Grant - 1993 Bridgestone RB-2
By Moto-Velo on 11/20/2006.
Bike tags: Road bike | Commuter | 1990s | 1993 | bridgestone |
Bridgestone RB-2. Triple-butted Ishiwata CrMo. Has been repainted and original decals removed.
Nitto 135 randonneur handlebar, stock Sakae stem
Ishiwata CrMo fork, Tange Levin headset (both stock)
Mavic Cosmos (24h, radial, straight pull spokes) (not pictured)
Mavic Cosmos (28h, 3x, straight pull spokes) (not pictured)
Tioga BB-401 (stock), Sugino XD 48x34 compact cranks
Brooks team pro saddle on a Sakae CLE 100 seat post
Shimano Ultegra 9-speed chain, Crank Bros. Eggbeater C pedals
Shimano Ultegra 12-27 9-speed cassette, Shimano Ultegra rear derailleurs, IRD compact front derailleur, Tubus Luna rack
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Bridgestone RB-2. Triple-butted Ishiwata CrMo. Has been repainted and original decals removed.
Nitto 135 randonneur handlebar, stock Sakae stem
Ishiwata CrMo fork, Tange Levin headset (both stock)
Mavic Cosmos (24h, radial, straight pull spokes) (not pictured)
Mavic Cosmos (28h, 3x, straight pull spokes) (not pictured)
Tioga BB-401 (stock), Sugino XD 48x34 compact cranks
Brooks team pro saddle on a Sakae CLE 100 seat post
Shimano Ultegra 9-speed chain, Crank Bros. Eggbeater C pedals
Shimano Ultegra 12-27 9-speed cassette, Shimano Ultegra rear derailleurs, IRD compact front derailleur, Tubus Luna rack
The previous owner had repainted the bike gray because he had liked the look of the bare titanium Litespeeds and wanted to emulate that (peep the handlebar tape). I think it looks sweet like that so it's a keeper, though I've replaced the handlebar tape for something that doesn't advertise a brand the bike isn't.
I've turned it into my light and fast touring/rando bike.