Andy ‘FYXO‘ White strongly maintains the maxim that #lifeistooshorttorideshitbikes, but projects like this make me wonder where to draw the line. It just goes to show what you can do with a little stylish direction and a NOS Shimano Dura-Ace group set.
Chicagoan blog Tenspeed Hero stumbled upon a NOS Alpine White Fuji ‘Ace’ at a flea market last June and was able to see the latent potential. The Ishiwata Si35 frame sat in its box for over 20 years, adorned with the original Suntour Blaze components, before it was given a fresh breath of life.
Head over to Tenspeed Hero for the highest quality velo reportage and more details on the Fuji Ace.
