New addition to the stable, 72 (73) Fuji Newest
02-01-11, 12:02 AM
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Geez, that is really nice. Stunning! Perfect! The ever onward decal is pretty neat... the font is a bit tragic... but it's still cool.
FWIW, I think the rear brake cable bit looks just fine.
FWIW, I think the rear brake cable bit looks just fine.
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02-01-11, 12:10 AM
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Beautiful. Those red-lined, chromed lugs are stunning. Thanks for the added pics!
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02-01-11, 07:13 AM
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Keith, great job, I'm glad I was able to play a part in it's build ... Now I admit, the Newest is one of your finest but aren't you getting you're collection mixed up?
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02-01-11, 08:38 AM
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Dang!, I'm so jealous of your collection. I lusted for a Fuji Newest just like yours that hung from the ceiling over the cash register in our local Fuji shop back in the early eighties. I'm not sure if it was ever for sale. Wish I would have made him an offer before it disappeared after a remodel or move. Can't remember which. The only thing different I can see is the crankbolt dust caps were anodized red on the bike hanging in the shop. I noticed your catalog shows them in silver. Makes me wonder if they were stock that way.
02-01-11, 09:26 AM
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Dang!, I'm so jealous of your collection. I lusted for a Fuji Newest just like yours that hung from the ceiling over the cash register in our local Fuji shop back in the early eighties. I'm not sure if it was ever for sale. Wish I would have made him an offer before it disappeared after a remodel or move. Can't remember which. The only thing different I can see is the crankbolt dust caps were anodized red on the bike hanging in the shop. I noticed your catalog shows them in silver. Makes me wonder if they were stock that way.
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02-01-11, 10:16 AM
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And to think just over a year ago, Keith was just sticking his toe in the water.
And almost to the day last year:
Corrupted through and through 
Greetings...usual poster over in Road...
I have an '09 CAAD9, great bike, I love it, wouldn't trade it for the world.
But I have the hankering for a steel bike, just to see the difference between the ride in AL and steel...and to see what all the hype's about
So, for a guy on a budget, what are some bikes one might look for? I'd want to look for something with brifters rather than downtube or bar end shifters...just because that's what I'm used to.
One bike I've come across that seems to fit the bill are the 1999-2000 Schwinn Peloton/Peloton Pro. How C&V that is is up to interpretation I suppose given a 10-11 year old age.
Given something like that as a starting point can you fine folks recommend something else I might be on the lookout for?
Thanks!
I have an '09 CAAD9, great bike, I love it, wouldn't trade it for the world.
But I have the hankering for a steel bike, just to see the difference between the ride in AL and steel...and to see what all the hype's about
So, for a guy on a budget, what are some bikes one might look for? I'd want to look for something with brifters rather than downtube or bar end shifters...just because that's what I'm used to.
One bike I've come across that seems to fit the bill are the 1999-2000 Schwinn Peloton/Peloton Pro. How C&V that is is up to interpretation I suppose given a 10-11 year old age.
Given something like that as a starting point can you fine folks recommend something else I might be on the lookout for?
Thanks!
02-01-11, 11:01 AM
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Tugrul, that's awesome!!!
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02-01-11, 12:33 PM
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I have an '09 CAAD9, great bike, I love it, wouldn't trade it for the world.
Officially, which bike would you consider this was this traded for? Let's see...over the last year, you planned to keep:
CAAD 9 - gone?
Tivoli - gone
Club(1985) - gone
Club(1989) - gone
Tiara - soon to be gone???
Touring Series III
frame from out West(have you publicly mentioned this one yet?)
America
Newest
Finest
Are you still looking for that Tivoli? I'm just wondering if you still have a soft spot for them, much like Scott and I do for the S10-S & SRR.
02-01-11, 01:06 PM
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Crap, lately they're even dragging me away from my late 80's bikes.Pick one...it doesn't matter at this point
CAAD 9 - gone? (yep...)
Tivoli - gone (yes, was too small anyway)
Club(1985) - gone (yep, again, too small)
Club(1989) - gone (yes, a snap decision and would still be around if it wasn't for the "frame from out west")
Tiara - soon to be gone??? (we'll see...that boat hasn't sailed yet)
Touring Series III (keep as long as there's room at the inn)
frame from out West(have you publicly mentioned this one yet?) (not really, but soon when she comes back from the East)
America (not going anywhere in the foreseeable future...it would take a lot to knock it out of the stable....a lot)
Newest (just like the America, I see it pretty much as a permanent resident)
Finest (not built yet but I like what I see so far...)
I would have considered a SRR in white if one showed up, but with the arrival of the Finest in white...
Yeah, you guys have thoroughly corrupted me...Matt you get to take some extra blame too. A Newest really wasn't being considered at this point but now that I have it I simply love it. I hope getting some miles on it will only reinforce that as well. The 0.4 miles around the block Sunday really doesn't count. Did get the spokes seated though...
I'll probably chuck it up in the trainer to stress the rear wheel some more too.
02-01-11, 02:41 PM
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Were you already in negotiations for the Finest when I mentioned the Newest? (very strange sentence to write/type)
02-01-11, 02:58 PM
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I, for one, hope you keep the Tiara. It's so cool, and so you.
02-01-11, 03:23 PM
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My LBS has a good looking S12-S LTD. I dig the color scheme. The rear brake cable is too long and I'm not sure why he didn't put replacement hoods on it.
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02-01-11, 04:08 PM
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I never fail to be impressed with efforts such as this, especially when I, like many of you here, have a real soft spot for vintage Fujis. It's something I will always remember when I used to look at a pair of them in Winnipeg where I grew up. It was specifically during 1972-74 that local bike shop was a Fuji dealer and a dark blue and silver pair were on display at one time, a Newest and a Finest. Looking at your example sure brings back the memories.
02-01-11, 04:31 PM
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Of course....when you see what's in the pipeline, hopefully by the end of the month, you'll find my portfolio VERY diverse.
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Just a new pic after adding the bottle cage and changing my office lights to daylight balanced CFLs (no flash!!)
I lined the bottle cage clamps with rubber from a very thin Bontrager tube I had, using gel super glue to attach it. I also padded the cage itself where it would touch the frame. The rubber keeps it from marring and at the same time the clamps need to be tightened far less. I think it worked out great.
Yeah, the bottle cage is a TA cage, but it's what came with the bike and I'll leave it as a homage to the OO. Hopefully in a week or so I'll have something fun to put in it
I lined the bottle cage clamps with rubber from a very thin Bontrager tube I had, using gel super glue to attach it. I also padded the cage itself where it would touch the frame. The rubber keeps it from marring and at the same time the clamps need to be tightened far less. I think it worked out great.
Yeah, the bottle cage is a TA cage, but it's what came with the bike and I'll leave it as a homage to the OO. Hopefully in a week or so I'll have something fun to put in it
