1984 Fuji Touring series III
08-10-17, 08:19 PM
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I'm going off what I read in the 1982 catalog. It's in the italicized part. It says Fuji developed VAlite in tandem with one of the worlds leading bike tubing manufacturers. I think Ishiwata?
Might be tough to read. If you go to the link it's easier to see.
Attachment 575704
https://www.classicfuji.com/1982_04_I...tion3_Page.htm
Might be tough to read. If you go to the link it's easier to see.
Attachment 575704
https://www.classicfuji.com/1982_04_I...tion3_Page.htm
Wow. That is pretty cool if it's true. I've not heard of aluminum being used to alloy steel before. Titanium yes, steel no. I'd love to find out more about this. Still, I have a sneaking suspicion that there is an error in translation somewhere. Chrome-vanadium steel would make so much more sense, as it has been used since the early days of cycling.
08-10-17, 08:50 PM
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Wow. That is pretty cool if it's true. I've not heard of aluminum being used to alloy steel before. Titanium yes, steel no. I'd love to find out more about this. Still, I have a sneaking suspicion that there is an error in translation somewhere. Chrome-vanadium steel would make so much more sense, as it has been used since the early days of cycling.
08-11-17, 11:12 AM
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I've ridden an '84 touring series iii in the 25-inch size for 5 years now. I converted it to 700c wheels briefly. The braking was mediocre due to the stock cantilever brakes which are the t-rex arms of dia-compes line. I think shimano be-60 or 62 would do a better job.
Anyway, bike served me well as kid shlepper and heavily loaded commuter. Ready to sell it now as we're planning to move. Mine isn't stock anymore but recieved it as such, minus the seat.
Enjoy your new ride!
Leif
Anyway, bike served me well as kid shlepper and heavily loaded commuter. Ready to sell it now as we're planning to move. Mine isn't stock anymore but recieved it as such, minus the seat.
Enjoy your new ride!
Leif
08-11-17, 11:26 AM
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I've ridden an '84 touring series iii in the 25-inch size for 5 years now. I converted it to 700c wheels briefly. The braking was mediocre due to the stock cantilever brakes which are the t-rex arms of dia-compes line. I think shimano be-60 or 62 would do a better job.
Anyway, bike served me well as kid shlepper and heavily loaded commuter. Ready to sell it now as we're planning to move. Mine isn't stock anymore but recieved it as such, minus the seat.
Enjoy your new ride!
Leif
Anyway, bike served me well as kid shlepper and heavily loaded commuter. Ready to sell it now as we're planning to move. Mine isn't stock anymore but recieved it as such, minus the seat.
Enjoy your new ride!
Leif
08-13-17, 05:37 PM
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I've ridden an '84 touring series iii in the 25-inch size for 5 years now. I converted it to 700c wheels briefly. The braking was mediocre due to the stock cantilever brakes which are the t-rex arms of dia-compes line. I think shimano be-60 or 62 would do a better job.
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I have 700s on the Trek but it's a marginal fit. The brake pivots are a bit higher on the Fuji so I'm stuck with 27s. The Taylor's pivots on the frame are spaced for 27s but on the fork they are spaced for 700s. I'm running 27s on it and with Mafac Tandem cantis it works just fine. Matching serial numbers on frame, fork and both racks, so I figure they built a new fixture for the fork pivots, but didn't bother in the rear. Gotta love the Brits.
BTW my 1st good bike was the original Centurion Pro Tour, a ’76. Most of our touring has been on tandems, but I keep getting deals on touring singles. The Fuji and Trek were given to me and I paid $262.50 for the Taylor, frame, fork and racks.
08-15-17, 01:51 PM
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Sorry about the turn around time. I peaked under the saddle today and there is no metal reinforcement.
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