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====Gene Ritvo und Fuji S-10-S====
====Gene Ritvo und Fuji S-10-S====
Der erste japanische Hersteller, der herausfand, wie man den US-Markt bediente, war Nichibei Fuji (nicht zu verwechseln mit vielen anderen japanischen Firmen namens Fuji; "Fuji" kann man grob mit dem amerikanischen "ACME" vergleichen"). Der Hauptimorteur in den USA war Eugene Ritvo aus der Gegend von Boston. Er war wohl der erste sachkundige US-Importeur, der darin Erfolg hatte, bekannte japanische Fahrradhersteller dazu zu bringen, auf seinen Rat zu hören.


The first Japanese company to figure out the U.S. market was Nichibei Fuji (not to be confused with all the other Japanese companies that are called "Fuji"; "Fuji" is roughly the Japanese equivalent of "Acme.") The U.S. importer at the time was Eugene Ritvo, from the Boston area, and he seems to have been the first knowledgeable U.S. cyclist to succeed in getting a major Japanese bike maker to listen to him.
Er spezifizierte ein Modell für den Marktdurchbruch - das S-10-S. Er bestand darauf, dass die erste Charge an Laufrädern, die ein [[Speichen]]bruchproblem hatte, gegen neue Laufräder getauscht wurden.
 
He spec'ed the breakthrough model, the S-10-S, and, when the first batch had persistent spoke breakage problems, he insisted that all of the wheels be replaced.


Das S-10-S hatte Sugino Maxi Kurbeln ohne Splintbefestigung (während europäische Konkurrenzmodelle weiterhin Stahlkurbeln mit Splintbefestigung lieferten).
The S-10-S featured Sugino Maxy cotterless cranks (while competitive models from Europe were still using steel, cottered cranks). It had a well designed, butted frame, available in a full range of sizes, nearly indestructible Ukai aluminum rims, and the bike soon acquired an excellent reputation for reliability and performance.
The S-10-S featured Sugino Maxy cotterless cranks (while competitive models from Europe were still using steel, cottered cranks). It had a well designed, butted frame, available in a full range of sizes, nearly indestructible Ukai aluminum rims, and the bike soon acquired an excellent reputation for reliability and performance.


The S10-S had aluminum handlebars and stem, Sunshine high-flange hubs, and a Belt leather saddle. This model name was continued for several years. In 1977 it was upgraded to 12-speed, and later the name was changed to S12-S.
The S10-S had aluminum handlebars and stem, Sunshine high-flange hubs, and a Belt leather saddle. This model name was continued for several years. In 1977 it was upgraded to 12-speed, and later the name was changed to S12-S.
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