Bridgestone XO-1: A bicycle collector's 30-year dream becomes reality

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I have been a devoted fan of Bridgestone Bicycles ever since I acquired my first one in the early '90s. Over the years, I've amassed a collection of several bikes, including a few Bridgestones. From the outset, I've been on the lookout for a Bridgestone XO-1, but despite encountering a few examples, I never had the chance to acquire one of my own. Everything changed recently, thanks to my friend Justin. In this video, I'll share the story of how I finally acquired my Bridgestone XO-1 and the store of how I made it my own.
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@frazieronandoffagain3002 8 месяцев назад

HOLY GRAIL

@ashley-tm1uk 5 дней назад

really fine bike…i ride about 200 miles a week and ride a bike set up much like yours…with the big tires and no drop bars i ride it like a road bike anyway, and it’s great for just putzing around…i only need one bike that does everything well…you have a great one !

@Masiman01 8 месяцев назад

This Is a Great bike!! Ive never heard of this particular model , But you can see Grant Petersons influence through out! Great Build!!😀

@petrinbw 8 месяцев назад

I too am an owner of a 93 XO-1. Great video.

@paultaylorbikes 2 месяца назад

Love it! Def the holy grail

@boodgiek8146 3 месяца назад

Bought one in 1990 or 92 ,great bike longest ride was 50miles .

@mister_ray 8 месяцев назад

I bought an XO-1 for my GF back in 1992. It was one of the few bikes that fit shorter riders. I eventually gave it away in 2012.

@jerrylynn6157 8 месяцев назад

This video is awesome!!!! I too can relate. I searched, for what seemed liked forever for a 93 XO-1. Then, within a span of one-month, I acquired two 55cm/93 XO-1s. But get this, one of them was actually NOS!

@ottawabikeandtrail 8 месяцев назад

Awesome! NOS! I'd probably hang that one on the wall and ride the other one.

@danielcarroll2643 8 месяцев назад

Another fantastic video...slowly but surely, you're convincing me that I need to get into biking 😅

@thenexthobby 2 месяца назад

Had the catalogues and belonged to BOB. Briefly test rode this because I just had to know. It was beyond my budget and my heart was really wanting a road bike, so I bought the '92 RB-2. I enjoyed that for several years but finally sold it to a bike shop and never regretted it because I had come to realize the 53cm frame should have been the next size up instead. I distinctly remember being between frame sizes and having difficulty deciding when buying. Later I tried a larger RB-1 in the parking lot ... ooh, one day! I still have my '93 MB-3 and need to take it to places I can make best use of it. Several in my orbit back then got Bstones at my recommendation. My parents with XO-5s, my brother-in-law picked up an RB-T, and I bought my girlfriend an XO-4. The local dealer LOVED me.

@Juphenoco-qx8hb 5 месяцев назад

Wonderful bike and happy to see people with passion for older bike🤙

@jonbowman2194 8 месяцев назад

Had an all-original pearl white X01 that I rode to work for several years. Beautiful bike, but I didn’t like the moustache bars, and the tube set was a little flexxy for a big guy like me, so I sold it and bought a Bianchi Milano that I commuted on until retirement, still run my dogs with it. The X01 was lovely and weird, too nice for a commuter bike!

@gregday8866 4 месяца назад

Sexy. Working on my MB2 1990 that I bought when I was 17. Be 51 in May. My son turns 21 this year. These bikes are time machines.

@wescheslak9408 8 месяцев назад

It’s like art. Beautiful.

@m3ramire 3 месяца назад

Sweet ride, glad you found your elusive XO-1. Totally agree them Bridgestone bikes are something special. Love how they ride!❤

@ottawabikeandtrail 3 месяца назад

Agree! Thanks for watching.

@organizedcrockery 8 месяцев назад

grand slam home run hip hip hooray

@kenschwarz8057 8 месяцев назад

Yeah, I test-rode this cool bike in ‘93. Loved that color and the fire road promise. But I got the RB-1 (the red one) and am still riding it! Keep on truckin’!

@kgilliagorilla2761 7 месяцев назад

Congratulations! I was walking through Working Bikes Co-Op in Chicago when I can upon my 93’ XO-2 in purple. All original with rando style bars and bar end shifters. 52cm. I put Schwalbe Marathon 1.5 on it. It’s my fast bike. :-]

@JPaul60 8 месяцев назад

I have an '85 T700. Best bike I've ever owned. Smooth as silk riding. Congrats on finding an XO-1

@ottawabikeandtrail 7 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@ColbyRidesBikes 8 месяцев назад

Great build video and cool bike. Well done!

@user-vp3li4zx4z 8 месяцев назад

WOW. !! dropdead gorgeous...love the touch of 'patina' with that stem.Almost eBay bought one myself awhile back-Cheshire UK.Could not afford those tyres now,though.DId ypu 'touch-up' the that paintwork?..'bin dreamin' of an orange bike since my teens!

@chriscumming8529 8 месяцев назад

one word sweet....

@djkenny1202 6 месяцев назад

I have a MB-1 I’m working on from around 89. It’s been well used but great frame. Thinking of doing a Deore 1X set up. A red late 80’s lugged MB-3, MB-2 (circa 87 in green and red lugged) I’m making into a chill cruiser with chrome fenders, another burgundy 94 MB-3 that lost its Rock Shox for a rigid fork. That one has a generator hub, cyo light, albatross bars, rack, plastic fenders, ryno lite wheels, Bontrager hard case tires, big Wald in front. Bomber bike. Drivetrain original Deore LX. Looking for an X0-1 or 2! Addicted.

