Post Your Bridgestones -- The Unofficial Bridgestone Thread
04-24-17, 12:32 PM
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Jeez those catalogue's get me every time. These Bridgestone bikes were 20 years ahead of their time, what with allroad/gravel grinder/<insert gnarly name> bikes these days.
I mean, 1993! People must have thought they were nuts to have drop bars and tire clearances greater than 23mm.
I mean, 1993! People must have thought they were nuts to have drop bars and tire clearances greater than 23mm.
The 26 inch tire was a terrific choice in 1993 if going with a fat tire and it is still a solid choice today.
04-24-17, 04:53 PM
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A year or so ago, I ran into one of the Dura Ace 7703 derailleurs with the big pulley- I have that set aside for when I somehow find the money for a Rivendell...
That's a lovely bike and my size- but...
As far as Bridgestones go... I think the red T-700s are quite sporty looking. I had the opportunity to get one this past winter, but I passed on it, as I have a garage full of keepers.
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04-24-17, 07:57 PM
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05-02-17, 06:15 AM
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Here is something I recently bought, huge thanks to a member on here for facilitating the purchase. Wont have it for a few days, but I plan on changing the red chain right away and maybe putting a black turbo saddle on there.
05-04-17, 05:29 PM
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I just picked up an 1991 RB2. Bike itselfs in great condition and has a Shimano 105 crank set. Paid $150 for it I don't know much about them but I've been told I got a great deal. Will post pictures when I hit 10 posts so I don't have to use this sites uploader
05-04-17, 07:23 PM
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That's a fine specimen. The color is kind of nice, but a bit hipster for my tastes. This bike begs for gears and hills.
05-04-17, 07:31 PM
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05-04-17, 08:09 PM
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05-07-17, 06:36 PM
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05-07-17, 06:41 PM
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Been putting some miles on the "new" mb 1 and it feels so different coming off from a jamis dragon pro xc setup (due to the different geometry i think, since they are both steel). The dragon pro seems more like a racier type more nimble bike, while the mb 1 is more of a relaxed cruiser. The mb 1 frame has a very unique feel to it and feels like a very steady ride that just wants to go straight but also turns and climbs quite lively. Yet it feels sketchy riding without hands on handlebars. Does anyone know what I mean?
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05-22-17, 01:18 PM
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I have a Specialized Romin Expert saddle on my xo-1. I ride it every day, so it has to have a saddle that doesn't make me angry. I think it looks fine on there, but I'm use to it and the rest of the bike looks awful: bars only half taped, loose cables, pretty bad touch-ups to the paint and lots of grime. Unless you really like a Turbo, maybe just keep one around to throw on for pics.
05-28-17, 04:23 PM
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My XO-3
I was bike shopping a few years back, saw this on Craigslist, researched to see if it was any good, found out about Grant peterson, bought it for $100, changed the:
Wheels (concave rims)
Tires
brake levers
handlebars
grips
stem
headset
seatpost
saddle
pedals
The bike racks were chipping the paint so I made a head tube bra out of some old inntertube and zip ties
Not too special, being a '92 XO-3, it was middle-of-the-pack in the XO series, with 700c rims. Also I'm not sure but guessing the tubing is not butted? Not sure about that part. But I know it's solid and I love riding it.
Wheels (concave rims)
Tires
brake levers
handlebars
grips
stem
headset
seatpost
saddle
pedals
The bike racks were chipping the paint so I made a head tube bra out of some old inntertube and zip ties
Not too special, being a '92 XO-3, it was middle-of-the-pack in the XO series, with 700c rims. Also I'm not sure but guessing the tubing is not butted? Not sure about that part. But I know it's solid and I love riding it.
05-29-17, 11:07 AM
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I was bike shopping a few years back, saw this on Craigslist, researched to see if it was any good, found out about Grant peterson, bought it for $100...Not too special, being a '92 XO-3, it was middle-of-the-pack in the XO series, with 700c rims. Also I'm not sure but guessing the tubing is not butted? Not sure about that part. But I know it's solid and I love riding it.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/1992/1992.pdf
(go to page 50)
I know that the 92 XO-3 was "nothing special", and the 93 and 94 were better. But it's still a good and versatile bike! I enjoyed mine when I had it a few years ago.
06-11-17, 01:52 PM
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I just picked up this 1993 MB-1. The bike was pristine and clearly low mileage. I overhauled the bike but none of the grease was contaminated. The paint is nearly flawless. Really it was like taking apart a NOS time capsule from 1993. I've been using it as a commuter lately; it's fine bike to tool around town with. I replaced the tires with schwalbe supreme touring 26 x 2.0 tires and installed bmx style pedals:
06-11-17, 02:54 PM
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I've had this Radac for about 20 years (belonged to a family member that died) and always had trouble making it work for me. It's a 57cm but has a 55cm top tube. I messed with it again a few months ago and came up with a usable combo of stem, bars and brake levers for a decent position. I'm running it as a 1x9 with an old 42T Biopace ring up front.
