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2005 Fuji Charleston

Original specifications: 26" wheels.

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Archive #93407

Model year: 2005
Category: Cruiser
Sizes: 19", 22"
Colors: Peal White/Metallic Orange, Quick Silver/Ocean Blue
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2005 archived details

Published colors: Peal White/Metallic Orange, Quick Silver/Ocean Blue
Frame: Fuji Altair 1
Original equipment: N/A

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Original buildFuji Altair 1 · 26" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

2 sizes · 2 colors

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

Published sizes

19"22"

Published colors

Peal White/Metallic OrangeQuick Silver/Ocean Blue

Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	Fuji Altair 1
Fork	Fuji
Fork Material	High-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano Nexus
Crankset	1-piece chromoly, 44 teeth
Bottom Bracket	Vp
Rear Cogs	1-speed, 20 teeth
Chain	KMC Z410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals	Resin platform

Brakes

Brakes	Coaster brake rear

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1 1/8" threaded
Handlebar	Steel, cruiser
Stem	Aluminum
Saddle	Fuji Cruiser
Seatpost	Aluminum

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Front: Formula aluminum nutted, Rear: Shimano SG-3C40 Nexus
Rims	Aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples	Brass nipples
Front Tire	26 x 2.00" Cheng Shin
Wheel Size	26" wheels

Gearing

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Original specifications

Front tire · Original

26 x 2.00" Cheng Shin Replacement search: 26x2 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.

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Front tire: 26 x 2.00" Cheng Shin
Drivetrain: 1-speed
Bottom bracket / shell: VP

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2005 Fuji Charleston