Ditto Pedal Wench. Fit first. Everything else can be changed.
And DO NOT buy the Fuji no matter how good the price. If you don't 'feel it' now, imagine how much you'll come to resent the bike when/if you outgrow the components.
As a comparison, I bought a Fuji as my first road bike partly because I was getting excellent componentry for the price. It was a sweet deal and I loved the bike (awesome colors, comfy, etc). I really got into riding and as my rides got longer, I realized that the bike was too big for me and it caused me a lot of pain (that I didn't have on 30 mile rides). I began to resent the bike and I ended up trading it in on something else less than a year later. And yet I loved that bike when I picked it out!
That said, there is nothing wrong with entry level road bikes. It's just that so very often, as you get to know what kind of riding you do, your needs may change. It happens to most of us! I think your best bet is to buy a bike that fits (first and foremost) and then look to good quality. If you do end up changing your mind and wanting something else, if you buy quality, you'll be better able to sell it or trade it in. Don't just go for the 'deal'.
And welcome to the world of cycling!![]()



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