Submitted by
Matt Carroll
a Recreational Rider
from
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2010
Strengths: Price, Value, did I mention Price
Weaknesses: Not as stiff (responsive)as I would like but I'm 195 lbs.
Bottom Line:
Before this bike I rode a Trek Madone 5.2 for about 2 years. I bought this bike just to build a better spec'd bike. Meaning I sold the Madone frame to spec a bike with full dura-ace and a uber wheelset and ride it for a year or 2 and then upgrade the frame (I'm still in College).The Fuji rides as nice if not better than the Madone at probably less than half the price a similary spec'd Madone. I immediately noticed that you lose very little in the way of responsiveness compared to the Trek. I can't believe how similar these bikes ride and the price difference. I bought the frame for $450 on fleabay but look at the Madone's on there, I bet you couldn't get a used one for less than $1000. Long story short this bike rides as well as the ever popular Madone at a big discount. It offers plenty of stiffness although I would like a fraction more but Im' 6'2" 195 so it works well enough.
Strengths: Stiff, smooth.Nice wcs paint job carbon fade to black.Pearl white marquees a nice touch.
Weaknesses: not a real lightweight bike
Bottom Line:
I love this bike.I have ridden it across Canada,raced it, done hill climbs with it and it always performs.Never disappoints.I own a 2006 madone 5.9 aero also,but ride this one 8 out of 10 rides.It is stiff without being harsh,smooth but not flexy.Fuji nailed it.
Strengths: Light. Stiff frame. Excellent quality and construction. FAST...
Weaknesses: None so far.
Bottom Line:
This is for the 2006 Team Issue with Full C7 Carbon frame. I'm not an crazy avid rider. I do 2-3 rides (Mix between mtb and road) a week and I just love the feel of a steady, sure, fast and comfortable bike. This fits the bill on ALL aspects. Very light yet stiff on the climbs. Descends fast yet surely. I just did my first century ever on this bike last weekend and I have NO complaints.
Strengths: Light, Comfortable, stiff BB, carbon weave looks great, WCS & DA parts kit
Weaknesses: Cane Creek wheels are light and look nice, but are not for me.....replaced with Ksryium SL's
Bottom Line:
Love it! I have riden my share of aluminum bikes and this is the most comfortable frame I have EVER ridden. Fit and measurement is very classic in 56cm and the bang for the buck is increadible! Full Ritchey WCS!
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