Classic & Vintage - Time T-1700 bicycle?

I know of a vintage bike for sale that is local to me advertised as a Time T-1700.

I know of French brand Time bicycles, but I am finding that to try and research that brand name on line is hard.

Anyone on here have info on a steel framed Time brand bike with the model number T-1700?

Here are the only pics I have of the bike in question.

http://images.craigslist.org/3m13p73l35Tf5P85R79ard2e81e4743661563.jpg http://images.craigslist.org/3pf3o53l35Ob5P85S49ared5b3db7af441afc.jpg

I have one of these as well ( I think) - a Fuji Time T1700 - do you know anything about this bike? I cant find any info about it on the fuji sites....

I never did find out anything about the bike. And, the CL seller of the bike in question never responded to my email.

I have one of these as well ( I think) - a Fuji Time T1700 - do you know anything about this bike? I cant find any info about it on the fuji sites....

I just spoke to the person who designed the TIME logo for Fuji. The TIME was a second tier brand built by Fuji for the American market. He's also the same person who designed the FUJI logo back in the in the late '70's.

http://www.classicfuji.com/1979_17_Accessories2_Page.htm

Scott

So time was a lower level Fuji. Well, I'm glad I didn't miss out on something really special. Thanks for the update.

So time was a lower level Fuji. Well, I'm glad I didn't miss out on something really special. Thanks for the update.

Knowing Fuji, lower level or second tier was probably a relative term. I'd love to find one and check out the quality and ride. I'm trying to track down some catalog specs ...

Scott

I would be willing to sell if someone wants to buy a T-1700.

Got some pics to post?

I also have one....It currently is being packaged to be shipped to WA state...
I plan to restore it and ride it..I was given to me by a neighbor who was moving back in 1991 in CO

I will post picks when I get some...

I thought Time bicycles was associated with the French pedal maker of the same name. Never knew that it was a sort of Fuji subsidiary.

Chombi

not sure...information is slim at best and I have not been on it for 20+ years...can't wait to ride it again

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs185.ash2/44790_1572830957999_1152291591_1652936_5191354_n.jpg

Pic not showing up for me.

edit: Now it it.

fixed...cross posted from FB

As an owner of a "LOOK" bike, I sympathize with your attempts to research "TIME" bikes on the web. :)

Is this Time worth it to bring up to date and ride or just sell and upgrade?

Is this Time worth it to bring up to date and ride or just sell and upgrade?

Since so little is known about this Fuji line, it's hard to say. I'd say clean it, tune it, put a few dollars into and give it a go. Then give us a ride report ..

Scott

Here is a Time frame?

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/bik/1926255036.html

http://a.imageshack.us/img833/4732/dsc00441g.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img46/1408/dsc00450iu.jpg
*Hi ten steel decal

http://a.imageshack.us/img824/7251/dsc00452wt.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img697/5756/dsc00449m.jpg