supafast213

It's an Origin8 unit. I polished it to remove most of the logo.

supafast213

I've received a few questions on the wheels. They are a set of 700c Black Araya wheels that I traded for a set of handlebars. This particular set of rims had a rear wheel that seemed to be popping spokes. I replaced the spokes and relaced both wheels (first time, several evenings) with stainless DT spokes. I went cheap on the tires with Michelin Dynamics but they've done fine.
As for the derailleurs, I ended up using the Exage 300 EX DRs I removed from the Nishiki Century in my sig. The bike now carries Shimano 600 brake levers, exage frt and rear DR, Shimano frewheel, Exage hubs, Sugino cranks, and Suntour DT shifters.

bikemanbob

Very nice transformation! It is hard to believe that it is the same bike! Excellent work!

mynewnchome

Bringing this thread back to life....got any pictures of the shifter conversion as it happened? Mine are on the stem, don't like them there, bump them when standing and climbing hills...

supafast213

I bumped mine to, usually while crossing an intersection. It made me look like an ass. The down tube conversion is super-simple. Get you some down tube clamp on shifters. I used Suntours because the rest of the group was Suntour and they're cheap.

You can reuse the cables on the bike but now would be a great time to get a new set. I reused the DR housing (after lubing).
Pull the stem out of the frame and slip off the stem shifters. Clamp your new ones where the old cable stop used to be and reassemble. I didn't even have to adjust the DRs.

supafast213

Update:
I was bored in the garage so I decided to trim my shift levers.
Here's a mid-stage shot. I had some detail work left to go.


After polishing and final install.

TweedleDee

Great job on this. You give me inspiration for my new-to-me Fuji Espree. Any trouble fitting 700c wheels with the brakes? Silly question: anyone know how to pronounce Espree? LOL.

supafast213

Thanks TweedleDee. This bike has come a long way since I got it. The wheels were no trouble at all. I think I just readjusted the pads. Here is the most recent shot with the logos removed. I never cared much for the "Espree" text.