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1988 Fuji Ace: Complete Guide to the Classic Japanese Road Bike

Quick Facts: 1988 Fuji Ace at a Glance

1988 fuji ace
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  • Manufacturer: Nichibei Fuji Cycle Company (Japan)Japanese Steel classic bicycle design from Japan
  • Production Year: 1988
  • Frame Material: Ishiwata Feather Si35 triple-butted chromoly steel
  • Original MSRP: $400-$450 USD (1988)
  • Current Collector Value: $300-$800 USD depending on condition
  • Groupset: SunTour Blaze Accushift PLUS 7-speed
  • Weight: Approximately 24-25 lbs (10.9-11.3 kg)
  • Country of Origin: Japan (later models Taiwan)
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Japanese Road Bikes

Lexus NXB Concept Bike: Automotive Engineering Meets Cycling

When Concept Bike Design Transforms Cycling Innovation

Lexus concept bike
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The Lexus NXB concept bike represents a technicalJapanese Steel classic bicycle design from Japan achievement in bicycle engineering. This collaboration between automotive and cycling technology debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show alongside the LF-NX Turbo concept. The NXB demonstrates how carbon fiber manufacturing from supercar production translates to two-wheeled performance. Consequently, this mountain bike concept showcases the same carbon fiber loom technology used in the Lexus LFA supercar, creating a rigid yet lightweight frame structure.

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Nagasawa Special NJS: A Complete Track Bike

Nagasawa Special NJS

Nagasawa right side
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The Nagasawa Special NJS represents the pinnacle ofJapanese Steel classic bicycle design from Japan Japanese keirin racing craftsmanship. This 55cm steel frame build showcases components that meet the strict standards required for professional velodrome competition. Every part on this bicycle earns its place through precision engineering and proven track performance.

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Giro Meccanico Raw Steel: When Japanese NJS Craftsmanship Speaks Louder Than Paint

Eduardo Sanchez’s Stripped Giro Meccanico Reveals the Hidden Art of Japanese Frame Building

Giro Meccanico
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Recently, Madrid cyclist Eduardo Sanchez transformed aJapanese Steel classic bicycle design from Japan Giro Meccanico frame into something extraordinary. Japanese bicycle craftsmanship reaches its peak in track racing frames. Here, artistry meets precise engineering.  However, he didn’t add anything to it. Instead, he revealed what lay beneath. His radical approach strips away the ornate paintwork that usually covers Keirin bicycles. As a result, he unveiled the raw beauty of Japanese frame building mastery.