Fuji Advanced Sports, Inc., better known as Fuji Bikes, is a worldwide manufacturer of bicycles established in Japan in 1899. Their Team Issue road frame weighs in at 2.4 lbs., making it one of the lightest frames in the world.
Just before the turn of the century in 1899, Japan’s Nichibei Fuji was born. Since the first Fuji bike was built, Fuji was destined to become a leader in the bicycle industry. When the first bikes rolled off the line, Fuji engineers recognized the need for designs that would perform at a higher level. By the roaring twenties, Fuji was well on its way and was Japan’s most popular bike, dominating not just the marketplace, but also winning races in the increasingly popular cycling competitions being held around Japan.
Fuji engineers began researching and developing bicycles for world-class racing, not only to win, but also to use the competitive environment as a laboratory for advanced bicycle technology, discovering faster, lighter and more durable designs. In the 30′s, Fuji established the first national stage race between Osaka and Tokyo and, naturally sponsored the winning team of this “Tour de Japan.” Today, this race remains one of the premier races in all of Asia.
Fuji’s racing tradition continued, when in 1951 the first Asian games held in New Delhi and was won by a young Shoichiro Sugihara on a Fuji. During this period, Fuji was so popular throughout Asia that sales of Fuji bicycles were quickly expanded into other Asian markets. In 1964, the Olympics were held in Tokyo and Fuji’s chief engineer and world-renowned competitive bike designer Dr. Shoichiro Sugihara coached the Japanese national team. He also designed the bicycles that the team competed on. This is the same Shoichiro Sugihara that won the first international cycling competition on a Fuji. He repeated this role at both the 1968 Olympics in Mexico and the 1972 Olympics in Munich. Fuji’s place in bicycle history was assured.
In 1971, Fuji America was established to sell bikes to the United States market.
Today Fuji bikes are sold worldwide in over 36 countries.
The company takes its name and logo from Mount Fuji, a Japanese symbol of strength and endurance.
I wouldn’t buy a Fuji never again; the frame broke on a lousy trail. Fuji says its extreme force so the warranty won’t cover the carbon frame. I think any of the 15 persons that where with us understand how a frame can be broken so easily, and now even worst, that the warranty won’t cover. How can they treat a costumer so bad selling the type of bikes they say they sell? After this story I hope no other person expends so much money on a lousy unwarranted bike. There are other way better non-disposable bikes out there friends.
Sorry to hear about what happened with your Fuji Javier, freak accident or not you think they would help you out. I have never had any problems with my Fuji and after hearing about how they treated you hopefully it stays that way. Do you still have the bike or any pictures.
cheers
Johnny
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