Fuji Track / Fuji Track Pro / Fuji Track Classic

oh, yeah, i did swap the saddle, bars and wheels.

Hi chaps, thanks to one and all for the welcome and input. Fuji owners - be great to hear any thoughts on the sizing etc Q's?

i'm 5 6 and on a 52 which is little short and a little too tall

Nice SS!

Thanks Hippy.

Kelvin, intererested to hear you find a 52 short at 5'6"? All bike fit calculators ( generally 0.65 x inseam c-c or 0.67 for c-t )and guidelines seem to point to someone of my height (5'9") riding a frame with a 54cm top tube which to me has always been the most important fitment in a bike. The stem length/height, seat height/position can all be changed but the TT length cannot. The fact the 52 comes with that 54 TT suits as I prefer a smller bike with more standover and a few inches of post.

Mainly because I'm a freak, it's nothing a few extra mm on the stem couldn't sort out.

I geniunely reckon you can't go wrong with the fuji.

And if you don't like it and got it for bargain price, I'm pretty sure you wouldn't have much trouble getting rid of it for nearly face value on the bay given the silly prices anything single speed is getting at the moment

I have fuji track, its my first fixed and I think its a great bike. Always brings a smile to my face when riding. As for components, to be honest everything works as they should do. Do note you have to factor in the cost of fitting front brake/handle etc.
Currently I have only upgraded the saddle as the original fuji was way too painful. I plan to replace components as and when they break/wear done. I still need to flop N chop the handle bars but cant seem to find the time....

I'm 5'11' and ride 58cm frame. It fits very well but I would be just as happy on 56cm frame. (When I stand over the top tube, exactly 1inch gap). What ever you choose, you will make it your own so go for the Fuji track :D

i'm 5'11 riding a 56cm frame. it goes like the clappers!!

i've replaced the stem and bars (profile bullhorns), added a front brake and replaced the 16t cog for an 18 (gives 48-18 which is more practical for city street riding) but otherwise everything is stock.

[edit] i have SPD pedals waiting to go on the thing too - the stock pedals are pretty crap - just waiting for my shoes to arrive from Aus.

the 2008 model looks good. i like the change in stem - much better than my 07 version (my original stem and bars are sitting unused at Dogsballs' place - i hope).

good bike for the money, for sure.

i think i've stolen the wedge and bolt, but the rest is there.

Max, fuji is the way to go if your on a budget, its good value for money, the only work ive did to mine so far is replaces the handle bars for some chopped risers, added a shim 105 front brake, and tapped up the graphics with some black electrical tape, the decals got to me after 2 days. what i want to change next are the stock tyres, but im still looking for an excuse to

Hi ive been thinking of building a single speed,ive been running for around a year and just want to change my exercise, i use to ride a lot and i'm keen to get into single speed/fixed..

So far ive have a few items a really cheap Raleigh R100 frame (not sure if that frames any good,i know its not a track frame), a Thompson elite post 27.2 and a Bioflex seat..

But ive see a few complete bikes, which make me wonder if thats the way to go, and upgrade as i go along...One seller as a Fuji track for £270,another a Langster for £399...Just wondering what most people think of the Fuji for a first single/fixed...Would the post and seat i brought be a upgrade for the Fuji, or would i need to sell them? Or should i hold out for a better frame and build a track bike slowly...The Fuji a 54 i think,, i'm 5ft 11 but with a longer body...

thks in advance and sorry for the neebie question! aj

search for andrewleitch and you will find 1000's of i love fuji track threads ;)

personally i'd build up the raleigh :D

If you don't want to wait weeks and spend lots of free time then buy a ready-built bike.
Seems that you know the score as far as advantages / disadvantages / costs go (but I have heard many good things about the Fuji!)
Theres threads on here with all the info, go for a few test-rides too! Sorry I can't tell you what to do - too many variables...

Ahh... yes andrewleitch has been instigating viral marketing. If he posts 5000 i love my fuji comments then he gets another one free!
Also consider your level of bikexpertise..

Oh, the cheek!

Andrew asked if a post of mine about grips was an advert!

hahahaha

Hi thks for the replies,i guess i knew the answers would be its variable, lol we all need a little validation ;-)

One thing i don't know is what the R100 frame was like,no details on the frame online,only their R500 & R600,anyone remember anything about the R100?? The drop outs a slight pain its 13cm instead of 12cm,is that a major issue for complete track wheels?

nothing a couple spacers will fix ;)

I like Fujis; and I'm no shill.

If you've got the money and want a bike that's on the road straightaway then the Fuji is an option; but you will end up upgrading bits of it sooner rather than later.

But if you want just the bits you like, build it up over time and swap for a better frame later.

Choices, choices...

Raleigh has made an R100 model from mid 90s till recently, as here:

Look for any stickers indicating the tubing used (e.g. chromoly double butted / Hi-Tensile) someone will have an opinion on whether it is worth it / not. If it has semi-horizontal dropouts then its an older frame. If it has vertical dropouts OR dropout spacing 130+mm then it is newer (and may not be fixable but I guess thats not the case?!)
If the frame fits you + is fixable, no reason not to use it, especially if the frame was cheep.

Hi i'm working from home so caught ur post thks..The frames ali apparently mid 1990ish as a flat down tube..It as vertical dropouts,i really didn't think this through hands up!!( learned my lesson now)...But was hoping a single speed was still workable..aj

Sano (Samsonite) Oh, the cheek!

Andrew asked if a post of mine about grips was an advert!

hahahaha

I know. Sorry. Just that when I read it I could just imagine one of the advert voice overs in my head.

As many have said if you search for me you'll find a lot of stuff abou the Fuji. It's been a few months now and nothing has gone wrong with the bike. I taped up the decals because they look terrible but apart from that I've just added SPD-SLs and a brake. Next month I'll be putting on some Vittoria Rubinos because the tyres it comes with really aren't amazing. If you've got the time build the raleigh with a white industries ENO hub. If not, buy the Fuji and build the raleigh at a more leisurely pace.

in terms of dropouts, you can use the frames with short vertical dropouts, but then you either need to (i) use a chain tensioner, or (ii) have a back wheel with one of those fancy adjustible White Industries adjustable hub.

Ok thks all!! Going to cut my losses and go for the Fuji,it strikes me its a reasonable bike/frame that i can ride,and add to as of when..Going to order the Fuji..

Whats the seatpost size Andrew would the T/Elite be a upgrade or should i sell it ? aj

I was going to get a Fuji to start with, but I got sidelined...

The new 08 ones look pretty sweet int the grey colour... Won't get it anything like as cheap as you can pick up the 07, though...

http://www.fujibikes.com/2008/bikes.asp?id=418

The seatpost is 27.2mm and I think anything would be an upgrade but the Thomson Elite looks to be quite a good seatpost so slap it on.