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Now part of this club. I picked up an S10-S (Why do these gaspipe frames keep finding me?) for a fair price today, all original including the hard-to find primus pump, and bottle cage. There's quite a bit of grime and some surface rust (the bottle cage is almost entirely rusted over) but I think I should be able to handle it. Scale weighs it as 25 lbs, not sure of the year but it's between 75 and 76 when the fork decals were different then in other years. The stem may or may not be frozen.
It looks like it was barely ridden, if at all.
It looks like it was barely ridden, if at all.
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Now part of this club. I picked up an S10-S (Why do these gaspipe frames keep finding me?) for a fair price today, all original including the hard-to find primus pump, bottle cage, and saddle. There's quite a bit of grime and some surface rust (the bottle cage is almost entirely rusted over) but I think I should be able to handle it. Scale weighs it as 25 lbs, not sure of the year but it's between 75 and 76 when the fork decals were different then in other years. The stem may or may not be frozen.
It looks like it was barely ridden, if at all.
It looks like it was barely ridden, if at all.
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According to the catalog, a '75 23"-frame S-10S weighed in at 26.1 pounds, thanks to the alloy wheels that were introduced after the first couple of years production.. Quite light for its day. Mine later got an alloy seatpost to further lighten things up.
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Yup, mine (21" frame) also appears to have an alloy seatpost and alloy KKT quill pedals rather than the steel pedals. The stem was freed, I'll have pictures in a bit when I get my camera. I do wish it had an integral derailleur hanger since they went through the trouble of having forged dropouts.
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My 2011 Fuji Stratos as I got it, called it my pimpalicious bride bike, white and gold
As it is now only it has been upgraded with 105 front and rear derailleurs
As it is now only it has been upgraded with 105 front and rear derailleurs
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I've been gone for a week, nice to see all these updates when I got back!!
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Early Fuji Nomenclature — Fuji Racer — "The Finest" "The Newest"
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So is it true the 75's dropped the "Fuji Racer" DT decal? Sad because I kind of like it. Was it just a catalog picture lacking the decal? I guess it was a little on the confusing side, like it had two model names. It comes with the decal set, so being built in May I guess it could be either. If I could find the crankset for a reasonable price I would be well on my way to making it complete. Thanks for the info, much appreciated!,,,,BD
Greetings! Well, if yours is a May 1974 build, then it has 1974 decals — you get everything! "The Newest" and "ever onward" + FUJI RACER, as well as the stacked type on the seat tube and the really lovely ensigns on the seatstays. The whole nine yards. Fuji got themselves in a bit of naming protocol early on. Pre-USA deliveries (1971/1972) they referred to their top model as "Fuji Racer." In the Japan's Bicycle Guide they called the lovely pre-Finest, simply (!) — Fuji Racer The Finest of Fuji. In a way they used an adjective-based naming system. The 1971 Models are the Fuji Racer for their Silver/Orange top model, and simply FUJI for their Midnight Blue and exposed chromium model. (However, internally they were called the Finest, and then, the Newest). They also had a model, more rare now than an honest politician, called the #1000 . Those names, "The Newest" and "The Finest" were not actually applied until late 1972 — Later, as you noted they dropped the FUJI RACER, and the nifty little "ever onward" — surely the best slogan ever to adorn a bicycle. Yours, "K9E..." ? is a real gem — the second generation of parts and all the lovely graphics. Mike F. has some of the NOS sets of the gorgeous Gran Comps on eBay — Centerpull with a milky anodizing; as for the Sugino Mighty Compe Custom crankset they come up as well, if you get the cut-away crankarms, the chainrings are not uncommon. (44/52 on yours, not the earlier 47/52) — you also have the magnificent Winner Freewheel 5-speed cog — the shifting of it and the V-lux is heavenly engagement if such a thing ever was. And you need the HKK Bluesky Gold/Blue chain. Another lovely detail is the cable stop with the chainstay protector, a little Suntour nicety... Happy restoration. A quick approach for you is to strip back to the Chrome and just keep that lovely Orange band. Then go with the Fujita Professional Leather saddle and Fujita leather bar wrap — killer!
