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Old 09-11-08 | 06:56 PM
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From: Dante's Third Ring
That's one of Fuji's supplies of 1980's "touring" bikes. They were well made and were really more designed for being a quick sport's type bike - for getting around town and commuting rather than being weighed down with luggage for extended tours. They sold alongside Motobecane and Univega. Everyone 16 to 26 had one. I remember them well - having a Motobecane of similar quality at the time - for a couple of months before this ditz ran me over with her car. After I was through with her insurance company - I went all-out. But that's another story (justice!).

I'm sure they can serve your purpose of being a good, fast commuting bike - aero rims and all. These things were designed for kids with some funding from parents who didn't like buying junior stuff that broke. And kids are maniacs. If you're nervous, just look around for some steel rimmed wheels in 700c. Might be hard to find though. At this era everyone wanted alloy and alloy they did get. Steel wheels were soon grazing with the buffalo.
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