FS: Bridgestone X0-3 - 55cm top tube

[jinxed]

Circle of life.

I am not happy in having to do this, but my bicycle storage situation has become very insecure. I want this to go back to the forum from which it came as opposed to being stolen or vandalized.

I purchased this off a forum member and have already offered him first right of refusal since I can't keep it.

I believe it was pinned down as a 94. Size is 52cm c-t seat tube with a 55cm c-c top tube. Long and low.

It has the original RX100 cranks, derailleurs, hubs. Original Dia compe cantis. I received it with the northroads/albatross style bar on it and liked it so I ran it this way. I did however source the correct (I think) brake levers and bar end shifters as original that will be included. I stopped short of the moustache bar since my Hilsen is set up that way. Pedals are BMX style and can stay or go. Seat and bag not included.

Frame is sort of a "plum-beer" color. Sort purple, sorta root beer, all ossum. Several nicks and scratches, but no damage. Could be touched up...but it's sexy in it beausage.

Bike is currently in safe temporary storage at my brothers, so I only have this picture for the moment. I can get proper shots in the next day or so.

$500 boxed and shipped within the CONUS. Paypal add fee please.

Contact me with inquiries: hbc...@yahoo.com

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[Michael_S]

can you just stretch it out a bit?  I almost snagged a 59 but I missed out. I have a picture of your bike in my Flickr faves as I really like this color XO.

~mike

[Joe Bernard]

Buy this bike! I have one, and it's super awesome. The '94 XO-3 was the final iteration of the 92-93 XO-1: Slightly cheaper; cheaper fork; triple drivetrain instead of the 1's double.

 

Joe Bernard

Fairfield, CA.

[jinxed]

I am happy to announce the X0 is sold pending funds!

Glad to keep it "in the family" here.

Thanks!

Brad

[islaysteve]

Congrats on the sale.  As a matter of interest, would this model make a decent tourer (for a first-time tourist)? My daughter is contemplating touring maybe this summer and I'm keep an eye out for a deal on a frame or bike for her.  It looks like this model has potential, from the photo.  She's doing fine with my old steel  road bike for now, but it won't do for touring.  Neither of us can afford to get her an Atlantis! ; ).  Steve

[Joe Bernard]

I think it would make a great touring bike. Like the RB-T, it's not built for super-heavy expedition loads, but anything short of that will be fine.

[jinxed]

Buyer had to respectfully rescind so the X0-3 is on the block again.

[jinxed]

Joe hit the nail on the head. It would be great for shorter touring, but super heavy loads most likely not. The RX100 group is great with the triple up front. I did a longish mixed terrain ride in Bloomington Illinois on this bike and it was PERFECT! Lots of rollers, gravel, back country roads, a couple fast descents...and one ridiculously steep dirt hill that had me looking for one more cog! Made it though...lungs very nearly intact.

[Joe Bernard]

It's also a real honest-to-Gosh mountain bike. I had my first one (stolen many years ago) set up with riser bars and fat tires, and I used to ride singletrack at China Camp in Marin County all the time. A truly great bike.

 

 

[jinxed]

Indiana. Cripes, I do that EVERY time.