Here is a photo of a NEW (2009 model) Fuji - List price set at $1,350 US. Nothing fancy about the components. But it has a CrMo LUGGED steel frameset... Set up with an 8-speed hub with down tube shifters, threaded headset and conventional stem.
http://i205.photobucket.com/
Graphics with bands on the down tube and seat tube look like an early 1970s
FUJI "Finest".
Perhaps aimed at middle aged riders who have been away from cycling for man y years. Or even for younger riders attracted to the vintage look.
Will this be a new trend? Think of how many companies now manufacture single-speed road bikes inspire d by the "Fixie" craze.
The bike looks like something I would gladly recommend to someone re-entering cycling.
May even inspire renewed interest in the ORIGINAL bikes - the ones which WE
own.
Here are the details and the slated components:
Sizes:49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm Colors:Blue/Chrome
Mainframe:Fuji Double Butted Cro-Mo, Lugged Rear Triangle:Fuji Cro-Mo Custom tapered, Lugged Fork:Fuji Cro-Mo, 1\u201d Threaded Lugged
Crankset:Fuji Alloy Forged 42/52T Chainrings Bottom bracket:Sealed Cartridge Bearing ST Pedals:Fuji Alloy Platform w/ toeclip Front derailleur:MicroShift FD-R52 Rear derailleur:MicroShift RD-R44S Shifters:Sun-Race SLR63 for downtube Cassette:Sunrace, 12-25t, 8-speed Chain:KMC HG-73 Front hub:Formula Alloy,Sealed Bearing, 32H, QR Rear hub:Formula Alloy Sealed Bearing, 8-speed, 32H, QR Spokes:14G Stainless Steel Rims:Alex RDP15, Double Wall, 32H Tires:Continental Ultra Sport, 700 X 23c Tubes:Fuji Presta Brake set: Dia-Comp BRS -101, Dual Pivot Brake levers:Tektro R200A Headset:Tange Sealed, 1\u201d Threaded Handlebars:Fuji Alloy Stem:Fuji Classic Alloy Quill Tape/grip:Fuji Custom Classic Eva Foam Saddle:Fuji Classic Comfort w/ Rivet Seat post:Fuji Micro-Adjust Alloy, 27.2,300mm
BOB HANSON, ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, USA
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