Yeah; need more info on that fuji

Cousin It made into "Every Day Pics"! :D

appreciate the words guys!
its a 1980 fuji royale.

bought off craigslist for 200. which isn't a steal by any means, but felt it was fairly appropriate, since it was originally 250.
was a 12 speed, i never wanted to convert to single speed with intentions of selling someday as an original. realized i really loved this bike and i continued to ride in the same gear ratio. I at first only took the inner ring, front derailleur, and rear brake off to clean the bike up. then realized why not just ditch everything and make a single speed. I am very glad i did as its very light, simple, and sophisticated looking now. I really need to weigh it but i think its under, if not at 19 lbs. lastly i have had the idea of re doing the paint this winter and adding new authentic decals. im still very back and forth on this idea.

here is how i bought it, and another of how it looks now :)

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Maybe that pair of BB-shell-locked Cannondales is a warning of some kind. Spooky.

Sorry, I don't get it. She had beautiful, lustrous hair and now it looks like something from Night Of The Living Dead.

The hair will kind of fluff up a little bit after the first wash. The treatment is to "glue" down the split ends, etc.

you crazy kids and your rock music...

Here's a picture of my fine ride in the hall at the local college the other night.

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Went for a ride downtown today. Stopped by the Farmers market and got some fresh veggies with my grocery getter.

General Motors World Headquarters in the background
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Some urban art on the bike path that was an abandoned railroad track.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/IMG_0115.jpg

After getting the groceries
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That building across the river is where they make Canadian Club (Hiram Walker & Sons), a lot of Prohibition whiskey came from right there.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/IMG_0118.jpg

road testing my new portage build.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-g...1000003092.JPG

more info here http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...3#post13274003

You may hate me for this. Several pictures taken on various rides in September...

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This "fountain" is on the new downtown campus of the community college
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This old home, one of the oldest ones in Fort Worth, is for sale
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The Bass Hall angels... in daylight
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...h/DSC00901.jpg

...and at night
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...h/P9230020.jpg

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New mayor elected this year... 20+ year bike commuter
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At one of our hang-outs
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Self portrait 1
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Self portrait 2
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Waiting for the train to go by
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The "space ship" on the left is the convention center arena
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A fire juggler
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Shadow play
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...h/P9240013.jpg

I really hope someone doesn't tear that down and build a McMansion...

I believe it's registered as a historic site, so they can't. I heard it is being remodeled as apartments, which will take the interior away from it's original configuration, but might be restorable in the future.

picky, picky, picky;>)

From last weekend's ride.

Home Coming parade


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Hey, is that a Classic And Vintage Supply store in the background?
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Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis.

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Helmets!!
I long for the days when there were no helmets. Gone forever:(. I can't bring myself to ride around the corner without it.

Is that an actual fake dino in the water or is it a photo chop?
Either way it's cool!

I rode to a friends house for dinner tonight. The front bag is a perfect home for a bottle of wine. Unfortunately, when I went to leave I discovered my rear tire was flat. Second flat in three days on the same tire. I searched the tire thoroughly when I replaced the tube three days ago but saw nothing. Obviously, I missed it. There's something in there.

http://gallery.me.com/justinhughes/1...13170964130001

Chicken & dumpling soup (ala Thomas Keller). Pretty dang good.

http://gallery.me.com/justinhughes/1...13170962000001

Baked salmon, warm potato salad and sauteed cabbage with homemade bacon. Approve!

http://gallery.me.com/justinhughes/1...13170962490001

Same here, actually. But with that particular group it is helmets optional and many choose not to wear them. Whatever.

Whoa Justin... I want friends like yours.

What can I say, Matt? I'm a lucky guy. I have them all fooled. They think I'm cool. Suckers!

We had an apple galette for dessert. It was great but I was pretty far into the vino and forgot to snap a pic.