Fuji Serial Number Database
04-29-16 | 07:13 AM
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The format is not listed because this is a contract manufactured frame, probably from Taiwan. Based on our current understanding of the format, it was manufactured in October 1991, which would make it a 1992 model. It appears to have been rebuilt/upgraded to an extent, based on the handlebar/stem combination and saddle.
05-21-16 | 05:17 PM
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Bikes: Peugeot, Legnano, Fuji, Zunow, De Rosa, Miyata, Bianchi, Pinarello, Specialized, Bridgestone, Cinelli, Merckx
Here's a recent acquirement, 1984 Team Fuji. Purchased from original owner, bike has always been on island.
Serial # KA403724
Serial # KA403724
05-23-16 | 07:54 AM
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^ Beautiful! How's the paint holding up? Not so much that you're on an island but I've seen the paint on those Teams rust way too soon.
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05-23-16 | 12:07 PM
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From: Kingdom of Hawai'i
Bikes: Peugeot, Legnano, Fuji, Zunow, De Rosa, Miyata, Bianchi, Pinarello, Specialized, Bridgestone, Cinelli, Merckx
Paint is holding up really well, only a tiny bit of surface rust in the corners that I'll need to clean up at some point. Overall it's in amazing shape for its age. I've also heard things about the paint on these Fujis rusting early, but this one seems to have been spared so far.
06-24-16 | 09:02 PM
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Bikes: Paletti,Pinarello Monviso,Duell Vienna,Giordana XL Super,Lemond Maillot Juane.& custom,PDG Paramount,Fuji Opus III,Davidson Impulse,Pashley Guv'nor,Evans,Fishlips,Y-Foil,Softride, Tetra Pro, CAAD8 Optimo,
Let me add my 1988 Club Fuji I just picked up and am going over. SN# FK703056. Supposed to be a 54cm. I know the top tube is pretty much exactly the same size as the one my 53cm LeMond Tourmelet and we know the LeMonds tend to have longer top tubes for the size.
Saddle and seatpost appear to be the only parts not original.
Saddle and seatpost appear to be the only parts not original.
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07-12-16 | 04:12 AM
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07-28-16 | 01:20 PM
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Fuji 24" wheel women's bike
Hello, I recently acquired this 80's/90's Fuji women's bike and was curious to pin down the model. It looks very simliar to photos I've seen of the Odessa and Boulevard but not exact. Any guesses? I'm thinking it's one of the Taiwan-made variations. It's got a Shimano 3x6 200GS crankset and 24" wheels. Serial number starts with F90. Thanks!
Photo here: https://goo.gl/photos/pYgJ3wgvK1bx1Mxj8
Photo here: https://goo.gl/photos/pYgJ3wgvK1bx1Mxj8
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08-18-16 | 09:51 PM
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Hello! I've been working on a Fuji Finest and have been a bit puzzled by the serial number, I was wondering if anyone could help:
The number reads "D9I00209"
If I am reading the number correctly that would make it a 1974, but the "D" is not currently listed as a manufacturing facility letter. Does anyone have any clues what it would mean?
The number reads "D9I00209"
If I am reading the number correctly that would make it a 1974, but the "D" is not currently listed as a manufacturing facility letter. Does anyone have any clues what it would mean?
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08-19-16 | 07:12 AM
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Hello! I've been working on a Fuji Finest and have been a bit puzzled by the serial number, I was wondering if anyone could help:
The number reads "D9I00209"
If I am reading the number correctly that would make it a 1974, but the "D" is not currently listed as a manufacturing facility letter. Does anyone have any clues what it would mean?
The number reads "D9I00209"
If I am reading the number correctly that would make it a 1974, but the "D" is not currently listed as a manufacturing facility letter. Does anyone have any clues what it would mean?
08-19-16 | 07:59 AM
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Hello, I recently acquired this 80's/90's Fuji women's bike and was curious to pin down the model. It looks very simliar to photos I've seen of the Odessa and Boulevard but not exact. Any guesses? I'm thinking it's one of the Taiwan-made variations. It's got a Shimano 3x6 200GS crankset and 24" wheels. Serial number starts with F90. Thanks!
Photo here: https://goo.gl/photos/pYgJ3wgvK1bx1Mxj8
Photo here: https://goo.gl/photos/pYgJ3wgvK1bx1Mxj8
09-27-16 | 10:21 AM
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Your bicycle was contract manufactured by Fairly of Taiwan in March 1995. It was 5th in Fuji's ATB line and was the highest model offered with a rigid fork. MSRP was $799.00 US.
