I bought this '88 Fuji Sagres SP last fall for $50 to scavenge parts for my other commuter, an early '80's Raleigh Marathon.

The photos don't do it justice, but the color is a really nice teal, similar to Bianchi's Celeste (which I happen to like). It had been calling to me from the corner of the garage for a while ...

I got bored a few weeks ago and threw it together and not only does it fit a little better than the Raleigh, it's a nicer bike to boot.

The old-school straight seatpost is going to have to go, it's either 4 degrees nose down or 6 degrees nose up. I can't understand how anybody could ever use one, or why they were ever made without a detent at a flat saddle position.

I want to install some 28mm tires, 32s won't clear the fenders and I had some 25s in the garage to get it going. Niagara Cycle has skinwall Paselas in 28mm for $18/ea right now, but only in that size/color. Weird. I've been wanting to try Paselas so I think I'll order a pair. Can't beat that price.

If it works out and I decide to keep it, I may dress it up with purple cable housings and bar tape to match the logos. While I haven't used it for my commute yet, I've put about 50 miles total on it and it rides/shifts/brakes very nicely.