Best of the old and new: 1981 Fuji Gran Tourer SE
Ok, the title is a little misleading. The Gran Tourer was hardly Fuji's finest offering, nor do I have the budget to buy the best of modern components. Nevertheless, I would like to share my 1981 Fuji Gran Tourer SE updated with a selection of modern components.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6...11635111bc.jpg More photos Some modern highlights include a new wheelset (hurray for aluminum rims!), a generator hub, and LED lighting. At the same time, the original brakes work great and the Nitto Olympiad bars are very comfy. While not original to the bike, the NOS downtube shifters give a nod to classic functionality and clean lines, as do the home made rack and bag combo. This bike was from a his 'n' hers pair I was given on the promise to get them up and running again. As budget allows, I look forward to getting the "hers" (a silver Gran Tourer SE mixte) on the road with similar trappings. Happy New Year! |
Other than the seat angle, it looks great!
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http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=232240I've got a 77 myself. A great light bike and it seems they made a lot of them in extended sizes . Mines getting a repaint into Burgundy when the weather turns nice .http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/...andTourer2.jpg
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Great work, and I really love that bag for some reason! It's very organic-looking and a nice contrast to modern bags that look like they were made by robots.
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Well done, that's one lucky Fuji.
Scott |
Nice job on the front rack, sometimes home made gets you exactly what you need.
I am suprised you got those big Panracers and fenders to fit. |
Originally Posted by anixi
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Other than the seat angle, it looks great!
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Originally Posted by Gravity Aided
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http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=232240I've got a 77 myself. A great light bike and it seems they made a lot of them in extended sizes.
The background in your photo looks very familiar. I'm in Champaign. I'll keep my eyes open for a black or burgundy Fuji when I'm out riding to the North and West. :-) |
Originally Posted by Chris_in_Miami
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Great work, and I really love that bag for some reason! It's very organic-looking and a nice contrast to modern bags that look like they were made by robots.
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Superb! I love retro touring bikes.
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Originally Posted by KOBE
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I am suprised you got those big Panracers and fenders to fit.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6...d1c024ab14.jpg For reasons unknown, this image was not included in the original upload. |
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