The Fuji Track:
Fuji Track bikes are great. They are a complete bargain; they are a great price, are light and can take the punishment of urban riding. Admittedly some of the components are a little cheap (stem and bars) but these can easily be replaced with nice swanky Japanese ones!
They don’t come with any brakes out of the box as they are essentially designed for track riding (i.e. on a velodrome) where brakes aren’t needed. Fitting a front brake is however really easy, a caliper brake can be picked up for around £15 from most bike shops which is then simply screwed onto the front brake mounting. Once this is done you’re a ready to go and you’ll be overtaking people in no time!
The Fuji Track Fixed Gear Bike
Many mail order bike stores do great deals on the Fuji track, particularly when new models are coming out, take a look on Google to find stores with current bargains, also have a search on Flikr to see how some people have customized their Fuji tracks to make them really appealing.
Out of all of the track bike's I've reviewed I'd say this is the best all rounder, get one, modify it, look cool and ride fast, believe me you wont regret it!!
About Fuji Bikes:
Fuji Bikes is an American manufacturer of bikes which was initially established in Japan in 1899. The company takes its name and logo from Mount Fuji, a Japanese symbol of strength and endurance.
Since 1899, Fuji has recorded an impressive number of technological firsts. Fuji was first to utilize double-butted cro-moly tubing on popular-priced models. The first to introduce 12-speed gearing on production bikes. The first to develop a high-quality city bike with oversized tires. The first to develop 24/27 inch wheel combination models for the smaller adult cyclist. And today's line is no less remarkable, with bikes like the 18 pound Fuji Team. Or the Fuji Triple Diamond mountain bike, the dual suspension bike rated #1 by Germany's top cycling magazine. Or the functional and funky Fuji Cambridge, the coolest bike in the hot leisure line. They're all worth looking into. And, with Fuji's record of offering higher-quality components than on comparable competitive models, our bikes will give you more than your money's worth, too.
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.
Today, Fuji brand bicycles are sold world wide and recognized for innovation, quality, performance and value. Throughout our 2000 line you'll find engineering refinements, both subtle and striking. They are the result of young, dynamic design, research and marketing teams who are, first and foremost, demanding cyclists themselves. They've grown up riding America's roads and trails. They, as you, have searched for precision and reliability from every element of every bike they've ever ridden. They've shared your demand for uncompromised value. Every day they challenge their bikes and themselves, to perform as never before.