Originally Posted by golftdi

I have a 25 year old Fuji Royale that my parents gave me as a present for my 21st birthday. It hasn't gotten much use for the past few years, and I started shopping for a new bike with a Nexis 8 speed (Jamis Commuter 3.0, Bianchi Milano, etc.).

But thanks to your post I'm now inspired to restore it and convert it to the Nexis. (OK, to be honest, I will have my LBS to the actual work.)