Comments on: Bridgestone: Beyond the Dream http://www.ebykr.com/2005/12/bridgestone/ Bicycle Artistry Sun, 20 Jun 2010 07:16:28 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Larz http://www.ebykr.com/2005/12/bridgestone/comment-page-2/#comment-174463 Larz Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:23:36 +0000 http://www.ebykr.com/?p=35#comment-174463 My son told me of the BDGSTN following....who knew? My RB-1 is in pristine condition, with Campy stuff. I treasure it....but I ride it as much as I can......got it in '90 as a divorce gift to me. Was a pleasure saying goodby to her and hello to this work of art. My son told me of the BDGSTN following….who knew? My RB-1 is in pristine condition, with Campy stuff.

I treasure it….but I ride it as much as I can……got it in ’90 as a divorce gift to me. Was a pleasure saying goodby to her and hello to this work of art.

]]> By: marla Massengale http://www.ebykr.com/2005/12/bridgestone/comment-page-1/#comment-170189 marla Massengale Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:11:32 +0000 http://www.ebykr.com/?p=35#comment-170189 Friends, can you help me? A good friend of mine is thinking about getting themselves a new cbr 1000 as their first bike! Never rode much of anything else before! I said this is probably not a very good idea for the first one, but they are adamant and wont change their mind! What do you think, is this ok and would u maybe then just recommend proper training lessons? Friends, can you help me? A good friend of mine is thinking about getting themselves a new cbr 1000 as their first bike! Never rode much of anything else before! I said this is probably not a very good idea for the first one, but they are adamant and wont change their mind! What do you think, is this ok and would u maybe then just recommend proper training lessons?

]]> By: Thomas White http://www.ebykr.com/2005/12/bridgestone/comment-page-1/#comment-168279 Thomas White Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:50:43 +0000 http://www.ebykr.com/?p=35#comment-168279 I have a 1992 Bridgstone RB-1 that I bought new that year, for under $600. It is the yellow and white model. Original equipment included Ultegra bar-end thumb-type shifters, a Campy-style BSR brakeset, and 28C Ritchey tires (still have all of this stuff). The drive train was Ultegra 600, and after about a year of riding I put on Ultegra levers and an Ultegra brakeset. While the BSR's were nice and shiny, they didn't have half the stopping power of the heavier Ultegra's. Later, I replaced the standard Ritchey wheels with a pair of Campy wheels with Ultegra hubs (Ultegra hubs were standard on the 1992 RB-1). Over the years, I have ridden this bike for many thousands of miles (mostly on Conti 25C's), and, with only routine maintenance, it remains in excellent condtion. I still ride it almost daily. I've since purchased two other road bikes (this over a seventeen-year period). Both are Treks, one carbon and the other aluminum. I paid quite a bit more for each of these bikes, but I wouldn't have traded my RB-1 for either of them. While the RB-1 is heavier than either of these newer bikes, it is both solid and sweet. I don't see how one could improve its handling. The frame was dead on right off the rack, and my newer bikes simply do not have anything like this type of handling--never mind the price. Overall, the RB-1 is the best bike I've ever ridden. I have a 1992 Bridgstone RB-1 that I bought new that year, for under $600. It is the yellow and white model. Original equipment included Ultegra bar-end thumb-type shifters, a Campy-style BSR brakeset, and 28C Ritchey tires (still have all of this stuff). The drive train was Ultegra 600, and after about a year of riding I put on Ultegra levers and an Ultegra brakeset. While the BSR’s were nice and shiny, they didn’t have half the stopping power of the heavier Ultegra’s. Later, I replaced the standard Ritchey wheels with a pair of Campy wheels with Ultegra hubs (Ultegra hubs were standard on the 1992 RB-1). Over the years, I have ridden this bike for many thousands of miles (mostly on Conti 25C’s), and, with only routine maintenance, it remains in excellent condtion. I still ride it almost daily. I’ve since purchased two other road bikes (this over a seventeen-year period). Both are Treks, one carbon and the other aluminum. I paid quite a bit more for each of these bikes, but I wouldn’t have traded my RB-1 for either of them. While the RB-1 is heavier than either of these newer bikes, it is both solid and sweet. I don’t see how one could improve its handling. The frame was dead on right off the rack, and my newer bikes simply do not have anything like this type of handling–never mind the price. Overall, the RB-1 is the best bike I’ve ever ridden.

]]> By: louie http://www.ebykr.com/2005/12/bridgestone/comment-page-1/#comment-167858 louie Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:10:42 +0000 http://www.ebykr.com/?p=35#comment-167858 I just bought a 1985 bridgestone 400 12 speed in excellent (almost mint )condition. One owner, always stored inside and not even one scratch on it. I can't believe how great it rides. Is it possible to get the shifter's on the brake handle (like some of the newer bikes). The shifter on the down tube is a bit distracting and as a new rider, affects my balance. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Louie lcruz829@aol.com I just bought a 1985 bridgestone 400 12 speed in excellent (almost mint )condition. One owner, always stored inside and not even one scratch on it. I can’t believe how great it rides. Is it possible to get the shifter’s on the brake handle (like some of the newer bikes). The shifter on the down tube is a bit distracting and as a new rider, affects my balance. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Louie

lcruz829@aol.com

]]> By: Rich http://www.ebykr.com/2005/12/bridgestone/comment-page-1/#comment-167791 Rich Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:28:44 +0000 http://www.ebykr.com/?p=35#comment-167791 To Karen:July 20th, 2009 at 9:41 am I just bought a used XO-5 in mint condition several weeks ago from a Schwinn Dealer for $240. I loved the bike, but it was stolen within a week! Now, I'm looking for a replacement. If it a guy's bike and in good condition, I would offer the same. To Karen:July 20th, 2009 at 9:41 am

I just bought a used XO-5 in mint condition several weeks ago from a Schwinn Dealer for $240. I loved the bike, but it was stolen within a week! Now, I’m looking for a replacement. If it a guy’s bike and in good condition, I would offer the same.

]]> By: thatcher koch http://www.ebykr.com/2005/12/bridgestone/comment-page-1/#comment-167295 thatcher koch Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:45:07 +0000 http://www.ebykr.com/?p=35#comment-167295 i bought my mb-1 new. when i test rode it, it was un-believ-able. it is my favorite bike, i've put thousands of miles on this bike and it is my daily commuter. i feel this bike will still be around when i'm not. i bought my mb-1 new. when i test rode it, it was un-believ-able. it is my favorite bike, i’ve put thousands of miles on this bike and it is my daily commuter. i feel this bike will still be around when i’m not.

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