Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 1985 21" Bridgestone MB-2, XT/XTR build
The MB-2 was sold this past weekend as a rolling chassis, so I still have the Jones loop bar cockpit for sale. I’ll create a new post for it with some pics soon. Thanks for all the kudos and inquiries. ~Mark -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/017aae8a-f534-4e17-83dd-7585fd871e4f%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 1985 21" Bridgestone MB-2, XT/XTR build
Weekend bump with a price drop— asking $525 now for complete bike, or $275 for frame/fork/headset. Packing & shipping is extra, and shipping charge will be actual cost to your zip code from 27616. Thanks and enjoy your weekend, ~Mark Raleigh, NC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/2038b987-d327-483a-a2fe-af7840019436%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 1985 21" Bridgestone MB-2, XT/XTR build
I’ve gotten a couple of inquiries but nothing solid, so I just wanted to give a hump day bump to the MB-2. Cheers, ~Mark -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/05834637-1cc4-4f07-9bf3-0820c59e73ca%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 1985 21" Bridgestone MB-2, XT/XTR build
Thanks Mark! Those are some nice bikes you’ve got there too. They look almost identical in setup, did they both come to you that way? I’ve also got to admit that I’ve been enamored with your Huffy Racing bike. I’ve been using it as inspiration for putting together a similar build with a Specialized Expedition frame. For those curious, I checked out the old Bridgestone catalogs on Sheldon’s site for the geometry of the 1985 MB-2, and it lists the head tube angle as 70 and the seat tube angle as 68. I also found it interesting that the ‘85 and ‘86 MB-2’s have the longest wheelbase of any Bridgestone model through the years. So for all you long-wheelbase lovers, this is the king of early Bridgestones! Cheers, ~Mark Raleigh, NC > On Feb 12, 2020, at 06:49, Mark Roland wrote: > > > Nice vintage MTB! Whoever buys it will have money left over for a Riv basket > rack and shop sack or some back o' bike bags. These bikes do everything, go > anywhere. > > Not sure how major a difference is created by the ht angle alone. The > Atlantis is 70, the Clem H is 71 or 71.5, the Clem L is 69.5. Vintage 80s > mountain bikes were usually in the 68-70 range. The Trek 850 I think has a 70 > or 71 ht. This number alone doesn't give a full picture, with fork rake and > tt length being some other factors. (I believe when Grant came to B-Stone, > the MBs got tightened up.) > > I've been enjoying two vintage 80s mtbs I picked up last summer, a Trek 850 > and a Peugeot (also seems to have less slack at the ht than, say, my 80s > Miyata Ridge Runner). So much so that they have made me lazy in building up > my Clem L (though I find its ride even more refined and luxurious.) > > > > > > > > >> On Monday, February 10, 2020 at 10:43:59 AM UTC-5, Matt C. wrote: >> 70 degree head tube angle is probably the major difference between this and >> a MIT Atlantis or Clem. >> Matt in CT >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/b7327298-0c8b-4749-8157-a19246f072f8%40googlegroups.com. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/76EF3575-6B4A-4CA8-B250-F5E310CB9E2D%40gmail.com.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 1985 21" Bridgestone MB-2, XT/XTR build
Well, I went for the Appaloosa instead, but this is a great bike and someone should buy it. On Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 6:27:23 PM UTC-7, esoterica etc wrote: > > > Joe— I totally agree with you. My Atlantis is a thing of beauty to look at > and ride, but these early MB’s have a great timeless look and feel to them > all their own. > > ~Mark > > > On Feb 10, 2020, at 18:15, Joe Bernard > > wrote: > > > > Plus these early MBs just look cool. Somebody buy it! > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > an email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com . > > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/524657d1-3e0b-4347-b58a-6aea793e8c1a%40googlegroups.com. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/5071afe6-41e4-4d8e-8339-d3e8d1ded52a%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 1985 21" Bridgestone MB-2, XT/XTR build
Joe— I totally agree with you. My Atlantis is a thing of beauty to look at and ride, but these early MB’s have a great timeless look and feel to them all their own. ~Mark > On Feb 10, 2020, at 18:15, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Plus these early MBs just look cool. Somebody buy it! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/524657d1-3e0b-4347-b58a-6aea793e8c1a%40googlegroups.com. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/3ABBC39D-CD91-48F6-B32C-F10C98861EBD%40gmail.com.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 1985 21" Bridgestone MB-2, XT/XTR build
Plus these early MBs just look cool. Somebody buy it! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/524657d1-3e0b-4347-b58a-6aea793e8c1a%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 1985 21" Bridgestone MB-2, XT/XTR build
