Sagres as a commuter?
04-27-24, 02:42 PM
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Sagres as a commuter?
So, I'd like to start by saying thanks again to those who provided assistance with my new to me Shogun Prairie Breaker (I think I'm going to call all MTBs Prairie Breakers from now on 
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I've been working on getting to the point that I can do an 11 mile commute, and can now do it readily; but I'm not sold on the Shogun being a great commuter. I love riding it in the evenings along the river, but it isn't exceptionally responsive, and I can't seem to get into a long term stretched out comfortable position that I'd like to be in. There is a Fuji Sagres near by that looks just like the red one in this thread:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...-any-info.html
Its been on the market for a bit, I'm certain I could get it for $25.00. I'd put tires and tubes on it and go through and lube everything, probably be on the road for $150 which I think is reasonable.
I'm thinking this would be a better commuter, at least for what I'm looking for, and that would let me take the racks off the Shogun and use it to play with on the weekends.
Any opinions?
Thank you
)I've been working on getting to the point that I can do an 11 mile commute, and can now do it readily; but I'm not sold on the Shogun being a great commuter. I love riding it in the evenings along the river, but it isn't exceptionally responsive, and I can't seem to get into a long term stretched out comfortable position that I'd like to be in. There is a Fuji Sagres near by that looks just like the red one in this thread:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...-any-info.html
Its been on the market for a bit, I'm certain I could get it for $25.00. I'd put tires and tubes on it and go through and lube everything, probably be on the road for $150 which I think is reasonable.
I'm thinking this would be a better commuter, at least for what I'm looking for, and that would let me take the racks off the Shogun and use it to play with on the weekends.
Any opinions?
Thank you
04-27-24, 03:02 PM
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For an 11-mile ride each way on a regular basis, a road bike is definitely better than an MTB, assuming the road/street surface are decent. You're gonna get in great shape! The Sagres is not a high-end bike but it's good enough. Get some good tires, you migiht also need lights and fenders. You might also want to change the points of contact (saddle, handlebar, pedals) for comfort. On a long commute like that, comfort is going to be an important factor.
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Thanks,
I'm actually fine with it not being top range; it is going to have a hard life and I'd hate to have some connoisseur in skinny jeans get into a conversation he's not ready to lose about me disrespecting history.
The saddle looks very nice, and the bar is a Nitto B114, I'll definitely put on new tape and aluminum flat pedals.
I was wrong about the picture, it is like the 85. triple lugged and a bit heavier with SunTour AR stuff. More than fine for me, I really like that it has lots of eyelets.
I'm actually fine with it not being top range; it is going to have a hard life and I'd hate to have some connoisseur in skinny jeans get into a conversation he's not ready to lose about me disrespecting history.
The saddle looks very nice, and the bar is a Nitto B114, I'll definitely put on new tape and aluminum flat pedals.
I was wrong about the picture, it is like the 85. triple lugged and a bit heavier with SunTour AR stuff. More than fine for me, I really like that it has lots of eyelets.
04-27-24, 03:23 PM
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If it fits and everything is in good order it will make a decent commuter for sure. Lots of people commute on much lowerend bikes.
Are you able to do any work or do you need to pay tyhe shop? Do you have a link?
Are you able to do any work or do you need to pay tyhe shop? Do you have a link?
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I can do everything there is to do, and will want to do a lot that shouldn't be done (don't we all.) The local co-op has "bike church" every Tuesday and Thursday night, and I'm always there. This one will take a good bit of wiping, might try "Bike Farmer's" furniture polish.
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