Fuji Opus III - Update Complete
07-02-12, 07:17 PM
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Fuji Opus III - Update Complete
I bought this bike for my son 5 years ago. Here's that thread.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...III?highlight=
As encouragement for him riding more, I asked him to let me do a little update on it. Here's the result.
The overall cosmetic changes were driven by the replacement of the Superbe/Gran Compe DT friction-shifting running gear
with the Shimano Ultegra/600 Tricolor 8 speed STI group. It's a very beautiful and harmonious fit, I think.
Hope everyone enjoy the pics.
J
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...III?highlight=
As encouragement for him riding more, I asked him to let me do a little update on it. Here's the result.
The overall cosmetic changes were driven by the replacement of the Superbe/Gran Compe DT friction-shifting running gear
with the Shimano Ultegra/600 Tricolor 8 speed STI group. It's a very beautiful and harmonious fit, I think.
Hope everyone enjoy the pics.
J
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09-14-12, 07:35 PM
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Awesome steel-framed racing bike! I, too, owns one. I bought it as a frame in April 1984 and assembled it with Campy components, then Dura-Ace. I rode countless miles on this great bike, both in training and in racing. Twenty eight years later and I am still in "love" with my Opus III. Thanks for sharing such beautiful pictures of your bike.
09-14-12, 08:43 PM
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very nice! im in the process of re-building a vintage Fuji myself. how come you optd for STI shifters? those came with DT shifters right?
09-14-12, 09:01 PM
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You'll note this is second iteration. First was near catalogue rebuild. I installed the STIs to make it "easier" for my son to ride. To encourage him to ride more.
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Some links to mine.
https://vintagefuji.posterous.com/1986-fuji-opus-iii
https://vintagefuji.posterous.com/1984-fuji-opus-iii
https://vintagefuji.posterous.com/1985-fuji-opus-iii
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09-15-12, 01:41 PM
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It can be put "right" again, you can be sure. The Superbe group is moth balls.
Still, I think the Tri color group is just as beautiful and fitting. In this case more practical, as well.
BTW, I don't like the cant on the RD as shown in the first pic. It has been corrected.
J
Still, I think the Tri color group is just as beautiful and fitting. In this case more practical, as well.
BTW, I don't like the cant on the RD as shown in the first pic. It has been corrected.
J
STI's on an Opus, a Fuji crime!
Some links to mine.
https://vintagefuji.posterous.com/1986-fuji-opus-iii
https://vintagefuji.posterous.com/1984-fuji-opus-iii
https://vintagefuji.posterous.com/1985-fuji-opus-iii
The '86 has gone to another C&V member, with regrets.
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Some links to mine.
https://vintagefuji.posterous.com/1986-fuji-opus-iii
https://vintagefuji.posterous.com/1984-fuji-opus-iii
https://vintagefuji.posterous.com/1985-fuji-opus-iii
The '86 has gone to another C&V member, with regrets.
Scott
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Several things:
1-The tricolor group is great.
2-The build, as usual from afilado, is tasteful and pretty.
3-His son is my size, so looking at these builds, well, thoughts of theft arise...have to admit.
1-The tricolor group is great.
2-The build, as usual from afilado, is tasteful and pretty.
3-His son is my size, so looking at these builds, well, thoughts of theft arise...have to admit.
