My New Fuso: First Pictures
Thu, June 28, 2012 
If my posts here have been a little sparse this week it is because I have been assembling my new Fuso bike with the frame that my ex-apprentice Russ Denny built for me.
I finished the build yesterday and went for a 20 mile ride this morning; I was impressed. I will write more after the weekend and I have had time to put some miles on it. I just wanted to post some pictures as many of you have been anxiously waiting to see it.
Not immediately apparent in the picture above is the very low 10 inch bottom bracket height. This has the affect of lowering the saddle in relation to the handlebars, but without compromising the appearance of the bike.
Above: The stainless steel head tube badge, and seat tube decal.
The drive train: Campagnolo Athena group with 11 speed cassette.
I am keeping my Brooks Pro saddle; I'm allowed one piece of old skool equipment, right. Actually this is a Ladies model which is wider and shorter than the regular Professional Model. It is very comfortable and, I think, looks better.
Above: With welds as neat as this I can live without lugs.
My Italian Rear View Mirror; I love it and wouldn't be without it now.
Bigger pictures on Facebook. Click on each picture to view the next.
Fuso
Reader Comments (21)
Looks great! I had a Fuso in the mid-80's..was in a southern California bike shop this weekend talking to one of the mechanics who had a Fuso and a Tesch around the same time frame. He was not aware you had a blog but is now!
Glad you like it Dave, thanks for all you have taught me over the years! Guess ill have to build me one now! Lol
The Weight dave? Looks VERY nice, Hi tech to say the at least. BUT steel not plastic like mine. My plastic 2008 Concorde Xblade Campag Record 10 Easton wheels weight is 15 1/2lbs BUT then I am OLDER than thou. so I need a little more help. I love the colour its SMASHING! Lets go for a ride someday. My son is living in Chesapeak VA when we visit I could drive down to your neck of the woods. ENJOY mate! You deserve ONLY the best.
Russ,
When you build 'em, you never have time to ride 'em....
I remember how that was.
Dave
Haul ass in cruiser position! Looks awesome. Long live Fuso. What is the tubeset?
Columbus Zona tubeset. 38mm. head and down tubes, 35mm seat and top tubes.
Dave
Looks great; also like the colour. 22 gears? What are you going to do with them :-) ?
Thanks Dave. What kind of rims-tires are used? Interested in how you feel about the 11 sprocket cassette (thus thinner chain).
Dave,
It looks awesome!
Brooks Pro was always my favourite saddle, Dave. Much more so than the modern day synthetic ones
Very nice!
where can i get that mirror????
Oh, I ordered one of those rear view mirrors straight away. One of the great dangers, after car-dooring; the unexpected/unseen from behind.
Beautiful bicycle, BTW
Very nice, looking forward for a ride report compare with your old one.
Aw, I'm envious. Gorgeous bike. Happy trails!
Beautiful bike Dave & Russ. I think Russ has hit a home run and will do very well. Looking forward to the ride report.
Its a fantastic machine. Looks amazing.
Mountain bike pedals?!?!?!!!!
Very nice - cool color. The oversized tubing with Breezer drop outs look fantastic, combined with the carbon fork - very much a "modern" steel bike.
I also run mountain bike pedals on the road. Same power transfer and you can walk like a human...
Congrats on the new bike Dave! I love it. Great job by Russ. Ride it like you stole it! :)
Congratulations on a beutiful bike!
Enjoy.
Jan