06-11-17, 10:41 PM
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@Eric S. The shiny blue seatpost with the green Benotto tape works well with the decals and the silver frame. I'm surprised you can ride a 57, especially with a 55 TT. Damn sexy bike, though!
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02-24-18, 01:07 PM
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I haven't seen a Bridgestone like this before.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/cyc...a05512d047bde9
https://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/cyc...a05512d047bde9
02-24-18, 01:24 PM
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I haven't seen a Bridgestone like this before.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/cyc...a05512d047bde9
https://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/cyc...a05512d047bde9
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02-24-18, 02:21 PM
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Looks like they’re guessing based on the Bridgestone name on the crank. Sweet disk brakes!
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Submariner, with stainless tubing.
If you didn't know, it's a pretty safe guess that it is a Bridgestone by both the crank and the disk brake. Someone could have swapped them from a "real" Bridgestone onto this frame but what are the odds?
If you didn't know, it's a pretty safe guess that it is a Bridgestone by both the crank and the disk brake. Someone could have swapped them from a "real" Bridgestone onto this frame but what are the odds?
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Since this popped up...
My 1987 Mile 112.
With first generation Accushift
Steel frame
Aluminum Fork
My 1987 Mile 112.
With first generation Accushift
Steel frame
Aluminum Fork
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02-27-18, 06:11 AM
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B = 28 (N = 36)
1970 BS SKYWAY 53cm (Blue)
1982 BS Sirius 53cm (Dark Brown/Gold Tan)
1984 BS PICNICA 14" (White)
1985 BS GRAND VELO 2000 55cm (White w/Red htube)
1985 BS T-500 53cm (Midnight Blue)
1986 BS MILE 53cm (Space Violet)
1986 BS GRANDTECH (GR24) 21" (White)
1987 BS RADAC RDF 49cm (Blue/Pink fade)
1987 BS T-700 48cm (White)
1987 BS WILDWEST 49cm (Blue)
1988 BS RADAC 3000 56cm (White/
1990 BS CT-1 58cm (Teal/Yellow)
1991 BS CB-0 ZIP 49cm (Tusk)
1991 BS CB-1 49cm (Red)
1991 BS MB-0 ZIP 49cm (Pearl Tusk)
1992 BS MB-1 49cm (Pearl Tusk)
1992 BS MB-1 52cm (Pearl Tusk)
1992 BS MB-2 49cm (Purple Metallic)
1992 BS MB-5 49cm (Dark Green Metallic)
1992 BS XO-3 49cm (Red)
1992 BS XO-2 55cm (Dark Green Metallic)
1993 BS XO-1 55cm (Construction Pumpkin)
1993 BS RB-1.8 54.5cm (Yellow w/White panel)
1993 BS NB-26 52cm (Green)
1993 BS NB-26 Ladies 38cm (Blue)
1993 BS BUB 52cm (Blue)
1994 BS BUB Ladies 38cm (Red)
1994 BS RB-T 53cm (Green)
1970 BS SKYWAY 53cm (Blue)
1982 BS Sirius 53cm (Dark Brown/Gold Tan)
1984 BS PICNICA 14" (White)
1985 BS GRAND VELO 2000 55cm (White w/Red htube)
1985 BS T-500 53cm (Midnight Blue)
1986 BS MILE 53cm (Space Violet)
1986 BS GRANDTECH (GR24) 21" (White)
1987 BS RADAC RDF 49cm (Blue/Pink fade)
1987 BS T-700 48cm (White)
1987 BS WILDWEST 49cm (Blue)
1988 BS RADAC 3000 56cm (White/
1990 BS CT-1 58cm (Teal/Yellow)
1991 BS CB-0 ZIP 49cm (Tusk)
1991 BS CB-1 49cm (Red)
1991 BS MB-0 ZIP 49cm (Pearl Tusk)
1992 BS MB-1 49cm (Pearl Tusk)
1992 BS MB-1 52cm (Pearl Tusk)
1992 BS MB-2 49cm (Purple Metallic)
1992 BS MB-5 49cm (Dark Green Metallic)
1992 BS XO-3 49cm (Red)
1992 BS XO-2 55cm (Dark Green Metallic)
1993 BS XO-1 55cm (Construction Pumpkin)
1993 BS RB-1.8 54.5cm (Yellow w/White panel)
1993 BS NB-26 52cm (Green)
1993 BS NB-26 Ladies 38cm (Blue)
1993 BS BUB 52cm (Blue)
1994 BS BUB Ladies 38cm (Red)
1994 BS RB-T 53cm (Green)
02-27-18, 05:10 PM
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I have a stock XO-1. Tusk with caliper brakes. The issue is that I don't love mustache bars. I'm thinking about trying some dirt drops. I think the levers and bar ends will transfer right over. I've never tried dirt drops before. Thoughts?
02-27-18, 05:18 PM
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RB1 red, frame& fork.. I put older Italian components on it.. Bored out the seat tube 27.0 to 27.2..
has dirt drops off early MB1 like a cinelli 64 with the ends pried out .. and bored out to take bar ends..
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has dirt drops off early MB1 like a cinelli 64 with the ends pried out .. and bored out to take bar ends..
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