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In US, which one of these bikes should I buy? Fuji v Masi v Felt v Cannondale

  • 30-12-2014 12:28am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭


    Hi chaps,

    I'm in Arizona for 2-3 months and need a bike to ride as mine never made the plane back in Dublin. I'm looking for something below $500 to cycle on a daily basis here and hopefully to bring back to Ireland to use or sell on. I've found a few bikes which fit the bill but can't decide if one is clearly better than another. Here are the choices:


    Fuji Roubaix Pro (2006) -- $400

    Fuji1_zps19aed915.jpg
    Fuji4_zps8057554a.jpg
    Fuji2_zpscf72f882.jpg
    Fuji3_zpsda3bdea0.jpg

    specs:
    MAIN FRAME Fuji Altair 2 custom butted aluminum with Power Diamond down tube, Integrated head tube, Double water bottle mounts
    REAR TRIANGLE Fuji carbon seat stays, Fuji Altair 2 aluminum chain stays, Fuji forged road dropout with replaceable derailleur hanger,
    FORK NEW FC-770 Fuji Bonded Carbon Integrated w/ 1 1/8" Alloy Steerer
    CRANKSET FSA Gossamer Compact MegaExo w/ Integrated spindle, 34/50T 7075 AL rings
    BOTTOM BRACKET FSA MegaExo Exterior Bearing System
    PEDALS Look Keo
    FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano 105, 31.8mm
    REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra
    SHIFTERS Shimano 105 shifter/brake, 20-Speed Flight Deck compatible
    CASSETTE Shimano 105, 11-25T 10-speed
    CHAIN KMC DX10
    WHEELSET Alex ALX- 200, 700c clincher
    TIRES Continental UltraSport, 700 x 23c
    TUBES CST presta
    BRAKE SET Tektro R-570 dual pivot w/cartridge pads
    BRAKE LEVERS Shimano 105 STI
    HEADSET Tange IS-24 1 1/8" Integrated Road
    HANDLEBAR Fuji UltraLite 6061 Double Butted, 31.8mm w/Anatomical drops
    STEM Fuji Pro Ultalite Forged Alloy +/- 7 degree
    TAPE/GRIP Fuji custom cork wrap
    SADDLE Fizik
    SEAT POST Fuji PRO Forged Alloy, 300mm
    SEAT CLAMP Fuji Superlite Alloy, 31.8mm Laser Etched
    OTHER 7075 alloy water bottle bolts



    Masi Gran Corsa (2002?) -- $500

    Masi1_zps8618d112.jpg
    Masi2_zpsff519cde.jpg

    Specs:
    Masi Gran Corsa Road bike with Carbon rear stays and Reynolds Carbon, Ouzo Comp Fork. Wheels are Mavic Cosmos. Also has a carbon fiber seat post. Components are all Shimano Ultegra.

    Frame size is 58cm.

    This bike is in excellent condition, ridden very little.


    http://www.bikesdetails.info/Masi_Gran_Criterium_2002.html

    CL advert:
    http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/bik/4820176178.html



    Cannondale Saeco "Macchine da Caffe" (2000) -- $250

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    Cannon3_zpsf8f28d09.jpg
    Cannon4_zpsbbfc7975.jpg

    Specs:
    Condition: excellent size
    Frame size is 24".
    Wheel set: Tires: 700x23c.
    Features and Specifications * Manufacturer: Cannondale (Handmade in USA) * Carbon Fork: Slice coda usa * Frame: Aluminum * 18 speed.
    Less than 300 miles!
    Needs a tune up (new shifter) only because it's been sitting so long.


    Felt F35R (2003) -- $500


    FeltF35R_zpsca96deab.jpg

    Specs:
    60cm.
    Dura ace ultegra and fsa components
    Carbon bars and cranks
    Selle italia saddle


    Felt Z100 (2011) -- $475

    Felt1_zps787aa576.jpg

    Specs:
    http://www.bicyclebluebook.com/SearchListingDetail.aspx?id=3038319&make=1006&model=60019&priceMax=20000

    CL advert:
    http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/bik/4805470675.html


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭Eoin_Eamon


    I'm leaning towards the Fuji, but is it worth $150 more than the Cannondale?

    I think I'd have a harder time selling the Cannondale on in Ireland with that paint job though.

    What do you reckon? Which would you suggest?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 859 ✭✭✭StevieGriff


    Out of that pick, I'd jump on the Fuji!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭Eoin_Eamon


    Cool. The Fuji seemed like the obvious choice but I don't know anything about pre-2010 components and frames, nor do I know anything about Fujis.


    Is $400 a fair, good, or great price in your opinion? I think I saw Roubaix Pros on Adverts for €400-500, so with transit cost, I'd probably break even. Should be easy enough to sell on, no?

    Thanks for the post!


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,897 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    Eoin_Eamon wrote: »
    I'm leaning towards the Fuji, but is it worth $150 more than the Cannondale?

    I think I'd have a harder time selling the Cannondale on in Ireland with that paint job though.

    What do you reckon? Which would you suggest?

    Fuji it is.

    Then off to South Mountain with you. Where in Phoenix are you staying?

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭Eoin_Eamon


    Scottsdale.

    Just pulled the trigger and will have it Wednesday. So Thursday morning I'll cycle down to Camelback Mountain, do a climb, and then tear up the streets. smile.png

    Endlessly cycling on the horizon!

    Thanks for the advice gents. Look out for this bike back in Dublin in March.


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  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,897 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    Eoin_Eamon wrote: »
    Scottsdale.

    Just pulled the trigger and will have it Wednesday. So Thursday morning I'll cycle down to Camelback Mountain, do a climb, and then tear up the streets. smile.png

    Endlessly cycling on the horizon!

    Thanks for the advice gents. Look out for this bike back in Dublin in March.

    Some nice roads in Scottsdale, i did the Tour De Scottsdale in 2012. Best of luck with the bike.

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




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