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Old 01-05-14, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael Angelo
Fuji Del Rey, Got it for free. Rehabing it, more than likely gifting it to my Daugther's Boyfriend.
Del Reys were nice bikes. Here's one I flipped that was way too small for me.

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Here is a project for the future - I've put it off because the frame is not my size. It is a 1975 Fuji Finest. It was a frame with a bunch of replacement parts that were just junk. Most of the little frame clamp-on were there however. This is the Fuji model I lusted for when I bought my first road bike back in 1971(72).

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Originally Posted by Michael Angelo
Fuji Del Rey, Got it for free. Rehabing it, more than likely gifting it to my Daugther's Boyfriend.

Rehab? It looks to be in great shape, must not need a lot of rehabbing. And you got it for free? a super congrats on that!
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Originally Posted by dweenk
Here is a project for the future - I've put it off because the frame is not my size. It is a 1975 Fuji Finest. It was a frame with a bunch of replacement parts that were just junk. Most of the little frame clamp-on were there however. This is the Fuji model I lusted for when I bought my first road bike back in 1971(72).

Poor thing! Not my size either, but it is a shame so see that fine bike in that sort of condition. Let's just hope that a good OA bath/scrubbing will dissolve/remove most of that rust.
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Old 01-06-14, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by rekmeyata
Rehab? It looks to be in great shape, must not need a lot of rehabbing. And you got it for free? a super congrats on that!
Repack each and every bearing, true wheels, new chain, tires, tubes, repaint top tube. Just a few minor repairs.
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Old 01-06-14, 11:22 AM
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That web site with your photos is loaded with spam has pop up ads and hack ads, Anyone reading this don't go to the site.
Flickr? No way. Never seen one there, and I went anyway, and my blocker detected 0 from there. Flickr doesn't even have ads on the site.
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Flickr? No way. Never seen one there, and I went anyway, and my blocker detected 0 from there. Flickr doesn't even have ads on the site.
I usually agree, but I clicked on and got several banner ads that popped up. This rarely happens on my computer too due to ad blockers I have.
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Originally Posted by cycleheimer
I went crazy over the Fuji "Special Road Racer" when I was a kid. It was dependable and built to last like a Chicago Schwinn, but was much lighter and enabled you to go faster and cover greater distances. The 1981 18-speed Fuji S-12-S that I have now is my fourth S-10-S/S-12-S. I have 27" x 1" Pasella TGs mounted on it right now.



Oh cool I have that same bike, Pretty sure mine's an '83, (I may have to re-check that) It had a lot of gold parts on it, gold chain, freewheel, even a gold blackburn rack . Mine doesn't say S-12S on the head tune though. Is yours 441 Chromoly? Nice looking ride.
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Old 01-06-14, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by dweenk
Here is a project for the future - I've put it off because the frame is not my size. It is a 1975 Fuji Finest. It was a frame with a bunch of replacement parts that were just junk. Most of the little frame clamp-on were there however. This is the Fuji model I lusted for when I bought my first road bike back in 1971(72).

That's a cool bike. Hope you'll post some after pix. I'd be intimidated by all that rust!
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I've just put a new cassette, seatpost, and wheelset on my previously fixed-and-upgraded '87 Fuji Sagres. The cassette was mainly for gearing, the new seatpost for a different offset, and the wheels just because they're better than what was on there (which weren't the originals, if you're curious). Come to think of it, the only original parts left on this bike are the frame, fork, handlebar, and stem. Everything else has been changed. I put Dura-Ace 7400 levers, derailleurs, and crankset on there, with a Velo Senso saddle (I got it on clearance, but I like it), Tektro dual-pivot brakes, Shimano A600 pedals, and brand new Shimano RS61 wheels, with DT Swiss "ratcheting" skewers. Now I just need some nice springtime weather to come back around...



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I just picked up my first Fuji today. An 85 Del Rey that looks to be all original and in pretty decent shape. The price was right at 19.90 plus tax. I've heard a lot of great things about these bikes and I guess I will find out how it rides after I go through it.

