ky cowboy
06-08-08, 01:43 PM
i am looking at buying a hybrid made by fezzari --- has anyone heard of them ? looks like a good deal !
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Tom Bombadil
06-08-08, 04:25 PM
I've never seen one. If you are looking at the Speedster R1 hybrid, I would certainly take a test ride. I see it is it all aluminum with 700x28 tires. Many bikes in that config have a harsher ride. But one can never tell until they ride it.
That looks like what is typically called a fitness hybrid. Similar bikes would include the Trek 7.3 FX and the Specialized Sirrus.
That looks like what is typically called a fitness hybrid. Similar bikes would include the Trek 7.3 FX and the Specialized Sirrus.
PirateJim
06-08-08, 06:42 PM
Looks like a decent starter bike though I've never heard of Fezzari. I'm not really familiar with most of the components so won't comment on that. Two thoughts though... First, working with a local bike shop (LBS) to get a bike that fits right is really important, I would NOT suggest ordering online if you aren't pretty certain about fit. Second, this may be the last bike you buy for years and years, if so great. However... You may find that you are having fun with it, in which case it becomes the starter bike I alluded to. If so, I suspect a Trek/Specialized/Giant/Schwinn would sell better on Craig's List later on. (Just a thought. Big names don't necessarily mean better bikes, but they didn't get big because they build bad bikes. MSRP on a Trek 7.2 FX is less.)
stapfam
06-09-08, 01:25 AM
Two thoughts though... First, working with a local bike shop (LBS) to get a bike that fits right is really important, I would NOT suggest ordering online if you aren't pretty certain about fit. Second, this may be the last bike you buy for years and years, if so great. However... You may find that you are having fun with it, in which case it becomes the starter bike I alluded to. If so, I suspect a Trek/Specialized/Giant/Schwinn would sell better on Craig's List later on. (Just a thought. Big names don't necessarily mean better bikes, but they didn't get big because they build bad bikes. MSRP on a Trek 7.2 FX is less.)
Fezzari is not a name I have heard of. Never seen any of the bikes and will be reluctant to comment either way on them.
One of the advantages of buying from a local Bike shop (LBS) is that you can see and try before you buy. Then there is the "Experience" of the LBS to give you all the information you need before you buy.
I bought a "Not Known" frame last year- but I was able to find out a lot about the bike and even get a test ride from my LBS before I committed myself. If you buy the wrong size- or if warranty problems arise- then the LBS are ideal to get sorted. Buying online is something I would stay clear of until you know the size- and type of bike you want- and also know a lot more about the quality you are buying.
Fezzari is not a name I have heard of. Never seen any of the bikes and will be reluctant to comment either way on them.
One of the advantages of buying from a local Bike shop (LBS) is that you can see and try before you buy. Then there is the "Experience" of the LBS to give you all the information you need before you buy.
I bought a "Not Known" frame last year- but I was able to find out a lot about the bike and even get a test ride from my LBS before I committed myself. If you buy the wrong size- or if warranty problems arise- then the LBS are ideal to get sorted. Buying online is something I would stay clear of until you know the size- and type of bike you want- and also know a lot more about the quality you are buying.
freeranger
06-09-08, 06:19 AM
I go along with riding a bike before buying it, and having an LBS to service or handle warranty work. I bought a road bike not too long ago, could have bought it online, but it was my first road bike in a while. So I went to several local dealers, rode many brands and sizes of bikes before settling on the bike I wanted, and the dealer from who I wanted to deal with. I'm very happy with my purchase, and have been treated well by the dealer whenever I've been in (which has only been a few times, as I like to do my own adjustments, and luckily, no warranty work has been necessary). I would go with a local dealer and a name brand. Sounds like you are just getting into biking-a local dealers help is very valuable, and if you go to sell a bike, lots easier to sell a name brand than one which is not well known. Fezzari might be a great bike, but I've got to go along here, visit the local dealer, get a name brand. Or buy used, if you are comfortable enough in being able to assess the condition and value of a used bike.
bab2000
06-09-08, 07:12 AM
i am looking at buying a hybrid made by fezzari --- has anyone heard of them ? looks like a good deal !
Why do you think it is a good deal? I would research the company and their principles before investing in a bike unless you are local to Utah and can get good sense of the brand and the bike first hand.
