1990 Bridgestone Radac frame set

[Rod_Saetan]

Sad to let this go but I have another so it seems greedy. @ 1989/1990 Bridgestone Radac hybrid frameset, the Radac frames were designed and built in collaboration with Grant Petersen of Bridgestone USA though this appears to be a Japan only model. Lugged top, down and seat tubes in aluminium, steel rear triangle is bolted at the top with the seat post bolt and bonded into the steel BB shell, the idea being you get the light weight of a mostly alu frame with the ride characteristics of a steel rear end and fork. I have owned another for about 5 years and put a lot of miles on it, they ride very well and are a really great city bike. Configured for a rear mech only, brakes are short drop but bolt on (not allen key fitting), British thread headset and BB, includes the original Sakae post in odd 25.8 size. Frame size is 54cm (TT).

Condition is, OK, not great but there are no dings bends, bad gouges or cracks, although it is 25 year old aluminium it is massively overbuilt, some rust coming through on the fork but original paint and decals. The rear cable routing is through the top tube and can be a real cow to replace so I've left the old outer in, BB cup and headset cups will be removed too.

Frame, forks, seat post for £70 ONO - collected in Streatham Hill, or Oxford Circus. Can post at cost.

 

[Rod_Saetan]

Or make an offer, need this gone.

 

[Rod_Saetan]

BUMP.

 

[Ryanmercado79]

Sad to let this go but I have another so it seems greedy. @ 1989/1990 Bridgestone Radac hybrid frameset, the Radac frames were designed and built in collaboration with Grant Petersen of Bridgestone USA though this appears to be a Japan only model. Lugged top, down and seat tubes in aluminium, steel rear triangle is bolted at the top with the seat post bolt and bonded into the steel BB shell, the idea being you get the light weight of a mostly alu frame with the ride characteristics of a steel rear end and fork. I have owned another for about 5 years and put a lot of miles on it, they ride very well and are a really great city bike. Configured for a rear mech only, brakes are short drop but bolt on (not allen key fitting), British thread headset and BB, includes the original Sakae post in odd 25.8 size. Frame size is 54cm (TT).

Condition is, OK, not great but there are no dings bends, bad gouges or cracks, although it is 25 year old aluminium it is massively overbuilt, some rust coming through on the fork but original paint and decals. The rear cable routing is through the top tube and can be a real cow to replace so I've left the old outer in, BB cup and headset cups will be removed too.

Frame, forks, seat post for £70 ONO - collected in Streatham Hill, or Oxford Circus. Can post at cost.

 

[Ryanmercado79]

Hi I purchase same bike like this and just want to know it it is all original parts included at the bike. I was surprised that it stilll run fast and quiet. Hopefully you can comment it it is a good purchase or i need to let it go. Radac bridgestone road bike

 

[eightyeight]

Hi, difficult to know what needs fixing without seeing it in person. I'd say the parts look original, those chainrings look pretty worn. Probably worth getting a new chain and cassette fitted too. Tyres and brake pads look to have life left in them and may have been changed for sale and the bar tape looks new so it seems the seller has taken some care to make it road worthy for you. Looks like it should bring you joy.

 

[Ryanmercado79]

Hi, difficult to know what needs fixing without seeing it in person. I'd say the parts look original, those chainrings look pretty worn. Probably worth getting a new chain and cassette fitted too. Tyres and brake pads look to have life left in them and may have been changed for sale and the bar tape looks new so it seems the seller has taken some care to make it road worthy for you. Looks like it should bring you joy.

sorry I attached the the other bike. This is what I bought. I been using it for now and its been great.