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yarn wrote: The concord is beautiful, but i read that they were made in japan, and are about the same quality as a schwinn le tour. Is this true in general for Japanese bikes, or just this manufacturer? Reason I ask is I see a lot of Fuji bikes, mine included, and they don't seem to be of any lower quality. Quote: How much was the pake` going for?
It was more than 200 and less than 300.
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yarn
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 12:19 pm |
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 In a gear most men use only on the downhills!Joined: Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:48 amPosts: 283Location: 55414
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imho, i love lugged steal and i cant really tell the difference between a lot of them. Yes, there are some really crumby ones out there, but i'm pretty sure the concord would be a pretty nice ride. I really dont know much about fuji, so i couldnt really tell you much about their quality. Sheldon writes:
Quote: Fuji started the "invasion" with the S-10-S, the first Japanese adult bike designed successfully for the U.S. market, and later the first moderate-priced 12 speed. The "Newest" racing bike was a serious contender in its day. The Del Rey was an excellent sport-touring bike. The "America was an early "credit-card" touring bike, featuring 18 speeds, Sun Tour barcons, and 622 mm (700c) wheels (which were rare in the U.S. at that time, in the late '70s-early '80s.
The Fuji Touring Series was a fine range of loaded touring bikes in the mid '80s.
Fuji fell on hard times in the early '90s. They were one of the last Japanese bike companies to shift production to Taiwan after the fall of the Dollar against the Yen made Japanese bikes uncompetitive in the U.S. It is my belief that Fuji, being a late comer to Taiwanese production, took a while to build up a good working relationship with the Taiwanese factories, because the early '90s Taiwanese Fujis were not so hot. Current Fujis are fine, but the company has not yet recovered the reputation it had during the Glory Years.
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yarn
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 7:03 pm |
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| In a gear most men use only on the downhills!Joined: Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:48 amPosts: 283Location: 55414
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Quote: Here's what I can tell you about the beauty: I am the second owner, the first was my uncle
-Lugged Reynolds 591 cro-mo tubing (handmade in Birmingham, England)
-Top Tube length: 58 cm
-Seat post length: 59.5 cm
-HED 45mm tubular rear wheel, originally on a road bike which I converted to a fixed hub with a Surly Singulator
-Sugino Mighty Arm 171 mm crank arms (yes, 171... crazy Japanese!) & Sugino BB
-gearing is 48x15
-Tufo S3 Lite 215g tubular tire 23mm, few miles on velodrome only
-Sugino Kerin white bar tape
-some crazy steep Sannino stem, but i have another that i could replace
-3ttt world road champion bars 42mm
-But here's the best part. The frame was repainted 2 years ago by Joe Bell, aka JB, arguably the best repainter in the business - brilliant white, gold and red lettering
-I no longer have the seat in the picture, but i do have the seat post and another saddle
-front wheel is basic (nothing special)
-check out the lugs in the 2nd pic!
funfunfun
I'd kill myself, but it'd be in style
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yarn
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| Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 3:47 pm |
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| In a gear most men use only on the downhills!Joined: Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:48 amPosts: 283Location: 55414
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http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/bik/466037234.html
Quote: Great bike, Good condition and Great price. $500 Dollars and the bike is yours. 
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Radlerin
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| Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 4:13 pm |
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 Dances on the pedals in a most immodest wayJoined: Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:03 pmPosts: 5566Location: Funkytown
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That one's funny-
Um, how about a picture of the frame?
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reptile
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| Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 4:42 pm |
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 My tiny cap defines meJoined: Fri Jul 20, 2007 3:42 pmPosts: 2207Location: the far northeast
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Radlerin wrote: That one's funny-
Um, how about a picture of the frame?
that's exactly what i thought too...ha
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yarn
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| Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 6:52 pm |
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| In a gear most men use only on the downhills!Joined: Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:48 amPosts: 283Location: 55414
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colnago was in the top echelon of road bikes. Depending on the year, this could be a very very nice bike.
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deplaqer
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| Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 7:58 pm |
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Totally interested, but I don't need another bike. I don't need another bike. Probably has a screwed up paint job and is the wrong size. Sour Grapes.
