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Unveiling the Timeless Charm of the Fuji Newest Bicycle

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This week’s ‘Japanese Bicycle of the Week’ features theJapanese Steel classic bicycle design from Japan Fuji Newest from 1976, taking us on a journey back in time. It showcases the timeless charm of this classic model, which perfectly captures the era’s essence and boasts impeccable craftsmanship. This vintage-inspired bicycle has been meticulously crafted to promise a smooth and incredibly comfortable ride.

NEWEST TOP OF THE LINE

The 1976 Fuji Bicycle, with its robust frame and top-notch components, ensured lasting performance and dependable reliability. Whether you were a seasoned cyclist or a casual rider, this bike effortlessly grabbed attention with its striking paint scheme and gleaming chrome lugs. The flagship Fuji model truly stood out, offering unmatched engineering excellence, albeit at a slightly higher cost for its time.

Campagnolo may excel in brakes, seatposts, and cranksets slightly more than Sugino. This enhances the aesthetics of high-end Italian bikes of the era. However, the Fuji Newest undeniably proves to be ‘simply better’ when it comes to the crucial aspects of shifting and road feedback.

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THE BEST FROM JAPAN FUJI NEWEST

The Fuji Newest genuinely represents the pinnacle of Japanese bicycle craftsmanship. What sets these bikes apart are the impeccable build geometry.  The precision of Tange tubing creates a smooth but efficient ride quality.   Then you have the efficiency of Suntour derailleurs and convenience of Suntour ratcheting shifters.   Moreover,  the reliability of Suntour rear cog sets provides a trouble free ride.  This combination of components, along with the exceptional Soyo tubular tires and the Ukai rims, creates a seamless integration that results in a ride experience like no other.

There are not many of these amazing bicycles out there. Especially, ones that have been as meticulously maintained as this 47-year-old bike.


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Unveiling a Legendary 3Rensho Katana: An Amazing All Original Masterpiece

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This weeks “Japanese Bicycle of the Week” is a 3Rensho Katana.Japanese Steel classic bicycle design from Japan Interestingly, the serial number stamped on the bottom bracket does not indicate the year. However, according to the components it appears to be circa mid to late ’80’s.

Yoshi Konno, also known as Yoshi Miyakawa, the acclaimed masterbuilder behind 3Rensho frames, was a true pioneer in his prime. Commencing his journey by expertly unbraze-welding Cinelli frames to figure out how they were built. In fact, he swiftly garnered recognition for his exceptional craftsmanship following the success of his bicycles at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

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YOSHI BUILT 3RENSHO COMES TO AN END

As luck would have it, his remarkable skills swiftly catapulted him into the esteemed ranks of masterbuilders. Regrettably, a catastrophic car accident tragically incapacitated his precise artistry. Consequently, it’s imperative that when encountering a 3Rensho frame, you seize the opportunity to acquire it, for the future holds no promise of new 3Rensho creations.

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This particular bicycle lay dormant, untouched by human hands for an extended period. Evidently, the passage of time has left its mark, but remarkably, the bike remains entirely in its original state. This bicycle was a specially commissioned piece crafted for an exhibition.

SANTE COMPONENTS HIT THE MARKET 1986

The fundamental idea behind the creation of Sante was to pursue the aesthetic excellence in component design. To put it differently, Sante’s design aims to captivate a diverse range of prospective users, rather than catering exclusively to a select group of professional racers.

The Sante cranks adorning this bike exhibit characteristics resembling prototypes and remain in impeccable condition. It is highly plausible that this bicycle came to life in the vicinity of 1987.

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Custom Triathlon/Road Japanese Carbon Fiber frame Bike

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This weeks “Japanese Bicycle of the Week” is a Custom HybridJapanese Steel classic bicycle design from Japan carbon fiber frame bike. The Fluffygenie store has built this new carbon fiber frame hybrid Triathlon, Road, Gravel bicycle.  Additionally, it’s been tuned for racing and shifts really fast. However, the bike was setup so that it is easily fitted to the new owner with basic tools and a turn of a handle.

Like most custom bikes, it does not come with pedals. Something to note, this bike was tested with a seat cover and full closed biking gloves. In other words, the bike is still new and all set for the road!

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WHEELS MEET ISO STANDARDS

The bike also comes with custom wheels that were factory tested according to ISO standards. As a result, It’s a fast carbon fiber frame bike up or down a hill so energy is not lost with little to no drag. Important to realize, your specific output will be determined by your positioning on the bike. However, the bike is a well balanced and rides in a straight line.

This custom carbon fiber bike comes with a groupset and frame that can handle gravel trails. With this in mind, you would actually need a different wheelset. To make the bike somewhat affordable, the SenSah groupset was choosen for this ride.

CUSTOM 12K WEAVE CARBON FIBER FRAME

The bike is the best of three worlds. Fast on the road, can be switched to gravel, and has nimble handling for riding in the city. Uniquely, the frameset has the custom 12K weave Louis V. Checker pattern with some 3D variations for a fluid look.  Moreover, to cut glare off the carbon fiber frame a black matte paint was used to diffuse the light. Additionally, the decals applied to the frame are vinyl and not permanent so they can come off easily if needed.

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CHERUBIM STEEL MASTER

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This weeks “Japanese Bicycle of the Week” is a Steel Master Cherubim. Of course, we have show cased this brand before but when running across this one, we couldn’t pass it up. Enjoy the following pictures of this magnificent Konno-san build.

CHERUBIM BECAME SYNONYMOUS WITH EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY

The saga of Cherubim bicycles unfolds in the vibrant metropolis of Tokyo, Japan. Here, in 1965, Hitoshi Konno laid the foundation for the brand. With a passion for creating bicycles that would transcend conventional standards, he established Cherubim in a small workshop. Konno’s meticulous attention to detail and his unwavering commitment to perfection quickly earned recognition. Consequently, these bicycles soon became synonymous with exceptional quality.  His son Shin Ichi took over and continued the artistry and quality.

As was customary with all of Konno’s creations, this bicycle showcased his unwavering commitment to quality. Additionally, it also exemplifies the artistry and imagination that had become a hallmark of his work. For example, notice the chrome lug work. These lugs are not only exquisitely sculpted but also outlined with pinstriping, adding another layer of craftsmanship.

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Of course, we’re not sure if he designed those brake levers but it is definitely something he would have come up with! By the same token, we like the use of the clear bar wrap showing off the beautiful chrome handlebars.

BLENDING THE OLD WITH THE NEW

And, speaking of levers, we like the addition of the Simplex suicide shifter on the seat tube. For those of you too young to remember, this is how you had to shift the chain back in the day. Not seen on this bike but back then, there were also one or two levers on the right rear seat stay. You had to reach back while you were riding and move one of those around to shift the rear chain. Fortunately, there were only 3 cogs back then.

Furthermore, take a look at the internal cable routing on this Cherubim. Not only is the rear brake cable internally routed through the top tube but the rear shifting cable is routed throught the downtube. It then exits the chainstay and attaches to a vintage Campagnolo derailleur.

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