What's a '72 Fuji Finest worth these days?
04-04-21, 05:07 PM
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What's a '72 Fuji Finest worth these days?
Time for me to get this out of the basement, havent ridden it for ~15 years. The bike was built in Jan 1972 and Ive owned it since 1974. Most everything original but a lot of miles on this great old bike. Took off the sew-up tires and put on sealed hubs and concave 27" rims. The paint had a lot of chips so I took it down to the chrome. Its a BIG frame, seat tube is 24-3/4 from the center of the crank (Im 6'3"). I know the big frames are harder to find.
The crank, shifters, stem, brake levers are original. I THINK the derailleurs and brakes are as well but I cant remember for sure. I could use confirmation (or not).
OK I have a bunch of pictures but the forum will not allow me to post them because Im new.
Anybody want to ballpark a fair price range for this? I really just want to let someone get this thing back out on the road again where it belongs.
Thanks
The crank, shifters, stem, brake levers are original. I THINK the derailleurs and brakes are as well but I cant remember for sure. I could use confirmation (or not).
OK I have a bunch of pictures but the forum will not allow me to post them because Im new.
Anybody want to ballpark a fair price range for this? I really just want to let someone get this thing back out on the road again where it belongs.
Thanks
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04-04-21, 05:24 PM
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You're going to want to ask the mods to move this to the C&V valuation. Better pics of the bike with wheels on would help. These are really nice bikes. I just rode my 70s Fuji Finest today. I think $200 plus as it sits. I paid somewhat more for mine but it was in great shape. Yours will need a lot of work but it has good bones. Here's a pic of your bike:
04-04-21, 05:29 PM
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Right now it's presented with a minimum of care, sans wheels. As such, expect a minimum return!
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You need better pics of the bike fully set up to sell it.
04-04-21, 05:49 PM
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Suntour Cyclone derailleurs were introduced in 1975 or 1976, so not original to the bike.
04-04-21, 06:13 PM
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04-04-21, 06:20 PM
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Looks like a replacement fork, as this does not look like either of the Finest forks for that era.
Since the paint is stripped, I think you would get more for the stem and derailleurs than you would for the frame. I'd likely part this out, rather than try to sell as-is.
Since the paint is stripped, I think you would get more for the stem and derailleurs than you would for the frame. I'd likely part this out, rather than try to sell as-is.
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Thanks, Im not really looking to make a bunch of money, just want to ask a fair price. I assumed most of the value was in the frame. It has concave rims and newer sealed bearing hubs with the original suntour quick release spindles. Will probably need new rubber. I will put a couple more pics on CL
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Thanks for posting the pic bikemig I appreciate you taking a shot at value. I noted in another reply I posted pics of the wheels and tires. Weinmann concave hubs and original Suntour quick release spindles.
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04-15-21, 02:07 PM
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Looks like a replacement fork, as this does not look like either of the Finest forks for that era.
Since the paint is stripped, I think you would get more for the stem and derailleurs than you would for the frame. I'd likely part this out, rather than try to sell as-is.
Since the paint is stripped, I think you would get more for the stem and derailleurs than you would for the frame. I'd likely part this out, rather than try to sell as-is.
