Bridgestone RB-1

[mhespenheide]

Originally Posted by ridethecliche

What do you think a reasonable price is for the frameset?

I feel like a complete bike may be worth about 300 or so these days, if even.

I sometimes wish I hadn't sold my trek... and I wouldn't have if it cleared more than 28's, but the chainstays were short and i had to deflate the tires to get the 28's on and off!

Sadly, I don't have anything big enough on a rim brake wheelset to test fit. Seller claims to have had gatorskin 32's on there in the past though. I don't know... it looks pretty beat and that 'paint chip' at the seatpost bolt may even be a crack. Also, are these 27.0 posts or 27.2?

I don't know what to offer for an RB-2 frameset. Personally, I wouldn't pick on up, only because I know that the frame tubing is a little heavier than the RB-1 and consequently even if I bought an RB-2, I know I'd still be looking for an RB-1 or something "nicer". I might go $100 to $150 for an RB-2... But I also just bought an older Austro-Daimler for $80 with complete 531 tubing and originally designed for 27" wheels so it fits 700c 32mm tires. The Bridgestone tax is real. Conversely, I might go as high as $300 to $500 for an RB-1 in good to great condition.

If you still want to check it out, bring the wheels that you have and also a set of allen wrenches. Put in your wheels with their tires, and then use the allen wrenches to measure/estimate the additional clearance.

[ridethecliche]

Thanks for the insight. Guy didn't seem to want to even consider 200ish so I passed. It's pretty beat and I'm not looking to use it as a commuter so I passed.

[Peter P.]

Originally Posted by ridethecliche

Sadly, I don't have anything big enough on a rim brake wheelset to test fit.

Go to a bike shop and buy a pair of cheap 28s. Mount them on an existing pair of wheels to see if they fit the frame. After the test I see no reason why you can't ethically return the tires as long as they have not been ridden.

[br0qn]

Originally Posted by Peter P.

Go to a bike shop and buy a pair of cheap 28s. Mount them on an existing pair of wheels to see if they fit the frame. After the test I see no reason why you can't ethically return the tires as long as they have not been ridden.

that's not cool either. the retailer will eat CC processing fees. . . may seem like nothing but that is a real bummer. . . unless you're doing it to REI or some big box, no qualms in that case =P

[Peter P.]

Originally Posted by br0qn

that's not cool either. the retailer will eat CC processing fees. . . may seem like nothing but that is a real bummer. . . unless you're doing it to REI or some big box, no qualms in that case =P

Well then; pay with cash and that will solve that problem.

[Radius PNW]

Originally Posted by jdp211

New wheels, hopefully I can ride them more than a few months before I crunch them

Beautiful RB-1. It looks fast in the still shot.

Would be curious to hear your impressions of alloy rims vs carbon rims on this machine ...

( I haven't had the privilege of carbon wheels yet ).

Also, you said this in 2018...

Originally Posted by jdp211

After riding this a few weeks, I think I can say this is my favorite road bike I've ever ridden. It's so smooth, rides really predictably, and feels kind of like a freight train rolling along. Coming from a long line of stiff, aggressive, race bikes, there's definitely been a learning curve to the feeling of the frame and fork flexing quite a bit, but I've really grown to love it. Put in 125 miles, including some pretty rough dirt, on it yesterday and besides being sore, my body doesn't hurt at all.

I'd be interested to hear any new feedback on the handling of this geometry and tubeset, given your saddle time on it so far.

-R

[jdp211]

Originally Posted by Radius PNW

Beautiful RB-1. It looks fast in the still shot.

Would be curious to hear your impressions of alloy rims vs carbon rims on this machine ...

( I haven't had the privilege of carbon wheels yet ).

Also, you said this in 2018...




I'd be interested to hear any new feedback on the handling of this geometry and tubeset, given your saddle time on it so far.

-R

Hey thanks!

As far as carbon vs alloy goes, they definitely feel faster and make cool whoosh whoosh noises, plus they look great. I also find that they ride pretty nicely, but not hugely different than the alloys I had on before. Braking isn't quite as confidence inspiring as on the alloys, but not dangerous feeling for sure.

As to the handling/tubeset/etc, I feel like my original statement still stands. The bike isn't a rocketship, so much as a steam engine (which is very much the type of bike I gravitate towards and the type of rider I am). Handling is really neutral, ride quality is superb. Sometimes I wish it were a touch stiffer, had clearance for 35s, and discs, but then it would be a very different bike