Bridgestone BB-1

The Bridgestone BB-1 was the least expensive new model in Bridgestone Cycle's 1992 United States catalogue, a city and commuter bicycle that looks like a mountain bike. The catalogue says BB stands for Basic Bridgestone or Best Buy, and names its strong points as a lightweight frame, a chrome-moly fork, round chainrings and top-mount shifters with a friction option. It states that the frames of the BB-1 and the CB-1 are identical, with Bridgestone's own size-specific geometry, and lists the upgrades from the CB-1 as a quick-release rear wheel, round chainrings and stainless-steel spokes. It was offered in red or black for casual rides of up to 15 miles over flat to rolling terrain and pavement to moderate fire trails. A bicycle dealer's blog adds that the model name was used only in 1992 and that the bike has a more upright riding position than the MB series.