Bridgestone 300-26x1 3/8" conversion, prototype trials
1984 Bridgestone 300, has 4130 straight-ga. main tubes, high-tension forks and stays. The frame build on this one is clean as a whistle.
The crummy steel wheels, coaster brake, bad seat and no grips are all for show. I needed to ride it and see if it fit me, and how it feels.
It feels great. Rides with no hands and no wobble.
Because the frame is slightly large for me, the 650A wheels brings it down to fit me, it is just right for stand over.
All my bikes will eventually have 650A wheels.
I'm ordering a set of CR-18 wheels and it will run a single speed 18t, and long-reach Weinman brakes.
What do you think?