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10-30-16 | 03:49 PM
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From: Fairplay Co
Bikes: Current 79 Nishiki Custum Sport, Jeunet 620, notable previous bikes P.K. Ripper loop tail, Kawahara Laser Lite, Paramount Track full chrome, Raliegh Internatioanl, Motobecan Super Mirage. 59 Crown royak 3 speed
Heres's another one whats left of 1980 Gran Tourer SE SS# JKOO2361. This one originally came with a mix of Fuji branded Suntour and Sugino components 12 speed, pretty basic entry level sports touring model with steel wheels and Fuji 441 chro-mo framset.
10-29-17 | 03:15 PM
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Ladies and gentlemen, it looks like we have have a workable solution for the early 1980 codes, format LLNNNNNN, where L = letter and N= number.
The 1st letter/character appears to represent the manufacturer's identity. To date, I have logged four different codes - F, I, J & K. I do not know if these represent different Fuji manufacturing sites or contractors.
The 2nd letter/character is a year stratifier. In this case it appears to be a month rather than a fortnight. In 18 data sets I have nine different letters represented, but none is higher than L, the 12th letter.
The 1st number (3rd character) represents the last digit of the calendar year, (i.e. 0= 1980, 1= 1981, 2 = 1982, etc.). In all 18 cases the component codes were from the previous or same year, providing excellent correlation. To date, I have serial numbers that span 1980-1985 inclusive. Presumibly the span extends further, but I have no data to prove it.
The remaining numbers/characters are a sequential frame manufacturing number for the month.
As an example, lets look at spacedman's Espree in the above post:
Serial number is SC335940 where,
S = facility or contractor
C = 3rd month (March)
3 = last digit of year of manufacture (1983)
35940 = 35,940th frame for March 1983
The one thing that I have yet to determine is where the cut-off occurs for the new model year. It should be very safe to assume that frames manufactured in the first 6 months represent that model year. Likewise, frames from the last 3 months almost surely represent the upcoming model year. But the months 7-9 could go either way and the cutover may even change from year to year.
The 1st letter/character appears to represent the manufacturer's identity. To date, I have logged four different codes - F, I, J & K. I do not know if these represent different Fuji manufacturing sites or contractors.
The 2nd letter/character is a year stratifier. In this case it appears to be a month rather than a fortnight. In 18 data sets I have nine different letters represented, but none is higher than L, the 12th letter.
The 1st number (3rd character) represents the last digit of the calendar year, (i.e. 0= 1980, 1= 1981, 2 = 1982, etc.). In all 18 cases the component codes were from the previous or same year, providing excellent correlation. To date, I have serial numbers that span 1980-1985 inclusive. Presumibly the span extends further, but I have no data to prove it.
The remaining numbers/characters are a sequential frame manufacturing number for the month.
As an example, lets look at spacedman's Espree in the above post:
Serial number is SC335940 where,
S = facility or contractor
C = 3rd month (March)
3 = last digit of year of manufacture (1983)
35940 = 35,940th frame for March 1983
The one thing that I have yet to determine is where the cut-off occurs for the new model year. It should be very safe to assume that frames manufactured in the first 6 months represent that model year. Likewise, frames from the last 3 months almost surely represent the upcoming model year. But the months 7-9 could go either way and the cutover may even change from year to year.
P.S. the fork has Tange 4.I stamped on it.
01-03-18 | 09:33 PM
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Bikes: 1977 Bridgestone (SN: C783516)
When all else fails, ask: was there a date code schema used on Fujita saddles? I'm particularly interested in finding a date-appropriate Belt for a 1977 Bridgestone (bought off-base on Okinawa in Nov 77).
11-07-19 | 03:05 PM
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ClassicFuji.com is no longer reachable, does anyone know the author?
I hope whoever created classicfuji.com is alive and doing well, but their site is not. I checked web.archive.org and some of the information on the classicfuji site was archived but not everything. Many of the catalogue pages are not accessible through the archives.
Does anyone know the author of the site / can they share their contact information? (I'm assuming br@classicfuji.com no longer works since the site is down).
Also does anyone happen to have a copy of the 1984 catalogue? I'm specifically looking for the fuji del rey post but would love to see the whole thing as well.
Thanks for the help!
-Patrick
Does anyone know the author of the site / can they share their contact information? (I'm assuming br@classicfuji.com no longer works since the site is down).
Also does anyone happen to have a copy of the 1984 catalogue? I'm specifically looking for the fuji del rey post but would love to see the whole thing as well.
Thanks for the help!
