cb400bill

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Here you go.

jburne

First, this is the bike in question, https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...666193409.html
A Fuji "America" touring bike. I love the look of the bike, I've read the about what a tragedy it was that Suntour is no longer with us etc etc, but here are the questions:

(1) Is $400 reasonable for this bike? For that kind of money I can get touring bikes like the Miyata 610 or a Raleigh touring frame like the Kodiak or Portage from the same era. Is the "America" a worthy competitor with a similar ride?

(2) The Chain stay looks surprisingly short for a touring bike. Is there something (other than the triple crankset) that makes it worthy to be called a "touring bike"?

fiataccompli

Interesting...looks very similar to an 18 speed Fuji (s-12 i think it says on the top tube) I have in my collection for a reason i can't recall (it's too small for me...but great for a guest)....mine's got downtube shifters though...but was a tenth the price....

DVC45

Fuji Road bike - $200 (Madison near west)

Date: 2010-03-28, 12:36PM CDT
Reply to: sale-kpp2s-1665377547@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/1665377547.html


Vintage 1984 quad butted chrome molybdenum 9658 steel tubing 54cm frame was the top of the line model and ultra light. This bike is in great shape with only minor sticker and paint wear. All new cables, housing, and tape only used one season – will need new wheel sets. Upgraded Shimano components. Makes a great beginning race bike, or an easy commuter. Hate to see it go, but it is a little too small for me. Bike fits best for someone 5’8” to 6’. $200, or make me a reasonable offer.

Thanks!

• Location: Madison near west
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khatfull

^^^ Saw that yesterday....nice looking Team, although that would be the 55cm frame, not 54. ^^^

beech333

I got mine in nearly perfect shape shipped from across the country for $250. While they are fantastic bikes, nearly my favorite Fuji, I would keep looking and maybe you will find another for cheaper. However, I think this bike is worth $400, but the market hasn't made it there yet.

BTW, the America is a sports tourer(very light load), but it is a great bike and a must have for any Fuji aficionado.

rccardr 

I would say that Fuji America is priced maybe a leetle bit high, but not outrageously so. Spring + Washington DC market = high prices. A month ago you could have gotten it for less, but today...maybe not so much. It also appears to be in very good condition.

ScottRyder 

I hope someone grabs that, that way I can stop thinking about it. Especially if it's sporting an original Fujita Pro saddle.


Scott

robatsu

My impression is that the price is at the outer limit of "reasonable" in that it is not one of these blatantly outrageous $900 S10-S's on ebay, but the seller is going for absolute full retail. On a Fuji America, beyond the nifty chrome trimmed frame, the cool, somewhat hard to find components that are on this are the Fujita saddle and the Sugino Mighty seatpost and possibly the Sugino Mighty Tour crank. Everything else is a commodity on ebay/CL - Cyclone derailleurs, MKS pedals, even wheels w/the GyroMaster hubs aren't that hard to find. The brakeset is DiaCompe G/500 brakes - while they work fine, they aren't barely even worth selling as a component. Same for bars/stem/headset.

So it is a nifty bike, but even adding up its parted out value it is hard to come to much over $400. But, who knows. My guess is he'll probably get it, i.e, the springtime in DC effect.

If you are really looking for a full bore tourer, the Fuji America, nice as it is, is not the way to go. Sports-tourer w/heavy emphasis on sport. As well as the short chainstays, there aren't a lot of brazeons for things like low-riders. Similarly, the tire clearances, while generous by racing bike standards, are sorta tight.

DVC45

Peugeot - Super Vitus 980 Road Bike - $295 (Fitchburg)

Date: 2010-03-29, 12:58PM CDT
Reply to: sale-32e7p-1666996215@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/1666996215.html


1983 pearl white Peugeout, lightweight Super Vitus 980 tubing (PX 10 ?), made in France, Hand –Braised, very well cared for over the years, lightweight, fast and fun.

Gears:
NEW in 2005: Bar end shifters & triple crank (to get lower gears!)
18 speed: triple crank front (48 - 38 – 28), six speed rear

Tires:
NEW: Bontrager RaceLite 700x25c (less than 100 miles on them!)
Rims are trued, in good condition.

Seat:
NEW: San Marco Ponza
(Lightweight Hollow Carbon Steel Rails, Microfiber Cover, Nylon-Charged Polypropylene Shell, Weight: 260gm)

Frame:
Lightweight, hand-braised Super Vitus 980.
24 ½ inch frame size (seat-tube from middle of top tube at the seat to middle of the crank set)
34 ½ stand-over height
23 ½ top tube

Crank arm: 176

• Location: Fitchburg
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Maddox

That's only about two hours away from me...I'd totally drive up there if it were in my size.

Maddox

I know NOTHING about MTB's, much less old Stumpjumpers's. But I do know there are some bigtime Stumy-afficionados on C&V.

Says it's dbl-butted chromo...obviously better than the later aluminum versions, but Deore LX isn't anything to write home about.

Whaddya think - one of the "worthy" models or no?

khatfull

Damn, I was hoping Prescott, WI, which is 20 minutes away from me

beech333

Hell, if it were about an hour, I would drive just for the components. If it were my size, I would happily go 3 hours for it too.

Maddox

What are the components? Suntour Sprint?

You inspired me. I sent the seller an email to see if it's still available. I'm always up for a weekend jaunt up to the high country anyways...

Maddox

I'm really hoping this is a vintage, rod-brake Roadster frame. It's only about 10 blocks from my work, and I'd happily store it in the garage until I could scrounge up some wheels for it.

Maddox

Also:Looks nice, haven't seen that kind of brazing around the seatpost binder bolt before.

beech333

Should be if it is original.

https://classicfuji.com/TeamFuji_1986_Page.htm

Edit: I should note that I would want them for myself. I'm not sure if you would get much for them by parting the bike out. Maybe you would...maybe not.

Maddox

No, I understood that. There are a few parts I'd be interested in, and I'm sure whatever I wasn't able to keep/trade would be able to be sold at a profit in the local Phoenix/Tempe market.

If the seller gets back to me and I end up with it, I'll pm you and see what parts you're interested in.

jsgipson

Small Team Fuji in St. Louis - $110

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/bik/1667461271.html

Rocket-Sauce 

https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/1667379291.html

56 cm USA made Trek 400 - $400 (Somerville)

Date: 2010-03-29, 5:08PM EDT
Reply to: sale-8whgp-1667379291@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

56 cm Trek400, made in the USA.
Beautiful lugged steel frame.
Great for a conversion or to ride as is.
Turquoise with yellow accents.
Triple chain ring, down tube shifters.
Stored inside, very good condition.
Has been tuned up recently.

This bike is good for someone 5'8" or taller. I'm 5'7" and it's just too big for me. This bike is a great city bike and fun to ride!

$400 or best offer.

• Location: Somerville
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PostingID: 1667379291

OTS 

Curious what do you all think. Is that s decent price on the Trek 400 or is it about $150 to $200 too much ?

Dyermaker

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/1667460531.html

READ THIS ITS HILARIOUS

gp88

I would take a Greyhound from TX to get this if it was my size.
And eat ramen for a few weeks.

moose8

https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/bik/1664994066.html

ted wojcik in 54 for $699 with ultegra 9 speed. Seems like a good deal.