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Originally Posted by IknowURider
Oh cool I have that same bike, Pretty sure mine's an '83, (I may have to re-check that) It had a lot of gold parts on it, gold chain, freewheel, even a gold blackburn rack . Mine doesn't say S-12S on the head tune though. Is yours 441 Chromoly? Nice looking ride.
Thanks. I love this bike! It is 441, and it does have quite a few gold parts. I may make a few changes to the accessories on it this spring. Even though the Pleitscher rack is period correct, I may use a modern black aluminum rear rack on it and try a black handlebar bag. Since these pictures were taken, I've installed a Brooks leather B-17 on it.
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very cool. Mine was found curbside and the frame is near mint, barely a scratch. or did I say that already. It also has a gold plated blackburn rack which I think may have been factory, not sure.
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Old 02-13-14, 04:12 PM
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Why is it the Fuji America Touring Series V is hardly ever seen around here? Tons of Series IV models, but the Series V is not seen so much. A shame as it is such a beautiful bike and not as utilitarian looking as the IV.
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Why is it the Fuji America Touring Series V is hardly ever seen around here? Tons of Series IV models, but the Series V is not seen so much. A shame as it is such a beautiful bike and not as utilitarian looking as the IV.
I'm always looking for an excuse to post photos of mine!



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Originally Posted by ScottRyder
I'm always looking for an excuse to post photos of mine!



https://vintagefuji.posthaven.com/198...uring-series-v

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You don't need any excuse to post that.
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You don't need any excuse to post that.
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Originally Posted by ScottRyder
I'm always looking for an excuse to post photos of mine!



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Beautiful bike.
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Looks a lot nicer than mine. That is a real beauty!
Mine has toured the country extensively since I bought it new. Guess it shows wear and tear of the road.
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I was going through a bunch of papers and photos that my mother had given me when she moved to AZ and came across this:



The shop owned discounted the price a bit because it was a scratched floor model and this was my third bike from him (one stolen, then replaced). I added the safety levers, exchanged the tires, and added toe clips.

I know you guys are probably tired of me posting this pic, but this is basically how it looks today (tires have been replaced with Pasela TG)

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This is the stuff I love! May I use these images and story for a blog post?

Originally Posted by Cougrrcj
I was going through a bunch of papers and photos that my mother had given me when she moved to AZ and came across this:



The shop owned discounted the price a bit because it was a scratched floor model and this was my third bike from him (one stolen, then replaced). I added the safety levers, exchanged the tires, and added toe clips.

I know you guys are probably tired of me posting this pic, but this is basically how it looks today (tires have been replaced with Pasela TG)

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Hi all. I'm new to this forum and I'm also new to having my very first Fuji. It's not a road bike though. I paid the original owner $150 for an all original (except saddle & tires) 1986 Fuji Sundance ATB. I've already posted about it in the vintage mountain bike forum, but I'm eager to share here too. I cleaned/repacked/replaced ball bearings of hubs, headset, bottom bracket, freewheels, replaced brake pads, all cables/housing. I took apart, cleaned every single component even the xc thumb shifters. I put on a Brooks B17 Special, however I won an auction for a Champion Flyer in Honey that I'll install. I also bought NOS MKS Graphite 2000 pedals as the ones on the bike were scuffed (I couldn't resist). I replaced the 26 x 1.75 tires with Paselas in 26 x 1.5 and the tan sidewall looks more vintage. I also installed a Jim Blackburn that I won on an auction site. I downloaded a page from the mombat.org vintage mtb site with instructions as to how to set up Cunningham/Suntour roller cam brakes and they turned out great! Oh, I wanted a higher quill with a shorter "stem" part, so I replaced original with Kalloy and it got those handlebars up there. So....here it is:

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Just finishing sourcing parts for this...pedals came in the mail last night (MKS Sylvan road with clips), and I've changed the saddle to a black suede Concor copy.

Brake cables being re-done this weekend, and a smaller freewheel, and then I'll be happier.

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Hi all. I'm new to this forum and I'm also new to having my very first Fuji. It's not a road bike though. I paid the original owner $150 for an all original (except saddle & tires) 1986 Fuji Sundance ATB. I've already posted about it in the vintage mountain bike forum, but I'm eager to share here too. I cleaned/repacked/replaced ball bearings of hubs, headset, bottom bracket, freewheels, replaced brake pads, all cables/housing. I took apart, cleaned every single component even the xc thumb shifters. I put on a Brooks B17 Special, however I won an auction for a Champion Flyer in Honey that I'll install. I also bought NOS MKS Graphite 2000 pedals as the ones on the bike were scuffed (I couldn't resist). I replaced the 26 x 1.75 tires with Paselas in 26 x 1.5 and the tan sidewall looks more vintage. I also installed a Jim Blackburn that I won on an auction site. I downloaded a page from the mombat.org vintage mtb site with instructions as to how to set up Cunningham/Suntour roller cam brakes and they turned out great! Oh, I wanted a higher quill with a shorter "stem" part, so I replaced original with Kalloy and it got those handlebars up there. So....here it is:

Nice to see a vintage Fuji MTB show up, thanks for sharing.
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@bloud, any time. Now if I can decide what handlebar I want life would be good. Thinking VO Left Bank bars for more neutral wrist position.
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