Fuji Bicycles Roubaix

Price Paid:  $450.00 at used

Favorite Ride:
mt. diablo

Bike Setup:
FSA Gossamer cranks, ulegra from brifter mavic open pro wheels, look pedals, selle san marco seat, cheap long mtn seatpost.

Summary:
A good all-around bike. Stiff frame, fairly light and decent components.

Strengths:
105 stuff works well. frame is stiff. I wrecked pretty badly and the frame held up fine. I needed new bar tape and replaced the left shifter, but that doesn't have anything to do with the bike (you wreck at 20mph, and who knows what'll happen)

Weaknesses:
The seatpost was far too short for me. Is the fork really carbon? it has the weave, but seems to be shaped more like an aluminum fork.

Similar Products Used:
first road bike i've owned, but i've ridden a specialized tarmac (carbon) it was a bit nicer, but not for the price

Price Paid:  $750.00 at private

Favorite Ride:
beats the office any day

Bike Setup:
completely stock except tires.

Summary:
Bought this bike used but <300 mls. Logged over 2400 mls. This is a huge step up in ride quality and efficiency from my 80's vintage Bianchi. I am 6'3" and have a 64cm frame which is perfect for me. Frame welds are not pretty but the bike is a really good trainer.

Strengths:
Smooth ride. Good value. No problems whatsoever.

Weaknesses:
I would like longer cranks and a stiffer frame for climbing. The stock 25mm tires should be replaced with 23mm.

Similar Products Used:
Cannondale R500

Price Paid:  $599.00 at Performance

Favorite Ride:
SF

Bike Setup:
The bike is stock except I swap out the crank and rear der. to Ultegra for the heck of it and added a carbon seat post.

Summary:
This is my first road bike and I don't think I can find a better deal. It never give me any problem what so ever.

Strengths:
components, weight,price.

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
Santa Cruz Roadster, KHS Flight 2000

Price Paid:  $1000.00 at College Park Bikes,

Favorite Ride:
Any one without cars

Bike Setup:
Stock except for the 04 Specialized S-Works All Condition (700x23) tires I replaced the stock Conti's with.

Summary:
What great bike. I love it. It rides and handles nicely, it's light enough and it looks nice too. Best of all, it doesn't cost a lot.

The Conti Sport 1000s aren't the best rubber in the world though.

Strengths:
Performance, price, component set. Wheels have handled my 200Lbs VERY well.

Weaknesses:
Red bar tape gets dirty quick. Weak stock tires.

Similar Products Used:
None, just mountain bikes.

Price Paid:  $850.00 at www.bikesdirect.com

Favorite Ride:
Great Ohio Bike Adventure

Bike Setup:
All stock components except Look pedals.

Summary:
I bought this bike to replace an aging Cannondale R500 aluminum bike with RSX drivetrain. The old RSX had a 26/36/46 chainring which I topped out on regularly when riding downhill. I was looking for an affordable 105 triple based bike with a carbon fork, and a frame that wasn't as flexy as many alum frames tend to be. NOTE: The newer versions of the Roubaix from Fuji (2004 and on) do NOT use X-Fusion any more, you have to upgrade to the next model and pay more $$$. Anyway, I found this bike to be very forgiving of road chatter, and the wide Richey handlebar is good for average to large riders. The stock seat is also quite comfy, it was embroidered and looks good. Good bike all around for the money, if you're into 50 mile weekend rides and the annual week long bike vacation.

Strengths:
Quiet ride, 105 triple shifts dependably if not always cleanly. Carbon fork. Entire bike is around 18lbs. (56cm)

Weaknesses:
Not as solid in construction as a $2000 carbon fiber bike would be. duh.

Similar Products Used:
Cannondale R500, Trek butted carbon fiber bike (old)