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09-06-19, 07:06 AM
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Oh how I hate that foam handlebar grip! Too much time in the sun and it gets brittle.
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09-06-19, 07:09 AM
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09-06-19, 07:17 AM
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Beautiful Opus III. This model holds a special place for me. Early in the days of working with the late Bill Reavis of ClassicFuji he keyed me into this model .. He said I really needed to get one for my collection. A few years later a young kid came into the LBS with one that was my size and in absolute mint condition. I contacted Bill and we discussed possible strategies on how to get the kid to sell it to me. Other than loads of money there wasn't much we could do. He offered to loan me money if I needed it. I ended up paying over $700 for it at the time ... a huge sum for a Fuji! But it was all original and I wanted it. My first foray into the higher end models of Fuji and it didn't stop there. Here's the Opus on my blog:
1984 Fuji "Opus III" - Vintage Fuji Archive
I had switched out the original saddle for a Fujita Pro at the time.
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1984 Fuji "Opus III" - Vintage Fuji Archive
I had switched out the original saddle for a Fujita Pro at the time.
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09-06-19, 07:22 AM
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I just rebuilt an early 70s Fuji Finest I picked up a year or two ago. I think it may be a '70-71 as it lacks a serial number and the Fuji website (back when it still existed suggested that the Fujis without serial numbers were imported '70-71). I built the bike up to do some climbing in Wisconsin where I go riding on a fairly regular basis (and there are some serious hills there) with a SR Apex triple crank (48/38/28 rings). I also tried to build the bike with almost entirely Japanese parts (the saddle is a selle anatomica though). The bike is a lot of fun to ride and surprisingly light (24.5 lbs with a leather saddle which isn't bad for a fully chromed chrome moly frame).
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09-06-19, 10:39 AM
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I now have two 1984 TS IVs in the garage. They both have the original foam grips and both are in pretty amazing condition for their age. I'm not a fan of the aesthetics of the foam, but I don't think it detracts too much from the looks or function. I will replace it when it starts to fail, but for now, it's only original once!
09-06-19, 02:26 PM
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Nice Touring Series, almost bought one off of Ebay a few years back. I was at Sleeping bear dunes in the early 90s during a van trip across the country, beautiful place.
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09-07-19, 04:57 AM
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These are spectacular machines - I have lust for one of these Fuji Series IVs, and keep an eye open for one in 59/60cm -- seems like most are 57 or 63?
09-11-19, 02:00 PM
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This thread needs more Fuji mountain bikes
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10-25-19, 11:32 PM
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Someone go and grab this up!
Wish I was closer. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...8796042968390/
10-26-19, 12:55 AM
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Wish I was closer. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...8796042968390/
Doesn't look like an XL (22"), I think it's a large (20").
10-26-19, 05:32 AM
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The local shop was doing a resto-mod clinic last month, so they had a few older bikes to sell for anyone interested in pursuing a project. I got this S12-S LTD for $75. It had fenders and a rack on it, as well as most of the original components. I just wanted to make it road worthy so I could make a decision on how to proceed. It has a rattle can paint job and homemade decals which don't look horrible from 10 feet. I was impressed with the ride on the first shakedown run. Paint will the first thing, but it will be something besides black, maybe dark blue, like the Finest up above.
1981 Fuji S12-S LTD
1981 Fuji S12-S LTD
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10-26-19, 05:57 AM
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Out for a spin in gorgeous autumn weather.
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11-12-19, 08:19 PM
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If I was closer, I would grab it. Someone go save this beauty! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...03931790512384
11-23-19, 07:01 PM
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Late to the cult of Fuji but here is the Finest bike i own along with a shameless plug for an invite to the other group.
This one has the oval fork and "the Finest" script on the TT.
K7E00?8? There is a hole drilled in the BB in the place of the first ?
This one has the oval fork and "the Finest" script on the TT.
K7E00?8? There is a hole drilled in the BB in the place of the first ?
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11-24-19, 07:10 AM
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That's beautiful!
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11-24-19, 10:01 AM
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2cam16: (also 4 valve inline 4?)
Nice! I believe LTD suffix means it is light 4130 not high tensile.
Nice! I believe LTD suffix means it is light 4130 not high tensile.
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11-24-19, 03:10 PM
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I have your bikes 'sister', just because it's a bit smaller 
Mine is a 1980 now equipped with 1st Gen Superbe Pro.
More of my 80 Newest.
Mine is a 1980 now equipped with 1st Gen Superbe Pro.More of my 80 Newest.
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01-12-20, 08:28 AM
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Just an update for the Fuji people in case you missed the thread I posted yesterday. My VintageFuji.posthaven site is now ClassicFuji.posthaven.com
https://classicfuji.posthaven.com
https://classicfuji.posthaven.com/archive
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01-12-20, 10:23 AM
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Just an update for the Fuji people in case you missed the thread I posted yesterday. My VintageFuji.posthaven site is now ClassicFuji.posthaven.com
https://classicfuji.posthaven.com
https://classicfuji.posthaven.com/archive
Cheers,
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01-22-20, 07:20 AM
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Any "tall" people in the Toronto area? Looks to be all N Record.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details..._Search_Alerts
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details..._Search_Alerts
01-22-20, 09:21 AM
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Any "tall" people in the Toronto area? Looks to be all N Record.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details..._Search_Alerts
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details..._Search_Alerts
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01-26-20, 12:26 PM
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I picked this 86 Fuji team back in November seems to be almost all original except for the front wheel, it has a problem with the fork apparently the legs of the fork have been squeezed together so the wheel is extremely tight can anybody tell me if this is repairable or do I need to find a new fork
