Bridgestone RB-T Released

The Bridgestone RB-T that I had posted about a while back is finally completed and in use by ha happy new owner.  In reality this bike did not need much more than a cleaning, new cables, tires, fenders and an old loved Brooks saddle.

I am really happy with the way this one turned out, and the new owner is stoked.  The request was fo ra road bike that is still quick and fun to ride, yet could manage a medium load of groceries etc.  This bike popped up, in near NOS condition and fit the bill.  We had the rack, saddle and tires on hand.  The fenders are the new SKS Longboards.  THey were as easy as any SKS fender to set up, and have much better coverage than the standard fender offerings.  The drive train is all original, near pristine and even the shifting still indexes perfectly.

One thing this bike still had, but is seldom seen are the SR / Sakae pedals:

Smooth spinning, wide enough for smaller feet and easy to service if needed.  I really love the old Sakae pedals, but they are from an era that has passed. 

This bike will be seeing a lot of use hopefully.

 

In the Stand – 1991 RB-T

As the next chapter in my life seems to be organically developing there has been a few bikes passing through my work stand.  The common theme is small bikes for ladies that do not have wacked out geometry angles, more on this later (just re-read that, it is the angles on the bikes, not the ladies).  My wife is 5’3″ and in the quest for champagne on a beer budget I have managed to keep a list of the bikes from the past that can be refurbished to suit.  The latest bike in the stand is a near NOS 91 Bridgestone RB-T size 50cm, this one is for a friend:

All this one still needs is a touch-up on the wheels and it is ready to go.  That, and I may switch out the tires to some wider Pasela rubber.  unfortunately the original Avocet tires were not serviceable.  Yes, I know the garage is a mess, as always a work in progress.

On other notes, I am hoping to pull this ride off this weekend, time and heat wave conditions will tell the tale.  Either way there should be some good pictures next week

Have a fun and safe holiday weekend.  Play outside and enjoy your family!