【展示会レポ】2026年もコスパ最強！BRIDGESTONE ANCHOR RL1に新色「フロウブルー」登場

[Exhibition Report] Still the best value for money in 2026! BRIDGESTONE ANCHOR RL1 unveils new color "Flow Blue"

September 10, 2025

The 2026 "BRIDGESTONE ANCHOR RL1 (Hydraulic)" cross bike, with its new "Flow Blue" color and consistent high cost-performance, remains a strongly recommended choice as a "first bike."

It comes standard with lights, a lock, a kickstand, and a 3-year theft compensation, and its main components are all Shimano-made. Furthermore, at the exhibition, a secret story emerged that although a price review was discussed internally, the sales representative fought hard to maintain the current price.

This article will detail the new color information, behind-the-scenes stories from the exhibition, and why the RL1 is considered the ultimate in cost-performance.

- Table of Contents -

"About the Model, Price, and Size"
"RL1 (Hydraulic) Recap"
"From Navy to Flow Blue - A Color Change Reflecting the Times"
"Summary | RL1: Chosen for its New Color and Enduring Appeal"

2026.BRIDGESTONE Anchor RL1 (Hydraulic)

*Photo shows mechanical model

【Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price】¥74,000 (tax included)
【Colors (4 total)】Flow Blue, Haze White, Midnight Black, Stream Turquoise
【Sizes (approximate height suitability)】420 (150-165cm), 470 (160-175cm), 520 (170-185cm)

RL1 (Hydraulic) Recap

Recommended features of the RL1 (Hydraulic)

Generous standard equipment (includes light, lock, kickstand, and 3-year theft compensation)
Unified Shimano components for crank, brakes, and hubs, ensuring reliability
Geometry focused on stability, ideal for first-time cross bike riders
700x32C tires offer both security and comfort

The RL1 is a cross bike with excellent cost-performance, allowing you to "ride with peace of mind right after purchase." Not only does it come with essential accessories, but its component configuration is also meticulously chosen, designed for long-term comfortable use even for first-time sports bike owners.

Furthermore, at today's 2026 model exhibition, there was a behind-the-scenes story that although a price review was discussed, the sales representative desperately fought to maintain the current price.

I felt the brand's genuine commitment to continuously strive to protect this price and quality.

Detailed specifications for the 2026 model will be released on the blog as soon as it arrives!

Until then, please refer to the detailed review of the 2025 model.

▶Click here for the 2025.BRIDGESTONE Anchor RL1 (Hydraulic) article

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From Navy to Flow Blue - A Color Change Reflecting the Times

The "Ocean Navy" color used in the 2025 model will be discontinued, and a new color, "Flow Blue," will be added for the 2026 model.

While the traditional Ocean Navy was a reddish, deep blue, Flow Blue is a greenish, deep blue.

Even though they are both dark blue, their impressions are vastly different, with Flow Blue exuding a more sophisticated aura.

A while ago, navy was the classic blue, but in recent years, turquoise-based colors have become popular. ANCHOR quickly adopted this trend and commissioned a Japanese painting company to achieve this color.

The design concept for this color is "blue that evokes the sparkle of waves and the shimmer of water," offering a blend of freshness and tranquility.

The "Stream Turquoise" from the 2025 model is in a similar color family, but it gives a lighter and fresher impression.

It's great to have more options within the same color family.

If a new warm color is added, the color variations would be even more extensive.

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Summary | RL1: Chosen for its New Color and Enduring Appeal

A cross bike with excellent cost-performance, including standard equipment (light, lock, kickstand, and 3-year theft compensation)
Uses Shimano components for the crank, brakes, and hubs, ensuring long-term durability
Designed with an emphasis on stability, making it ideal for first-time sports bike riders
A secret story that the sales representative fought hard to maintain the price at the exhibition
The 2026 model introduces the new "Flow Blue" color, offering a choice alongside the similar "Stream Turquoise"