Originally Posted by
Don Buska
Agree with above - Bridgestone Japan. They took great pride in doing their own frame work. Here is the 1985 Bridgestone catalog page off the Sheldon Brown pages:
Bridgestone Bicycle Catalogue 1985-03
BTW, I own an 85 Bridgestone 500 that I have converted over to last generation Suntour Superbe Pro Index shifting. Nice solid bike!
Thank you Don, I took a look. Wasn't sure. I have my eyes on one. KB