1976 Fuji Newest

[Mr.RED]

I picked this up a while back and just finally got around to finishing it this weekend. A 1976 Fuji Newest with most of the original parts minus the saddle, pedals, wheels and brake levers. The saddle is a Belt made by Fujita which is period correct , 700c Campagnolo low flange wheels with a 5 speed Shimano Dura Ace freewheel, NEW Gran Compe non aero levers and Suntour Superbe pro pedals. I've owned my fair share of Fujis over the years but never a Finest or a Newest so I couldn't help myself when this one popped up. The bike didn't need much besides a good cleaning, I even did a bit of hand painting on the lugs and crankset to make it pop.

 

[juvela]

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Very nice, most excellent work!

Good to see the Falcon - fits right in.

One doesn't run across many...


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[Allrounderco]

So nice! Fantastic condition, as well.

 

[detroitbike]

Loved these bikes. I rode a Newest in the 70's. This was their top of the line bike in the 70's at $500.
I still have one of every model in the shop.....
'Ever Onward'
If you know what/where that is you are a true Fuji Collector !

 

[HARPO]

Beautiful! You did a splendid job on it.

Of all the Fuji's I've owned, I've never had a Finest. Pretty cool drilled crank (I had one on a Peugeot years ago) and lug work.

 

[Mr.RED]

Thanks everyone I wanted to keep it as close to original as possible even bought some Newbaums orange cloth bar take which I shellacked which was a bigger mess then expected but I am pleased how it came out.