Bridgestone Synergy RB2

[biggs682]

Been after either an RB1 or 2 for a while now so here it is.

Ishiwata 4130 tubing needs a bit of a clean and a tweak or two but nothing scary.

 

[Spiderweb]

You're very greedy Mr Biggs!

 

[dan_bo]

Well cool.

 

[biggs682]

You're very greedy Mr Biggs!

not at all

Well cool.

thanks

 

[Drago]

Very nice Martin. I knew they did motorbikes BITD but never knew Bridgestone had a dabble at bicycles too.

 

[biggs682]

Very nice Martin. I knew they did motorbikes BITD but never knew Bridgestone had a dabble at bicycles too.

thanks mate they certainly did as did Panasonic amongst others

 

[Drago]

Late eighties? Double butted? A well crafted 4130 frame is a joy to ride.

 

[biggs682]

Late eighties? Double butted? A well crafted 4130 frame is a joy to ride.

hope so

 

[mikeymustard]

Late eighties? Double butted? A well crafted 4130 frame is a joy to ride.

Weren't they triple butted? Great colour scheme - very late 80s!

 

[biggs682]

Weren't they triple butted? Great colour scheme - very late 80s!

yes triple butted

 

[biggs682]

Well first commute done after swapping rear wheel and brake caliper over for some spare ones lying around in the garage .

What a bike is my only comment so far and that's before i get my hands messy and do some work on it

 

[GuyBoden]

Looks very nice indeed. 1980's is my fav bike era.

I didn't know the bike, so I had to look them up....

 

[biggs682]

Looks very nice indeed. 1980's is my fav bike era.

I didn't know the bike, so I had to look them up....
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Yep thats it

Used it today for commuting on so 10 miles split over 4 rides and i am well impressed , and a set of red rimmed wheels that have been sat in storage for more years than i care to remember look ok as well so these might end up on it as well

 

[GuyBoden]

Wow, look at this unused BridgeStone Diamond at PedalPedlar for £595.

https://www.pedalpedlar.co.uk/colle...m-bridgestone-diamond-formula-nos-racing-bike

 

[biggs682]

Wow, look at this unused BridgeStone Diamond at PedalPedlar for £595.

https://www.pedalpedlar.co.uk/colle...m-bridgestone-diamond-formula-nos-racing-bike

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ooh thats nice