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SkrnyGphr
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| Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:49 pm |
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| Sometimes worries that steel is not realJoined: Fri Sep 08, 2006 3:57 pmPosts: 1057
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yarn wrote: Quote: Here's what I can tell you about the beauty: I am the second owner, the first was my uncle
-Lugged Reynolds 591 cro-mo tubing (handmade in Birmingham, England)
-Top Tube length: 58 cm
-Seat post length: 59.5 cm
-HED 45mm tubular rear wheel, originally on a road bike which I converted to a fixed hub with a Surly Singulator
-Sugino Mighty Arm 171 mm crank arms (yes, 171... crazy Japanese!) & Sugino BB
-gearing is 48x15
-Tufo S3 Lite 215g tubular tire 23mm, few miles on velodrome only
-Sugino Kerin white bar tape
-some crazy steep Sannino stem, but i have another that i could replace
-3ttt world road champion bars 42mm
-But here's the best part. The frame was repainted 2 years ago by Joe Bell, aka JB, arguably the best repainter in the business - brilliant white, gold and red lettering
-I no longer have the seat in the picture, but i do have the seat post and another saddle
-front wheel is basic (nothing special)
-check out the lugs in the 2nd pic!
funfunfunI'd kill myself, but it'd be in style
i'm calling dibs on this baby. it might be a little to big, but it's a BOB! we'll see... i'm looking at it tomorrow.
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SkrnyGphr
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| Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 6:21 pm |
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| Sometimes worries that steel is not realJoined: Fri Sep 08, 2006 3:57 pmPosts: 1057
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so lets compare these two links...
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/bik/467725658.html
Quote: BMC Roadracer Frameset, 56cm, Blk/Sil - $300 Reply to: sale-467725658@craigslist.orgDate: 2007-11-03, 10:04AM CDT This is an aluminum frame with carbon fiber seatstays. Comes with Easton EC70 fork (alum steerer), FSA integrated headset, and Easton EA50 seatpost. Ridden for one season and is well taken care of. There are a few scratches, but otherwise is in excellent condition. Great frame for an avid cyclist looking to build up with Ultegra.  So...
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sveden
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| Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 1:34 pm |
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 Dances on the pedals in a most immodest wayJoined: Tue Aug 22, 2006 12:39 pmPosts: 6666Location: Noko-mis
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If it rolls seems like a great deal.
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/bik/470704940.html
Quote: Black Cruiser - $30 Reply to: sale-470704940@craigslist.orgDate: 2007-11-06, 12:18PM CST Single speed Albatross cruiser. nice shape, good cruising bike. 352-978-1440. located in southwest mpls. $30.00   |
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sveden
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| Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 4:40 pm |
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| Dances on the pedals in a most immodest wayJoined: Tue Aug 22, 2006 12:39 pmPosts: 6666Location: Noko-mis
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Just in time for Sadie?
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/bik/470817414.html
Looks kind of flimsy but I guess you'd have to see it in person.
Quote: Bike Transport Bag - $35 Reply to: sale-470817414@craigslist.orgDate: 2007-11-06, 1:57PM CST Heavy Duty Bag with Nylon Straps Used for Airline Travel to protect bicycle while traveling Could be used for storage or other type of transport - trailer or roof rack?  Like new! 612-730-8024 |
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QuickDraw
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| Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:23 pm |
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 Scraper Bike FanJoined: Tue Aug 14, 2007 5:45 pmPosts: 520Location: The Capitol City
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Radlerin wrote: That one's funny-
Um, how about a picture of the frame?
yea the frame looks legit(you can see the club in the lug on the fork picture), but that paint job probably isn't and some of the parts look non original, still a pretty sweet bike though.
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Sea.Kat
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| Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:52 pm |
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 Dreams of a bike made from MithrilJoined: Wed Feb 07, 2007 5:24 pmPosts: 1301Location: Minneapolis
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MicahPaul
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| Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:38 pm |
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 Never got over the fun of spinning out on a Big WheelJoined: Mon Jun 04, 2007 7:03 pmPosts: 714Location: Corcoran
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Sea.Kat wrote:
MacGyver, here's your chance to build up a Corsa bike!
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