Mystery Fuji -- please help id?
07-08-06 | 12:19 PM
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Mystery Fuji -- please help id?
I got this Fuji frame from the doorman of my building $20, it's a pleasure to ride and I'm thinking about building it up fixed gear. The only reason I call it Fuji is because of the stamp on the fork, which appears to be original, a previous owner did a bad powdercoat job. Anyone know what model/year it might be?
SERIAL#: FJ108300
Thanks a lot and enjoy your riding! -- Craig
SERIAL#: FJ108300
Thanks a lot and enjoy your riding! -- Craig
07-08-06 | 01:06 PM
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It looks to be from the early 80's.
The dropouts and fork are identical to my Fuji, also a mystery bike. Is the headset a Vetta?
The dropouts and fork are identical to my Fuji, also a mystery bike. Is the headset a Vetta?
07-08-06 | 01:10 PM
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Unsure if the headset is a Vetta, but I have rebuilt it once and this is what it looks like. Thanks for your help, silversmith. Any similarity with the serial number on your bike?
07-08-06 | 09:52 PM
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I believe I found hints in the bicycle info project by equus bicycle.
https://www.equusbicycle.com/bike/fuji/fujipage.htm
https://www.equusbicycle.com/bike/fuji/fujipage.htm
07-09-06 | 12:58 AM
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What did you use to clean that headset? It looks great!
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07-09-06 | 02:15 PM
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Oh yeah! It was so smooth when I put it back together. I used Dawn detergent, pedro's biodgreaser, a toothbrush and an exacto. I was so proud of myself when it worked and I saw how simple the mechanism is. Bikes rule...
Originally Posted by Everest
What did you use to clean that headset? It looks great!
07-09-06 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by lebowitz
I believe I found hints in the bicycle info project by equus bicycle.
https://www.equusbicycle.com/bike/fuji/fujipage.htm
https://www.equusbicycle.com/bike/fuji/fujipage.htm
07-09-06 | 05:41 PM
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Nice job on that head set.
If you clean and lube everythying else as well then you'll have a great bike.
If you clean and lube everythying else as well then you'll have a great bike.
07-09-06 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by silversmith
Nice job on that head set.
If you clean and lube everythying else as well then you'll have a great bike.
If you clean and lube everythying else as well then you'll have a great bike.
I bought the frameset on ebay for $150 and it's in great condition and parts I had from the Mystery Fuji. I used to ride this frame as a road bike and let me tell you it rides nice and smooth for me at 210... i believe in steel
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07-09-06 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by lebowitz
I recently built a 1996 Cannondale race bike (below).
I bought the frameset on ebay for $150 and it's in great condition and parts I had from the Mystery Fuji. I used to ride this frame as a road bike and let me tell you it rides nice and smooth for me at 210... i believe in steel
(flickr pictures)
I bought the frameset on ebay for $150 and it's in great condition and parts I had from the Mystery Fuji. I used to ride this frame as a road bike and let me tell you it rides nice and smooth for me at 210... i believe in steel
(flickr pictures)
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07-09-06 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Everest
Your 'Dale is aluminum not steel just so you know.
07-11-06 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by silversmith
It looks to be from the early 80's.
The dropouts and fork are identical to my Fuji, also a mystery bike. Is the headset a Vetta?
The dropouts and fork are identical to my Fuji, also a mystery bike. Is the headset a Vetta?
07-11-06 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by beaverstuff
The headset is probably Tange; the tubes are probably Ishiwata - the steer tube will verify that bit.
07-12-06 | 02:59 AM
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Hey, Beaver
Hi,
My real name is Jim and I am curreently at Boy Scout summer camp - Camp Nanticoke, in Maryland.
The mosquitoes are quite thick just now; one of the smaller scouts was caarried away, kicking and screaming - quite the sight!!
The course I attended was in June 1982 - Leadership Development; our patrol is the Busting Beavers - we "bust" our tails.
The camp where I took Wood Badge Basic was also at Camp Nanticoke - 24 years ago. This fall I'm going to the Blue Springs Gilwell Reunion, which is Northwest of Toronto about 20 miles.
This morning (6:30am) a group of "Aquamen" (senior scouts & me) are going by kayak to a retreat to have breakfast - away from the maddening noise of the dining hall.
Tell me about your current doings, Jim
My real name is Jim and I am curreently at Boy Scout summer camp - Camp Nanticoke, in Maryland.
The mosquitoes are quite thick just now; one of the smaller scouts was caarried away, kicking and screaming - quite the sight!!
The course I attended was in June 1982 - Leadership Development; our patrol is the Busting Beavers - we "bust" our tails.
The camp where I took Wood Badge Basic was also at Camp Nanticoke - 24 years ago. This fall I'm going to the Blue Springs Gilwell Reunion, which is Northwest of Toronto about 20 miles.This morning (6:30am) a group of "Aquamen" (senior scouts & me) are going by kayak to a retreat to have breakfast - away from the maddening noise of the dining hall.
Tell me about your current doings, Jim
