Originally Posted by
Bicicletta89
Sad to see that they don’t get a lot of love around here.
Oh, they do. It’s possible you haven’t been with us long enough yet. Here’s a thread that is 9 years strong and 41 pages and counting dedicated to vintage Fujis:
All Things FUJI
Your bike is awesome and just the type many of us like here. Not high end sure, but not entry level and definitely quality. For commuting around DC you’re not likely to find much in a steel frame that will make a big difference to you compared to your Fuji.
I personally would get rid of the kickstand, reflectors and fork disc, swap the stem shifters for bar end or down tube, and maybe swap the rack for a more streamlined looking one, perhaps from Velo Orange or some such.
The first bike I ever overhauled was a 1981 Fuji Royale.
