[eddief]

dbrk would probably be much more endearing in his comments, but as I understand it, these bikes are basically well made lugged steel from Japan from a day sometime in the past.

I have never ridden one, but think much of the mystique is connected to Grant Peterson's role in their design and marketing in the US...and Grant's ongoing role as a significant figure in the bicycle industry.

Used to ride with a guy with a near perfect red RB1 and always thought it was a fine statement in traditional lugged steel.

Wonder sometimes if my Taiwan-made Bleriot is of equal or better quality when compared to the legendary Bridgestones.