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Road test: Bridgestone XO-3 
Bicycling; Emmaus; Apr 1994; Matheny, Fred; 

Volume: 
35
Issue: 
4
UMI Publication No.: 
01906963
Start Page: 
69
Page Count: 
0
Text Word Count: 
703
Document Type: 
Product Review-Favorable
Source Type: 
PERIODICAL
ISSN: 
00062073
Subject Terms: 
All terrain bicycles
Product Names: 
Bridgestone XO-3
Companies: 
Bridgestone Cycle Inc
UMI Journal Code: 
GBIK

Abstract:
Matheny reviews the Bridgestone XO-3 mountain bike.


City bikes: Bridgestone XO-4 
Outside; Chicago; Apr 1994; Lehrer, John; 

Volume: 
19
Issue: 
4
UMI Publication No.: 
02019128
Start Page: 
94
Document Type: 
Product Review-Favorable
Source Type: 
PERIODICAL
ISSN: 
02781433
Subject Terms: 
Bicycles
UMI Journal Code: 
IOUS

Abstract:
Lehrer reviews Bridgestone's XO-4, a bike designed for urban riding.

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Bargain bikes: Specialized Globe 7 Luke / Bridgestone BUB / 
Women's Sports and Fitness; New York; Apr 1994; 

Volume: 
16
Issue: 
3
UMI Publication No.: 
01905950
Start Page: 
62
Page Count: 
1
Text Word Count: 
374
Document Type: 
Product Review-Comparative
Source Type: 
PERIODICAL
ISSN: 
10996079
Subject Terms: 
Bicycles
Product Names: 
Specialized Globe 7 LuxeRaleigh ER1Nishiki SportFuji DynamicBridgestone
XO-4Bridgestone BUB
Companies: 
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc
Nishiki
Bridgestone Cycle Inc
UMI Article Re. No.: 
GWSF-30-15
UMI Journal Code: 
GWSF

Abstract:
Grob reviews six bicycles for women: the Specialized Globe 7 Luxe, Bridgestone BUB, Raleigh ER1,
Bridgestone XO-4, Fuji Dynamic and Nishiki Sport.


Real-life road bikes: Bridgestone RB-2 
Women's Sports and Fitness; New York; Apr 1994; 

Volume: 
16
Issue: 
3
UMI Publication No.: 
01905940
Start Page: 
55
Page Count: 
1
Text Word Count: 
186
Document Type: 
Product Review-Favorable
Source Type: 
PERIODICAL
ISSN: 
10996079
Subject Terms: 
Bicycles
Product Names: 
Bridgestone RB-2
Companies: 
Bridgestone Cycle Inc
UMI Article Re. No.: 
GWSF-30-9
UMI Journal Code: 
GWSF

Abstract:
Grob reviews the Bridgestone RB-2 bike for women.

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High-performance hybrids: Bridgestone 
Outside; Chicago; May 1993; Howells, Bob; 

Volume: 
18
Issue: 
5
UMI Publication No.: 
01545298
Start Page: 
159
Document Type: 
Product Review-Comparative
Source Type: 
PERIODICAL
ISSN: 
02781433
Subject Terms: 
Bicycles
Product Names: 
Bridgestone XO-3Bridgestone XO-2
Companies: 
Bridgestone Cycle Inc
UMI Journal Code: 
IOUS

Abstract:
Howells reviews the Bridgestone XO-2 and XO-3, two road and mountain bikes.


Mountain bikes: Bridgestone MB-3 
Outside; Chicago; Mar 1993; Howells, Bob; Lehrer, John; 

Volume: 
18
Issue: 
3
UMI Publication No.: 
01443345
Start Page: 
109
Document Type: 
Product Review-Favorable
Source Type: 
PERIODICAL
ISSN: 
02781433
Subject Terms: 
Bicycles
Product Names: 
Bridgestone MB-3
Companies: 
Bridgestone Cycle Inc
UMI Journal Code: 
IOUS

Abstract:
Howells and Lehrer review the Bridgestone MB-3, a mountain bike.


