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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-21, 12:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,493
Posted By TXSLEDS

Correct on the fortnight dating system for...

Correct on the fortnight dating system for pre-1982 BRIDGESTONE bicycles, sir.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-21, 07:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,817
Posted By TXSLEDS

BRIDGESTONE PICNICA. Serial Number will tell you...

BRIDGESTONE PICNICA. Serial Number will tell you the date of manufacture.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-11-21, 07:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,666
Posted By TXSLEDS

$450 + Shipping (BikeFlights.com)

$450 + Shipping (BikeFlights.com)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-19, 12:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,085
Posted By TXSLEDS

Koski fork

Chico, did you find a KOSKI fork for your 1989 Bridgestone MB-1, please?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-23-19, 03:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,722
Posted By TXSLEDS

GP Wilson, frame maker & components maker...

GP Wilson, frame maker & components maker (http://www.classicrendezvous.com/USA/GP_Wilson.htm)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-03-19, 04:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,310
Posted By TXSLEDS

The first replacement forks were Construction...

The first replacement forks were Construction Orange Unicrown forks with cantilever brakes. BRIDGESTONE later supplied replacement Construction Orange Crowned Cantilever forks. The way to tell the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-18, 05:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,439
Posted By TXSLEDS

Rivendell sells Newbaums cloth tape - a great...

Rivendell sells Newbaums cloth tape - a great Made In USA brand https://www.rivbike.com/collections/handlebars/products/newbaums-bar-tape
also White Cork Tape...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-18, 05:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,439
Posted By TXSLEDS

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-90s-White-Handleb...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-90s-White-Handlebar-Wrap-NOS/331668642946?hash=item4d38fddc82:g:eoMAAOSwosFUV9H6
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-18, 04:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,643
Posted By TXSLEDS

Contact RuthWorks https://www.ruthworkssf.com/ ...

Contact RuthWorks https://www.ruthworkssf.com/
Trust me on this.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-13-18, 01:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,147
Posted By TXSLEDS

So many thanks for identifying the frame set! I...

So many thanks for identifying the frame set! I now know that I have a 1972 BIANCHI - Celeste!
Forum: Want To Buy
08-10-18, 12:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,421
Posted By TXSLEDS

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/bridgesto...

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/d/bridgestone-t700/6664206078.html
Forum: Want To Buy
08-10-18, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,421
Posted By TXSLEDS

https://chico.craigslist.org/bik/d/bridgestone-t70...

https://chico.craigslist.org/bik/d/bridgestone-t700/6640629512.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-18, 08:39 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,765
Posted By TXSLEDS

The Altus is a great derailleur. I purchased a...

The Altus is a great derailleur. I purchased a pair two years ago because they work so well and cost so little. You could look into the Rivendell Frame specials now. (I track used BS and RBW...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-18, 08:04 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,765
Posted By TXSLEDS

You may wish take a look at Grant Petersen's BLUG...

You may wish take a look at Grant Petersen's BLUG on the Rivendell Bicycle Works website https://www.rivbike.com
You can also find handlebars with clear pictures and accurate descriptions in the...
Forum: Introductions
02-27-18, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 981
Posted By TXSLEDS

I am right with you dnkjones, except I am a full...

I am right with you dnkjones, except I am a full time in TX. I began collecting bicycles for a retirement project in 1998 and currently own 36. A few are like new (one actually is), but most need...
Forum: Introductions
02-27-18, 09:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 587
Posted By TXSLEDS

BICYCLE QUARTERLY (...

BICYCLE QUARTERLY ( https://www.bikequarterly.com/ ) is a great place to start reading. The Philly Bike Expo is always an great annual event.
Learn more here https://phillybikeexpo.com/ People are...
Forum: Introductions
02-27-18, 09:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 831
Posted By TXSLEDS

We do outgrow our frames as we age. I am 62 and...

We do outgrow our frames as we age. I am 62 and ride much more upright now. When you see the geometry the ROADINI has you will probably be as impressed as I am with it. When you look it up open the...
Forum: Introductions
02-27-18, 09:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 450
Posted By TXSLEDS

There is plenty of room in Longview TX should you...

