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Vintage Fuji Sagres - any info?
04-17-23, 12:24 PM
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Vintage Fuji Sagres - any info?
Hi everyone - first-time post here. I've had this bike passed down from a family member who has since passed, so I can't get any info from the original/last owner. I was wondering if anyone could tell me the year this might be from, and if it is a sought-after model etc. I won't be selling it, but I wanted to know how much it is worth and whether I should put money into restoring it further. Any info would be appreciated! The site won't let me add pictures for some reason, so any work around this would help. Cheers from Canada.
Serial number starts with SI.
Serial number starts with SI.
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04-17-23, 12:40 PM
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Hi everyone - first-time post here. I've had this bike passed down from a family member who has since passed, so I can't get any info from the original/last owner. I was wondering if anyone could tell me the year this might be from, and if it is a sought-after model etc. I won't be selling it, but I wanted to know how much it is worth and whether I should put money into restoring it further. Any info would be appreciated! The site won't let me add pictures for some reason, so any work around this would help. Cheers from Canada.
Serial number starts with SI.
Serial number starts with SI.
This is a 1986 Sagres. Notice the MSRP handwritten on it.
04-17-23, 01:09 PM
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It is probably mid 80s, maybe 1985. That might be what they referred to as Platinum, not sure. 1984 had a color called Slate, but it appears darker in the catalog.
As far as value, it is in decent condition, not great, not a rust bucket, but one thing that would exclude it from any interest from myself and probably others is the dent in the seat tube. That's a pretty good crease. Will it cause the bike to fail? Doubt it, but it is unsightly and personally I never purchase a bike with dents.
I think that frame would fit many, so that helps as far as popularity.
Is there any value in restoring it? No. Refurbishing yes. It might make someone a decent, dependable rider. I'm thinking college students, etc.
As far as value, it is in decent condition, not great, not a rust bucket, but one thing that would exclude it from any interest from myself and probably others is the dent in the seat tube. That's a pretty good crease. Will it cause the bike to fail? Doubt it, but it is unsightly and personally I never purchase a bike with dents.
I think that frame would fit many, so that helps as far as popularity.
Is there any value in restoring it? No. Refurbishing yes. It might make someone a decent, dependable rider. I'm thinking college students, etc.
04-17-23, 01:23 PM
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Classified as a "Sport Touring" bike. The Valite frame and relaxed geometry provide a very nice riding and handling bike. I have an '86 and it's one of my favorite bikes to ride. Well worth restoring and/or upgrading.
04-18-23, 09:06 AM
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I'm seeing what looks like a dent also in this location it looks like it could cause problems with the seat post. With the post crammed the whole way down I would be concerned that it is stuck . For me a significant dent in this location would be a deal breaker. As for dating based on the clamp on shifters and brake levers I would say it is likely a 1984 built bike sold in 1985.
04-18-23, 11:08 AM
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I agree with you that a dent (any dent, to me, no matter how small) is disqualifying. I'm not saying this isn't dented, but I'm still not seeing it. I guess the OP is going to have to weigh in.
04-18-23, 04:54 PM
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An odd location for a dent but the OP will have to let us know. Otherwise I think the Sagres is worthy of new consumables and bearing service. A good mid level machine. Before investing in any parts be sure that the seatpost and stem are adjustable and that the wheels are reasonably straight and round and hubs are not sloppy
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