Bridgestone RB-1 Value
04-09-14, 06:41 PM
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Bridgestone RB-1 Value
I've got a 1994 Bridgestone RB-1 Synergy in like new condition. Everything works flawlessly. What's a good price on it?
04-10-14, 03:18 PM
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Pics of the drive side are what we really need. A good story always helps build up a thread; so how did you get the bike?
As to value, I don't think it is a 1994; here is a thread on the '94 (which had a different paint job and components). https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ne-rb-1-a.html This is a 1990 or earlier RB-1: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...appraisal.html Personally I like the later RB-1s better (1992-94).
Both of those give you an idea of how nicely inflated the value of an RB-1 can be. While I don't think the bike is worth much over $300, it looks from those threads that you may be get more for the bike.
As to value, I don't think it is a 1994; here is a thread on the '94 (which had a different paint job and components). https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ne-rb-1-a.html This is a 1990 or earlier RB-1: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...appraisal.html Personally I like the later RB-1s better (1992-94).
Both of those give you an idea of how nicely inflated the value of an RB-1 can be. While I don't think the bike is worth much over $300, it looks from those threads that you may be get more for the bike.
04-10-14, 03:45 PM
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Fyi I pulled 2+ times that from the two I had.
Condition, pics, clear description and wide enough audience will take care of an RB1 quickly.
Condition, pics, clear description and wide enough audience will take care of an RB1 quickly.
Pics of the drive side are what we really need. A good story always helps build up a thread; so how did you get the bike?
As to value, I don't think it is a 1994; here is a thread on the '94 (which had a different paint job and components). https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ne-rb-1-a.html This is a 1990 or earlier RB-1: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...appraisal.html Personally I like the later RB-1s better (1992-94).
Both of those give you an idea of how nicely inflated the value of an RB-1 can be. While I don't think the bike is worth much over $300, it looks from those threads that you may be get more for the bike.
As to value, I don't think it is a 1994; here is a thread on the '94 (which had a different paint job and components). https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ne-rb-1-a.html This is a 1990 or earlier RB-1: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...appraisal.html Personally I like the later RB-1s better (1992-94).
Both of those give you an idea of how nicely inflated the value of an RB-1 can be. While I don't think the bike is worth much over $300, it looks from those threads that you may be get more for the bike.
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I don't doubt it. I love Bridgestones. I own 3 (1993 RB-1, 1993 XO-2, and 1992 BB-1) and sold the heck out of them when I worked in a shop. I think the prices are inflated for the RB-1 but the market is clearly very robust for these bikes.
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I am still waiting for the story.
I agree way over $300. I would buy it today for $400 and I am pretty cheap. I would guess, marketed correctly, $600.
I agree way over $300. I would buy it today for $400 and I am pretty cheap. I would guess, marketed correctly, $600.
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...price different on E-bay as opposed to CL, your location, etc. Nice looking bike that would bring top dollar here in NorCal, though. As stated, these have been "discovered."
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hey, hey, hey...where's the story on how it came to be?
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The RB-1s do get a premium over other similar bikes (I prefer Miyatas and Lotus myself), but I think the $600 being discussed is probably ambitious, especially for the model year. I'd probably say $400-$450 in my CL, and it wouldn't go that quickly. On eBay you might get near that level, but I think $500 is more realistic...putting you back around 425 with fees deducted. If it had the biplane fork you could bump that up some.
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The RB-1s do get a premium over other similar bikes (I prefer Miyatas and Lotus myself), but I think the $600 being discussed is probably ambitious, especially for the model year. I'd probably say $400-$450 in my CL, and it wouldn't go that quickly. On eBay you might get near that level, but I think $500 is more realistic...putting you back around 425 with fees deducted. If it had the biplane fork you could bump that up some.
04-13-14, 10:39 AM
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