Fuji Classic Track Bike

Storts

I'm looking at a second hand bike as above. Does anyone know if this will take a grass track tyre or is it only suitable for Hard tracks?

Thanks
Scott.

Martin L

Sorry Scott: no chance for grass track with it.

tduckett

Well, it could depend on the model and the year. We have 2 fujis in the container. 1 has some grass track tubulars on and the other has 30mm cx clinchers. they are both tight but just about work, but i know other models dont work.

Storts

Tim,

I've whispered you.

Cheers
Scott.

Cycling Weakly

These are in 23/25/28mm width so will save your bacon: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kenda-karvis-iron-cap-folding-road-tyre/ Some of the youth riders in another club used them last year so they could ride their standard hard track bikes at a few grass track meetings too.

You'll need to use a higher pressure than normal for grass in the narrower versions, and the ride will be pretty uncomfortable compared to a big squashy CX tyre, but you'd definitely be able to use the Fuji on grass with them.

Mark F

geoffg

One of those Tim is the one I donated...the red one. I used a half round file to reduce the excess head set tube end which doesn't compromise the structural integrity to create the necessary clearance. Easy to do so go ahead Scott.

Storts

Thanks for the help and advice.

Mark, do those tyres come in a 650c as this is a 43cm frame with 650c tyres for my U10. If not do you know where I can get 650c grass track type tyres otherwise it's a non starter.

Cheers
Scott.

Cycling Weakly

Ah ok... There are no 650c tyres suitable for grass track. When James had a 650c Dolan I had a pair of 26" wheels made for it. With 26" cross tyres the overall wheel & tyre diameter is a little more than a 650c road tyre. However watch the crank length, saddle size and bar size on a 650c Fuji - all the examples I've ever seen have lazily been supplied with full size adult components which is hopeless. Ask Jamie about his views though - I think he had one for his son.

Mark F