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I just picked this 1984 Fuji touring series III up on marketplace and it looks like a nice frame but some original parts replaced. Rear wheel, chainring, seat and maybe a few other small parts. I am looking forward to getting ideas and seeing what other members have accomplished with their vintage Fuji touring bike’s. It’s really great to see some post and itemized list and pictures of their bikes and components that work on their build’s and some of the outstanding workmanship completed. “Why reinvent the wheel”
My intentions for this bike are keeping it a touring bike but with a flat bar and trying to keep a lot original with the drivetrain and brakes but new brake lever’s. I would like to update to index shifting but keep the down tube setup, but I am not sure about a source. Thanks for any input or ideas from forum members.
My intentions for this bike are keeping it a touring bike but with a flat bar and trying to keep a lot original with the drivetrain and brakes but new brake lever’s. I would like to update to index shifting but keep the down tube setup, but I am not sure about a source. Thanks for any input or ideas from forum members.
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You may like this bike very much. I sure do like mine. I did a complete tear down then treated and preserved the patina. Built it back up, mostly stock, but added rando bars, recovered Vetta saddle, tiny package shelf on the back to support the saddle bag and keep it away from the R brake cable, and created a front rack by chopping and bending a R rack. I've done many miles and it's real comfortable. Don't know if I'll ever do heavy touring on this (gotta Voyageur mule for that) but I've taken the TS III on a couple "hub and spoke" tours. I'm very pleased.
Not a good photo but I went out for my morning ride first, while the air was cool, so the sun was too high by the time I got back.
Not a good photo but I went out for my morning ride first, while the air was cool, so the sun was too high by the time I got back.
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1980 Jack Taylor Tourist
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Thanks, I will do just that!
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I just picked this 1984 Fuji touring series III up on marketplace and it looks like a nice frame but some original parts replaced. Rear wheel, chainring, seat and maybe a few other small parts. I am looking forward to getting ideas and seeing what other members have accomplished with their vintage Fuji touring bike’s. It’s really great to see some post and itemized list and pictures of their bikes and components that work on their build’s and some of the outstanding workmanship completed. “Why reinvent the wheel”
My intentions for this bike are keeping it a touring bike but with a flat bar and trying to keep a lot original with the drivetrain and brakes but new brake lever’s. I would like to update to index shifting but keep the down tube setup, but I am not sure about a source. Thanks for any input or ideas from forum members.
My intentions for this bike are keeping it a touring bike but with a flat bar and trying to keep a lot original with the drivetrain and brakes but new brake lever’s. I would like to update to index shifting but keep the down tube setup, but I am not sure about a source. Thanks for any input or ideas from forum members.
Lots of upright bar conversions.
Microshift makes indexed thumbies that can be used instead of the shifters on the down tube.
Show us your drop to upright bar conversions
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That is a stunning bike.
Thank you for sharing it!
Thank you for sharing it!
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Done!
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Just pulled this out of storage, time to do something with it.
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I have 2 in storage, an 81 and an 83. The 81 is not going anywhere else.
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My intentions for this bike are keeping it a touring bike but with a flat bar and trying to keep a lot original with the drivetrain and brakes but new brake lever’s. I would like to update to index shifting but keep the down tube setup, but I am not sure about a source.
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Fuji Grand Tourer SE
It came with the rear derailleur so I added a triple, bartends and a longer fd to make it a true touring bike. T
he shorter chain stays never bothered me even if you might need to push the panniers back a bit.
he shorter chain stays never bothered me even if you might need to push the panniers back a bit.
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Raleigh Wyoming. Couldn't find a Portage or Kodiak, so got this one. Finally got it set up for touring. Done a few short 1-2 day trips; just need more time off work.
Sakae Oval Tech and Suntour derailer.
Sakae Oval Tech and Suntour derailer.
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more info and photos on the SBC
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Anytime my friend.
Very nice and very cool.
That Gipiemme triple is awesome, funny how a special frame can inspire a special build.
Anytime my friend.
Very nice and very cool.
That Gipiemme triple is awesome, funny how a special frame can inspire a special build.