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In collaboration with Obey, Fuji, the founders of the “Tour of Japan” has created this retro looking Limited addition Fixed Gear track bike for the urban streets of every city. The Fuji Elios 2 frame, feature a Matte Black finish with graphics by OBEY. The bike is dressed in gold parts, which complements the frame’s color.
When I first set eyes on Fuji x Obey’s retro looking track bike at a shop in San Francisco, it didn’t appeal to me. For a manufactured bike, it certainly wasn’t bad; but for a Fuji x Obey, I expected a lot more, as I do with all collaborations. However, their popularity among urban boutique display windows allowed for many double takes. I liked the over all design, its colors, and high quality parts; I came to the conclusion that it was just something about Obey’s graphics that irked me. MSRP: $1420.
Specifications
Color: matte black with graphics by OBEY
Main frame: Fjui Elios 2 custom butted Cro-Moly Round Tubes joined by
Traditional Lugs, no water bottle mounts, no bosses
Rear triangle: Fuji Elios 2 custom tapered Cro-Moly with Tradition Lugs and track dropout, bridge drilled for rear brake
Fork: Fuji 1′ Cro-Moly w/Lugged Crown, Curved blades with round profile, drilled for front brakes
Crankset: Custom Miche Primato, 48T
Bottom Bracket: Miche
Pedals: Wellgo Track pedals w/ custom gold anodized cage, steel toe clip & leather double toe strap
Cassette: 18T Fixed Track Cog
Chain: KMC Z410, gold
Wheelset: Formula Hubs w/ Alex Crostini Rims & black stainless spokes with gold nipples
Tires: Continental UltraSport 700×23c
Tubes: Kenda presta tubes
Headset: First Gold Anodized threaded
Handlebar: Custom Fuji Gold Anodized Track bar
Stem: Custom Fuji Gold Anodized quill style stem
Saddle: Brooks Swift Leather w/ Cro-Moly rails
Seat post: Custom Fuji Gold anodized