Bridgestone RB-2
06-22-23, 08:09 AM
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Bridgestone RB-2
Hi, I'm curious as the the value of this 1992 (I believe) RB-2. Looks to be in good condition... maybe needs new tires though.
06-22-23, 06:03 PM
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Man, where's the help when I need it, lol jk. I bought it anyway, seemed like a good deal.
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06-22-23, 06:11 PM
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It has some rust and the stem is wrong but it's a decent bike at $100. Bridgestones are nicely designed, solid bikes and typically command a premium price so you did fine on this.
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That C note probably wasn't a bad decision if it makes you happy. You have some work to do, but it looks like a good bike. The stem though would have to go if it were me. But if it feels good to you and fits, keep it.
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Man, where's the help when I need it, lol jk. I bought it anyway, seemed like a good deal.
https://offerup.com/item/detail/1596601058
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I had an RB-1 from the same year and it rode very nicely. The RB-2 has the same geometry with slightly heavier tubing (still Ishiwata of some sort, although not 019 or 022 as on the RB-1). so I would expect that yours will clean up into a very nice riding bike. I'd say you done good for $100.
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I just looked at my 1992 Bridgestone catalog (yes, I still have ones from 1992, 1993 1and 1994 - lots of fun info in them) and can confirm that this one is almost certainly a 1992 model. According to the catalog, only 1,500 RB-2s were made, so they don't exactly grow on trees.
I had an RB-1 from the same year and it rode very nicely. The RB-2 has the same geometry with slightly heavier tubing (still Ishiwata of some sort, although not 019 or 022 as on the RB-1). so I would expect that yours will clean up into a very nice riding bike. I'd say you done good for $100.
I had an RB-1 from the same year and it rode very nicely. The RB-2 has the same geometry with slightly heavier tubing (still Ishiwata of some sort, although not 019 or 022 as on the RB-1). so I would expect that yours will clean up into a very nice riding bike. I'd say you done good for $100.
07-03-23, 08:42 PM
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I look around all day long for these bikes. Equipped with 7 speed cogs. It's spaced at 126 or 130mm. You can build this up with modern components. I wouldn't hesitate to pay $100 for this. Might be convinced to give $150. But, I'd balk around $200.
