It didn’t affect performance, but… I promptly replaced this original wheelset with a set of small flange crossed 3 wheels from my less expensive Retrospec Harper bicycle. The front rim, although packed well for shipping, had a dent. ![]() The original stock wheels consisted of a large flange 28 spoke front and 32 spoke rear that were both laced in a crossed 2 pattern using straight gauge 14mm spokes, connecting the hubs to some very rigid, unpainted 40mm deep rims, providing a most punishing and tiring ride on rough roads. Not knowing exactly where to apply my files and wanting to avoid any “cold setting” on this part of the frame, I have been opting for patience while “finessing” the rear wheel during installation, to attain a good alignment while obtaining proper chain tension. The rear dropouts also have some additional alignment challenges. Sadly, I found it necessary to use a small, round rat-tail file to remove a small amount of steel from one forkend, in order to get an acceptably fitting front wheel. This rough ride, however, has been tamed with a carefully thought out after-market wheel selection, helping to eliminate some of the bike’s inherent stiffness. This rigidity has also resulted in a fairly harsh ride on rough roads. The combination of high-tensile, seamed steel tubing and the chromoly seat tube provides me with an excellent platform for out-of-the-saddle climbing, with little or no frame flex. ![]() ![]() It is a pure workhorse as well as a work of art. Now, after completing some essential upgrades and modifications, my Fuji serves me as an all-around fitness, commuter, and Century distance touring bicycle. The Fuji Declaration is a single-speed / fixie bicycle that is beautiful to look at and magnificently practical.
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