Retro Fuji
09-06-08 | 02:08 AM
#51
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
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From: North, Ga.
Bikes: 3Rensho-Aerodynamics, Bernard Hinault Look - 1986 tour winner, Guerciotti, Various Klein's & Panasonic's
I have to agree. This bike would be much more appealing at a price range well under a G. The off brand drive train, Fuji branded parts, its all bargain basement stuff, but at $600 i would be looking for my nearest Fuji dealer. The other problem is that we may all be unemployed by the time this hits the show room floor.
09-06-08 | 12:37 PM
#53
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Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 128
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From: Los Angeles, CA
Bikes: Late 80s Japanese Bianchi
i'm digging all the retro bikes though, they could have done a lot worse.
09-12-08 | 09:21 AM
#54
New Fuji Classic Series now on their website.
The Connoisseur MSRP is listed at $1500 US.
https://fujibikes.com/LifeStyle/Class...bsolute10.aspx
The League MSRP is listed at $1200 US.
https://fujibikes.com/LifeStyle/Class...bsolute20.aspx
The Cambridge MSRP is listed at $1250 US.
https://fujibikes.com/LifeStyle/Class...bsolute30.aspx
https://fujibikes.com/LifeStyle/Class...ute30-(1).aspx
The Connoisseur MSRP is listed at $1500 US.
https://fujibikes.com/LifeStyle/Class...bsolute10.aspx
The League MSRP is listed at $1200 US.
https://fujibikes.com/LifeStyle/Class...bsolute20.aspx
The Cambridge MSRP is listed at $1250 US.
https://fujibikes.com/LifeStyle/Class...bsolute30.aspx
https://fujibikes.com/LifeStyle/Class...ute30-(1).aspx
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09-12-08 | 09:46 AM
#55
The Improbable Bulk
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Wilkes-Barre, PA
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The Cambridge has an interesting feature... 32 hole hubs and 36 hole rims. 
I think the price points are a bit high for those of us in this forum who like the old steel, but when compared to other modern steel alternatives, they are priced competetively.
I think the price points are a bit high for those of us in this forum who like the old steel, but when compared to other modern steel alternatives, they are priced competetively.
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09-12-08 | 11:32 AM
#57
Who cares, just ride it!
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Melbourne
Bikes: 1992ish Davidson Impulse, 1981 Apollo Gran Sport SS, 2006 Salsa Las Cruces, 2010 Soma Double Cross
Firstly, they are all overpriced, when compared to other new bikes out there.
Out of the four, the Cambridge models get my vote, mainly for their somewhat practical, utilitarian approach (internally-geared hubs, sidepull calipers, fenders, racks, comfortable-looking riding positions) without too many overly-complex, expensive and harder to maintain BS features like STI and disc brakes that the average leisure cyclist or commuter who rides somewhere between 1-10km doesn't need.
The Conoisseur, while looking nice, appears to be an overpriced version of something that all of us here at BF regularly pick for a tenth of the price. The parts appear to be mediocre at best for the price, there are no eyelets to be seen and what is with the downtube shifters being mounted right near the headtube? Are they trying to encourage finger dismemberment?
The track bike, well, like the Conoisseur is overpriced for the component spec and with the very hipster look to it, will be probably be about as popular as a Leyland P76 in about two years' time. NYC Bike Snob PistaDex anyone?
Out of the four, the Cambridge models get my vote, mainly for their somewhat practical, utilitarian approach (internally-geared hubs, sidepull calipers, fenders, racks, comfortable-looking riding positions) without too many overly-complex, expensive and harder to maintain BS features like STI and disc brakes that the average leisure cyclist or commuter who rides somewhere between 1-10km doesn't need.
The Conoisseur, while looking nice, appears to be an overpriced version of something that all of us here at BF regularly pick for a tenth of the price. The parts appear to be mediocre at best for the price, there are no eyelets to be seen and what is with the downtube shifters being mounted right near the headtube? Are they trying to encourage finger dismemberment?
The track bike, well, like the Conoisseur is overpriced for the component spec and with the very hipster look to it, will be probably be about as popular as a Leyland P76 in about two years' time. NYC Bike Snob PistaDex anyone?
