Initial help dating a Fuji
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Initial help dating a Fuji
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What should I say to her, like, "Hey, do you like, uh, movies or something?"
Okay, seriously, I've got an old (what I think is mid-80s) Fuji road bike, and I've always wanted to try to get a little more information about my ride; you know: year, tubing, etc.
I don't have a camera, so no pictures yet. To start is there a place to look for serial or ID numbers? I should also mention that before I became the owner it had been repainted, or at least it sure looks like it.
Thanks for reading,
BDS
What should I say to her, like, "Hey, do you like, uh, movies or something?"
Okay, seriously, I've got an old (what I think is mid-80s) Fuji road bike, and I've always wanted to try to get a little more information about my ride; you know: year, tubing, etc.
I don't have a camera, so no pictures yet. To start is there a place to look for serial or ID numbers? I should also mention that before I became the owner it had been repainted, or at least it sure looks like it.
Thanks for reading,
BDS
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Okay. I unpacked a really terrible little webcam and took a few pictures of the frame.
There is a number J505 stamped on the bottom of the bottom bracket & the dropouts are Suntour Pro. Is there anything else I can check on the bike for ID purposes?
Thanks again,
BDS
Okay. I unpacked a really terrible little webcam and took a few pictures of the frame.
There is a number J505 stamped on the bottom of the bottom bracket & the dropouts are Suntour Pro. Is there anything else I can check on the bike for ID purposes?
Thanks again,
BDS
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Sorry to keep adding posts - I'm remembering details about the bike from when I first got it.
Weinmann (sort of deep) rims (black) w/ dura-ace hubs. I think that the free wheel was a 6 spd. The rest of the parts were a mix of Ultegra 600, Suntour Superbe (I think, its partially scratched off the seatpost) and I think a Cinelli stem & bar.
Of course, all of this probably indicates that it was sort of bastardized before I got my grubby mucks on it and started scratching the paint. However, I really appreciate any input you all may have as to how to get a better indication of its model/year/etc.
Thanks!
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Weinmann (sort of deep) rims (black) w/ dura-ace hubs. I think that the free wheel was a 6 spd. The rest of the parts were a mix of Ultegra 600, Suntour Superbe (I think, its partially scratched off the seatpost) and I think a Cinelli stem & bar.
Of course, all of this probably indicates that it was sort of bastardized before I got my grubby mucks on it and started scratching the paint. However, I really appreciate any input you all may have as to how to get a better indication of its model/year/etc.
Thanks!
BDS
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After further perusal of the archived forums, I'm beginning to understand that there isn't a whole of information on older Fujis. I'll try to post some better snapshots - that might help ballpark the frame.
Thanks!
BDS
After further perusal of the archived forums, I'm beginning to understand that there isn't a whole of information on older Fujis. I'll try to post some better snapshots - that might help ballpark the frame.
Thanks!
BDS