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- Tange DB chrome-moly
- Groupset
- Shimano Altus A10 Rapidfire Plus
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Key differences
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- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 1993 Fuji Royale is Hybrid; 2004 Fuji Royale is City & Commuter.
- Handling
2004 Fuji Royale has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1993 Fuji Royale in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1993 Fuji Royale and 2004 Fuji Royale.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
1993 Fuji Royale has a 11% lower climbing ratio than 2004 Fuji Royale.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1993 Fuji Royale had an original MSRP $600 lower than 2004 Fuji Royale.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.07:1Highest4.17:1Total range389%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×35; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.20:1Highest4.33:1Total range361%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×26; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
1993 Fuji Royale
2004 Fuji Royale
Overview
Model Year
1993
2004
Brand
Fuji
Fuji
Model
Royale
Royale
Bicycle Type
Hybrid
Comfort/commuter
Original MSRP
$450.00
$1,049.99
Colors
—
Blue
Sizes
17, 19, 21, 23
15", 17", 19", 21", 23"
Weight
—
19.9 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Tange DB chrome-moly
X-Fusion Quaternary Aluminum
Fork
Fuji ATB chrome-moly
Fuji Carbon
Fork Material
—
Carbon fiber w/aluminum steerer, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Altus A10 Rapidfire Plus
Flatbar Mix
Shifters
Gripshift SRT-300
Shimano SL-R440 Flat Bar
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus A10
Shimano FD-443, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus A10
Shimano Ultegra GS
Crankset
Shimano Altus A10 w/chainguard, 30/40/50 teeth
TruVativ Elita, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
FSA ISIS, 118mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG50
Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Lightweight nylon fitness
Wellgo WPD-919
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Altus A10 brakes, levers
Tektro 926 Mini V brakes, Tektro linear-pull levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
—
1 1/8" threaded aluminum
Handlebar
Lightweight Silver Alloy w/low rise
Ritchey Comp
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Lightweight Tig Welded Cro-Moly
Ritchey Comp
Saddle
Fuji DuraFlex Gel
Fuji Ultralight Racing
Seatpost
Lightweight Silver Alloy micro-adjust
Ritchey Comp
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Exage
Ritchey Comp
Rims
Araya PX-35, 36-hole
Front: Ritchey Pro, Rear: Ritchey OCR Pro, 32-hole
Spokes
—
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 35c ATB
700 x 26c Kenda Kontender
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
72°
71°
Seat-tube angle
72°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
439.4 mm
440 mm
Wheelbase
1041.4 mm
1038 mm
Fork offset / rake
44.4 mm
50 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.