Bike Boom refurbished bikes: 1986 Bridgestone 450

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Are you looking to repair this bike?

Links below for parts you can buy now on amazon.

Over the years we repaired thousands of these and became experts in finding alternatives to original bike parts.

Buying parts for older bikes is confusing, as most of the original parts have been discontinued.

We use these parts everyday and created this list to make it easier for you to repair your bike.

Shifter cables and housing: https://amzn.to/38g40ol

Brake cables and housing: https://amzn.to/2DZqPPk

Tape (for handlebar): https://amzn.to/2Pui9FM

Tires: https://amzn.to/2RyE41x (similar look, basic casual use): (choose 700x25)

Tires: https://amzn.to/33YwOyl (super flat resistant and fast rolling): (choose 700x25)

Shifters: Front and rear (right and left): https://amzn.to/2qv5J8e

Rear Derailleur: https://amzn.to/2DYUOXF (choose direct attachment)

Rear Derailleur (better): https://amzn.to/355knC6 (choose GS type)

Front Derailleur (good): https://amzn.to/3415IXm (Basic, choose double)

Front derailleur (better): https://amzn.to/2LAI262 (better quality, fit and finish)

Bottom Bracket: https://amzn.to/2RydlSI (Likely 68x122.5 but must measure spindle length before purchase)

Chain: https://amzn.to/38ayVCI (fits 5, 6, 7 and 8 speeds)

Brake pads: https://amzn.to/2LZrNzo (Improved performance and wet/cold

Brake pads: https://amzn.to/35uStQh (casual use)

Saddle: https://amzn.to/34Wkccn (basic, casual street riding,)

Saddle: https://amzn.to/2Yt2R8u (light weight high performance)

Handlebar: https://amzn.to/2LCgH34 (choose 25.4 clamp)

Stem: https://amzn.to/38mMmiL (choose 80mm length x 25.4 clamp)

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