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Fuji bikes serial number11/20/2022 ![]() ![]() ![]() The upgraded Shimano FS now performs this task without fail and in near silence. With those wheels the entire personality of this bike was immediately transformed, becoming far more comfortable, controllable and less punishing to my hands on rough roads. The front rim, although packed well for shipping, had a dent. The original stock wheels consisted of a large flange 28 spoke front and 32 spoke rear that were both laced in a crossed 2 pattern using straight gauge 14mm spokes, connecting the hubs to some very rigid, unpainted 40mm deep rims, providing a most punishing and tiring ride on rough roads. The rear dropouts also have some additional alignment challenges. Sadly, I found it necessary to use a small, round rat-tail file to remove a small amount of steel from one forkend, in order to get an acceptably fitting front wheel. This rigidity has also resulted in a fairly harsh ride on rough roads. The combination of high-tensile, seamed steel tubing and the chromoly seat tube provides me with an excellent platform for out-of-the-saddle climbing, with little or no frame flex. The combination of high-tensile, seamed steel tubing and the chromoly seat tube provides me with an excellent platform …. It is a pure workhorse as well as a work of art. Now, after completing some essential upgrades and modifications, my Fuji serves me as an all-around fitness, commuter, and Century distance touring bicycle. We have read all expert and user reviews on the this bike. ![]()
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