1992 Bridgestone XO-1, 55cm size, with custom CyclArt paint
I was sponsored by Bridgestone Cycle USA in 1992 through 1994 and was given this bicycle by Grant Petersen. I loved, loved, loved riding it. Among other races, I also raced it in the 1993 Triple Ironman in France, a race for which Bridgestone paid my entry fee and airfare. (That story here.) I used it in nearly every event and adventure, primarily on the road, from 1992 into the late 90s. It was effectively replaced by the Rivendell All-Rounder I got in 1995 but didn't assemble until 1998, so I didn't ride this XO-1 anymore by 1999. Around 2000 I had it repainted, and totally overhauled it, as you can see below, but it really had no unique purpose for me anymore, so it sat around collecting dust until February 2011 when I sold it to a Grant Petersen enthusiast in South Dakota. I hope he is riding the heck out of it!
By the way, I also had the 1993 XO-1, which was set up primarily for dirt use, which I raced in the 24 Hours of Canaan on Team Bridgestone in 1993. (That story here.) Unfortunately, the 1993 model was stolen in Berkeley in 2002.
(Sold in February 2011 as pictured and described here.)
This bike has been heavily upgraded. In fact, the only original part is the moustache handlebars! All the components listed are new/unused, having been ridden just once since installation (except for the cranks, BB, and post):
- NEW/UNUSED Chris King headset in "3-D Violet"
- Two sets of wheels: A set of NEW/UNUSED custom 650c wheels with Ringlé hubs in "3-D Violet" with matching nipples (28 hole front and 32 hole rear Sun ME14A Rims) which you can see in the photos below. Also included are the original 26" wheels which have been respoked and the hubs regreased (not pictured).
- NEW/UNUSED 9-speed shifting: Dura-Ace down-tube shifters are mounted as bar-ends, with 105 front derailleur and Ultegra rear derailleur and chain.
- Used Ultegra 9-speed era 170mm cranks and BB with 39/53 rings. (These are the only components on the whole bike, except for the handlebars and seat post, with any miles on them!)
- NEW/UNUSED Tektro brakes of unknown type: allow sliding the brake pads up and down six mm's to use either size wheels.
- Circa 1985 Dura Ace non-aero brake levers give ideal cable routing with moustache bars (almost NOS condition).
Other parts include the original Nitto moustache bars, a 27.0 American Classic seat post, Concor Rolls Due saddle, and a 10cm Nitto stem which GP gave me on a visit to Riv HQ.
Note: There are two flaws in the paint job: Some paint has flaked off on the top edge of the seat lug, adjacent to the seat post. Also, there is a bit too much clear coat on the head tube, on the bike's right side, above the lower head tube lug. You can see both of these flaws in the photos, if you look closely. (Note that the seat post is installed to just above the limit line, which is why it looks high or tall.)
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