Fuji Bicycles Newest 3.0

Price Paid:  $600.00 at Performance Bicycle

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Around Stone Mountain Park

Bike Setup:
Stock except for the Forte clipless pedals

Summary:
I actually own a 2009 model. I added clipless pedals and a saddle bag. Although it's lighter than my previous ride ( a mountain bike from walmart) its still a bit heavy as far as road bikes are concerned. Not particularly fond of the extra brake handles on the handle bars. Good entry level bike for the money.

Strengths:
Good handling, Triple Chain ring. Good brakes.

Weaknesses:
Sora products are horrible. Tires worn quickly. Ajustable stem becomes loose after a few rides.

Similar Products Used:
First road bike, but not the last.

Price Paid:  $446.00 at Performance Bike

Bike Setup:
I added clipless pedals, cyclocomputer, 2 water bottle cages and a saddlebag to the bike.

Summary:
After riding 200 miles, I find that the 23 lb frame is a BIT heavy, but the strenths I saw were good. Strengths and Weaknesses are listed below. Good value though. (FUJI bikes say the bike weighs 25lbs, but in reality, its 23 LBS, just like the more expensive FUJI NEWEST 2.0)

Strengths:
Carbon Fork
Integrated Shift/Brake Lever
Triple Chainring
Good Handling

Weaknesses:
Cheap Wheels (rims), Sora Components, Uncomfortable Saddle

Price Paid:  $600.00 at Performance

Model Year:
2007

Summary:
Nice entry level road bike. I am using it with the goal of loosing weight, and if successful, I will reward myself with a higher level bike. Good handling bike with lower level but still quality compnents.

Strengths:
Value for your money. Great for entry level rider not wanteing to break the bank.

Weaknesses:
The seat sucks!!

Similar Products Used:
First road bike so nothing to compare to.

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