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07-24-18, 09:27 AM
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Donkey? That's a new one. Also known as Turkey, Suicide...I believe the correct term is safety levers.
07-29-18, 06:53 PM
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I have a 1973 Special Road Racer that I am in the middle of updating. I have essentially torn it down to the frame, and am rebuilding it with modern Shimano 105 components. Essentially just posting this to work on getting to my 10 posts so I can make a thread about it and show some pictures, as well as get some ideas from the forum.
08-02-18, 10:59 PM
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Picked up this nice Fuji today ... Already put in a lot of work elbow grease to get some of the rust of the frame
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08-04-18, 07:35 PM
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Here's a quick shot of my latest pickup . A 1986 Team Fuji that looks to be in great shape. I'm getting ready right now to clean it up and go over it. Once I do I'll start an individual thread with detailed pictures and all. Right now with all the extra stuff this thing weighs 25 lbs 15 ozs. That's 3 1/2 lbs more than my 1985 Opus III....
Just as I bought it, flat tires and all. <br/>
UPDATE: Spent the first half of the soccer game pulling off the extra crap, funky saddle, and the old computer stuff (which works!). It's now a more proper 23 lbs 12 ozs. I wonder it I'll get it under 23 lbs once I throw on some modern Veloflex Master tires and latex tubes? Under a light coat of grime the bike is remarkable clean. Doesn't look to have seen much use.
Just as I bought it, flat tires and all. <br/>
UPDATE: Spent the first half of the soccer game pulling off the extra crap, funky saddle, and the old computer stuff (which works!). It's now a more proper 23 lbs 12 ozs. I wonder it I'll get it under 23 lbs once I throw on some modern Veloflex Master tires and latex tubes? Under a light coat of grime the bike is remarkable clean. Doesn't look to have seen much use.
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09-05-18, 04:43 PM
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My 1985 Club Fuji I picked up a few weeks ago. The Quad VALite tubing definitely has a unique feel to it.
09-05-18, 07:40 PM
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Thought I'd repost this now that I've got it done. As seen it's a respectable 22 lbs 10 ozs and are really nice ride.
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09-07-18, 02:13 PM
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@jamesdak The colors and flawless nature of that build are exceptional.
Here are my pair of Fujis. I took the '89 Ace out for a fast 30 miles on Wed. and the '78 Newest for a quick 22 miles yesterday.
Untitled by irishbx4th, on Flickr
Untitled by irishbx4th, on Flickr
Here are my pair of Fujis. I took the '89 Ace out for a fast 30 miles on Wed. and the '78 Newest for a quick 22 miles yesterday.
Untitled by irishbx4th, on Flickr
Untitled by irishbx4th, on Flickr
09-08-18, 08:43 AM
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Here's my 1983 Fuji Team Fuji. Updating to Dia Compe Aero levers, since hoods are sticky. Rides perfect.
09-09-18, 07:08 PM
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09-10-18, 08:42 AM
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09-17-18, 08:03 PM
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Fuji Fork Crown Differences
How many fork crown styles did Fuji have from the 1970s - 1980s?
The most common one you see is the one with the pointy bit that points down the fork blade. I have seen this from the lowest end models all the way up to the "Finest".
THe "Newest" seems to have a concave fork crown which is different and seems specific to that model.
I have see some "Finest" models with an even different fork crown. I am not sure how to describe it other than having a small window in it or a slit. There is one shown here in this thread: 1972 Fuji Finest
I dont think this style fork crown was specific to 1972. I have seen other 1972s with the normal fork crown you see on all fujis. I "think" the forks are a bit skinnier at the crown on this style fork as well
Perhaps they switched from this style to the more common style you see on all fujis in 1972?
The most common one you see is the one with the pointy bit that points down the fork blade. I have seen this from the lowest end models all the way up to the "Finest".
THe "Newest" seems to have a concave fork crown which is different and seems specific to that model.
