Strengths: Carbon forks, Lightweight and durable, nice derailuers.
Weaknesses: Tires
Bottom Line:
The Fuji Roubaix bicycle is the perfect fit for people of all walks of life, whether you need to commute to work, recreationally ride around town, or enter into any form of racing. The bike is highly competitive and a comfortable fit at any speed. I am extremely pleased with purchasing this bike, and I hope this review will help you purchase the bike of your dreams as well.
Bike is great. Frame geometry is almost perfect, ride is comfortable and the component set is better than bikes costing hundreds more. Bike is also great looking, which can not be said for a lot of bikes.
Strengths: Geometry,wheels are strong, a lot of bike for the price.
Weaknesses: Weight(compared to newer bike), Stock components
Bottom Line:
For the price these bikes go for I don't think they can be beat by any other entry level bike. I've been riding it for a year or so, used for commuting and longer recreation rides. I'm 5'11 and 220lbs riding a 58 frame and it seems to hold me up pretty well. I feel a bit of flex if I'm standing up and pushing hard, but at my weight thats to be expected I think. The roads where I live aren't great but I haven't had a problem with the wheels being out of true or anything which is great. The components work well but leave enough to be desired that I look forward to replacing them. Mostly I think the cranks and maybe the cassette could be better. Overall as an entry level bike I think its great. Very good for someone getting in to biking and wanting the most for their money. Great for a beginner and even enough bike to get one to the intermediate level if you find you want to be more serious with it. Potential to be a GREAT bike with different components. Biggest advice when buying a bike is ride several you think you like before actually buying, even if you're not buying from retail places. This one felt the best to me, which is why I bought it.
Strengths: Very smooth ride, excellent for climbing with current set up. Rode it in inaugural Blueridge Breakaway (NC) and it performed beautifully on some monster climbs.
Weaknesses: I have dropped chain on shift down to 34T chainring a couple of times, even after adjustment - shades of Andy Schleck - may consider chain clamp or dog fang
Bottom Line:
2009 Fuji Roubaix.
I needed a bike that could climb hills and have found that this is an excellent choice. I was looking for a bike in a reasonable price range that would give a slightly softer ride than my 2001 Cannondale CAAD 4. I selected this bike for carbon fork and seat stays and the compact front chain rings. Excellent value for recreational road biker - climbs that were a challenge on previous bike fly by on this one.
Similar Products Used: 2001 Cannondale R800 - wonderful bike, all aluminum - 39/53; 11/23. Felt every bump in the road, worked hard with narrower gear range.
Bike Setup: Look Delta carbon pedals
Shimano 9 speed 12-27 cassette (swapped out stock cassette)
Shimano chain (needed for different freewheel)
Strengths: Excellent value, solid entry level, great looking bike!
Weaknesses: At $800 there are no weaknesses.
Bottom Line:
Purchased the bike about a month ago and have about 300 miles on her now. Great bike for the money, at $800 it can't beat. The components are a step above those in the same price range. In fact, most in the $800 range do not come with an external bottom bracket and Tiagra components. Lets be honest at the $800-$1000 price range we can't be too picky but at least with the Roubaix 2.0 you know you are getting the best you can get for your money.
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