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Can anyone tell what size this bike looks to be?

Old 08-29-18, 09:53 AM
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Can anyone tell what size this bike looks to be?

1986 one owner all original. Does not list the size.
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Old 08-29-18, 10:01 AM
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Made in sizes 49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64.

Looks like its a 55cm.

https://classicfuji.com/1986_04_ClubFuji_Page.htm
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Old 08-29-18, 10:09 AM
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Yup. 55
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Old 08-29-18, 10:11 AM
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I was gonna guess 52/54 so the 55ctt sounds right
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Old 08-29-18, 10:18 AM
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Thanks guys . I think it should fit me.
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Old 08-29-18, 10:18 AM
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My initial reaction, before reading the other posts, was 54 cm c-t-c, so 55 cm c-t-t sounds good.
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Old 08-29-18, 10:33 AM
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54-56
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Old 08-29-18, 12:14 PM
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Way off I guessed 58.
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Old 08-29-18, 01:49 PM
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Around 52....
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Old 08-29-18, 02:03 PM
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I ride 54/55. Looks like my size.
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Old 08-29-18, 02:18 PM
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looks like 55cm to me...
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Old 08-29-18, 02:47 PM
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55.88cm
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It should be 55-56cm
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Old 08-30-18, 01:34 AM
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Thereabouts 53cm ctc
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Old 08-30-18, 04:15 PM
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How many C&Vers does it take to say fifty five centimeters?

All of them!
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Originally Posted by chr0m0ly
how many c&vers does it take to say fifty five centimeters?

55
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Old 08-30-18, 04:52 PM
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The answer is 42. In metric it's a 55.
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Since I only ride English bikes, I'd say 22-1/2"
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