Road Cycling - finally inexpensive road bike!

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thbirks
10-01-02, 04:58 PM
I was checking out the goods at www.fujibike.com and noticed they have a roadbike called the league that retails for $359. I know it's not Pro-quality but this is the cheapest I have ever seen a new road bike cost since I've been biking. This is definitely a sign that roadbiking is on the rise. Right? Must be a good thing, don't ya think?

pokey
10-01-02, 06:20 PM
I think wally-mart type bikes are down to $59 too,and with professional assembly.
KennethToronto
10-01-02, 06:37 PM
Originally posted by pokey
I think wally-mart type bikes are down to $59 too,and with professional assembly.

yea... professional assembly

hillyman
10-01-02, 06:39 PM
If they can make mountainbikes and hybrids at this cost,its about time they made a roadbike!Its ashame they couldn't put sora derailleurs on it though.Still looks like a good deal.
green lion
10-01-02, 06:42 PM
Originally posted by pokey
I think wally-mart type bikes are down to $59 too,and with professional assembly.

:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
I'm so glad I know you're not kidding
thbirks
10-01-02, 07:12 PM
Originally posted by hillyman
If they can make mountainbikes and hybrids at this cost,its about time they made a roadbike!

thanks, that's exactly my point. This is the price level that's gets people into cycling.
mike
10-01-02, 08:33 PM
I think that it is not fair to compare a Fuji with a Walley-Mart bike.

I read the Fuji League specs and it seems like a very sweet deal at $350.00

If you want an even better deal, look for some magnificent older road bikes made by hand in Europe for $15.00 at a garage sale. They are out there, folks, you just have to keep looking for them.
The Speaker Guy
10-01-02, 10:57 PM
I saw a $199 road bike at Toys R Us. I think it was an AMX patriot. They were up on the top so I could not see one.

Intriguing. I think the wally mart and other bikes are a good deal for the money. They cost less than a pair of pedals.
velocipedio
10-02-02, 06:42 AM
You know... I would even be inclined to buy a Fuji League to use as a utility bike. Very nice idea...