I have see some "Finest" models with an even different fork crown. I am not sure how to describe it other than having a small window in it or a slit. There is one shown here in this thread: 1972 Fuji Finest
I dont think this style fork crown was specific to 1972. I have seen other 1972s with the normal fork crown you see on all fujis. I "think" the forks are a bit skinnier at the crown on this style fork as well
Perhaps they switched from this style to the more common style you see on all fujis in 1972?
09-18-18, 01:26 AM
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I built this Gran Tourer SE Mixte for my little sister:
It has numerous upgrades including 6-speed Shimano SIS shifting to replace the original Suntour friction shifting. The polyurethane paint and decals are new and were done by me.
It has numerous upgrades including 6-speed Shimano SIS shifting to replace the original Suntour friction shifting. The polyurethane paint and decals are new and were done by me.
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'83 Supreme
After a 20 year hiatus, this is my first entry back to the bikes I grew up with. Still a work in progress, I am on it barefoot a lot, so I switched out the rattraps for comfort pedals. Added a rack and new tires. it has been a fine ride so far.
09-18-18, 10:20 AM
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...I have see some "Finest" models with an even different fork crown. I am not sure how to describe it other than having a small window in it or a slit. There is one shown here in this thread: 1972 Fuji Finest
I dont think this style fork crown was specific to 1972. I have seen other 1972s with the normal fork crown you see on all fujis. I "think" the forks are a bit skinnier at the crown on this style fork as well
Perhaps they switched from this style to the more common style you see on all fujis in 1972?
I dont think this style fork crown was specific to 1972. I have seen other 1972s with the normal fork crown you see on all fujis. I "think" the forks are a bit skinnier at the crown on this style fork as well
Perhaps they switched from this style to the more common style you see on all fujis in 1972?
However, it is definitely an OEM fork based on the "road" rake and it's appearance on the Finest in the 1971 catalogue. For 1972 the Finest was catalogued with a conventional road fork, having oval blades and the ubiquitous crown (Ishiwata 503?) that it used until receiving a fully sloping integral crown in the very late 1970s.
09-18-18, 12:40 PM
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The subject fork crown appears to be a modified Ishiwata 512 track crown. It was also used on the 1970s Fuji Track models (Track TR, Track TRS, Intermediate Track). The "skinnier" front to back dimension of the blade at the crown would be typical of a round track blade and it was also to appears to have larger side to side dimension. The blade looks round or close to it.
However, it is definitely an OEM fork based on the "road" rake and it's appearance on the Finest in the 1971 catalogue. For 1972 the Finest was catalogued with a conventional road fork, having oval blades and the ubiquitous crown (Ishiwata 503?) that it used until receiving a fully sloping integral crown in the very late 1970s.
However, it is definitely an OEM fork based on the "road" rake and it's appearance on the Finest in the 1971 catalogue. For 1972 the Finest was catalogued with a conventional road fork, having oval blades and the ubiquitous crown (Ishiwata 503?) that it used until receiving a fully sloping integral crown in the very late 1970s.
10-28-18, 04:21 PM
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Dropouts.
They must have sourced their dropouts from different sources in the bike boom era
In the lower end models (Sports, Gran Tourer, Etc) I have see the same model and similar year Fujis have SUNTOUR stamped in both the front and rear drops that you can see which kind of wrap around the axle.
I have seen no name fronts and suntour rears and visa versa.
I have see some strange fronts that i cant tell what they say. LSRnBND or somthing like that. Very hard to make out.
Quality speaking all the rears (suntour or not) were that strange Fuji half thick forged drop out ....which isnt stamped but it isnt a full thick dropout either.
I always thought this was odd.
They must have sourced their dropouts from different sources in the bike boom era
In the lower end models (Sports, Gran Tourer, Etc) I have see the same model and similar year Fujis have SUNTOUR stamped in both the front and rear drops that you can see which kind of wrap around the axle.