FORM + FUNCTION 
Wall Street Journal; New York; Jan 25, 1993; By John Pierson; 

Edition: 
Eastern edition
Column Name: 
FORM + FUNCTION
Start Page: 
PAGE B1
Page Count: 
0
Text Word Count: 
763
Source Type: 
NEWSPAPER
ISSN: 
00999660
UMI Article Re. No.: 
WSJ--3624-17
UMI Journal Code: 
WSJ

Abstract:
U.S. commuter bikes have upright handlebars like those on mountain bikes, allowing the cyclist to
sit up and keep an eye on traffic. And they have smaller wheels and tougher tires, to survive
potholes. Unlike mountain bikes, they have fenders to protect business suits from rain and mud,
chain guards to shield cuffs from grease, a bell, light, baggage rack and comfortable saddle.

Even simpler is the Bridgestone Utility Bike, made by the Bridgestone Cycle (U.S.A.) unit of
Japan's Bridgestone. The BUB has only six gears, and a kickstand on its rear axle. One of Trek
Bicycle's three models of MetroTrack also has a kickstand. But all MetroTracks have 21 gears, like
a mountain bike, because "some U.S. cities are hilly," says product manager Harry Spehar.

The Bicycle Institute of America, in Washington, D.C., estimates two million Americans commute to
work by bike each day, but Grant Petersen, U.S. marketing director at Bridgestone Cycle, calls the
U.S. bike commuter "fictional." Long distances, cheap gasoline, few bike lanes, and fewer bike
lockers or showers at work discourage bicycle commuting, Mr. Petersen says.

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Review: Bridgestone MB-5 ($500) 
Outside; Chicago; May 1992; Coello, Dennis; 

Volume: 
17
Issue: 
5
UMI Publication No.: 
01521950
Start Page: 
154
Document Type: 
Product Review-Favorable
Source Type: 
PERIODICAL
ISSN: 
02781433
Subject Terms: 
All terrain bicycles
Product Names: 
Bridgestone MB-5
Companies: 
Bridgestone Cycle Inc
UMI Journal Code: 
IOUS

Abstract:
Coello reviews the Bridgestone MB-5, an all terrain bicycle.


Bridgestone XO-1 
Bicycling; Emmaus; Apr 1992; Kukoda, John; 

Volume: 
33
Issue: 
3
UMI Publication No.: 
01044190
Start Page: 
120
Page Count: 
0
Document Type: 
Product Review-Mixed
Source Type: 
PERIODICAL
ISSN: 
00062073
Subject Terms: 
Bicycles
Product Names: 
Bridgestone XO-1
Companies: 
Bridgestone Cycle Inc
UMI Journal Code: 
GBIK

Abstract:
Kukoda reviews the Bridgestone XO-1 bicycle.

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Cross or Hybrid Bikes: Bridgestone X0-2 
Women's Sports and Fitness; New York; Apr 1992; Weaver, Susan; 

Volume: 
14
Issue: 
3
UMI Publication No.: 
01043612
Start Page: 
36
Page Count: 
1
Text Word Count: 
145
Document Type: 
Product Review-Mixed
Source Type: 
PERIODICAL
ISSN: 
10996079
Subject Terms: 
Bicycles
Product Names: 
Bridgestone X0-2
Companies: 
Bridgestone Cycle Inc
UMI Article Re. No.: 
GWSF-2-19
UMI Journal Code: 
GWSF

Abstract:
Weaver reviews the Bridgestone X0-2 bicycle.


Best 1992 Buys: Bridgestone RB-2 
Bicycling; Emmaus; Mar 1992; Kukoda, John; 

Volume: 
33
Issue: 
2
UMI Publication No.: 
01017816
Start Page: 
119
Page Count: 
0
Document Type: 
Product Review-Favorable
Source Type: 
PERIODICAL
ISSN: 
00062073
Subject Terms: 
Bicycles
Product Names: 
Bridgestone RB-2
Companies: 
Bridgestone Cycle Inc
UMI Journal Code: 
GBIK

Abstract:
Kukoda reviews the Bridgestone RB-2 road bicycle.