So is it true the 75's dropped the "Fuji Racer" DT decal? Sad because I kind of like it. Was it just a catalog picture lacking the decal? I guess it was a little on the confusing side, like it had two model names. It comes with the decal set, so being built in May I guess it could be either. If I could find the crankset for a reasonable price I would be well on my way to making it complete. Thanks for the info, much appreciated!,,,,BD
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Fuji early naming conventions —
Sorry, seem to have lost my earlier, more detailed post. Prior to the self-branded Fuji’s of 1971/1972 the top-of-the-line domestic machine was entitled, “The Fuji Racer.” So, yes, that is a kind of model name in itself. The top model (listed in Japan’s Bicycle Guide) in 1970, just prior to USA release is the “Fuji Racer The Finest from Fuji” — so there you have it. The “Finest” is kind of an identifier — “The Newest” was a follower with a higher specification frame build (The 1A). The parts on The Finest and The Newest were about the same — and the names, Finest/Newest were not on the actual bicycles until 1972, and not seen in the Catalogue until 1974. The 1971 special catalogue has no names on the bicycles except Fuji Racer on the Newesta nd just FUJI on the Finest. There is even a bicycle in that year that’s as rare as an honest politician called the #1000 . Regardless, yours is a 1974 (K95...) so you get all the bells and graphical whistles — “The Fuji Racer” — The Newest — ever onward (coolest slogan ever on a bicycle) — the down-tube decal, and the super lovely ensigns on the seat-stays. Based on the look of your machine, I might consider the full chromium and Orange seat-post band. Not sure if this will link to a photo bucket entry in all chrome with the leather Fujita Professional and Fujita leather bar wrap of the same vintage...
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Stripped back to the chrome with replacement decals from JR at Velocals:
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This was my first 10 speed. Green also so! My brother crashed it years later. He was forced of the road by a big truck and hit a parked car. He flew over the car and hit his head. Doc said if he hadn't had a helmet he would prob be dead. The helmet was a yellow pro tec it looked like today's skate helmets.
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My '77 S-10S, which I use as an errand bike, and for leisurely riding. It has a very comfortable ride quality. This photo was taken during warmer times...
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It's a heavy bike at around 29 pounds, but not as bad as some bikes of that era. If you have the original deraiieurs the AR was low mid level stuff and not really all that great. The bike, at least from what I can tell looking at the pics, seems to be in really nice condition, if this is a bike you are considering purchasing...well I'm bit weird about this but here it goes, I wouldn't pay more then $125, to be really blunt IF I was looking at this bike I wouldn't buy for my own personal collection because it would be the lowest level bike in my stable and I don't want that, BUT, if your looking for a first time bike and it fits your body and you like it then if the price is right I would get it.
If that derailleur ever fails there are plenty of new, or new old stock Suntour derailleurs on the market you can get on E-Bay for not a whole lot of money, meaning under $50, that would be a lot better than that model, so don't let the fear of getting a so so derailleur scare you. If that bike was taken care the AR should last a long time anyways, it was shifting performance that wasn't up to par of their other mid level units. You can always come here and post another question if that derailleurs starts to have issues and we can lead you to a good mid level unit like the XC model that can be found right near $50 to $40.
If that derailleur ever fails there are plenty of new, or new old stock Suntour derailleurs on the market you can get on E-Bay for not a whole lot of money, meaning under $50, that would be a lot better than that model, so don't let the fear of getting a so so derailleur scare you. If that bike was taken care the AR should last a long time anyways, it was shifting performance that wasn't up to par of their other mid level units. You can always come here and post another question if that derailleurs starts to have issues and we can lead you to a good mid level unit like the XC model that can be found right near $50 to $40.
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I've got a very pretty Fuji "Special Road Racer" that's either a 72 or 74 model. Converted to North Road bars. It has some very nice touches. Chrome fork & chain stay tips. Nice decals. Belt leather seat. Got the bike from son of original owner. Was told it was his Dad's college ride. Chrome steel wheels polished up nicely. Not too heavy. Certainly lighter than my 84 Fuji Del Rey. Wrap tie in picture has been replaced by proper cable clamps. Oh yeah almost forgot, This thing had not been ridden in decades. Something like 30 - 40 years.
