Morning Tom,
I'll take a shot at your questions (past and present Fuji experience!).
In a message dated 1/17/03 10:44:01 PM, kctommy@msn.com writes:
Well, a trip today to Via Bicycles in Philadelphia.................The frame I picked up is a Fuji Del Rey touring style, 62 cm with a plush 105 cm wheel base, 58 cm top tube and 43 cm chain stays. Should be a comfortable ride . I'm hoping it's within CR date constraints, but at least it's a lugged steel bike with classic appearance:
. I need at least four questions answered to get started.
1. What size seat post does it take? The smallest I have is a 26.8, and it's too big.
My guess: 26.2mm or 25.8mm
2. The tubing is Valite quad butted. The fork also has a Valite decal. I can't find a seam in the seat tube and I haven't pulled the BB yet. Anyone with data on the quality level of this tubing? The frame is not especially svelte, but the forks and stays seem beefy to my calibrated digits during the squeeze test.
Valite is not CroMo, but I suspect a higher grade of "gaspipe" steel. Interesting they quad-butted it??
3. I may put a very old original style Dura Ace crank on here. It is the earliest, non aero type with the fluted crank arm and spider, with Dura Ace cast into the flute in raised letters. What size spindle does this crank set normally take on a standard steel frame.
114mm (I think);
And finally, the disqualifying question:
4. How old is this frame?
Early 80's..........you're safe!!!
Cheers,
Chuck Brooks
Malta (California Dreamin') NY