Bridgestone RB-1 vs Centurion Ironman Expert/Master
02-27-15, 11:52 AM
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02-27-15, 12:34 PM
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RB-1's usually look well built up or you see them out on the streets built with fenders and gators. I see them as a bike snob bike, albeit still the kind of snob I could rap with about component selection.
Ironman frames are just the best for building out of any bike of the period imo, loud as others have stated.. They ride great, they look great, they were built to last and that's the thing I appreciate so much about them. Very blue collar with no effs given, yet quality enough to have stood the test of time.
Basically:
Ironman frames are just the best for building out of any bike of the period imo, loud as others have stated.. They ride great, they look great, they were built to last and that's the thing I appreciate so much about them. Very blue collar with no effs given, yet quality enough to have stood the test of time.
Basically:
02-27-15, 03:52 PM
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Death fork? Naaaah!!
You might want to rethink this.
One Ironman pilot with a RB-1 mustache.
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One Ironman pilot with a RB-1 mustache.
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You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
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You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
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02-27-15, 04:42 PM
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02-27-15, 10:54 PM
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Hmmmm, I resemble that remark. It's too much fun being a bike snob from time to time, and I just happen to be attempting to grow a handlebar mustache at the moment... However, wrk's Ironman is now on the way. 
My wife is starting to get used to hearing "this is the last bike" from me. I keep telling her it's way cheaper than a mistress. I don't know why she doesn't enjoy my humor??
My wife is starting to get used to hearing "this is the last bike" from me. I keep telling her it's way cheaper than a mistress. I don't know why she doesn't enjoy my humor??
02-28-15, 07:01 AM
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Reading this thread almost makes me think about breaking my rule number 3, ride only frames built in the USA. My wife just frowns at me and says whatever every time I say this will be my last bike or motorcycle.
03-01-15, 08:45 AM
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03-01-15, 08:59 AM
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Finally got to take the RB1 out for it's maiden voyage (with me that is). Just rode 12 miles on paved Rails to Trails with a bit of road when snow banks couldn't be portaged. I'm not quite refined enough to articulate subtle differences in geometry or tubing, but I do know that the bike tracked nicely, was very stable, fun in a sprint, and pleasant to ride with 28s (even if they were bomb-proof, heavy duty Vittoria Randonneur Crosses). I also discovered that I completely agree with Grant Peterson's 90's diatribe promoting barcons - I love them and am seriously considering them for the Ironman build.
Compared to the '88 Sirrus, which my brother rode, the rear triangle of the RB1 is much smaller (shorter chainstays?). There are just a couple mm of clearance between the tire and ST. Nearly a cm or more with the same sized tires on the Sirrus.
It'll be a while before the Ironman is built up as two French bikes need building, but I will report back on that in the future...
Compared to the '88 Sirrus, which my brother rode, the rear triangle of the RB1 is much smaller (shorter chainstays?). There are just a couple mm of clearance between the tire and ST. Nearly a cm or more with the same sized tires on the Sirrus.
It'll be a while before the Ironman is built up as two French bikes need building, but I will report back on that in the future...
03-01-15, 07:12 PM
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03-02-15, 06:48 AM
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MikesChevelle, I hate you with the petty jealousy of a zitty teenage girl. Now I need a purple and yellow Ironman 60-62cm 58-59 top tube. With 9 or 10 speed Campy. I'll be selling plasma to make it happen.
03-02-15, 09:54 AM
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I just lucked into an Ironman MAster -- thinking '89ish as the brakes are dual pivot -- I will be able to comment more on the ride when my area thaws out ----
23.8 pounds on my trusty Trilene fish scale as it sits --- i likely dropped half a pound by ditching the gel seat already , and will put on some kevlar bead tires, but its a chunky little beast (i would also guess the first generation SPD pedals and semi aero cross section rims on the bike are also heavy ---- but i ride spd's on many other bikes, so they are a big plus for me, and a heavy duty set of wheels i dont have to worry about is also good)
--- i was pleasantly surprised to find the stem and handlebars are real Nitto components though ---
Since i have plenty of "go fast" bikes already --- this one may get the Mustache bar treatment - it would make an excellent coffee shop cruiser - although a Bridgestone would probably garner more style points in that regard, as they popularized the Mustache bar anyway
23.8 pounds on my trusty Trilene fish scale as it sits --- i likely dropped half a pound by ditching the gel seat already , and will put on some kevlar bead tires, but its a chunky little beast (i would also guess the first generation SPD pedals and semi aero cross section rims on the bike are also heavy ---- but i ride spd's on many other bikes, so they are a big plus for me, and a heavy duty set of wheels i dont have to worry about is also good)
--- i was pleasantly surprised to find the stem and handlebars are real Nitto components though ---
Since i have plenty of "go fast" bikes already --- this one may get the Mustache bar treatment - it would make an excellent coffee shop cruiser - although a Bridgestone would probably garner more style points in that regard, as they popularized the Mustache bar anyway
03-02-15, 05:17 PM
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Here are a some not so good pictures of mine. As noted earlier, the RB-1 is no longer in the stable.
03-02-15, 06:44 PM
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You could say I'm agnostic in this debate.
RB-1 is 90% complete and all decked out in Shimano tricolor
Purchased from jjames1452, without wheels. Plan to mount 105/CXP22 from Velomine.
Haven't ridden nor serviced this recent acquisition
Purchased from jjames1452, without wheels. Plan to mount 105/CXP22 from Velomine.
Haven't ridden nor serviced this recent acquisition
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03-05-15, 01:10 PM
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I was having a conversation with my tri buddy which Robbie and rccardr met at SOTR last year. He was filling me in on the tri bike trend that is happening in our (Richmond VA) area. It seems that the tri people (at least in his club) are going back to the past. They are acquiring old steel frames, souping them up with 1 x modern drivetrains, and having a blast! In his club there are 1 or 2 Bridgestones and the rest are riding Ironmans. He is picking up a steel frame this weekend and starting the process himself.
03-05-15, 01:36 PM
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I was having a conversation with my tri buddy which Robbie and rccardr met at SOTR last year. He was filling me in on the tri bike trend that is happening in our (Richmond VA) area. It seems that the tri people (at least in his club) are going back to the past. They are acquiring old steel frames, souping them up with 1 x modern drivetrains, and having a blast!
03-05-15, 01:39 PM
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That's a really nice stable of 80's bikes, @oddjob2. 
03-05-15, 05:45 PM
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I was having a conversation with my tri buddy which Robbie and rccardr met at SOTR last year. He was filling me in on the tri bike trend that is happening in our (Richmond VA) area. It seems that the tri people (at least in his club) are going back to the past. They are acquiring old steel frames, souping them up with 1 x modern drivetrains, and having a blast! In his club there are 1 or 2 Bridgestones and the rest are riding Ironmans. He is picking up a steel frame this weekend and starting the process himself.
Rumor has it, an executive from Apple has been dusting people up in the Seattle area on something quite like this....
03-05-15, 05:51 PM
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