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1996 Fuji Ace

Original specifications: Shimano 300EX drivetrain · 700c wheels · 25.5 lb published weight.

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Archive #54598
Model year
1996
Category
Road
Original MSRP
$399.99
Sizes
49 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm, 64 cm
Colors
Light blue
Weight
25.5 lb
Geometry
Legacy reference
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Identification clues

1996 archived details

Published colors
Light blue
Frame
Chromoly, double-butted
Original equipment
Shimano 300EX

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Original buildChromoly, double-butted · Shimano 300EX · 700c wheels

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Published sizes and colors

7 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

49 cm52 cm54 cm56 cm58 cm61 cm64 cm

Published colors

Light blue

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded steel
Frame MaterialChromoly, double-butted
ForkFuji
Fork MaterialChromoly, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano 300EX
ShiftersShimano 300EX down-tube
Front DerailleurShimano 300EX, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear DerailleurShimano 300EX
CranksetCyclone CPI-200, 42/52 teeth
Bottom BracketYST, 117 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 13 - 26 teeth
ChainKMC SS-70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-97D w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano 300EX brakes, Shimano 300EX levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" YST 8002
HandlebarHsin Lung alloy
StemChromoly
SaddleFuji Duraflex
SeatpostPolygon SP-240B, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsKin Lin alloy, 36-hole
Spokes2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire700 x 28c Cheng Shin C-740
Wheel Size700c wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase987 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes52/42T · 13–26T · 7-speed
Lowest1.62:1 Highest4.00:1 Total range248%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear11.6 mph Highest gear28.6 mph

Uses front tire 700C×28; 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.

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Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Front tire · Original
700 x 28c Cheng Shin C-740 Replacement search: 700cx28 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Seatpost · Original
Polygon SP-240B

27.0 mm diameter

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Front tire
700 x 28c Cheng Shin C-740
Drivetrain
7-speed
Seatpost diameter
27 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
YST, 117 mm spindle · 68mm English
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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: Fuji · Chromoly, unicrown crown

Archived: Group: Shimano 300EX · Shifters: Shimano 300EX down-tube · Front derailleur: Shimano 300EX, bottom-pull/braze-on · Rear derailleur: Shimano 300EX · Crankset: Cyclone CPI-200, 42/52 teeth · Bottom bracket: YST, 117 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 13 - 26 teeth · Chain: KMC SS-70, 1/2 x 3/32"

Archived: Brakes: Shimano 300EX brakes, Shimano 300EX levers

Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Kin Lin alloy, 36-hole · Front tire: 700 x 28c Cheng Shin C-740

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" YST 8002 · Handlebar: Hsin Lung alloy · Stem: Chromoly · Seatpost: Polygon SP-240B, 27.0 mm diameter · Saddle: Fuji Duraflex · Pedals: Fasten NWL-97D w/clips & straps

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