There is plenty of room in Longview TX should you desire to come on down. Check out Longview Regional Medical Center, and CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System. Both have state of the art new...
Forum: Introductions
02-27-18, 08:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,044
Posted By TXSLEDS

check out Rails-to-Trails Conservancy ...

check out Rails-to-Trails Conservancy https://www.railstotrails.org/ You will not be disappointed. Be safe out there, bicycling is a great family sport.
Thank you for your service.
Forum: Introductions
02-27-18, 08:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 971
Posted By TXSLEDS

People do not plan to fail, but fail to plan....

People do not plan to fail, but fail to plan. Take an honest look at your current priorities and ask yourself, "Where can I allow time to improve my wheel building skill each week?" Set a time and...
Forum: Introductions
02-27-18, 07:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 873
Posted By TXSLEDS

Contact your local bike shop to inquire about...

Contact your local bike shop to inquire about groups and organizations in your area. GOOGLE is handy also. Be safe out there!
Forum: Introductions
02-27-18, 07:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 905
Posted By TXSLEDS

Try riding a road bike with some other people...

Try riding a road bike with some other people before purchasing one. A used bike in good condition with easy to service parts is a great way to start. Safety on the road is very important. Pictures...
Forum: Introductions
02-27-18, 07:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 831
Posted By TXSLEDS

Consider upgrading your wheels and tires of your...

Consider upgrading your wheels and tires of your current bike? Rich Lesnick of handsonwheels.com has been building thousands of wheels for over a decade and offers a lifetime guarantee on his wheels....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-18, 06:11 AM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,765
Posted By TXSLEDS

B = 28 (N = 36) 1970 BS SKYWAY 53cm (Blue) ...

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...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-27-18, 04:33 AM
Replies: 1,567
Views: 743,344
Posted By TXSLEDS

1986 BRIDGESTONE GRANDTECH (GR24) 24" wheels 21"...

1986 BRIDGESTONE GRANDTECH (GR24) 24" wheels 21" frame
http://Grand Tech 1.jpeg
http://Grand Tech 2.jpeg
Forum: Want To Buy
08-29-16, 06:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,314
Posted By TXSLEDS

drewellison. I use SearchTempest: Search all of...

drewellison. I use SearchTempest: Search all of Craigslist nationwide & more (http://www.searchtempest.com) to search. Try it.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-23-16, 09:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,935
Posted By TXSLEDS

Campion del Mondo, original finish, COLUMBUS...

Campion del Mondo, original finish, COLUMBUS tubing. KEEP IT!
The date codes on the components will date the frame. The little nipple is a pump peg.
A very nice bicycle, I almost purchased it when...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-23-16, 07:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,000
Posted By TXSLEDS

There is a huge demand for vintage mountain bikes...

There is a huge demand for vintage mountain bikes in good condition.
You can get some expert assessments here also:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/927406034014215/
Forum: Want To Buy
08-23-16, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,314
Posted By TXSLEDS

Framebuilder Brian Baylis dies at 63 | Bicycle...

Framebuilder Brian Baylis dies at 63 | Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (http://www.bicycleretailer.com/north-america/2016/02/22/framebuilder-brian-baylis-dies-63#.V7ztBNQrJxA)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-07-16, 08:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 29,374
Posted By TXSLEDS

Tom Del,please email some pictures of your bike...

Tom Del,please email some pictures of your bike to me at txsleds@hotmail.com I will identify it and send you a copy of the BRIDGESTONE Kabuki catalog it is in.
Many thanks,
Howard Ramsay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-16, 08:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,687
Posted By TXSLEDS

in Kansas City, Kansas (3 hours drive) Groody...

in Kansas City, Kansas (3 hours drive)
Groody Brothers (http://www.groodybros.com/)
https://www.facebook.com/GroodyBros/
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-24-16, 07:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 29,374
Posted By TXSLEDS

Tom, please turn the bike over. Look closely at...

Tom, please turn the bike over. Look closely at the underside of the bottom bracket shell. What letters and numbers do you see, please.

Kabuki12, I now have 18 BRIDGESTONE bicycles in my shop, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-16, 02:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,198
Posted By TXSLEDS

Bridgestone Ladies ST12

1986 BRIDGESTONE SUBMARINER ST-12. Keep it, trust me

The wholesale to the dealer was $165 USD, and were MSRP @ $266 USD
The ST-12 means STAINLESS 12 speed

(Your bike was only marketed in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-12-16, 11:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 29,374
Posted By TXSLEDS

The format varies somewhat. Some Bridgestones use...

