Value? 1989 Bridgestone RB-1 Exc. Cond. nearly all OEM.
10-18-14, 03:34 PM
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Value? 1989 Bridgestone RB-1 Exc. Cond. nearly all OEM.
Hi everyone,
Newbie to the forum and glad to find it.
CORRECTION: THIS IS A 1988, NOT 1989.
Thanks member wrk1101 for noticing my error.
I am the original owner and sole rider of this wonderful bike. It is not the only one I have owned so it doesn't have high mileage, probably about 1000-1500. Every mile I had a smile. The original chain remains tight and in use. Room also for 700x28s.
I would like to know your idea of the value and wonder if it is a 'collectible' or not. A range is fine and I understand value is a personal thing based on preferences,etc. All opinions appreciated. Jump in. I will try to answer any questions.
Photos taken yesterday and attached. No dents or cracks. A couple of tinier scratches in addition to what you see.
Al
Newbie to the forum and glad to find it.
CORRECTION: THIS IS A 1988, NOT 1989.
Thanks member wrk1101 for noticing my error.
I am the original owner and sole rider of this wonderful bike. It is not the only one I have owned so it doesn't have high mileage, probably about 1000-1500. Every mile I had a smile. The original chain remains tight and in use. Room also for 700x28s.
I would like to know your idea of the value and wonder if it is a 'collectible' or not. A range is fine and I understand value is a personal thing based on preferences,etc. All opinions appreciated. Jump in. I will try to answer any questions.
Photos taken yesterday and attached. No dents or cracks. A couple of tinier scratches in addition to what you see.
Al
Last edited by green.traveler; 10-19-14 at 12:05 PM. Reason: Correct Model Year
10-18-14, 06:27 PM
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Although the bike is low mileage, the paint is only in fair condition. I think 105 would hold down value as well. I am pretty much on the same page with @thinktubes at a value as-is of $500 +/-.
10-18-14, 06:42 PM
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I'm a little bit more conservative at 400-450 bucks in its very good condition. It's a great bike and although the RB-1 has a good reputation amongst C&Vers, I think this particular one lacks the "bling" factor that people are looking for on a steel bike (chrome, fancy graphics, two tone paint...etc.) to get it to that 500 buck threshold...... It's just too plain looking, and the 105 group is just middling and the Biopace crank is a sort of acquired taste thing......
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10-18-14, 06:58 PM
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10-18-14, 07:04 PM
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If he was parting it out, or selling on eBay, I might agree. At the end of the day it's a Japanese 105 bike...add a little for the Bridgestone premium.
10-18-14, 08:31 PM
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FWIW: I sold one of these a couple years ago -- same year, same color, one size smaller -- condition was comparable, probably a bit rougher. $415. SLC is a decent market but nothing like Portland/SF/etc.
10-18-14, 08:56 PM
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I recently purchased a late 80's RB1 in truly excellent & pretty much original condition for $450 plus shipping, and it was a red and white one. Never seen this particular color scheme before and agree that it's not as visually stimulating as some of the others. Regardless, in nice shape like that, I'd go with the $450-ish estimate, possibly slightly higher. And I'm a HUGE fan of 1050 series 105.
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10-18-14, 09:17 PM
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I just noticed the MSU location and need to hedge my estimate above. I doubt that market would support $500 with winter around the corner, but you never know until you try. You may have better luck with CL in Ann Arbor. Just be extremely patient. Also complete the bike with bar tape.
RB-1's are scarce in SE Michigan, but I got a very good deal on an ebay local pickup in Ypsillanti earlier this year on a 1992 frame and fork. I have a Tri Color kit for it.
RB-1's are scarce in SE Michigan, but I got a very good deal on an ebay local pickup in Ypsillanti earlier this year on a 1992 frame and fork. I have a Tri Color kit for it.
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10-19-14, 06:47 AM
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I agree with Thrifty Bill on this. It's tough getting north of $300 on CL unless you live in a hot market. Plus the later RB-1s are more highly valued than this one. I've seen similar quality bikes rot at much lower prices on my local CL. Granted the S does not live too far from some major urban areas which will help with the price; but $400-$500 is a tough price on CL esp. with winter around the corner.
10-19-14, 07:29 AM
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Wouldn't an '88 or '89 have the dark 'Blue' 105 brake calipers? Nice looking bike.
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10-19-14, 07:34 AM
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The Campy water bottles may fetch $150, but at $800 with an RB-1 attached, Dura Ace, it would have to be about 50% less for me to drive the two minutes check it out.
>>Bridgestone RB-1 Road Bike<<
>>Bridgestone RB-1 Road Bike<<
10-19-14, 07:45 AM
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The Campy water bottles may fetch $150, but at $800 with an RB-1 attached, Dura Ace, it would have to be about 50% less for me to drive the two minutes check it out.
>>Bridgestone RB-1 Road Bike<<
>>Bridgestone RB-1 Road Bike<<
10-19-14, 08:12 AM
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The Campy water bottles may fetch $150, but at $800 with an RB-1 attached, Dura Ace, it would have to be about 50% less for me to drive the two minutes check it out.
>>Bridgestone RB-1 Road Bike<<
>>Bridgestone RB-1 Road Bike<<
Finally I love this part of the ad... "You can't find a bike with these upgrades for less than $2300"...uh...yeah...right...
10-19-14, 11:08 AM
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I just noticed the MSU location and need to hedge my estimate above. I doubt that market would support $500 with winter around the corner, but you never know until you try. You may have better luck with CL in Ann Arbor. Just be extremely patient. Also complete the bike with bar tape.
10-19-14, 11:12 AM
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Agree that they are nice water bottles...and...it is, of course, Dura Ace...but...as @bikemig said, a fugly repaint...and...of course, the repaint takes down ANY collectible value of the RB-1...should also work on that first picture...the bike looks like a TT model in it!
Finally I love this part of the ad... "You can't find a bike with these upgrades for less than $2300"...uh...yeah...right...
Finally I love this part of the ad... "You can't find a bike with these upgrades for less than $2300"...uh...yeah...right...
EDIT: Never mind. I clicked on the link that I had not noticed.
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10-19-14, 11:15 AM
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The blue frame color is in the Bridgestone 89 catalog, but impossible to tell anything about caliper color there.
10-19-14, 11:46 AM
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Just for kicks......what appears to be same model and year RB-1 near Seattle. Street bike, Bridgestone RB-1
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