FS: MB-2 frame, 26" dynamo wheels, RH tires, saddles, pedals, Suntour, Crust bars
Eric Marth
Hi all — I'm moving some things along. I posted this earlier and my message disappeared.
Prices are net to me and do not include shipping. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
1985 Bridgestone MB-2 frame, fork and headset — $350
This is a 21” frame with some modifications. I documented the build process and frame modifications in this video. Seat tube is 21” center to top. Top tube is 23” center to center. Stout frame with rack braze-ons and bottle bosses added to optimize hauling.
Rear spacing cold set to 135mm
Hourglass braze-ons added to fork, 3cm below canti posts
Hourglass braze-ons added to seat stays 5cm below canti posts
Pump peg added to back side of seat tube just below seat lug
Original cable routing removed from top tube, barrel cable stops added at four o’clock position
Third bottle boss added to top of down tube
Two bottle bosses added to underside of down tube
Modern cable routing guide added to bottom bracket shell. Please note: The cable guide is missing one of the small plastic retaining arches. The cable stayed in place for me but worth mentioning in case you want to replace the whole guide before assembling the bike.
I had the frame stripped to bare steel, then I treated it with a series of metal patinas to develop a surface rust finish. Then I coated the frame with clear lacquer and finished with two coats of Renaissance Wax. The frame has developed some surface rust over the finish which I’ve treated with a light round of sanding with a Scotch Brite followed by a light coat of Boeshield. Frame treated inside with Frame Saver.
The frame is a rich brown and looks lighter in real life than in the pictures. It is much darker in the photos here. You can get a better idea of color in the build video.
WTB Grease Guard headset installed. I purchased this headset as NOS from Jacque Phelan and I have the original box available which is signed by Charlie Cunningham. Headset box included if you want it. Virtually zero stack in the headset (same as with the headset that came with the bike). A stem or handlebar mounted cable hanger will be required if you’re running cantilevers.
Includes a custom brass Bridgestone head badge. It’s attached with double-sided 3M emblem tape.
Local pickup in Virginia would be great but I can and will ship. Let me know your zip and we can figure it out.
Velocity Atlas 26” wheelset, Kasai dynamo hub, XTR rear hub — $500
100/135 spacing with 32H wheels front and back. Wheelset has about 400 miles on it. Front wheel was built by Rich Lesnik of Hands on Wheels and Rivendell. Rear wheel built with an XTR M900 hub by Andre at Bike Works. Rear wheel built with raw brass spoke nipples from Sim Works. Skewers are not included. Tires not included, shown mounted for illustration.
Brooks Conquest saddle — $75
The discontinued Brooks Conquest in black leather. Big copper rivets showing some weathering. Broken in, springs are bouncy. More narrow through the body than the sprung B17.
Hite Rite dropper spring — $40
The original dropper spring.
Rene Herse Rat Trap Pass extralight (26 x 2.3) — $80
Has about 400 miles on it, in nice shape, nice tread. Rubber whiskers. Extralight casing. Price is for one tire (only have one Rat Trap Pass available).
Rene Herse Humptulips Ridge extralight (26 x 2.3) — $80
Has about 400 miles on it, same as above. Extralight casing. Rubber whiskers still present. Price is for one tire (only have one Humptulips available).
Suntour Bar-cons – $45
Barcons, all parts accounted for.
MKS XC-III / bear trap pedals — $45
Silver, made by MKS. Some scrapes on the outside of the cages.
Suntour XC Pro seatpost, 26.8 — $75
Two-bolt design, great seatpost. Some scratches.
Nitto dirt drop stem, 10cm — $45
Some scratches.
Crust x Nitto Shaka handlebars, 54cm — $100
Nitto dull-bright finish, 26.0 clamp diameter. Made in Japan by Nitto. Some light scrapes and scratches from lever installation and removal. Some minor residue from bar tape adhesive but no longer sticky, glue removed.
Kool Stop Eagle 2 smooth post pads, one bikesworth — $15
One package opened. New, never mounted. Four pads included.
Selle Anatomica Titanico — $75
Eric Marth
- Suntour XC seatpost
- Selle Anatomica saddle
- Hite Rite
- Outer Shell stem bag
- Brass head badges
Eric Marth
1985 Bridgestone MB-2 frame, fork and headset — $300
Velocity Atlas 26” wheelset, Kasai dynamo hub, XTR rear hub — $400
Rene Herse Rat Trap Pass extralight (26 x 2.3) — $75
Rene Herse Humptulips Ridge extralight (26 x 2.3) — $75
Kool Stop Eagle 2 smooth post pads, one bikesworth — $15
Eric Marth
A few things remaining:
1985 Bridgestone MB-2 frame, fork and headset — $300
Rene Herse Rat Trap Pass extralight (26 x 2.3) — $75
Problem Solvers Travel Agents (pair) — $25
Kool Stop Eagle 2 smooth post pads, one bikesworth — $15
Eric Marth
Here's what's left as of today. Thanks to everyone for helping me move this build along!
Rene Herse Rat Trap Pass extralight (26 x 2.3) — $75
Problem Solvers Travel Agents (pair) — $25
Kool Stop Eagle 2 smooth post pads, one bikesworth — $15
Eric Marth
Rene Herse Rat Trap Pass extralight (26 x 2.3) — $75
Single tire, less than 400 miles. Make an offer.
Kool Stop Eagle 2 smooth post pads, one bikesworth — $15
Brand new, unmounted