Sorry to hijack this thread, but since we are talking about Bridgestones:
I am looking at this bike:
http://madison.craigslist.org/bik/578026408.html
and was also reviewing the catalog a bit on SB's site. Can anyone tell me about the sizing (ie, how it relates to current road bike sizing)? Is the top tube a straight or sloping top tube? Also, what about the components (I don't even know if they are original)? I'm not picky about them for the purpose of this bike, but I am curious. Could the X0-5 be used as a light tourer? It looks like there is enough clearance for fenders and "winter" tires, but I am still waiting to hear back from the seller. In the meantime, I thought I'd check in here.