The Fezzari Guarantee
We realize that buying something sight unseen is a big step, that's why we offer a Risk-Free 30-day Unconditional Money-back Guarantee. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your bike or accessory purchase, simply return it in new condition within the first 30 days and we'll promptly refund the full purchase price
Most offerings are higher end bikes, types sold more by word of mouth advertising, and critical for new upstarts firms.
If this is your first bike in a long time, I agree with the previous suggestions. If you know bikes then this may be a great deal for you.
Why do you think it is a good deal? I would research the company and their principles before investing in a bike unless you are local to Utah and can get good sense of the brand and the bike first hand.
The Fezzari Guarantee
We realize that buying something sight unseen is a big step, that's why we offer a Risk-Free 30-day Unconditional Money-back Guarantee. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your bike or accessory purchase, simply return it in new condition within the first 30 days and we'll promptly refund the full purchase price
Most offerings are higher end bikes, types sold more by word of mouth advertising, and critical for new upstarts firms.
If this is your first bike in a long time, I agree with the previous suggestions. If you know bikes then this may be a great deal for you.
ky cowboy
06-10-08, 03:39 AM
thanks for the info sounds like all agree. 2 questions is an alumiminum frame going to creat a harsher ride or is it the combo with 700 x 28 . so I should look at bikes with 700 x 32 or up ??
thanks alot I am new to riding and the bike I get will be what I ride for several yrs . I am looking at a flat bar hybrid that and will ride about 45 -60 miles a week
thanks alot I am new to riding and the bike I get will be what I ride for several yrs . I am looking at a flat bar hybrid that and will ride about 45 -60 miles a week
Tom Bombadil
06-10-08, 09:30 AM
You can almost always have the tires swapped at the time of purchase for little cost or nothing. While many road bikes won't accept a 700x32 tire, nearly all hybrids will. And some 700x28 tires are actually as wide or wider than some 700x32 tires ... it makes no sense, but it is true.
A lowish-end 100% aluminum frame, with aluminum fork & seat stays, will tend to have a rougher ride. But they will vary from bike to bike, depending upon how stiff they make the frame. I found the Trek FX line to have a smoother ride than the Specialized Sirrus line, which was smoother than some Scott flat-bar bikes I rode.
There are a lot of options out there ... Trek 7.3 FX, Specialized Sirrus, Giant FCR 3, Jamis Coda, Marin Belvedere, Fuji Absolute DX, Raleigh Cadent FT1 and more that are all in the $450-$600 price range. I've ridden all of the ones I listed and preferred the 7.3 FX out of this lot ... but you might try them all and rank it last in your group.
Now if you want to try out a smooth rider, check out the Trek 7.6 FX. It's carbon fork and seat stays do a nice job of smoothing the ride ... for a price. List is $1100, I've seen it for $975.
The Specialized Globe bikes have a smoother ride, but they are heavier - in part due to having puncture-resistant 700x35 tires.
The Fezzari didn't seem to offer any more than these bikes for the money, maybe a $50 savings at most for comparable components. They are claiming a $390 discount ... I don't see it once you match up the parts.
A lowish-end 100% aluminum frame, with aluminum fork & seat stays, will tend to have a rougher ride. But they will vary from bike to bike, depending upon how stiff they make the frame. I found the Trek FX line to have a smoother ride than the Specialized Sirrus line, which was smoother than some Scott flat-bar bikes I rode.
There are a lot of options out there ... Trek 7.3 FX, Specialized Sirrus, Giant FCR 3, Jamis Coda, Marin Belvedere, Fuji Absolute DX, Raleigh Cadent FT1 and more that are all in the $450-$600 price range. I've ridden all of the ones I listed and preferred the 7.3 FX out of this lot ... but you might try them all and rank it last in your group.
Now if you want to try out a smooth rider, check out the Trek 7.6 FX. It's carbon fork and seat stays do a nice job of smoothing the ride ... for a price. List is $1100, I've seen it for $975.
The Specialized Globe bikes have a smoother ride, but they are heavier - in part due to having puncture-resistant 700x35 tires.
The Fezzari didn't seem to offer any more than these bikes for the money, maybe a $50 savings at most for comparable components. They are claiming a $390 discount ... I don't see it once you match up the parts.
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