The bridgestone mb-3 is for the money the best bike i have ever owned. As mentioned by the others, this baby's bomb-proof. Yes, a steel framed bike weighs a bit more, but I love the FEEL of steel and only a racer needs worry about the weight diff. Oh what a beautiful bike. The ritchey logic tubing and elegantly lugged frame are a standard yet to be matched.
Frame is scratched but solid.
Still rides like new. Ritchey tubing and Deore LX components made the bike bulletproof. Selle Flight Italia saddle. Later models had the unfortunate habit of cracking around the BB under harsh conditions. I can find no fault with this bike.