Robert P’s 1983 Fuji Del Rey

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Wow—don’t look now—but this make 4 straight posts, and they just keep getting sweeter. Today’s entry is courtesy of first-time contributor Robert P. This is very nicely done 1983 Fuji Del Rey.

Hello, hope you are doing well. My Fuji Del Rey, I bought this on Craigslist and overhauled the entire bike including the tires, gear cables and touch up paint among many other things. This was a bike that wasn’t used that much beforehand, it is a solid bike. I ride everyday with it – almost 200 miles just this month. Has Suntour components, Nitto Olympiade handlebars and Dia Compe brake components. I added the new tape and toe clips due to slipping.

I hope you include this on your blog sometime, thanks for what you’re doing, love your blog. Let me know if you need any other info.

Thanks,

Robert P

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  • BeaterRezQ

    Robert P., can’t go wrong with an old Fuji…CL, yard sale–wherever!
    I especially like the curves on those old lugs. You did a nice job rehabbing that old bike, like the setup.
    —B

  • Trailerparkcyclist

    I don’t know what it is about those old Fuji’s but they resonate. Robert, I an highly pleased to see your obvious joy in your adoption. I don’t know what Fuji means in Japanese (except Volcano), but ride it, brother, ride it and enjoy.

    Beater, me brother, I am blind-ordering a new bottom bracket for my ’81 Super Le Tour at 68×113 and since I have only recently re-entered the workplace I am heart-sick and down-trodden each night and typing this message is wearing me out. Do you think that’s right? I am getting the Park BB22 in the same order. Doc?

    meanwhile…Everybody give a shout out for Roadie Ryan’s Birthday! It is around here somewhere.

    tj

    • BeaterRezQ

      TPC, 68mm I’m sure is right for that fine Le Tour, the 113 I’m not 100% sure. A little online research should confirm that. Perhaps the good Doc knows? Also, if you don’t want to go new, I might have a few laying around–all for the price of a smile and a firm handshake.
      St. B

    • BeaterRezQ
  • Ryan Surface

    Robert very nice Fuji, it looks like its in great shape and you did a quality job on the rebuild- enjoy that fine Japanese machine! I have a Fuji Royale that I am just starting to tear down, hope to have it up on OTSG someday soon.

    TPC- thanks man its comin’ on Monday.

    • BeaterRezQ

      Ryan, mine’s right around the corner also. I keep telling folks that all the important ones were born in July….Enjoy your day!
      B

      • Ryan Surface

        Amen Brother!

        • Trailerparkcyclist

          It’s because we are all firecrackers.

  • Robert Piretti

    Thanks everyone for these comments, it was a pleasure to rebuild and it’s nice to know there are people that appreciate older bikes out there! I’ve actually put some Weinmann levers took the pie plate off and have gone 600 miles on it since submitting this. Absolutely love it! New picture link: http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg553/rpiretti/83DelRey.jpg

    Thanks again -Robert P