new fuji Connoisseur (2009)

[lowracer]

Here is a photo of a NEW (2009 model) Fuji  - List price set at $1,350 US. Nothing fancy about the components.  But  it has a CrMo LUGGED steel frameset...

Set up with an 8-speed hub with down  tube shifters, threaded headset and conventional  stem.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb300/ypvs/Connoisseur.jpg

 

Graphics  with bands on the down tube and seat tube look like an early 1970s FUJI  "Finest".

 

 

Here are the details and the slated  components:

 

Sizes:49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm 

Colors:Blue/Chrome

 

Mainframe:Fuji Double Butted Cro-Mo, Lugged 

Rear Triangle:Fuji Cro-Mo Custom tapered, Lugged

Fork:Fuji Cro-Mo, 1?  Threaded Lugged

 

Crankset:Fuji Alloy Forged 42/52T Chainrings

Bottom  bracket:Sealed Cartridge Bearing ST

Pedals:Fuji Alloy Platform w/ toeclip 

Front derailleur:MicroShift FD-R52

Rear derailleur:MicroShift RD-R44S 

Shifters:Sun-Race SLR63 for downtube

Cassette:Sunrace, 12-25t, 8-speed 

Chain:KMC HG-73

Front hub:Formula Alloy,Sealed Bearing, 32H, QR

Rear  hub:Formula Alloy Sealed Bearing, 8-speed, 32H, QR

Spokes:14G Stainless  Steel

Rims:Alex RDP15, Double Wall, 32H

Tires:Continental Ultra Sport,  700 X 23c

Tubes:Fuji Presta

Brake set: Dia-Comp BRS -101, Dual Pivot 

Brake levers:Tektro R200A

Headset:Tange Sealed, 1? Threaded 

Handlebars:Fuji Alloy

Stem:Fuji Classic Alloy Quill

Tape/grip:Fuji  Custom Classic Eva Foam

Saddle:Fuji Classic Comfort w/ Rivet

Seat  post:Fuji Micro-Adjust Alloy, 27.2,300mm      

 

 

 

[Cruzer]

It looks like a bike from the 70's or 80's, what is with the down tube shifters?? Am I missing something??

[mbaymike]

I kinda like it....brings back the memories of doing the argus with a 7 speed....ouch!!

[AndreZA]

I think they could have modernised it a bit like everybody else does. Atleast fit it with the latest shimano and a threadless headset.

[Jules]

I really like it, but I think that price is way, way too much. For those components it shouldn't be more than R5k.

[Duathlete]

 

Here is a photo of a NEW (2009 model) Fuji  - List price set at $1' date='350 US. Nothing fancy about the components.  But  it has a CrMo LUGGED steel frameset...

Set up with an 8-speed hub with down  tube shifters, threaded headset and conventional  stem.

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I'm sorry but I don't pay $1,350 US (R10,395.00)for this bike. It's a rip off!!!!