Vintage Fuji Special Road Racer

[digitaljim]

I have a Fuji Special Road Racer that I have owned since I was a teen. It is all original and just about like new condition. This is not a restoration it’s all original. I even have the owner’s manual. I am toying with the idea of parting ways with it, and I am trying to find out how to properly value a bike like this. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Tim s]

Try looking at what they have sold for on eBay as a start. Is the frame a 23 or 24 inch? Beautiful bike you have really taken care of it over the years. Tim

 

[digitaljim]

Thanks, I believe it's a 27-inch frame.

 

[juvela]

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size -

mfr's frame size regime at this time was 19 1/2", 21", 23" & 25" (nominal) as measured centre to top

wheel size is 27" which gives some people the idea that it is a "27" bike"

subject cycle appears to be the 23" frame size

odd perspective of initial image is slightly misleading

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[bikerbluz]

Beautiful bike and respect for keeping it in such wonderful shape through out your ownership. Whomever is lucky enough to be the next caretaker they will be getting a fine steed to admire and ride. Welcome to the Cabe and good luck with your sale.

 

[bulldog1935]

Just got here...
Shorty fenders are good to CP brakes - they keep road dust and muck from all the crannies

 

[CavemanJoe]

Slightly older thread, but Fuji catalogs are now back online. They will give you the information you want about your S10S. Yours is from the mid-1970s, and appears to have Ukai alloy rims. The original Belt leather saddle is somewhat of a rare find on these bikes. Yours has a 23" frame with 27" wheels. The SunTour bar-con shifters are a very nice upgrade over the standard down tube shifters. The paint, decals and metal finish on yours are in exceptionally nice shape.

 

[CavemanJoe]

BTW, my next project bike is a burgundy '76 America. I am pretty excited about it!

 

[CavemanJoe]

Finished with the '76 Fuji America. I posted a thread about it on August 2nd. The family resemblance is unmistakeable!

 

[cyclingday]

These bikes always have special place in my memory bank.
The Summer of 1980, I was bombing down a hill on my way home from work, and the news that John Bonham/drummer for Led Zeppelin, who had just died was going through my head.
I rounded a moving van that was parked on the corner, and met head on with a lady in a Alpha Romeo, BAM!
Just like that, my Fuji Special Road Racer folded up like a beer can.
I flew through the wind shield and ended up with a hundred and seventy five stitches in my face.
So, every time I see one of these bikes, I harken back to that day, and my last ride on the Fuji Special Road Racer.