The format varies somewhat. Some Bridgestones use a date code with the Year code first, some with the Month code first. Some TIG welded frames are a little different also. Your database and the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-12-16, 11:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,265
Posted By TXSLEDS

515580 I paid two dollars for this bicycle. Will...

515580 I paid two dollars for this bicycle. Will build it next year with all Shimano parts I have on hand now.
You, sir, have a very nice bike. Keep it in the family.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-24-16, 12:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 29,374
Posted By TXSLEDS

Great bikes. You may be surprised at what you...

Great bikes. You may be surprised at what you find in this catalog:
The catalogs of Japanese vintage bicycle (http://cyclespeugeot.web.fc2.com/reminiscencebyenglish.htm)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-24-16, 12:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 29,374
Posted By TXSLEDS

Dave, Very nice bikes. I have some catalog and...

Dave, Very nice bikes. I have some catalog and promotional material should you need a scan.
The serial number dates the bike to Month (B)Year (6) WEEK(2) DAY(3) #666...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-16, 01:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,645
Posted By TXSLEDS

PLEASE post these BRIDGESTONE bike in the BOB...

PLEASE post these BRIDGESTONE bike in the BOB group. Eric Welborn would be interested, as will many others.
Hope this helps.
Forum: Living Car Free
03-22-16, 12:26 PM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 457,264
Posted By TXSLEDS

there are people paying good money for the actual...

there are people paying good money for the actual pages of advertising in those magazines. Some sellers on ebay offer monthly lots of magazines. food for thought.
Forum: Living Car Free
09-06-15, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 457,264
Posted By TXSLEDS

"Anyone else here who shares this philosophy and...

"Anyone else here who shares this philosophy and lives along these same lines? How much stuff do you own that you can't move on your bike? (And how do you justify it?)".

HAVE STUFF. Have truck to...
Forum: Introductions
09-06-15, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 439
Posted By TXSLEDS

Txsleds

N = 36
1970 BS SKYWAY 53cm (Blue)
1982 BS Sirius 53cm (Dark Brown/Gold Tan)
1983 BS PICNICA 14" (White)
1985 BS GRAND VELO 2000 55cm (White w/Red htube)
1985 BS T-500 53cm (Midnight Blue)
1986...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-15, 01:36 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,802
Posted By TXSLEDS

n 1894 Maruishi’s predecessor "Ishikawa...

n 1894 Maruishi’s predecessor "Ishikawa Commercial Firm" was founded in Yokohama, Japan;
In 1900 "Ishikawa Commercial Firm" shifted its main business to bicycle industry;
In 1909 "Ishikawa...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-15, 01:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,802
Posted By TXSLEDS

In 2006, FUSHIDA Group successfully merged "...

In 2006, FUSHIDA Group successfully merged " Maruishi Bicycle Co., LTD." and its world famous brand "MARUISHI", one of the top four bicycle brands in Japan....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-15, 12:52 AM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,765
Posted By TXSLEDS

Mountain Dave, the frame is steel, can be mounted...

Mountain Dave, the frame is steel, can be mounted to a jig and realigned. Should you desire to locate a Ritchey Logic fork, please message me. It is unquestionably worth the effort and expense to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-15, 12:44 AM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,765
Posted By TXSLEDS

The serial number on the underside of the bottom...

The serial number on the underside of the bottom bracket will date your lovely bike. The first number is the year the frame was built (in this example 6=1986). The following letter designates the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-15, 12:35 AM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,765
Posted By TXSLEDS

Of course it counts, that is an excellent...

Of course it counts, that is an excellent bicycle! Bridgestones were marketed to the USA with KABUKI badges and decals. Thank you for sharing such a great example.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-15, 12:14 AM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,765
Posted By TXSLEDS

Nicely chosen Lester. Here's a link you will...

Nicely chosen Lester. Here's a link you will enjoy, sir. Bridgestone Bicycle Catalogue 1985 Bridgestone 500 (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/1985/pages/09-bridgestone-500.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-15, 10:37 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,765
Posted By TXSLEDS

Bridgestone WILDWEST

450800
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-15, 10:35 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,765
Posted By TXSLEDS

1970 Bridgestone

450797
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-15, 10:33 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,765
Posted By TXSLEDS

1991 MB-1 (52cm)

450796
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