Fuji Bicycles Roubaix Pro

Price Paid:  $1100.00 at Costa Rica

Summary:
I got the 2008 model, I gotta say is great bike, pretty stiff, confortable enough if you are well fitted, very good response, I never had issues with any parts, very good weight, and nice looking bike, good componenst for the price, cheaper than most other brands...

You can use it for recreation or for racing, in fact it is more buid for racing purposes, the compact crankset helps a lot when climbing

Strengths:
Stiff, Carbon fork and tail, Geometry, components

Weaknesses:
the original handlebar was to strech I upgraded to a FSA SL-K carbon, also upgraded the seat tube for a RAVX Superlite

Similar Products Used:
none, it was my first roud bike

Price Paid:  $0.00 at LBS

Model Year:
2007

Bike Setup:
Shimano 105 front der./Ultegra rear
Shimano 105 shifters
Shimano 105 dual pivot brakes
Shimano FC R-600 SG-X crankset/BB
Fuji FC-770 fork
Fuji Velo padded seat
Continental racing tires on ALX 200 rims

Summary:
'08 Roubaix Pro (Euro). Smooth ride, stiff and responsive, excellent climbing, and overall a lot of fun to ride. 50 miles into owning this bike left crank came off on a downstroke. I did not wreck, but was 20 miles from home. Called Fuji in US, dealt with Chris in warranty, he listened to my situation and immediately sent out a replacement Shimano FC R-600 crankset & BB. LBS installed them for no charge, and the original FSA cranks have been replaced. Great service from Fuji. Thakn you Chris.

Strengths:
Ride, value, Fuji service.

Weaknesses:
FSA cranks that came with unit were garbage. Fuji replaced them.

Price Paid:  $1300.00 at lbs

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
point moon run

Bike Setup:
09 Fuji Roubaix Pro
Easton EA50 SL Wheelset, SRAM 12-27
Koobi PRS Enduro
Koolstop Pads

Summary:
actually 2009 model year. Seems so far like a very good introduction to road riding. I rode a MTB on road for a year prior to getting the roubaix, and the difference was not surprisingly drastic. I'm glad I went with this level of bike as it didn't take long to acclimate to the slightly more dedicated to performance style of it, and the components on it are mostly up to hard riding. Without a great basis for comparison, I feel this is a very good aluminum framed bike and that with some component upgrades, it will continue to make a fine training and casual timed event/race bike, for me for a long time to come. I don't feel the need for carbon, because my Roubaix keeps passing lots of carbon bikes at different events. This set-up does have some obvious give-and-take, in that it has better derailleur, but worse crankset componentry than similarly priced (more expensive at least in my area) comptitors. The wheelset has worked just fine for me, though poorly reviewed. I did however get an Easton wheelset for weight/rolling resistance and to have originals as back-up set for events.

Strengths:
great value, minus the crankset
light for its price range
105/ultegra components
aclass wheels have stayed true so far, and work fine
OVERALL-better equipped for the price than its competitors

Weaknesses:
fsa gossamer crankset started falling apart quickly (and is obviously why it is possible to have the 105/ultegra components it does at this price.)
velo/fuji saddle gave ME some numbness, but that's totally individual

Similar Products Used:
none

Price Paid:  $1089.00 at Performance Bikes

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Fuji Roubaix Pro 09

Bike Setup:
Ultrega rear dereuller, 105 front, cassette, break levers, tektro r570 dual pivot brakes, fsa gossimer cranks

Summary:
I picked up this roubaix pro 09 for 1,0xx from my lbs when they held a sale. I'm a weekend rider and took it out right away. im very pleased with the stiff but comfortable ride. I can go aggressive at down position and not hurt my lower back. Im 5'7 and got size 54 frame. i've been deliberating back & forth on a 2.1 series trek or a peleton schwinn and this fuji brand came from nowhere like a dark horse. Ultergra rear, 105 front, cassette and break levers. felt like i got an upgrade and kept to my budget with extra money for nice pedals and accessories.. i am very happy and excited for next sunday's ride..

Strengths:
components and riding flexibility, comfortable and stiff

Weaknesses:
weight.. a little shy under 20lbs

Similar Products Used:
Trek

Price Paid:  $999.00 at Performance Bike

Model Year:
2007

Bike Setup:
Stock

Summary:
This is actually for the 2008 model. I have put close to 500 miles on this bike and have had no problems. This is the cheapest bike I could find for the money considering the component setup and frame. The bike also was mentioned in Bicycle World magazine for the best bike for under $1300.

Strengths:
This thing is as smooth as can be on the road. Carbon fork and rear triangle help out a lot. I also enjoy the ease that this bike climbs hills.

Weaknesses:
Paint chips a bit too easy but I havent had a frame that didnt.

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