Re: [RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Hi Mark — I ran the two different tires to give me some versatility on multi-surface rides rather than being locked in to full knobs. This is something I've seen on some other builds and seemed a fun way to go. My friend Paul runs a mix of RH knobs and slicks on his Susie. On Thursday, March 3

Re: [RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Hey Eric, I noticed that you've got a Rene Herse knobby in front and a RH slick in the rear. Can you comment on how that combo compares to running two knobbies or two slicks? I'm thinking about doing the same to my "poor man's" monstercross and was hoping you could provide some experiential in

Re: [RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

LOL, thanks for the intel, Tommy, I missed this! On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 9:52:12 AM UTC-5 Tommy Patterson wrote: > And your bike was featured in a random The Pros Closet email this morning > (linking to Radavist article). The email also had links to "The best > mountain bike upgrades"

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Thanks, John! Fun to see it up there with a nice big slide show On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 2:58:40 PM UTC-5 JohnS wrote: > Eric did it, his bike is featured on The Radavist... > > https://theradavist.com/erics-1985-bridgestone-mb-2-review/ > > Well done Eric! > > JohnS > > On Tuesday, Febr

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Eric did it, his bike is featured on The Radavist... https://theradavist.com/erics-1985-bridgestone-mb-2-review/ Well done Eric! JohnS On Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 5:48:04 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Thank you, Jose :) > > From what I recall Grant was fairly new at Bridgestone whe

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Thank you, Jose :) >From what I recall Grant was fairly new at Bridgestone when the '85s came out. Sometime in 2022 I read an account written by Grant about when he first influenced any of the bike design or specifications and when he designed his first frames but I can't recall the dates or w

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 9:19:51 AM UTC-8 Jose wrote: Amazing build! Did Grant P design the 1985 MB-1 and MB-2? No - those were more of a "legacy" design. The MB's in '85 still had the long wheelbase design which was the norm in those days. IIRC, the '87 was his first full frame desig

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Amazing build! Did Grant P design the 1985 MB-1 and MB-2? On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 3:06:27 PM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: MB-2 230115 S 00 Complete.jpg] > > Hi all — I just finished up a build, it's a 1985 Bridgestone MB-2. I have > a full build video up over here: https://yo

Re: [RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

That's very sweet of you to say, Mike, thank you! On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 2:46:42 PM UTC-5 mrg...@gmail.com wrote: > Another great video and bike build Eric. Thanks. > > mike > > > On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 9:45:54 AM UTC-6 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Quite nice, John, thank you

Re: [RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Another great video and bike build Eric. Thanks. mike On Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 9:45:54 AM UTC-6 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Quite nice, John, thank you for sharing! Seems it's held up well over the > past decade-plus. And it looks like a fun and gravy ride. Enjoy! > > On Wednesday, Febr

Re: [RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Quite nice, John, thank you for sharing! Seems it's held up well over the past decade-plus. And it looks like a fun and gravy ride. Enjoy! On Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 10:15:44 AM UTC-5 John Johnson wrote: > Really inspiring work, Eric! > > Hope it's okay if I share my bare-metal bridgeston

Re: [RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Thanks, Keith. I'm glad to hear I'm tolerable enough for the kids. I appreciate the kind note! The button-head bolts were filler when I first got the frame. All socket-head now On Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 9:32:00 PM UTC-5 Keith P. wrote: > Another lovely bike and another beautiful video

Re: [RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Another lovely bike and another beautiful video, Eric. I've watched it a couple of times now. (The kids will come in and groan "oh, the bike guy again," but then stay and watch the whole thing.) I know how much thought and work and effort goes into all that coverage. I really appreciate how m

Re: [RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Another vote for Jen Green’s fine work. She did a head badge, made from nickel, for me several years ago. Best, Rich in ATL On Sat, Jan 28, 2023 at 9:39 AM, Eric Marth wrote: > JohnS — Let us know how it turns out! > > Rich — Thanks for the thumbs, Rich. I put a little more effort into the > st

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

JohnS — Let us know how it turns out! Rich — Thanks for the thumbs, Rich. I put a little more effort into the still photo documentation this time around, my iPhone 8 just couldn't render the metal surface and details. Paul — Thank you! I hadn't seen Jen Green's work, thanks for the link. The

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Eric, I finally got to view your superb YouTube video - wonderfully relaxing! (As well as informative, of course.) I loved all the attention you put into the headbadge, too. You may already know, but a gal in Philly, Jen Green, does custom head badges and does a great job. (She works in bronze t

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Eric, One more "two thumbs up" for your over the top efforts on this stunning MB-2. Thank you for the photographs and build list. Enjoy! Best, Rich in ATL On Friday, January 27, 2023 at 11:22:44 AM UTC-5 JohnS wrote: > Thank you Eric on the cable length tip. I'll measure/eyeball a few times >

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Thank you Eric on the cable length tip. I'll measure/eyeball a few times before cutting. Now I can't decide if I want the Nissen clear or steel blue to work with the blue in the head badge, too many choices. John On Friday, January 27, 2023 at 11:13:59 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Mike

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Mike — Wow, definitely sounds like the same bike I started out with. I thought I had some footage of the disassembled bike but I couldn't find any when it came time for the edit. Bridgestone called the color "shadow blue" in their catalog (here's a link

