1994 Bridgestone RB-T
10-17-21, 10:11 AM
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1994 Bridgestone RB-T
Stumbled upon this on CL (Richmond/D.C. area), what do y'all think? I'm still new to purchasing used bikes, so any and all advice from experienced members is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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10-17-21, 11:21 AM
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The bike is expensive at $600 but Bridgestones command a premium and this is in fine shape. You can find an equivalent quality bike of this age for less but if this bike fits you, the price is likely not too far off the market value. I'd offer $500 and see if there is some room to negotiate in the price if it fits.
https://fredericksburg.craigslist.or...393039280.html
As a point of reference, an equivalent quality Japanese bike of that era would be worth considerably less, maybe $300-$400. It's up to you whether you want to pay the premium for a Grant Peterson designed bike. I like his bikes a lot but you do pay extra for them.
https://fredericksburg.craigslist.or...393039280.html
As a point of reference, an equivalent quality Japanese bike of that era would be worth considerably less, maybe $300-$400. It's up to you whether you want to pay the premium for a Grant Peterson designed bike. I like his bikes a lot but you do pay extra for them.
10-17-21, 12:04 PM
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I am almost 100% +1 on this.
Just keep in mind that though it may not be hard to find an equivalent and clean Japanese bicycle at $300-$400, there are a lot fewer clean touring versions out there. And the seller is offering a clean touring version pretty cleanly built and updated, with wider tires, upright bars, an upspec Brooks saddle, also including the original drop bars. You're unlikely to find all that in your average craigslist Japanese bike, and how much would it cost you, in both $$$ and time, to convert your usual drop-bar bike listing, with the usual old tires/cables/casing/etc?
So if that spec matches what you want, and of course the bike fits and yadda yadda yadda, seems like it's not at all a bad deal.
Just keep in mind that though it may not be hard to find an equivalent and clean Japanese bicycle at $300-$400, there are a lot fewer clean touring versions out there. And the seller is offering a clean touring version pretty cleanly built and updated, with wider tires, upright bars, an upspec Brooks saddle, also including the original drop bars. You're unlikely to find all that in your average craigslist Japanese bike, and how much would it cost you, in both $$$ and time, to convert your usual drop-bar bike listing, with the usual old tires/cables/casing/etc?
So if that spec matches what you want, and of course the bike fits and yadda yadda yadda, seems like it's not at all a bad deal.
The bike is expensive at $600 but Bridgestones command a premium and this is in fine shape. You can find an equivalent quality bike of this age for less but if this bike fits you, the price is likely not too far off the market value. I'd offer $500 and see if there is some room to negotiate in the price if it fits.
https://fredericksburg.craigslist.or...393039280.html
As a point of reference, an equivalent quality Japanese bike of that era would be worth considerably less, maybe $300-$400. It's up to you whether you want to pay the premium for a Grant Peterson designed bike. I like his bikes a lot but you do pay extra for them.
https://fredericksburg.craigslist.or...393039280.html
As a point of reference, an equivalent quality Japanese bike of that era would be worth considerably less, maybe $300-$400. It's up to you whether you want to pay the premium for a Grant Peterson designed bike. I like his bikes a lot but you do pay extra for them.
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10-17-21, 01:29 PM
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What do you want it for? I agree with bikemig that the price seems high, but yeah Bstone fans might pay it because they always wanted one.
I don’t sell bikes but I’m pretty sure there is no room to flip this even at $500.
If you’re looking for a commuter or a rail trail bike I’d look for something more off roadie like a full ChroMo hybrid or a Bianchi Volpe or Project bike.
I don’t sell bikes but I’m pretty sure there is no room to flip this even at $500.
If you’re looking for a commuter or a rail trail bike I’d look for something more off roadie like a full ChroMo hybrid or a Bianchi Volpe or Project bike.
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10-18-21, 03:28 PM
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The only thing I would add is that if this is THE BIKE you have been looking for then get it. If it just looks like a clean bike that would be nice to own I would be hesitant. It's all the money and I would expect it to be a touch cleaner and (personal opinion) I'm not in love with the wrap on the bars.
10-19-21, 08:57 AM
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The only thing I would add is that if this is THE BIKE you have been looking for then get it. If it just looks like a clean bike that would be nice to own I would be hesitant. It's all the money and I would expect it to be a touch cleaner and (personal opinion) I'm not in love with the wrap on the bars.
Those brake calipers look like the lower level Shimano ones with the plastic spring body. If so, I hate those! Higher level Shimano calipers were much nicer.
