Anyone know anything about a Fuji Royale?
10-02-11, 09:50 AM
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Anyone know anything about a Fuji Royale?
I'm not sure if it's a I or II. Where they decent bikes with good components or ???
10-02-11, 09:58 AM
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Like many Japanese bikes from the early 80's, Fuji kept updating the Royale to keep up with their competition. Overall, I would put the Royale in the middle of Fuji's lineup as a nice riding recreational bike. Weight should be around 25-26 lbs.
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The Royale was my first Fuji in 1979. Still have it, ride it, and enjoy it if that says anything about it's quality. From my blog:
https://vintagefuji.posterous.com/1979-fuji-royale
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I have the mixte version of the Royale, I never knew there was a I and II. Mine was purchased new in 1980, I think.
I ride it several times a week. Looks good and runs fine. I will never sell it.
This one came with a Suntour rear derailleur that is labelled Fuji with some black in there somewhere to match the cranks.
I ride it several times a week. Looks good and runs fine. I will never sell it.
This one came with a Suntour rear derailleur that is labelled Fuji with some black in there somewhere to match the cranks.
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10-02-11, 02:49 PM
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Easy to tell the difference between the Royale and the Royale II. Fuji catalogs are all on line. Decent bike, lower end to middle of the product line. I've had a couple of Royales along with a Royale II. Fujis always get a good response around here.
https://classicfuji.com/0_Models_and_Years.htm
https://classicfuji.com/0_Models_and_Years.htm
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10-02-11, 05:57 PM
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I bought a new Fuji Sports 10 in 1976. Although I grew up on Raleighs, I think the Fuji must have been less money (because I had none) or I met a very good salesperson. The bike was good and I rode it for 10 years. Recently I picked up a very nice '83 Fuji Royale II. Not high end, but very much in the middle. However, with it's parallel vanadium-steel frame and the harmonious blend of Suntour, Sugino and Nitto components, it rides much nicer than the '75 Raleigh Gran Sport with Campy Nuovo Record that I recently parted with. A lot of people on this forum seem to like old Fujis. I also think they are one of the best buys in vintage road bikes.
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this is a great bike. I own one myself.
this will answer most/all your inquires https://classicfuji.com/0_Cat_Cvr_Home.htm
as for the bike, i love it. Rides/functions smooth and was pretty light weight, even before I made it really light myself. Will agree its a middle of the pack, but can easily be made into a very solid bike with a few component upgrades. Good foundation to build from in my book... why i chose to keep it, and never regret that move.
pics?
the decals are the easiest distinction between I and II.
look at mine for instance. its the first version (1980).
this will answer most/all your inquires https://classicfuji.com/0_Cat_Cvr_Home.htm
as for the bike, i love it. Rides/functions smooth and was pretty light weight, even before I made it really light myself. Will agree its a middle of the pack, but can easily be made into a very solid bike with a few component upgrades. Good foundation to build from in my book... why i chose to keep it, and never regret that move.
pics?
the decals are the easiest distinction between I and II.
look at mine for instance. its the first version (1980).
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10-02-11, 10:10 PM
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I have one from 1983. Had shimano golden arrow components. I loved the frame and rebuilt it with more modern components. Great bike.
10-03-11, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by matimeo
I have one from 1983. Had shimano golden arrow components. I loved the frame and rebuilt it with more modern components. Great bike.
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I have two II's.
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I just sold this Fuji Royale last week (I wish I had better photo's). It has the Fuji labeled Suntour VGT deraillers and crankset. It was a beautiful bike.
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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake
We call them Fuji Quarter Pounders in this country.
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There is an '81 Royale on our area CL for 150.00 (just an example of what people are asking here).
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Aaron, you funny guy!
I always loved working on Fujis. They were so well made.
I always loved working on Fujis. They were so well made.
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I owned a Fuji Royale Mixte and found it to be a very well made and appointed bicycle. I can't really comment on the ride quality but the bicycle did come in at a bit over 28lb 1oz, with pedals fitted, according to my records...
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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake 
We call them Fuji Quarter Pounders in this country.
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I've has a couple of Fuji Royales from the early '80s. They were the model just below the S-12-S, and are a solid nice riding bike. IMHO, any Fuji from the Royale on up (S-12-S, S-12-S Ltd, America, etc.) is not to be passed up when the price is right. Warning ... Fujis are extremely addictive!
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I have a vintage Fuji Royale. The tires need replacing but I cannot see the size. They look to be the original tires. I presume they are 27 x 1 1/4. Anyone know what the narrowest tires that will fit the Sunshine rims .
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Originally Posted by 25th Viet Vet
I have a vintage Fuji Royale. The tires need replacing but I cannot see the size. They look to be the original tires. I presume they are 27 x 1 1/4. Anyone know what the narrowest tires that will fit the Sunshine rims .
I bought a dark blue Royale in Orlando, in 1980 and rode it everywhere. It was stolen when I was in Virginia and recovered, then stolen again in California in 1984. I replaced it with a Miyata that I still ride.
