Dunno if they still do, but my racer (hah!) is a very cheap, heavy Fuji
that I can't stand the thought of parting with 30 years later for a
ubiquitous mountain bike and don't have room for both (what with all these
Zuikos). Of course, I look like Lance Armstrong riding it. Uncanny
resemblance. :)
Joel W.
At 06:43 AM 4/20/2005 -0400, you wrote:
>Speaking of bikes, does anyone know if Fuji still makes bikes? Many
>years ago when I was riding, I tried a Fuji model that I really, really
>liked. As a vertically challenged person :-) this model was
>particularly attractive because its front wheel was smaller than the
>back, so the fit was much better for me than other adult models. And as
>I recall, everything else about it was pleasant ... fit and finish were
>good, it felt smooth and well integrated. Not sure if I would be
>allowed to own one as I currently live in Rochester...
>
>Earl
>
>Dean Tyler wrote:
>
> >My OM vehicle is a Rudge 3-speed. I found it submerged in a pond near my
> >home. It was a summer project to clean and restore. What a fun bike. I
> >also have a Bianchi mountain bike that is very nice, but the Rudge is more
> >fun to ride. No problem with the LowePro backpack since I sit straight up
> >and have a springer saddle (joy). The bike is deceptively fast on the
> >flats, but a tank going up hills (due to gearing, weight, rider position and
> >the physical shape of the cyclist!). I thought about a basket for the
> >front, but my manhood couldn't handle it.
> >
> >About 5 years ago, I should my road bike. Hand built Italian with Roval
> >wheels and Campy Record components (those Delta brakes were too cool). What
> >a dumb move. I have regretted every since. I thought a new mountain bike
> >with a front shock would be better. I was wrong.
> >
> >Hence, I won't sell my OM for digital.
> >
> >Dean
> >
> >
>
>
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