@ottawabikeandtrail 6 месяцев назад

I don’t have any Bridgestone MBs at the moment. I’d love to find one to round out my collection. Sounds like you have a good collection!

@scottsgaragecave 8 месяцев назад

Nice job, looks good

@anitaried115 6 месяцев назад

Another great work of art!

@ottawabikeandtrail 6 месяцев назад

Thank You and thanks for watching!

@jaycunningham2723 8 месяцев назад

Nice build. Looks like it would ride like my '81 Stumpjumper.

@jffgrnlw 8 месяцев назад

Great build! Greetings from Ottawa Canada

@ottawabikeandtrail 8 месяцев назад

We have a lot of fans and friends in Ottawa Canada! Hope to make it up there someday.

@johnnydoe66 8 месяцев назад

A guy that I use to ride with in the late 90's had an X01 just like the picture with those "mustache" bars.

@JustinDoesTriathlon 8 месяцев назад

Oh this is an absolute gem, congrats! I was able to nab a 92 yellow RB1 (Exactly as in your shot at 1:37) off CL a month or two back and I've been restoring it since. I can't wait to get it on the road.

@ottawabikeandtrail 7 месяцев назад

I'd love to have an RB1. Now that I've got the XO I'll be on the lookout for a good RB.

@glennpettersson9002 7 месяцев назад

I have an old road bike with Moustache bars complete with bar end shifters and they do take some getting use to.

@antoniocorigliano68 8 месяцев назад

Good job,Amazing bicycle ciao da Milano Italy 👋🏻👋🏻

@irondistance4313 Месяц назад

I love it, first thanks for getting back to me on the question I had about the renegades. I have a S2 and love it. That made me want to get a steel Randonneuring bike. I just found a 88 Bridgestone C700 in my size I’m really interested in. I know they came with 28c tires but was wounded I g if you knew if a guy could run a 35c tire on 700 rims in it? Thanks

@watertankhikes 8 месяцев назад

Rat Trap Pass are the perfect tires for that build, although the stock Avocet tires were okay.

@meadows408 8 месяцев назад

Fantastic bike! I have an RB-1 and could you post a picture of the page in your catalog showing the RB-!?

@jamiecarroll6712 8 месяцев назад

Amazing video. Now you need to find a Panasonic BMX With mag wheels.

@ottawabikeandtrail 8 месяцев назад

I know! They are probably even harder to find.

@the_derpler 8 месяцев назад

This is a similar build to my diamond back db apex. I see some X0-1 out and about here in the bay area still.

@user-xx2hj7xb6b Месяц назад

I wouldn't trade my '93 RB-1 for all the carbon fiber bikes in the world. Before I got that bike in an Ebay purchase in 2015, I had a '90 RB-1 (took big for me) and a Bridgestone 400 in the mid-1980s.

@ottawabikeandtrail Месяц назад

My first Bridgestone was a RB-2. I no longer have it. I’d love to find a RB-1 to add to my collection.

@Korina42 8 месяцев назад

Just found this channel; are we getting a ride review, or is it wall art? Just wanting to live vicariously through you. 🙃

@ottawabikeandtrail 8 месяцев назад

I'll provide some ride updates soon. Hoping for a warm winters so I can spend some time on it.

@Korina42 8 месяцев назад

@@ottawabikeandtrail Looking forward to it.

@ronwhite8503 7 месяцев назад

Lovely build; very similar to what I've done to my '95 Cinder Cone.....plus a Girvin flexstem. What is the last piece of music, anyone?

@johnmelcher1778 7 месяцев назад

Excellent build! With the Rene Herse 26″ x 2.3″ Rat Trap Pass TC Tire on the XO 1, is there still decent tire clearance?

@ottawabikeandtrail 6 месяцев назад

Yes, tire clearance is good. I don’t think I could go any larger. I have a bit more than a 1/4 inch clearance on either side of the tire.

@mathieust-marseille7747 4 месяца назад

Hi, Which pulley did you use on that vintage Deore XT rear derailleur? I'm looking for a set of pulley that would fit. Thanks!

@gfelkner 8 месяцев назад

Beautiful bike! Is that red derailleur pulley a Bullseye pulley from back in the day?

@ottawabikeandtrail 8 месяцев назад

I'm not sure? I'll take a closer look at it.

@williamwood6795 Месяц назад

Are the Bridgestone citybikes any good ? Cb0?

@oreocarlton3343 5 месяцев назад

How do those cantis perform?

@ottawabikeandtrail 5 месяцев назад

They work really well.

@oreocarlton3343 5 месяцев назад

@@ottawabikeandtrail Im glad to hear that since mid wide cantis are often criticized for low braking power

@jeffhildreth9244 8 месяцев назад

You can thank Grant Peterson.

@JonathanRBarnard 8 месяцев назад

Bridgestone USA was run by Pederson, not Bridgestone generally

@ottawabikeandtrail 8 месяцев назад

Good point. I wonder if the XO-1 was a thing in Japan?

@pavanatanaya 8 месяцев назад

Ive got a prestige Breezer that I bought for a song. Contact if you are interested

@escapegoat3472 Месяц назад

5:11 greasy brakepad. Nice bike though.

@MrPhotodoc 8 месяцев назад

Too bad you didn't explain why the bike is a good bike. It was mostly about owning the bike. Yawn.

@whiffofbrine920 8 месяцев назад

super super duper