1993 Bridgestone MB1 (Sold)

This a rare badge to see nowadays. Bridgestone bikes like the MB-1 and MB-0 Zip are hard to find nowadays.

The frame in its original condition.

There was rust all over the bike. Each rusty patch was carefully removed.

The original MB-1 decal which was removed in the process.

A small dent on the seat tube.

More rust in unseen places.

The process of cleaning and removing all the gunk.

Prestige Logic tubing by Tange; they do not make steel bikes like this anymore.

The original Shimano Deore XT front derailleur after refurbishment.

The original Shimano Deore XT 7-speed rear derailleur also after refurbishment.

Original Dia Compe 987 brakes.

Custom made Bridgestone decal and the original Zefal water bottle holder. My version of the MB-1 decal.

All done up after 6 months. A real beauty from every angle.

Dia Compe 987 brakes are so simple and effective.

Good old thumb shifters that never breaks no matter what you throw at it.

Bicycle Type Mountain bike, non-suspension MSRP (new) $1,575.00 Weight 25.1 lbs (9.5kg) Frame & Fork Sizes 15, 16.5, 18.1, 19.3, 20.4, 21.6 Frame Construction Lugged steel Frame Tubing Material Ritchey Logic Prestige Fork Brand & Model Ritchey crown chrome-moly Components Component Group Shimano/Ritchey/Dia-Compe Brakeset Dia-Compe 987 cantilevers, Ritchey Logic levers brakes, levers Shift Levers Shimano Deore XT thumbshifters Front Derailleur Shimano Deore XT Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT Crankset Ritchey Logic, 24/36/46 teeth Pedals Shimano Deore XT SPD Bottom Bracket BB Shell Width Rear Cogs 7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth Saddle Avocet racing 1, leather Chain Shimano CN-HG90 Seatpost Ritchey Logic, 300mm x 27.2mm Handlebar Ritchey Force Comp butted Handlebar Stem Ritchey Wheels Shimano 600 Ultegra Hubs Rims Ritchey Vantage Comp, 28-hole/32-hole Tires 26 x 1.95" Specialized Ground Control