What Should I Do With The MB2?

The Bridgestone MB2 is an absolutely iconic bike to me. You get the frame and fork of the MB1 combined with a more value oriented build–but really, no compromises! Grant Peterson was at the top of his game with this bike.

I was wrenching in shops when these bikes were out. Yes, they required a bit more finesse to build than the standard Trek or Giant, but they were way cooler.

I picked up this particular 1991 Bridgestone MB2 last year off Craigstlist from the original owner. It’s way too small for me at size 42cm, but I couldn’t resist. And it’s missing the original fork, headset, bb and bars. But check out that purple Chris King headset!

Then a few months ago I spotted a blue 1990 MB2 fork and grabbed that.

But then I lost steam.

So now for the question:

It’s a given that I’m gonna remove the King headset and fork and sell them separately.

So then what do I do? Sell it as a “project” with the 1990 fork? Let the new owner buy a headset and figure out if they want to restore to original or do some kind of restomod?

Do I buy and install a new headset and build it back up myself with the blue fork and then sell it? I’m not gonna paint it…

Or do I part it out? Parting out a bike that is all Shimano or all Campy doesn’t seem bad, but this is a pretty unique build that would be hard to replicate later–especially the wheels and brakes.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

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