1986 Team Fuji
04-13-21, 08:20 AM
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1986 Team Fuji
Hello all-
I have pulled my Team Fuji off the garage rafters recently. Decided to wash it, and then just stared at it. Its near pristine- with all the layers of protective dust that was on it on it. I went thru the gearing, shifting and brakes, cleaning the grease and grime out of the cassette and front chain rings. Everything still works great. Full-original Suntour Sprint setup. Probably last ridden in 2005 for the Hotter'N Hell 100.
Is there any real value in these bikes currently, or just sentimental? What should I do with it? I can't stop staring at it.
I have pulled my Team Fuji off the garage rafters recently. Decided to wash it, and then just stared at it. Its near pristine- with all the layers of protective dust that was on it on it. I went thru the gearing, shifting and brakes, cleaning the grease and grime out of the cassette and front chain rings. Everything still works great. Full-original Suntour Sprint setup. Probably last ridden in 2005 for the Hotter'N Hell 100.
Is there any real value in these bikes currently, or just sentimental? What should I do with it? I can't stop staring at it.
04-13-21, 08:23 AM
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Upper end Japanese bikes with the original parts could go for a decent amount depending on the market. $300 or so wouldn't be out of line, maybe a bit more in a large market for used bikes.
04-13-21, 10:50 AM
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I'd encourage you to most a post in the CV appraisals section if you haven't already. Price really depends on your market.
If you can't stop staring at it, you should consider riding it.
If you can't stop staring at it, you should consider riding it.
04-13-21, 11:05 AM
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If I remember correctly I think mine sold for $400. Like yours, pretty much mint under all the grime and such. Did a full service, and then reworked the cockpit stuff to make it look good. Sold very quickly. Sold it last year. That price was without the pump, pedals, or garmin mount. I think I did have some cheap, new flat pedals on it though so they could test it out. That's what i normally do.
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