Yes, there's no feeling quite like having a bike stolen! The first time, I was a bike messenger, it was my only bike, and I still had five packages to deliver. This one did not hurt as much as that did. If you did all that work two years ago, I'm sure it's fine. I'll get back to you (if you still have it) once I decide whether or not to get an Appaloosa. This would be the much cheaper, 90% as good Appaloosa alternative. I agree that bikes like these have fantastic, stable ride characteristics. The Trek 850 (48.5cm chainstays) was phenomenal with any load, front or back, as well as unloaded. - Ian On Monday, February 10, 2020 at 2:51:46 PM UTC-7, esoterica etc wrote: > > > Wyatt & Matt— thanks for the positive comments! You’re both right, it > really is a great bike. I know the long wheelbase discussion recently has > been somewhat polarizing, but I personally really like the ride of a longer > wheelbase. It doesn’t have quite as long of chainstays as the MIT Atlantis > (although they’re 1cm longer than a Hunq!), but I was surprised at the > similarities in ride quality between the MB-2 and the Atlantis. I really > think whoever gets this will be really pleased with the bike. > > Ian— sorry to hear your bike got stolen. It’s happened to me before, and > it’s one of the worst feelings I’ve ever experienced. The bike as it is now > was built up about two years ago and has been maintained very well since > then. The headset was cleaned and repacked, and I put in a brand new bottom > bracket at the same time. Seat post and stem both were given a light film > of Phil grease before insertion, and nothing on the bike is seized, stuck > or frozen. Hope that helps and thanks for the interest! > > ~Mark > > >> On Feb 10, 2020, at 10:44, Matt C. > > wrote: > > Someone should buy this bike!!! > > > > I have this bike. Or at least had. I just sold it off to my friend who > wanted it (but it's still at my house). I don't see many of the 1985's. > It's good to see yours. Mine has gone through many iterations. Sweep back > bars, slick tires and fenders. Then wide flared drop bars and knobbies. Now > the original bullmoose bars and 9spd trigger shifters. Very fun bike. Only > sold mine because I'm getting a custom Beardman Bicycles frame made that > fits all the same categories as this bike did. > > > > Hope you can sell yours. > > > > If someone wants this, I highly recommend it. It has long chainstays > similar to where Rivendell has gone. Basically, how mountain bikes were > being made before racing geometry took over. 70 degree head tube angle is > probably the major difference between this and a MIT Atlantis or Clem. > > > > Matt in CT > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send > an email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com . > > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ff72097f-6636-4454-8514-e1d66fcd8347%40googlegroups.com. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/484a237b-4db3-4042-a3bd-ab39fd9e63c8%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 1985 21" Bridgestone MB-2, XT/XTR build
Wyatt & Matt— thanks for the positive comments! You’re both right, it really is a great bike. I know the long wheelbase discussion recently has been somewhat polarizing, but I personally really like the ride of a longer wheelbase. It doesn’t have quite as long of chainstays as the MIT Atlantis (although they’re 1cm longer than a Hunq!), but I was surprised at the similarities in ride quality between the MB-2 and the Atlantis. I really think whoever gets this will be really pleased with the bike. Ian— sorry to hear your bike got stolen. It’s happened to me before, and it’s one of the worst feelings I’ve ever experienced. The bike as it is now was built up about two years ago and has been maintained very well since then. The headset was cleaned and repacked, and I put in a brand new bottom bracket at the same time. Seat post and stem both were given a light film of Phil grease before insertion, and nothing on the bike is seized, stuck or frozen. Hope that helps and thanks for the interest! ~Mark >> On Feb 10, 2020, at 10:44, Matt C. wrote: > Someone should buy this bike!!! > > I have this bike. Or at least had. I just sold it off to my friend who wanted > it (but it's still at my house). I don't see many of the 1985's. It's good to > see yours. Mine has gone through many iterations. Sweep back bars, slick > tires and fenders. Then wide flared drop bars and knobbies. Now the original > bullmoose bars and 9spd trigger shifters. Very fun bike. Only sold mine > because I'm getting a custom Beardman Bicycles frame made that fits all the > same categories as this bike did. > > Hope you can sell yours. > > If someone wants this, I highly recommend it. It has long chainstays similar > to where Rivendell has gone. Basically, how mountain bikes were being made > before racing geometry took over. 70 degree head tube angle is probably the > major difference between this and a MIT Atlantis or Clem. > > Matt in CT > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ff72097f-6636-4454-8514-e1d66fcd8347%40googlegroups.com. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/434B1609-0127-497D-9BFF-36333B825915%40gmail.com.
