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fuji ace 1987 retrofit, sold frame/components moved to mercier

By williamblakeetc on 01/19/2010. Bike tags: Fixed gear | Single speed | Road bike | Commuter | ace | more tags >>

fuji ace/56cm/1987/ Ishiwata feather SI35 triple butted channeled cromoly tubing

3ttt pro chrome 120 quill stem w/ eighth inch drop handlebars, green shellaced bar tape.

spinner spt 829 aero unicrown hi-ten fork, Velo orange JIS headset

vo pbp rim 36 hole laced to novatec generator hub, Wolber SL 19 tire 20 X 700

velocity teak 32 hole laced to surly fixed free, Wolber SL 19 tire 20 X 700

86 bcd SR apex 170 crank / SR bottom bracket

brooks b-17 honey, Shimano 600 aero seatpost

mks track w/mks njs toeclips,velo orange straps, campy toes strap buttons/sram 9 speed chain.

can creek scr-5 lever gum, tektro r536 caliper

49/47/45 triple, 17/19 surly dingle fixed cog, 20 excess freewheel

features Arundel stainless bottle cage, sigg steelworks bottle, honjo hammered 35mm fenders, constructeur rear rack, B&M lumotec lyt generator light, B&M 4d lite plus taillight, bar-end lights, Silca frame pump with campy head, Vintage TA Style Handlebar bag on Velo Orange front rack. Velo Orange wing nuts, and locking skewer. simplex chain guard/new photos soon/

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Added to Pack mules cluster

Submitted by eaglerock on 08/23/2012.

https://velospace.org/viewcluster?c=461

That's a curious decaleur arrangement you have in the third picture. What's the piece that does it, and did you buy it. or make it yourself? How well does it manage side-to-side sway?

I've been searching for a decaleur that works with centerpull brakes, but VO discontinued their stem-mount version and the Berthoud ones cost a ton. The VO headset-mounted decs block the straddle cable, so that's out.

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how much load?

Submitted by Cagliostro on 08/09/2012.

I've taken my own Ace-framed bike on some long rides recently and I find it very comfortable. So much so that I'm wondering if I can use it for some light touring duty. With that in mind, how does your bike handle with moderate loads? I'd appreciate any experiences you can share. Thanks!

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its only gotten better

Submitted by the fumingator on 10/24/2011.

since the last time i've seen it.

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Style & Class

Submitted by campystamp on 09/22/2011.

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I'll look for your bike

Submitted by iliketoes on 08/02/2011.

I'll look for your bike around town!

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love it

Submitted by the fumingator on 01/09/2011.

dingle setup sweetens the build even more. Well done.

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Nice work!

Submitted by Cagliostro on 12/11/2010.

Beautiful job...that bike is quite an eye-catcher. Did you add that gold trim on the edges of the lugs? Very elegant!

I recently acquired a Fuji Ace frame from 1989 and I'm thinking about a similar treatment. I'm wondering just how much tire I can fit under a 35mm fender on an Ace frame? I'd like to go with a 28mm, but it might not leave enough clearance. Any thoughts?

Thanks!

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i ran into issues with

Submitted by williamblakeetc on 12/14/2010.

i ran into issues with anything larger than 23 in the front. the rear i had more wiggle room, could go up to a 25-or 27 i think, really depends on the tire you know? I would think you could try running a 45mm fender, that might allow for more wiggle room. Velo orange has the 45mm fenders on sale right now if i recall. I did do the lug lining myself. one of these days i will update the photos to the bikes current setup, french handlebar bag + vo front rack, surly dingle cog with an old asc 2 speed freewheel on the other side, matching with a double up front. recently did more pin striping on the frame.

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This is a very unique bike.

Submitted by TeenageShutdown. on 11/06/2010.

This is a very unique bike. I love the retro take on it. I love it.

Billy

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!!

Submitted by shadaloo on 05/09/2010.

what a piece of art!!

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heh,

Submitted by williamblakeetc on 05/10/2010.

Oh thank you, It's my baby for sure.

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diggin all the muted colors.

Submitted by van on 03/02/2010.

diggin all the muted colors. looks like a period piece

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beautiful

Submitted by SNEK on 01/20/2010.

beautiful

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