Originally Posted by
DreamRider85
I understand Fuji is a better bargain that Trek. One guy just said that Trek is 2 pounds lighter. So which brand is better, with all things equal, not considering cost?
That statement (that a trek is 2 pounds lighter) simply isn't true as long as you are comparing apples to apples. See my post no. 10. The poster was comparing a $500 Fuji to a $1200 Trek and failed to even list the weights for the respective bikes.
Bottom line is that you get "more" bike for Fuji than you do a Trek. The Trek is a premium brand. What you should do is figure out your budget, ride the bikes in your budget, and then pick the one you like best based on the recommendation from the LBS and your own experience riding the bike.