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I've got a very pretty Fuji "Special Road Racer" that's either a 72 or 74 model. Converted to North Road bars. It has some very nice touches. Chrome fork & chain stay tips. Nice decals. Belt leather seat. Got the bike from son of original owner. Was told it was his Dad's college ride. Chrome steel wheels polished up nicely. Not too heavy. Certainly lighter than my 84 Fuji Del Rey. Wrap tie in picture has been replaced by proper cable clamps. Oh yeah almost forgot, This thing had not been ridden in decades. Something like 30 - 40 years.
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Some (blurry) photos. I had already taken off the pump to try it out around the block but the freewheel wasn't into that idea (it decided to get with the times and become a fixed gear):
I forgot to note that the man who sold it to me was a wrench himself and had hoped to restore/fix this up and make this into an around town bike but changed his mind, we talked for quite a bit. I've figured out the code and it is a 76
I forgot to note that the man who sold it to me was a wrench himself and had hoped to restore/fix this up and make this into an around town bike but changed his mind, we talked for quite a bit. I've figured out the code and it is a 76
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Hmmm, there's a blue sky chain on the bay right now, actually two. One of them a 116 link 1/2 x 3/32nd and is being touted as a BMX chain. Blue and gold color on both examples, so I imagine that is the one I need? I was eyeing up the Gran Compes as well. There seems to be more calipers than levers available, from what I have noticed anyway. Thanks for all the info!! Again. I'd be almost nowhere without it.,,,,BD
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Here's a 1988 FUJI Club that I haven't figured out what to do with yet.
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I have a question for the Newest owners out there? The only thing I'm unclear on about the paint. Are the seat stay cap faces chrome, or painted over? They seem awfully shiny, and it would be a shame to paint over them if they're supposed to have the chrome showing there. Thanks!,,,,BD
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Chrome.
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Thanks beech333. And brake size? Will 610's fit for both front and rear? I want to snap up the last set of those Gran Compe calipers but I do not know what brake size this Newest takes.,,,,BD
EDIT: I just noticed this evening that I have a set of Weinmann 610's on my Moto GT. I unbolted them, and tried the one caliper on both the front and rear of the Newest. In both positions the 610's hit the rim right in the middle of the braking surface of 27 inch rims. I immediately went to the bay and grabbed the last set of NOS Gran Compe centerpulls. Sweet, another original part going to the restoration. Now I only need brake levers, and a Sugino Mighty. The rims I kind of doubt I can find, and if I could they would either be in bad shape or outside my budget range. I will keep trying though.
EDIT: I just noticed this evening that I have a set of Weinmann 610's on my Moto GT. I unbolted them, and tried the one caliper on both the front and rear of the Newest. In both positions the 610's hit the rim right in the middle of the braking surface of 27 inch rims. I immediately went to the bay and grabbed the last set of NOS Gran Compe centerpulls. Sweet, another original part going to the restoration. Now I only need brake levers, and a Sugino Mighty. The rims I kind of doubt I can find, and if I could they would either be in bad shape or outside my budget range. I will keep trying though.
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Since there seems to be a lot of love for the S-10-S/Special Road Racer here, I figured I'd mention that I have a nice SRR frame and fork--white in color--that's too small for me. I'd guess it's about a 23" frame. Paint is excellent, as is the chrome. The original seatpost, headset, bottom bracket, handlebars, stem, and brakes/brake levers are still with it. I'd be up for a trade if someone has a bigger one, or something else interesting. I don't have photos now but could snap a few if there's any interest.
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1975 Fuji America
I had it in the for sale market place here. Frame fork no headset no BB. 25 inch. shipping is $75, the most to California, Oregon etc etc. I would like to clear $50. for sale $125 shipped, or pick up in person. If any serious interest will re- post in for sale ad, thank you. Shipping and price are exactly as stated. Closer farther, the same. Let me know if you would like to have it posted properly with more pics in the for sale ads here. Plese do not ask if you are not decided. thank you respectfully.
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