Fuji Bicycles Team Issue

Price Paid:  $900.00 at supplier

Favorite Ride:
the next one

Bike Setup:
Campr 9spd record,bontrager aeolus 6.5 c.c. wheels,kmc x9sl chain,tack ceramic der pulleys,fsa k-wing bar & stem.Swisstop yellow king pads.Slr saddle-weight....16lbs2oz

Summary:
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:
Stiff, smooth.Nice wcs paint job carbon fade to black.Pearl white marquees a nice touch.

Weaknesses:
not a real lightweight bike

Similar Products Used:
2006 madone 5.9 aero

Price Paid:  $1500.00

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
SB to LA

Bike Setup:
Full Dura Ace with FSA carbon cranks.

Summary:
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. Stiff frame. Excellent quality and construction. FAST...

Weaknesses:
None so far.

Price Paid:  $0.00 at ebay

Model Year:
2003

Favorite Ride:
Fuji Team Issue

Bike Setup:
Campy Record Nine Speed, FSA Carbon Cranks, Record carbon seatpost, Kestrel, carbon handlebars, Campy Scirocco rims, Look pedals

Summary:
Stable, reliable, maybe a tad hefty. Toyota United rode the current model of this frame last year.

Strengths:
Stable, comfortable ride, with sharp handling. Cheap. Good reputation.

Weaknesses:
Seems a bit hefty for carbon.

Similar Products Used:
Seven Ellium, Trek OCLV, Steelman Stage Race

Price Paid:  $0.00

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
any

Bike Setup:
Full DA, full Ritchey WCS, Ksryium SL's

Summary:
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!

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

Similar Products Used:
a few Cannondale Aluminum frames, GT ZR3000, Schwinn Fastback Limited

Price Paid:  $810.00 at EBAY

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
Tour de Montes

Bike Setup:
DA 9 speed shifters, deraillers, Ultegra brake, crankset. EA-70 carbon seatpost, Selle Italia Flyte, Speedplay X2, American Classic CR420. Vittoria Corsa tires.

Summary:
This is a very fast bike for racing. Very stable at speeds of 35-50 mph. During the heat of a crit- after decelearating in the turn and get up to speed I noticed that'd I easily get back up to the front racers after being 15-20 racers behind. Last year during a hot(95 deg day) road race I cramped up on the last hill of the final lap. Getting to the top of the climb I was gassed but the Fuji along with the AC 420 wheels had the acceleration and the aerodynamics to bridge up to peleton. I wouldn't be able to do this with my old Merlin or specialized.

Strengths:
Cheap. Efficent. Stiff enough for racing yet comfortable for the long haul (centuries). I plan on riding it on a 200 miler this summer.

Weaknesses:
Not as smooth and stable as my Merlin or Colnago Masterlight.

Similar Products Used:
Ti Merlin RST and steel Colnago Masterlight.