IMPORTED FROM JAPAN: 2011 FUJI STRATOS R CROMOLY STEEL ROAD BIKE REVIEW & REBUILD
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- Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024
- *Please subscribe to help this channel grow! Many thanks for the support!* I had the absolute pleasure to pickup this awesome Fuji Stratos R which we'll review & was imported from Japan by the original owner! It only felt right to take it all apart and give it a full rebuild with all kinds of upgrades and new parts which we'll do a deep dive on too! ALL parts listed below:
-Micronew Road Bike STI Shifters 8 x 2 Speed: amzn.to/3LiKiyo
-Topeak Explorer Rear Bike Rack: amzn.to/405PaLr
-Shimano Claris Rear derailleur: amzn.to/3Fi2wf... Sora Rear derailleur: amzn.to/3yz3LmU
-Black/Gold Handlebar Tape: amzn.to/3mOtzsi
-Origin 8 52T Chain Ring, 8 speed compatible: amzn.to/3LiLPV3
-Black/Gold bottle cages: amzn.to/3Jja03g
-UNO 3D Forged Stem, 7 Degree/31.8mm, 7050 Alloy Ultra Light, 60mm-130mm lengths: amzn.to/3JzvNor
-Threadless Stem Conversion Quill: amzn.to/3Je4n6k
-State Bicycle Co. Bike Stem, 1-1/8", 7 Degree, 26mm: amzn.to/3l5Uuj5
-Gold 6/7/8 Speed Bike Chain, Fully Coated: amzn.to/3ZI9yT4
-Shimano Cable Housing Stop: amzn.to/3FkvOdr
-Kool Stop Bicycle Brake Pads with X Pads: amzn.to/424a0wu
-Shimano Road Bike Brake pads FULL SET Front & Rear: amzn.to/3JB9Nd4
-Alloy Cartridge Style Brake pad Shoe Holders, for Road Bike: amzn.to/3JwTyNU
-CNC Colored Shift Cables & Housings Kit: amzn.to/2Rqqe34
-Jagwire Colored Brake Cables & Brake Housings Kit: amzn.to/3uokbL1
-Shift cable housing, bulk 50ft: amzn.to/32P9lkV
-Basic Shifter Cable set to build bike (UNDER $12 for the whole kit!): amzn.to/2YPovTt
-Shimano shift cables, 2 Pack shift cables only $8: amzn.to/2QvZtpg
-Sunlite Sealed brake cable housings (Multiple colors & CHEAP! 50ft/$16.99): amzn.to/2K98Lq5
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I just bought a Fuji Stratos R and i love the retro feel of it. I understand the satisfaction of turning it into a gravel bike, but I'm thinking of keeping mine retro. Perhaps some Sugino or Rene Herse cranks to accentuate the feel, even an older classic Ultegra derailleur. You got a nice build there, i hope to share mine later.
Thanks for the kind words and please take a moment to subscribe! Also, HECK YEAH MAN CONGRATS! I wish they made them and sold them here! I TOTALLY get what you mean on the retro gone new vibes haha it's definitely why it's such a favorite of mine! The crank is pretty good stock IMO, honestly the best mod was the STI shifters from microshift! Having the nicer grips and more comfortable riding positions is a huge plus. I dont ride gravel much myself haha, I just like really wide tires for harsh roads, but it's also nice to always have the option to hit crushed gravel too! If you like the idea of an ultegra RD you can always go 9 speed microshift shifters and pickup a sunrace Cassette for around $30! I did a similar build on a nice steel Marin you can checkout here:
-Part 1:
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-Part 2: ruclips.net/video/XHghLMKq5og/видео.htmlsi=5uQxD6uOEXn07zZ3
@@D2WrenchWorksDIY I've subscribed already 👍 I think I might put 32mm tires on mine, but a friction shifter on the rear too. Perhaps a vintage 8 speed Dura Ace or Ultegra rear derailleur, along with 11-32 or 11-34 cassette. Wider handlebars too. I want a daily rider retro bike. 👍
@rpiereck74 Thanks for the support! Your build sounds awesome man! My stars n stripes cannondale is setup 52/38T crank and 11-32T Cassette with an ultegra 6500 long cage derailleur! I just did 22miles on it this past weekend and it was perfect for hills and still had plenty of top speed!
Great video, you're an inspiration. I think you could be the next old shovel channel. Keep at it man.
Wow Al that is a HUGE compliment! Many thanks man, I am just some crazy guy trying to fix up all his junk 😁😆
I hadn't seen old shovel but I'm gonna check it out now! Looks like some cool videos based on his titlescreens though!
@@D2WrenchWorksDIY Wow I'm surprised you've never heard of old shovel. He does bike restorations. Def check him out, I think you'd really like him. www.youtube.com/@oldshovel
I need to watch and figure out how to get more subscribers like him lol 😆
2011 with friction?
(Friction left that is) I forgot to mention it even has fender mounts front and rear! It's a true classic but made in 2011 haha I wonder who designed it for they were an 80s cyclist I'm sure of it! I love it though, I'm not complaining...Wish I saw it more actually hah!
They're still made today with friction
Yup Rpiereck is correct, almost EVERY Tri bike sold today and since creation uses these exact style shifters, left is friction and right 8/9/10/11spd! Touring bikes too!
Are 11 speed chain rings compatible with 8 or 9 speed chains?
Hey Al! Great question! 11 is extremely narrow and won't work with 8 speed. I know the inner dimensions of 9 and 10 speed is near the same or is the same so it MAY work with an 11spd but not sure how well it would shift haha.