The first good bike I ever had was a Bridgestone. I was stupid enough to trade it for drugs years ago, and have regretted it ever since. Every time I see a Bridgestone I smile and remember that bike that was plain as the day is long BUT never ever have I had a bike that was so dependable and solid. Everything about that Bridgestone was solid.

I lost a lot of musical instruments and stereo equipment and other belongings to feed the drug monster, and the one I regret most is that Bridgestone that NEVER EVER let me down. Maybe that's attributing too much to a collection of steel and rubber, but it just seemed like it was "right".