K Fil’s NOS 1971 Bridgestone YG10B

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Today’s entry is a OTSOTM in the making! It’s hard to believe such a specimen could last 40 years completely intact and end up AT A GOODWILL! Times like this I thank goodness for America’s perpetual cycling-ignorance.

i got this at a local Goodwill for a hundred bucks….
like the title says,a brand new old stock 1971 Bridgestone YG10B.

made in Japan,21 inch frame,ten speed,everything original and everything is there,the original Optimus pump,the Tool Box and Tools,Headlights,heck i even have the original instruction booklet and warranty card dated 1973.
the bike is beyond cool,check out the whitewall tires,the Handlebars,even the grips have tiny reflectors in them.mudguards,chromed upperframe and front and back racks… the list goes on and on.
I cant even find a pic of this bike anywhere on the internet,never mind a new condition one..i have only seen a Bridgestone Brochure pic and thats it…THIS BIKE IS RARE.
thats why i decided to submit it,there must be a record of it from now for future reference

it is so nice im actually contemplating keeping it and thats saying something.(i usually resell them after fixing them up)
was bought new and stored away,never ridden,well i took it for a spin i couldnt resist.

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  • phil11764

    One word: WOW! **drooling on my keyboard**

  • Ryan

    A time capsule find glad it fell into the hands of some who would appreciate it. The details are just great; racks, tool kit etc. Thanks for sharing.

  • Old Man

    What a gem. A find like that doesn’t come along every day. Thanks for sharing.

  • BeaterRezQ

    K Fil, Wow..wow..woW!
    That there is exactly what drives me to a “Search and RezQ” attitude. What a find, and at the local Goodwill. Not only NOS but decked out with all the bells and whistles. Your sense of timing is magical, you lucky dog!
    If we ever get back to OTSOTM, you surely have my vote.
    BRQ

  • billnuke1

    Just “Holy Crap”!. Did’ja try to talk them down to $75.00!

  • john h

    =)

  • Keith Mackenzie

    Had one of those, lots of memories there – was stripped while in school by the jealous kids where I grew up