Originally Posted by bikemig

I just rebuilt an early 70s (likely a '70-71) Fuji Finest. I built it up with a triple (SR Apex 86 bcd crank with 48/38/28 rings) because I plan on taking it to Wisconsin soon to ride some hills (and they have some serious hills there,

I rode the bike around 80 miles over the Labor Day weekend. I'd forgotten how nicely a cyclone rear derailleur shifts on a new winner freewheel and how good suntour barcons are. The bike is just fun to ride.

I built the bike up old school with cloth tape, leather saddle, toe clips and straps. The old ways may not be as good as some of the new but they still work well.