For much of the 70's the two top Fuji models were the Finest and the Newest. Both high quality double-butted CrMo Japanese tubesets. Top of the line (at that time) Sun Tour/Sugino/Diacompe components. The Newest was racing geometry, the Finest a bit more relaxed sport/touring geometry. A bit later in the 70's came the Fuji Ace with a complete original Dura Ace gruppo as the name implies. These bike were, in my opinion, as good as the top models of any high volume European or British marque at the time.
Regards,
Jerry Moos Houston, TX
Boy651@aol.com wrote: Hi, Who's up on their 70's Fuji bikes? I have someone who wants to sell me his bike and I know ABSOLUTELY nothing about the line. I don't know if this is a higher end bike or run of the mill... I intend to take some pictures tomorrow and thought maybe there was someone I could send them to for an opinion. What I know so far is, it's red, Suntour Derailleurs. Both ends are chrome. Nitto handle bars. Dia Compe brakes. There are three cable clips on the top tube.
thanks
george elanjian
(los angeles)