Originally Posted by
mattia76
When Grant Petersen designed the Bridgestone RB-T in 1991, the full on Touring rigs of the 1980s were VERY out of fashion compared to the new fangled mountain bikes coming around the corner. ATBs weren’t a thing yet. The XO series were his All-around bikes and the RB-T was always the 700c variety.
Nice ride for sure.
No disrespect meant but I will slightly take issue with your statement that in 1991 " ATBs weren’t a thing yet."
ATB's in general I think preceded mountain bikes at least in nomenclature, at least preceding 1991.
Here's a link to a post here on BF.
Road Test/Bike Review (1985) Buyers Guide -- 4 ATB Models