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  1. #1
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    Nancy - I just found an '06 Specialized Sequoia for just over $600 (retail $770) at the LBS. The same bike shop also has an '06 Dolce for just under $600, which is a great deal. You can find some bargains w/last years models. I see that you are in mid-Michigan, I'm in SE Michigan (near Romeo) so howdy, neighbor Like you, I'm going from a comfort/hybrid to a road bike - I want to go farther/faster.

    ~ Laurie
    "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty thingsā€ ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupery

  2. #2
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    Bikeforums.net has a thread under roadbikes - the under $700 roadbike thread that might give you some suggestions.

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    I just revived this thread to ask about the Fuji Newest. My lbs has an '05 model I test rode last night. It's a small frame but it fit me just right - I will need to test ride it again with the seat placed a little higher, however.

    But is this a good bike? I mean, the price they are giving is really, really really good. Like Walmart prices. They said they got a good deal on a bunch of them and so can pass the savings along.

    Tomorrow I test ride Trek, but like I said, if I choose the Fuji, is it choosing cheap or is it a good bike?

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    Indigoiis, do you have any spec info on this bike we could look at?
    "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew, and live through it." ~ Doug Bradbury

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    Quote Originally Posted by Starfish View Post
    Indigoiis, do you have any spec info on this bike we could look at?
    I had a heck of a time finding specs online, but here's a 2003 spec on epinions.com... I am not sure how different the 2005 is... it is an aluminum frame and has all that shimano stuff on it, from what I recall. The frame is small but seemed to fit right, although DH says I will be surprised when I try more bikes today.

    http://www.epinions.com/bicycles_2003_Fuji_Newest

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    2005 Site

    http://www.fujibikes.com/2005/bikes.asp?id=11

    You had to dig into the history of Fuji bikes.
    Amanda

    2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
    2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"


    You don't have to be great to get started, but you do have to get started to be great. -Lee J. Colan

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    I test rode this today: http://www2.trekbikes.com/bikes/bike...id=1413003&f=3 and it fit nicely and rode nicely as well.

    Now I'm just confused.

    I guess I'll have to do a side by side comparison - but it's two different bike shops (my lbs doesn't carry trek.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by indigoiis View Post
    I had a heck of a time finding specs online, but here's a 2003 spec on epinions.com... I am not sure how different the 2005 is... it is an aluminum frame and has all that shimano stuff on it, from what I recall. The frame is small but seemed to fit right, although DH says I will be surprised when I try more bikes today.

    http://www.epinions.com/bicycles_2003_Fuji_Newest
    Sorry, I can't offer any opinions on the Tiagra group. My bike has 105.
    "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew, and live through it." ~ Doug Bradbury

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    I had a Fuji Finest for 2.5 years, not sure if they still make that one. The bike did everything I asked of her, so no complaints about Fuji.
    Amanda

    2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
    2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"


    You don't have to be great to get started, but you do have to get started to be great. -Lee J. Colan

 

 

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