Originally Posted by
kcblair
Hello Don, I got the Bridgestone 500, looks just like yours, size 21 , my size. Now I wait for Fedex to deliver. It was a one owner, been kept in a garage for years. Few small dings, but looks almost new. Even the UCP spokes are clean. Only needs a new seat and tires (I don't like the one installed). I will get a full restoration, new bearings, grease, lube, and polishing. This is the first bike I have bought that has to be shipped. The seller been in business since 2003 and 4000 feedback @ 100%. Has shown experience shipping bikes, so I feel comfortable. KB
Excellent KB. Albeit mine does have a few scratches and I also replaced the top tube Bridgestone stickers and those silver stripes on the seat tube (Velocal). Regarding saddles I bought my first Sella Anatomica (Model X i Natural) a couple of years back and now use them exclusively on the five riding bikes I use. Once you go SA you don't go back - haa haa. Plus, I like the fact they are made in the USA (Wisconsin) only a short distance from where I live actually. No butt issues even on century rides.
Winter is always a fun time to do the bike restores. I have a Trek 330 on the stand in the basement that I will get ready in the next couple of months. That one I'll be selling and is just a fun project restoration.