Fuji Track Elite
#151
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Back in the dark ages if a slipping saddle was a problem a strut was often used to maintain saddle position similar to this one:
Maybe you could rig something like this up if you can't find a better solution.
Has anyone experienced any issues with your saddle not staying tight on the rails and the nose going down? I have experienced this both with my Fuji Track Elite and my Fuji Norcom Straight TT bike, both of which use the same saddle tightening mechanism. I'm not sure what to do. I am tightening it to spec -- 12nm. It's driving me nuts.
Maybe you could rig something like this up if you can't find a better solution.
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In almost 30 years on the track, I have never seen that one! Gotta give an ingenuity award to that person!
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I torque my saddle clamp beyond spec (14nm instead of 12nm) and haven't had any issues with saddle rotating since. Might be good to keep a spare bolt around if you do this as well in case it breaks. I'd be cautious trying that with carbon rails though. Also in my experience cleaning the entire assembly with alcohol yielded better results than using fiber grip.
#158
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I torque my saddle clamp beyond spec (14nm instead of 12nm) and haven't had any issues with saddle rotating since. Might be good to keep a spare bolt around if you do this as well in case it breaks. I'd be cautious trying that with carbon rails though. Also in my experience cleaning the entire assembly with alcohol yielded better results than using fiber grip.
Regular non-carbon rails saddle - 20Nm torque on the screw, cleaning, etc. nothing worked. It's just a stupid system to track use (have the same solution on my Scott Addict, without issues).
I simply don't understand why they don't use the 2bolts fine-adjustment bridge as some cheap china generic frames have. Or at least a system with some "steps" in order to block rotating.
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- Don't actually use them on a regular basis.
- Don't listen to customer feedback.
- Hop on new trends and ignore what worked before.
- Forget the maxim: "If it ain't broke, don't 'fix' it."
A similar thing is going on right here at BikeForums with this new redesign.
CC: @IBobi
#162
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Chainstay clearance
The chainstay on the Elite has a slight vertical indentation wich I assume is for chairing clearance. But this indent is not much past a 50T ring. If anyone with experience mounting large chainrings on the Elite can provide some input I would appreciate it
thanks
thanks
#163
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I have a 58 on mine at the moment and there is plenty of room for bigger. A current gen track elite
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#165
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I appreciate you expanding on your first comment. I'm an old school 80s all around rider. Even rode DA 10 mm pitch, so this whole larger ring / drivetrain efficiency thing I am just learning.
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Brawlo, one other thing I noticed on the pics of Matt's Fuji is that he is using the seatpost from the TT bike.
This looks like a better option if your running your saddle in a more forward position. Something I have been planning on sourcing.
This looks like a better option if your running your saddle in a more forward position. Something I have been planning on sourcing.
#168
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It's the NORCOM TT bike seatpost - non-available on OVAL site. Where to find it?
#169
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Does anyone have some first hand experience with sourcing the Norcom TT seatpost?
Also, from pics I have seen, there are two different TT post. One has the two bolt mount on the back for a bottle mount etc and the other does not .
#170
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your local Fuji dealer can order posts for the Track Elite or Norcom. Don't waste your time trying to get in touch with Fuji/Oval directly... they ignored all my emails.
The Norcom post with the two bolts are for Di2 equipped bikes. (battery mount)
If you really want to be bling and a Dash saddle works for you, you can buy the custom integrated Dash post/saddle combo directly from Dash.
Failing a dealer your best bet is probably Facebook.
*be careful with opting for the Norcom post... many of them are pretty far forward. I can get far in front of my bb on the stock Elite post (with an Ares saddle) it might be tough to stay at 0 or -5 with a forward post.
The Norcom post with the two bolts are for Di2 equipped bikes. (battery mount)
If you really want to be bling and a Dash saddle works for you, you can buy the custom integrated Dash post/saddle combo directly from Dash.
Failing a dealer your best bet is probably Facebook.
*be careful with opting for the Norcom post... many of them are pretty far forward. I can get far in front of my bb on the stock Elite post (with an Ares saddle) it might be tough to stay at 0 or -5 with a forward post.
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Are there any significant differences in the Fuji Track Elite frames produced in the last several years? I mean for instance, is the 20XX edition materially better or worse than the the other years? Is there a year to stay away from or a year to try and purchase? I have no idea what I am doing track wise, so much information!
Thank you
Thank you
#172
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The bike was redesigned in 2013, easy way to spot the difference is the older versions have an integrated seatpost with a topper.
Otherwise, basically the same from 13 up, just color changes.
Otherwise, basically the same from 13 up, just color changes.
#174
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Cool! I did see a bunch of older frames on eBay, that were warranty ISP frames being blown out - around $900, but without a fork, headset or seat post topper. I meant to reply sooner to warn you of them, since you'd probably get better value for money with a new frame.
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