I have seen no name fronts and suntour rears and visa versa.
I have see some strange fronts that i cant tell what they say. LSRnBND or somthing like that. Very hard to make out.
Quality speaking all the rears (suntour or not) were that strange Fuji half thick forged drop out ....which isnt stamped but it isnt a full thick dropout either.
I always thought this was odd.
10-28-18, 04:38 PM
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Dropouts.
They must have sourced their dropouts from different sources in the bike boom era
In the lower end models (Sports, Gran Tourer, Etc) I have see the same model and similar year Fujis have SUNTOUR stamped in both the front and rear drops that you can see which kind of wrap around the axle.
I have seen no name fronts and suntour rears and visa versa.
I have see some strange fronts that i cant tell what they say. LSRnBND or somthing like that. Very hard to make out.
Quality speaking all the rears (suntour or not) were that strange Fuji half thick forged drop out ....which isnt stamped but it isnt a full thick dropout either.
I always thought this was odd.
They must have sourced their dropouts from different sources in the bike boom era
In the lower end models (Sports, Gran Tourer, Etc) I have see the same model and similar year Fujis have SUNTOUR stamped in both the front and rear drops that you can see which kind of wrap around the axle.
I have seen no name fronts and suntour rears and visa versa.
I have see some strange fronts that i cant tell what they say. LSRnBND or somthing like that. Very hard to make out.
Quality speaking all the rears (suntour or not) were that strange Fuji half thick forged drop out ....which isnt stamped but it isnt a full thick dropout either.
I always thought this was odd.
Dropouts on road bicycles typically vary from about 4-7mm thickess. ATB dropouts can be even thicker.
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11-05-18, 12:14 PM
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How many fork crown styles did Fuji have from the 1970s - 1980s?
The most common one you see is the one with the pointy bit that points down the fork blade. I have seen this from the lowest end models all the way up to the "Finest".
THe "Newest" seems to have a concave fork crown which is different and seems specific to that model.
I have see some "Finest" models with an even different fork crown. I am not sure how to describe it other than having a small window in it or a slit. There is one shown here in this thread: 1972 Fuji Finest
I dont think this style fork crown was specific to 1972. I have seen other 1972s with the normal fork crown you see on all fujis. I "think" the forks are a bit skinnier at the crown on this style fork as well
Perhaps they switched from this style to the more common style you see on all fujis in 1972?
The most common one you see is the one with the pointy bit that points down the fork blade. I have seen this from the lowest end models all the way up to the "Finest".
THe "Newest" seems to have a concave fork crown which is different and seems specific to that model.
I have see some "Finest" models with an even different fork crown. I am not sure how to describe it other than having a small window in it or a slit. There is one shown here in this thread: 1972 Fuji Finest
I dont think this style fork crown was specific to 1972. I have seen other 1972s with the normal fork crown you see on all fujis. I "think" the forks are a bit skinnier at the crown on this style fork as well
Perhaps they switched from this style to the more common style you see on all fujis in 1972?
I'm a little late joining this party but here's the crown of my 1972 Finest.
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Here's another example of the fork on the 1974 Pursuit Track bike that was featured in the book: Japanese Steel: Classic Bicycle Design from Japan.
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11-05-18, 12:54 PM
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@ScottRyder I am thoroughly enjoying the book Scott. It is a feast for the eyes and brain.
11-05-18, 01:04 PM
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@ScottRyder I am thoroughly enjoying the book Scott. It is a feast for the eyes and brain.
I haven't got my copy yet. : (
Know anybody in high places?
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11-06-18, 08:02 AM
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Posted this in the single speed/fixed thread a few weeks back but forgot about the Fuji thread. Earned the frame through volunteer hours at the co-op and built it up from there. My first single speed, really loving the whole experience. It's a Special Road Racer.
Fuji special road racer single speed by Eat More Plants1, on Flickr
Fuji special road racer single speed by Eat More Plants1, on Flickr