1992 Bridgestone RB-1 Vintage Steel Bike FULL restoration!

The Bridgestone RB1 is one of the most iconic steel road bikes, and I'm restoring one back to its original glory. The Bridgestone RB-1 emerged in the late 1980s as a result of a collaboration between Japanese tire manufacturer Bridgestone and Grant Petersen, a notable bicycle designer. Renowned for its steel frame, the RB-1 gained popularity for its exceptional craftsmanship and performance, and is often regarded as a classic in the realm of vintage bicycles.

0:00 Introduction
0:45 Crank removal
1:10 Mavic 610 BB
2:00 FD & RD removal
2:40 Bar end shifters
3:35 Bar, stem, brakes removal
4:00 Headset & bearings
5:00 Nitto Pearl stem and bars
6:09 Downtube shifter install
7:13 Brakes, FD, RD, seatpost install
9:24 Bottom bracket install
9:58 Crank install
10:45 Brooks Swallow install
10:57 Bar tape tips
12:09 Chain sizing
12:36 Machine polishing & sealing
13:30 Finished product