Gone carbon
06-20-12, 09:19 PM
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Gone carbon
I've been riding a 2006 Specialized Roubaix, aluminum frame with carbon fork and seat stays, and it has been a good bike. About two weeks ago I decided to go full carbon and bought 2012 Fuji Grand Fondo 3.0 - it was a great price and I got several hundred dollars in points/credit to use at Performance as well. I wasn't sure the full carbon would make that much of a difference, but I am happy to say I was wrong. This new ride is so comfortable, very smooth and forgiving. It also handles really well; I just point and it goes, where I really had to steer the Roubaix through corners. The only changes I've made so far are transfering my Specialized Toupe Team saddle and Dura Ace 7850 tubeless wheels.
06-20-12, 09:33 PM
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And those oval wheels must take some getting used to.
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Good thing the garage is extra wide so the bike fits as well
06-20-12, 10:49 PM
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Enjoy the bike! I'm sure you got a pretty good deal with the sale that Performance is running right now. As to the weight, at least you already dropped about 2 pounds with the Dura Ace tubeless!
06-20-12, 11:06 PM
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Congrats! I found the switch from aluminum to carbon very pleasing also. Enjoy riding it
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Any other wonderful comments you'd like to add?
06-21-12, 05:25 AM
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Congratulations on the new bike, looks very nice. A better picture would be nice though.
Also, ignore the guy below, not sure why someone would post something like that on a new bike thread.
Also, ignore the guy below, not sure why someone would post something like that on a new bike thread.
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06-21-12, 05:28 AM
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I have seen some ridiculously good deals on Fuji bikes lately. In my opinion one of the best bang for the buck bikes on the market. Congrats and enjoy!
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Carbon is the future....
Congrats on a wise choice of a purchase!
Congrats on a wise choice of a purchase!
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I too went from an aluminum bike with carbon fork andseat stay to an all carbon bike. It has made me want to go out and ride a lotmore. The thing that really amazed me was how much of a difference it madefrom switching to a carbon handlebar from aluminum.
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Really nice bike and maybe the best deal out there on a new bike. I've seen lots of posts different places on people that brought or considering that bike and the input is all very positive. Enjoy the bike and the red/balck color combo looks sharp. The red bar tape is an excellent touch.
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I am sure you immediately noticed the double bump in performance, from a more agressive geometry to a carbon fiber frame.
Ride long, ride fast, ride hard, and ride safe.
Enjoy your bike - both riding and upgrading
Mark
Ride long, ride fast, ride hard, and ride safe.
Enjoy your bike - both riding and upgrading
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06-21-12, 07:04 AM
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Not sure what happened with the photo - it looks normal on my laptop but somehow got stretched when posted. I'll play with that later and see if I can get a better photo posted.
Everything I've read had the weight for a M/L frame at about 19lbs. I'm on a M frame, and with the wheels switched, I would guess about 18. Haven't weighed it yet. The motor can use some more wattage and a few pounds so I'm not too worried about being a weight weenie (yet).
Everything I've read had the weight for a M/L frame at about 19lbs. I'm on a M frame, and with the wheels switched, I would guess about 18. Haven't weighed it yet. The motor can use some more wattage and a few pounds so I'm not too worried about being a weight weenie (yet).