A city bike sampler 
Outside; Chicago; Mar 1992; Howells, Bob; Lehrer, John; 

Volume: 
17
Issue: 
3
UMI Publication No.: 
01521917
Start Page: 
88
Document Type: 
Product Review-Comparative
Source Type: 
PERIODICAL
ISSN: 
02781433
Subject Terms: 
Bicycles
Product Names: 
Univega Via MontegaSchwinn Montague BiFrameOffroad Pro-Flex 352Mountain Goat
Route 66Bridgestone X0-2
Companies: 
Univega
Schwinn Bicycle Co
Offroad
Bridgestone Cycle Inc
UMI Journal Code: 
IOUS

Abstract:
Howells and Lehrer review five city bikes: Schwinn's Montague BiFrame, Bridgestone's XO-2,
Univega's Via Montega, Offroad's Pro-Flex 352 and the Mountain Goat Route 66 city bike.

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Budget Bikes 
Bicycling; Emmaus; Apr 1991; Drake, Geoff; Martin, Scott; Langley, Jim; 

Volume: 
32
Issue: 
3
UMI Publication No.: 
00786248
Start Page: 
168
Page Count: 
0
Document Type: 
Product Review-Comparative
Source Type: 
PERIODICAL
ISSN: 
00062073
Subject Terms: 
Prices
Bicycles
Product Names: 
Trek 850 AntelopeSpecialized Sirrus SportSchwinn Aluminum 354Nishiki MeridianMiyata
Elevation 300Kona Fire MountainGiant KronosBridgestone MB-5 Trailblazer
UMI Journal Code: 
GBIK

Abstract:
Eight affordable bikes are reviewed, including Bridgestone's MB-5 Trailblazer, Schwinn's Aluminum
354, Miyata's Elevation 300,the Bicycle Group's Fire Mountain and Specialized Bicycle Components'
Sirrus Sport.


The 9 Hottest Bikes of '91 
Bicycling; Emmaus; Mar 1991; Drake, Geoff; Kukoda, John; et al; 

Volume: 
32
Issue: 
2
UMI Publication No.: 
00765929
Start Page: 
58
Page Count: 
0
Document Type: 
Feature
Source Type: 
PERIODICAL
ISSN: 
00062073
Subject Terms: 
Bicycles
UMI Journal Code: 
GBIK

Abstract:
Some of the most innovative and advanced bicycles of 1991 are profiled, including the Kestrel 500
EMS, Fisher RS-1, Nishiki NFS Altron, Ibis S.S. 12-inch, Bridgestone CB-O, Cannondale SE 1000 and
Mountain Goat Route 66.


Road Test: Bridgestone Synergy RB-2 
Bicycling; Emmaus; Jun 1990; Pavelka, Ed; 

Volume: 
31
Issue: 
5
UMI Publication No.: 
00604660
Start Page: 
158
Page Count: 
0
Document Type: 
Product Review-Favorable
Source Type: 
PERIODICAL
ISSN: 
00062073
Subject Terms: 
Bicycles
Product Names: 
Bridgestone Synergy RB-2
Companies: 
Bridgestone Cycle Inc
UMI Journal Code: 
GBIK

Abstract:
Ed Pavelka reviews the Bridgestone Synergy RB-2 from Bridgestone Cycle Inc.


1990 Buyer's Guide: The 12 Hottest Bikes of 1990 
Bicycling; Emmaus; Mar 1990; Kukoda, John; 

Volume: 
31
Issue: 
2
UMI Publication No.: 
00548815
Start Page: 
156
Page Count: 
0
Document Type: 
Product Review-Comparative
Source Type: 
PERIODICAL
ISSN: 
00062073
Subject Terms: 
Bicycles
Product Names: 
Nishiki AlienKlein AttitudeBurley SambaBridgestone RB-2
Companies: 
Nishiki
Klein
Burley Design Cooperative Inc
Bridgestone Cycle Inc
UMI Journal Code: 
GBIK

Abstract:
John Kukoda reviews the 12 hottest bikes for 1990, including Klein's Attitude, Bridgestone's RB-2,
Burley's Samba, and Nishiki's Alien ACX.

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