Fuji Royale
10-13-09 | 11:06 AM
#3
Thrifty Bill
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
No, it is not "super good". It is in the lower end/low middle of their product line. I have had several Fujis this year, including a Royale. Go to the vintage Fuji site for more information.
Note, most of the Fuji product line is pretty good.
Note, most of the Fuji product line is pretty good.
10-13-09 | 11:12 AM
#4
Photographer
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From: The other Cape, Cape Ann
Scott
10-13-09 | 12:58 PM
#5
You gonna eat that?
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From: Fort Worth, Texas Church of Hopeful Uncertainty
Bikes: 1966 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist, 1973 Schwinn Varsity, 1983 Raleigh Marathon, 1994 Nishiki Sport XRS
It's definitely not low-end. Chromed forks and stuff, Suntour Vx on my '81 model.
For more info, Google Classic Fujis, there's a good website out there with lots of catalogs and stuff.
For more info, Google Classic Fujis, there's a good website out there with lots of catalogs and stuff.
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no Fuji knocking here jus sayin...
10-13-09 | 04:22 PM
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Great State of Varmint
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From: Dante's Third Ring
It's a good 'boomer-bike' from that period. Friend of mine had one. Always brought it to me for tuning and overhauling. It's made with good quality components. Nice Suntour derailleurs. No major problems - even though my friend rode it like a maniac.
10-13-09 | 05:25 PM
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From: New York Metro Area
Not a bad bike. I have one, and it reminds me of an improved version of the popular Fuji "Special Road Racers" (S-10-S & S-12-S) I had back in the '70s. It is "middle of the road", but so is the Toyota Camry & Honda Accord for that matter. Nice riding, solid & dependable bike.
The catalog for 1981 ...
https://www.classicfuji.com/1981_Thumbs.htm
The bike itself...$325 in 1981? If so, not cheap back then.
https://www.classicfuji.com/Royale_1981_Page.htm
The catalog for 1981 ...
https://www.classicfuji.com/1981_Thumbs.htm
The bike itself...$325 in 1981? If so, not cheap back then.
https://www.classicfuji.com/Royale_1981_Page.htm