-Patrick
11-07-19 | 05:21 PM
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Bikes: 1984 Miyata 310, 1986 Schwinn Sierra, 1987 Ross Mt. Hood, 1988 Schwinn LeTour, 1988 Trek 400T, 1981 Fuji S12-1977 Univega Grand Rally, S LTD, 1973 Sears Free Spirit 531, 197? FW Evans
Fuji S12-S LTD
I got this Fuji S12-S from my local bike shop after they hosted a vintage build-a-bike clinic. It has been repainted and has homemade decals, but most of the original parts are there. I went through it enough to do a test ride before I tear it back apart for fresh paint and decals. Serial number FL012798. Database indicates late 1980, but several parts have 1981 date stamps, so I'm going with 1981 model.
1981 Fuji S12-S LTD
1981 Fuji S12-S LTD
11-07-19 | 06:44 PM
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I got this Fuji S12-S from my local bike shop after they hosted a vintage build-a-bike clinic. It has been repainted and has homemade decals, but most of the original parts are there. I went through it enough to do a test ride before I tear it back apart for fresh paint and decals. Serial number FL012798. Database indicates late 1980, but several parts have 1981 date stamps, so I'm going with 1981 model.
11-07-19 | 06:54 PM
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I hope whoever created classicfuji.com is alive and doing well, but their site is not. I checked web.archive.org and some of the information on the classicfuji site was archived but not everything. Many of the catalogue pages are not accessible through the archives.
Does anyone know the author of the site / can they share their contact information? (I'm assuming br@classicfuji.com no longer works since the site is down).
Also does anyone happen to have a copy of the 1984 catalogue? I'm specifically looking for the fuji del rey post but would love to see the whole thing as well.
Thanks for the help!
-Patrick
Does anyone know the author of the site / can they share their contact information? (I'm assuming br@classicfuji.com no longer works since the site is down).
Also does anyone happen to have a copy of the 1984 catalogue? I'm specifically looking for the fuji del rey post but would love to see the whole thing as well.
Thanks for the help!
-Patrick
11-08-19 | 11:59 AM
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Bikes: '19 Fuji Gran Fondo 1.5, '72 Peugeot PX10, '71ish Gitane Super Corsa, '78 Fuji Newest, '89 Fuji Ace, '94 Cannondale R600, early '70s LeJeune Pro project
11-10-19 | 06:46 PM
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I hope whoever created classicfuji.com is alive and doing well, but their site is not. I checked web.archive.org and some of the information on the classicfuji site was archived but not everything. Many of the catalogue pages are not accessible through the archives.
Does anyone know the author of the site / can they share their contact information? (I'm assuming br@classicfuji.com no longer works since the site is down).
Also does anyone happen to have a copy of the 1984 catalogue? I'm specifically looking for the fuji del rey post but would love to see the whole thing as well.
Thanks for the help!
-Patrick
Does anyone know the author of the site / can they share their contact information? (I'm assuming br@classicfuji.com no longer works since the site is down).
Also does anyone happen to have a copy of the 1984 catalogue? I'm specifically looking for the fuji del rey post but would love to see the whole thing as well.
Thanks for the help!
-Patrick
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11-29-19 | 11:51 AM
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Here is a link to another website with vintage Fuji catalogs.
https://labibleduvelocataloguesfuji.blogspot.com/
https://labibleduvelocataloguesfuji.blogspot.com/
12-26-19 | 07:45 AM
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Fuji Roubaix
Here's mine - A "Play it Again Sports" find for $60. In immaculate condition. Made a few mods - stem and seat, but otherwise looks "original."
SN = FB7039886
Mostly Shimano 105 components all around.
From this thread - 1987 Fuji Roubaix, Purple!
and the "7" in the SN, it appears to be a 1987?
Me picking it up from Play it Again Sports, purchasing it shortly after my Fuji Newest was stolen and forgetting that I didn't have my car with me.
Got her safely home.
The "before" - phenomenal condition for just $60.
The "after" photos - cleaned up and new seat post, seat, stem, bars and tape.
SN photo.
SN = FB7039886
Mostly Shimano 105 components all around.
From this thread - 1987 Fuji Roubaix, Purple!
and the "7" in the SN, it appears to be a 1987?
Me picking it up from Play it Again Sports, purchasing it shortly after my Fuji Newest was stolen and forgetting that I didn't have my car with me.
Got her safely home.
The "before" - phenomenal condition for just $60.
The "after" photos - cleaned up and new seat post, seat, stem, bars and tape.
SN photo.