Originally Posted by
robatsu
Drivetrain? It had Suntour ARx front/rear. These are ok, but sort of bland. I've got a couple of Suntour Vx RD's, one that is engraved "Fuji" instead of Suntour, these have a bit more of a classic/retro look. Or a Cyclone, 1st gen. That is what I'm thinking now. The Vx derailleurs are actually pretty decent and only now are starting to get discovered on ebay.
Don't I know it. I would characterize them as better than decent, but the eBay prices for good SunTour stuff is really going up. I currently re-habbing a Superior and thought a Fuji-branded Vx would be a nice upgrade from the stock derailleur, and would match the Fuji branded Compe V front nicely. A quick glance at eBay disabused me of that notion quickly, I wouldn't recoup my investment. Similarly, I have been looking for a Fujita/Belt for my Sagres for ages and the prices for even rough ones are ridiculous lately. No offense to you personally, a man has to eat after all, but I could buy a new brooks for what some of them bring
Originally Posted by
robatsu
The crank is Sugino RT, again, ok, but if I'm trying to emphasize classic form (if not colors...), the angled "aero" chainring mounts are a little moderne. I'd like to find one of the "Fuji" engraved cranks that they put on so many bikes, these are rebranded Sugino Maxy/Super Maxy, or Sugino Mighty Tour or AT, or old Specialized cranks. Something elegant and a bit classic.
The aforementioned Superior has a Fuji branded crank as well, but it's not as nice as the variants listed above. I've seen it in it's normal Sugino configuration as well but can't recall the model name. It's the one with bizarre BCDs and small bolts. It has "FUJI" engraved on it in small letters with no fill, still pretty neat.