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Fantastic Eric. Congrats, nicely done. Paul Germain Midlothian, Va. On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 6:06:27 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: MB-2 230115 S 00 Complete.jpg] > > Hi all — I just finished up a build, it's a 1985 Bridgestone MB-2. I have > a full build video up over here:

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

I've owned several Bridgestones over the years, and currently have a 1985 T-700 (my spouse's bike) and a 1990 MB-3 waiting for a restoration. But my first was an 85 MB-2 I bought at a garage sale for $40. It was all stock (including heavy AF paint-matched Chromoly bullmoose bars) but, sadly, not

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Very cool, Paul, thanks for these pics! I love it, even with the brazer's overflowing brass, I'll just take it they were enthusiastic. On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 3:44:59 PM UTC-5 Paul in Dallas wrote: > > > > > > > > > Eric, > > Yes the Trek 614 main triangle is 531. > > Fork took a 70x40

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Thanks, Jake! You're the first person to mention the disappearance at the end, I couldn't resist making that edit and I'm glad you noticed and appreciated! Jason, I know you put a lot of thought and work into your many builds, thanks for the kind feedback. The raw finish on the Bombadils was a

Re: [RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

At some point I may have shared this but just in case...this is my repainted and rebadged MB-1 from...I'm blanking at the moment, 1990 or 91. Not original to me, I picked it up and took it on as a project to clean and repaint it. I wrote this spoof review in good fun in response to the wave of 29e

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Eric, finally took the time to watch the video and echo everyone's good words! Fun build - it's clear that you've got your 'foundation' bikes in place when building this so you're free to just have fun with it and focus on the vision. I re-watched the Hillborne video afterwards too, which is a

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Another great build and popcorn-worthy video. Loved the disappearing act at the end! The extra small touches that go into your efforts are really enjoyable. Superbe! On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 9:09:58 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks, David! > > JohnS — Ah, a Quickbeam build

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Thanks, David! JohnS — Ah, a Quickbeam build. That sounds great. I rode one around a suburban cul-de-sac a few years ago but it hadn't been maintained and the brakes didn't work so I didn't really get a very good feel for it. I like this housing, I like the look, the colors it comes in, the s

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Hello Eric, How do you like the Sim Works x Nissen brake housing? I'm thinking of using the clear on my Quickbeam (also trying to minimize black on the build), would be the same Superbe brake levers (from my '83 expedition) and Paul brakes, except the front will be the mini-mottos. Usually I u

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

beautiful work Eric - thank you for sharing with us! On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 4:06:27 PM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: MB-2 230115 S 00 Complete.jpg] > > Hi all — I just finished up a build, it's a 1985 Bridgestone MB-2. I have > a full build video up over here: https://youtu.be

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Thanks, Ted, James and John. Paul, I'd be curious to see any pics of the finish on the Schwinn. The 614 looks fun, Reynolds tubes there? Seems like you fit a decent amount of rubber, too. On Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 1:27:42 PM UTC-5 Paul in Dallas wrote: > > Hi Eric, > > I also enjoye

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Eric and Greg, Both are excellent builds! Well done. Any chance we'll see either of them featured on The Radavist, Reader's Rides??? I would like to see a frame overlay of Eric's MB-2 and my '82 Stumpjumper. Looks like they have very similar geometries and long wheelbases. JohnS On Wednesday

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Eric, beautiful build. looks like you had fun with that one! Greg, very nice restoration. James P mid-nebraska On Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 8:45:38 AM UTC-6 Ted Durant wrote: > On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 5:06:27 PM UTC-6 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi all — I just finished up a build, i

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 5:06:27 PM UTC-6 eric...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all — I just finished up a build, it's a 1985 Bridgestone MB-2. I have a full build video up over here: https://youtu.be/gJPnbpzjbKg Wow - labor of love! So much attention to detail. I love seeing people pour time and mo

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Greg — The house paint on your MB-2 reminds me of an MB-3 I picked up at the end of 2021. Mine was in much worse shape overall. And I paid too much for it. The tires wouldn't hold air, the brakes and shifters didn't work, chain was rusted and, as I later found out, the steerer tube was bent and

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Eric! Done it again, looks great! I really dug seeing your process with patina-ing the steel and brass bits. Reminds of a residential construction project I worked on that had a steel retaining wall that was treated (maybe with a similar acid wash.. not sure) to accelerate the rusting/patina.

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Eric, Very nicely done! Provides a great example of the vast continuum of choices available when you approach a build. I really need to make the leap to a generator hub; the lighting looks great also! This one especially spoke to me, as I found an MB/2 some years back that eventually also beca

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Thanks for having a look Jim, Ryan, Eliot and Reginald! On Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 12:05:46 AM UTC-5 R. Alexis wrote: > Eric, > > Nice build! Very well thought out. Nice video on the build also. Been > looking at bike builds on YouTube. Yours is one of the better ones. Have > fun on it. >

[RBW] Re: New build: 1985 Bridgestone MB-2

Eric, Nice build! Very well thought out. Nice video on the build also. Been looking at bike builds on YouTube. Yours is one of the better ones. Have fun on it. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 5:06:27 PM UTC-6 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > [image: MB-2 230115 S 00 Complet