The shifting setup is very strange, it's not something you're going to find on any other bike. That said, I'm not really a fan of that bike. Maybe not the lightest or the fastest, but crucially for the money they're actually reliable. You have saved me from wasting a good chunk of change!įuji bikes are generally pretty solid. Haven't made any concrete decisions though, so again, thank you all for your help. While the Fuji bikes and other brands that were suggested to me all look wonderful, I feel that if I am going to go up that much in price, I may as well stick to a brand that I know and love. I'm still considering my options and just a few hours ago tested the Specialized Dolce Sport. Based on your replies I am hearing a unanimous 'no' for the bike that I mentioned. UPDATE: Thank you all for your advice, tips, and suggestions in regards to other bikes. I'll go a little higher on price if I need to to get the right one though, so even if you have a recommendation for something that is out of my price range, I'd love to hear it. If it really is going to be a piece of shit that I shouldn't buy, what can I look for that is in my budget? New or used, doesn't matter to me really, I just don't want to spend a whole lot. Yesterday though, I was doing some more shopping when I ran across a bike repair shop owner who literally made me pinky promise that I wouldn't buy the Fuji bike on the grounds that a multi-speed, road bike for $500 would be a piece of shit that would break within the year.ĭoes anyone have any experience with Fuji bikes, either good or bad? If so, what are your thoughts/experiences? The store I was looking at it in sells it for $500. Smooth shifting, handles bumps well, and a good fit for my size and build. I took it for a test ride and it felt great. With this in mind, I started with a budget of $500 and began looking at used bikes.

I'm also not going to be winning any triathlons, whether I'm on a $200 bike or a $10,000 bike, so I don't need a high-performance, tricked out racing bike. I'd like to use the bike for trips into downtown as well, so I'm not looking to spend a bunch of money on a flashy bike that's going to attract a lot of attention if it's locked up somewhere outside of a bar. I also live in a city where bike thefts are rampant. I am new to road biking, so I don't know a ton about what to look for in a bike. The other 5% of the time, I plan on using it to do a triathlon or two. I plan on buying a road bike that will be used 95% of the time for commuting. What I'm looking for now, is a bike that is better suited to everyday use. I have a mountain bike, a Specialized Jinx, which I love. Hello there! I'm a bicycling aficionado who is looking to buy a new bike.

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