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Fuji Bicycles Touring 2003 Touring Bike

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MSRP : $839.00


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Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by argiope a Commuter

Date Reviewed: April 14, 2004

Strengths:    I like the fit and feel of the frame and bike for commuting/touring. Bike comes with a rack, great for trunk bag or panniers. Good entry level price. Shifting components fine, no problems after 6000 miles, ditto frame.

Weaknesses:    Brakes on the model I had were junk, replaced with Shimano XT as soon as I could. Rear wheel bearing failure at 4000 miles, got a new wheel. Bottom bracket wobbly at 6000 miles, replaced.

Bottom Line:   
Good entry level touring/commuting bike. Strong 36 spoke wheels. Average components, if you ride lots consider getting a better bike or planning on swapping things out after 4-5000 miles.
Took it on some centuries and 250 mile multi-day tours, and I'm still happy with it. Not the lightest thing around, but with me, comfort rules over weight.
I ride this bike 20+ miles 5 days a week and it's a dependable ride, I have no plans to replace it.

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Favorite Ride:   Fuji Touring

Price Paid:    $700.00

Purchased At:   Recycled Cycles, Sea

Similar Products Used:   Former commuter: Univega 12 speed, glad to get to a triple in Seattle!!

Bike Setup:   Stock bike with certain changes:
Upgrade brakes to Shimano XT.
Swap seat for Brooks B-17
Change out rear cluster for Sheldon Brown's custom cyclotouriste 13-34.
Add fenders, trunk bag, frog pedals.


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