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Banana Boy
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: January 27, 2005
Strengths: Light and Fast. Nice stiff frame with great feel and control. Quality components. Looks great.Weaknesses: Seat might be a problem for some people. Brakes are good but not great.Bottom Line: I reckon this is one of the best roadies for people starting off in the sport going around. The stock seat is great quality but may be on the thin side for some people. I recommened ditching the stock pedals and getting clipless. You get that good feeling riding this bike. Be careful not to overdo it and cook yourself like I did!
Favorite Ride: Riding home with the North Easter
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Spearmans
Similar Products Used: Giant OCR3
Bike Setup: Mainly stock set-up. Have upgraded to shimano clipless pedals.
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soccerismylife
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: July 9, 2004
Strengths: Light weight, good components, cheapWeaknesses: SeatBottom Line: This was a great value for me because I'm young. I got a 56 cm frame and it fits me great. The bike is very light weight especially for the price. Much more efficient then my mountain bike. Very nice ride despite what I thought it would be. The seat is not bad, it is thin and light wieght and I can ride 20+ miles on it, but not as comfortable as WTB Speed V. Just my prefrence. The bike climbs great and goes fast. Not probably the best most light weight bike, but best entry level bike I've seen and tested.
Price Paid:
$429.00
Purchased At: Performance Bike
Bike Setup: Stock except for Sigma Sport computer, Forte carbon water bottle holder
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MEFujiRyder
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: June 29, 2004
Strengths: Light/Price/Energetic/DependableWeaknesses: Seat takes a few to get used to. Sora shifting might not be snappy enough for some bigger ridersBottom Line: The Finest-Al was a great investment. Cheap for a college student. I am traingin for a ski team as well as physical endurance. Classified as a road racer, the main thing I do is race myself and logging trucks in Western Maine. This bike has helped me find speed and stability in a short period of time. It is a great investment. When the stomp is on up a hill the Finest-AL helps me get there. A must is a clipless upgrade.
Favorite Ride: Weeks Mill Road
Price Paid:
$620.00
Purchased At: Northern Lights Bike
Similar Products Used: Orbea/Felt/Giant/Specialized
Bike Setup: Stock/ Shimano Clipless upgrade
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Stu
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: December 2, 2003
Strengths: Price. Weight. Style.Weaknesses: Definitely worth upgrading to clipless pedals. Forget about the factory pedals and go straight into clipless... you'll enjoy your rides all the more for it.Bottom Line: Great bike to learn road riding on and superb value for money. I've looked at many similar priced bikes over the last two years and haven't seen anything that comes close. My bike has has been through some pretty shocking road and weather conditions (including "Le Race", Chch to Akaroa 2003), its been taken apart several times, travelled on planes and inside and outside of cars... its still holding up well.
I've been told that Fuji bikes are best for lighter riders, but at 190cm and 85kg (6'2" and 190 pounds - i think?) it's been a pleasure to ride for me.
People also comment on the seat being a bit average. The only time I find it that way is the day after a 100 mile ride and every seat feels a bit rough then!
If you're thinking about it. I definitely recommend it.
Favorite Ride: Wallaceville
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At: Bikes Direct, NZ
Similar Products Used: N/A
Bike Setup: Shimano clipless pedals, Scott stem (a fraction longer than factory set up).
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hadouken474
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: October 18, 2003
Strengths: Light-weight aluminum frame.Weaknesses: I went through two rear freehubs in the 6 months I was riding the bike. A bearing cracked both times. However, Fuji is located nearby and they upgraded my entire wheelset, front and back. It was a pain to deal with, but Fuji held up the "simply better" motto.Bottom Line: Very nice intro level bike and pretty light considering the cost. It was my first road bike and it served me well.
Favorite Ride: It's all good.
Price Paid:
$580.00
Purchased At: Pedal Sports, Oaklan
Similar Products Used: Not in the same class, but 2003 Fuji Team Super Lite
Bike Setup: Stock, Speedplay pedals.
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