Need help choosing a between a 2002 Fuji Professional or a 2009 Cannondale six 5
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Need help choosing a between a 2002 Fuji Professional or a 2009 Cannondale six 5
Both will cost about the same price. Here are the specs for both. Also, I dont know too much about the X-Fussion alloy frame. I been into triathlons for awhile and I want to start getting into road racing.
CAnnondale six 5 (new)
Frame Six Alloy Carbon
Fork Six Ultra Carbon Blades
Rear Shock N/A
Rims Mavic CXP22, 32 hole
Hubs Cannondale C3
Spokes DT Swiss Competition
Tires Maxxis Fuse foldable, 700 X 23c
Pedals N/A
Crank Shimano Tiagra, 39/53, Option: Shimano Tiagra Triple, 30/39/50
Chain Shimano 9-speed
Rear Cogs SRAM PG-950, 12-26
Bottom Bracket Shimano Tiagra
Front Derailleur Shimano Sora
Rear Derailleur Shimano Tiagra
Shifters Shimano Tiagra
Handlebars Control Tech Elite Compact
Stem Cannondale C4
Headset Integrated w/ 25mm alloy top cover
Brakeset Tektro R350 Dual Pivot
Brakelevers Shimano Tiagra
Saddle San Marco Ponza Power
Seat Post Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped
Sizes 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm
Extras Gel Handlebar Wrap
Fuji Professional
X Fusion Alloy frame
Shimano Dura Ace 12-26T (upgrade)
Carbon seat post
Carbon fork and stays
Ritchey FSA headset
Ritchey Crank
Ricthey Off Center Rims, bladed spokes
Plus Syntace Jo Klieber (C-3) Aero Bars with Aerolink and cushioned taping.
Pluss Speedplay Zero chromo-Moly adjustable pedals set
CAnnondale six 5 (new)
Frame Six Alloy Carbon
Fork Six Ultra Carbon Blades
Rear Shock N/A
Rims Mavic CXP22, 32 hole
Hubs Cannondale C3
Spokes DT Swiss Competition
Tires Maxxis Fuse foldable, 700 X 23c
Pedals N/A
Crank Shimano Tiagra, 39/53, Option: Shimano Tiagra Triple, 30/39/50
Chain Shimano 9-speed
Rear Cogs SRAM PG-950, 12-26
Bottom Bracket Shimano Tiagra
Front Derailleur Shimano Sora
Rear Derailleur Shimano Tiagra
Shifters Shimano Tiagra
Handlebars Control Tech Elite Compact
Stem Cannondale C4
Headset Integrated w/ 25mm alloy top cover
Brakeset Tektro R350 Dual Pivot
Brakelevers Shimano Tiagra
Saddle San Marco Ponza Power
Seat Post Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped
Sizes 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61cm
Extras Gel Handlebar Wrap
Fuji Professional
X Fusion Alloy frame
Shimano Dura Ace 12-26T (upgrade)
Carbon seat post
Carbon fork and stays
Ritchey FSA headset
Ritchey Crank
Ricthey Off Center Rims, bladed spokes
Plus Syntace Jo Klieber (C-3) Aero Bars with Aerolink and cushioned taping.
Pluss Speedplay Zero chromo-Moly adjustable pedals set
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Not so fast. The Cannondale is a better frame, but the Fuji is 10-speed Dura-Ace.
If you're racing, you'll want normal bull-horn handlebars, not aero-bars. Beyond that, it's a matter of the total cash outlay. The number would have to be less than $1k for me to bite on either.
If you're racing, you'll want normal bull-horn handlebars, not aero-bars. Beyond that, it's a matter of the total cash outlay. The number would have to be less than $1k for me to bite on either.
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