Stevie J’s 1986 Fuji Palisades

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Stevie J (aka DearSirColon, aka BeaterRezQ) sent us his nicely done 1986 Fuji Palisades, and a familiar handlebar configuration.

OTSG we salute you! …as well as all others with a knack for the old, unusual and altogether funky in two-wheel-non-motorized  transportation. This Fuji was given to me by a co-worker that purchased it brand new in 85-86.  He knew that I collected/restored bicycles and said that his old back was tired of riding in a slumped position. I’ve been given many bikes in the past, and many being POS (scrap metal) so I reluctantly agreed to take it off of his hands…boy was I floored. Turns out the bike was a pristine 80’s Fuji in near to new shape, and other than the few scratches on one seat stay–flawless.  It’s not a high dollar Fuji, nor is it the lightest one made but very road worthy and a solid ride.  How you see it now is how I inherited it, minus the tires, funky bars, and the brake levers that I added. (my own old-school version of inline brakes, quite possibly better made and bomb-proof) components associated with this unit:( Made in Japan) Nitto stem, Sugino VP crank (bronze/chrome mix), Diacompe brakes, Fuji seat, Suntour shift group AR (2×6 gearing, my bad), Ukai alloy rims 27×1 1/4” …also added was an Avenir seat post rack Hope you all enjoy my offering as I do yours, Beater RezQ

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  • John =)

    Where can I find brake levers like that, I’ve been wanting to add a right side position for the flats of my drop bars?

  • BeaterRezQ

    John,
    the brake levers that I chose to use rather than go out and buy inline brakes that are sold at most LBS, and by far made to last forever (if weight is not a big issue)—were common on most touring type bikes of the 60’s, 70’s that did not use drop bars. I recycle all the time, standard issue and can be found in both aluminum and steel. Schwinn gold dot brake levers are coveted and a nice addition to any resto’. Shimano makes a nice set out of aluminum with a red dot. (see Sears Brittany)

    • john h

      Thanks, recently started restoring an old bmx bike from my youth that has those same style levers. Funny how you forget details like that, another benefit of messing about with old bikes. Congrats on the win. I hear your wife, I get the same thing here too and I’m not even buying new parts… =)

      • BeaterRezQ

        John
        thanks for your kind words and good luck restoring your ol’ bmx.
        BRQ

        Here’s one that I restored recently, then donated to the underprivileged for Christmas 2011.

  • BeaterRezQ

    *Concerning Winning OTSOTM for November 2011:

    I would like to thank GOD, OTS, bikers all around the world, my fans (you six rock!)
    Cameron–for not barring me from this room, yet…Mom,Dad…Arnold & Schwinn, Lance (not him, the one from Performance), and a big-huge-heartfelt-nod/hug to my little lady for not throwing me/my bikes out the door!
    BRQ

    …and yes Dear, I promise not to buy one more new part for that old bike!”

  • BeaterRezQ

    …scouts honour!