Upgrading To A Fuji?
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Upgrading To A Fuji?
Right now I ride a 48 pound Schwinn Link comfort bike. I am not sure if it is really 48 pounds but it doesn't really bother me. Even with a 48 pound bike I do 10-20 mile rides over four times a week and I average 16 mph on flat surfaces.
My question is whether or not the Fuji Absolute 3.0 is a good bike or not. It is around 24 pounds which is half the weight of my Schwinn so I would assume anything this light is better than my Schwinn, right? Will the Fuji, being 24 pounds lighter make a huge difference when I am riding? Also, how much faster can I expect to go due to the dramatic weight change. In addition, the bike has a $200+ set of Xero road wheels. I have never heard of them but are they better than the standard tires it comes with?
My initial choice for a road bike was GMC Denali, but everyone tells me that it would be a better idea to by a higher quality, lighter bike because it will last a lot longer in the long run.
My question is whether or not the Fuji Absolute 3.0 is a good bike or not. It is around 24 pounds which is half the weight of my Schwinn so I would assume anything this light is better than my Schwinn, right? Will the Fuji, being 24 pounds lighter make a huge difference when I am riding? Also, how much faster can I expect to go due to the dramatic weight change. In addition, the bike has a $200+ set of Xero road wheels. I have never heard of them but are they better than the standard tires it comes with?
My initial choice for a road bike was GMC Denali, but everyone tells me that it would be a better idea to by a higher quality, lighter bike because it will last a lot longer in the long run.
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The Fuji is definitely better than the Denali. Also, you can upgrade parts over time to make it lighter, and perform better. Resale would be much better, too, if you choose to sell it later. I've never used Xero wheels, but they seem to be a solid choice at their price level. And yes, you'll see a performance increase with a regular road bike on 23mm tires, compared to a comfort bike with larger, slower rubber.
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do yourself a favor and don't get the Denali.. i know it seems like a bargain, but trust me, it's not. i'm sure some people are plenty happy with it, but it's heavy, the shifters/derailleurs suck, and the brakes are so terrible you'd be better off using the soles of your shoes to skid to a stop. and yes i have ridden one, my dad got one last year, but he rides maybe once a month (if even that often) so for him it was a good choice considering he didn't want to spend a lot of money on something he'd rarely use. if you plan to ride even once a week, i'd recommend the Fuji. it should be good enough for your intended purpose, and if you don't like it, a Fuji would be easier to sell than a wally world bike.
but beware, once you get a road bike, it doesn't take long for the upgrade bug to bite.
but beware, once you get a road bike, it doesn't take long for the upgrade bug to bite.
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There is a recent Denali upgrade thread in here somewhere, but the Fuji is most definitely the way to go. Post this over in the Hybrid forum for a better response, but you will see that Fuji gets the nod. I have owned a 2005 Fuji Sagres and a 2009 Fuji Cross Comp. Fuji makes a darn good bike.