....

Hi East,

Hood River has a pretty good shop. A bit on the spendy side, but aren't they all nowdays.

I rode one of those old fat tired road bikes as a kid, I bet that thing weighed twice what I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-07, 10:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,139
Posted By 85MB-1

Hi BD & ILB's, I think part of the...

Hi BD & ILB's,



I think part of the reason that mine is "more relaxed" is because it's an 18" frame but still has the 26" tires.
It's sort of a "compressed version". I got the 18" frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-07, 09:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,139
Posted By 85MB-1

1985 Bridgestone MB-1

I already posted these pics over at the Mountain Bike Forum, I hope it's OK to post them here as well.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/232/478788614_66a548e9c5.jpg
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-07, 07:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,508
Posted By 85MB-1

Thanks HillRider, If my memory serves me...

Thanks HillRider,

If my memory serves me well, I paid a bit over $500 (so you're right on the money) ... that was a lot of money at the time ...
... I think I paid extra for the rack and a tool...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-07, 03:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,508
Posted By 85MB-1

Fortunately, Sheldon has made the spec. available...

Fortunately, Sheldon has made the spec. available on his site too. Ya, I did a ton of searches for the HB-MN72 hubs to try to find a replacement axle set ... I think my best bet is to just go with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-07, 01:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,508
Posted By 85MB-1

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/232/478788614_66a54...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/232/478788614_66a548e9c5.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/214/478788606_25e19e8039.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/182/478788598_5b38e532e0.jpg

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-07, 07:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,508
Posted By 85MB-1

Great help all ... !

Sheldon,

I'll definately replace the bearing balls and re-examine the cups and cones to see if they look good where the balls track, if I remember correctly there was a nice polished area and the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-07, 04:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,508
Posted By 85MB-1

Thanks, the link helps with the terminology and...

Thanks, the link helps with the terminology and adjustment.
My work so far on cleaning these has revealed that they definately need replacing.
Fortunately, I have some good digital calipers that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-07, 01:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,508
Posted By 85MB-1

Thank You Sheldon!

Sheldon,

Thank you for your reply(ies)!
I've been spending time at your site over the last few days, what a great wealth of information.

Perhaps I wasn't clear and I'm probably using the wrong...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-07, 11:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,508
Posted By 85MB-1

Bridgestone BB, Cone & Cup Replacement

Sorry, I meant Ball Bearing in this case, not Bottom Bracket.

I have a 1985 Bridgestone MB-1 that I'm reviving.
Yesterday I took the axles out/ apart and cleaned all of the parts.
I see a...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-27-07, 11:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 364
Posted By 85MB-1

Hi All

Thought I'd better stop in and say hi to the locals.
I live in Carson, Washington (Skamania County) near Stevenson.
Lots of blocked off ol' logging roads in these parts which are fun to traverse...
Forum: Introductions
04-27-07, 11:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 224
Posted By 85MB-1

Hi East Hill, Live in Carson, WA near...

Hi East Hill,

Live in Carson, WA near Stevenson. SE of Mt. Saint Helens. Lots of trecks here along the Wind River Highway.
I'll definately drop in there but have to get my pics together and post...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-27-07, 11:35 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 17,436
Posted By 85MB-1

Will do, the only customization I'll be doing is...

Will do, the only customization I'll be doing is trying a shock type seat post. I'll definately post some pics.
And, no doubt, be taking a little better care of this baby, I've got a place for her...
Forum: Introductions
04-27-07, 11:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 224
Posted By 85MB-1

Greetings from the Pacific Northwest!

This is my second post here, so I thought I'd introduce myself.
As you can probably guess from my user name, I ride a 1985 Bridgestone MB-1.
It's a great bike that has seen it share of abuse but...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-27-07, 08:12 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 17,436
Posted By 85MB-1

I've got a 1985 Bridgestone MB-1 ... ......

I've got a 1985 Bridgestone MB-1 ...

... Looks quite a bit like yours Epicurean, mine's carcoal with the polished handlebars.
It's all stock and still has most of the stickers.
Right now I've...
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