Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Finally got a road bike

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BullGatorTitan
08-12-09, 06:38 PM
I went to the LBS with a buddy of mine and took a look around and the store manager offered me a pretty good deal on a 2006 Fuji Team bike, still in the box. The bike is carbon frame and fork, aluminum stem and handlebars. The rear derailer is Ultegra, front is a 105, and 105 shifters. I got the bike for $840 out the door, bike still in the box. Luckily my buddy is good with bikes, and his friend does fittings on bikes, so it worked out. Here are a couple of pics, the bike and my helpers.

Slow Banshee
08-12-09, 07:05 PM
Sounds like a good deal
dgrenthum
08-12-09, 07:15 PM
sweet deal!!!!

Shinnster
08-12-09, 08:32 PM
pretty bike
takingcontrol
08-13-09, 12:46 AM
Holy crap, That is a great deal.
Crabster
08-13-09, 09:05 AM
Nice ride! The LBS didn't assemble it though?
jyossarian
08-13-09, 10:03 AM
Nice! So the one on the right assembled it for you and the one on the left fit you to the bike?
Jordan300
08-13-09, 10:05 AM
Awesome, welcome to the Road.
RatedZeroHero
08-13-09, 10:14 AM
nice...
how big of savings was that?
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she looks fast!
takingcontrol
08-13-09, 11:09 AM
around $600.00 from what I have seen for 105 bikes.
BullGatorTitan
08-13-09, 11:11 AM
Nice ride! The LBS didn't assemble it though?

That was part of the deal to get it at that price. Otherwise it was going to be $200 more, which was not a bad deal, but since my friend was able to do it, and had all the tools for everything I decided to save the $200. Also, the bike was listing at $1295 but the owner said it was time to start getting rid of them.

I like it, it rides nice, and can't wait to get my first century in next month with it, then the MS 150 Oct 3&4.
Crabster
08-13-09, 11:40 AM
Sweet deal then. Enjoy!



That was part of the deal to get it at that price. Otherwise it was going to be $200 more, which was not a bad deal, but since my friend was able to do it, and had all the tools for everything I decided to save the $200. Also, the bike was listing at $1295 but the owner said it was time to start getting rid of them.

I like it, it rides nice, and can't wait to get my first century in next month with it, then the MS 150 Oct 3&4.
Schwinnrider
08-13-09, 02:59 PM
Nice bike. Looks WAY uncomfortable for a clyde though.
MikeM21
08-13-09, 03:18 PM
Nice bike and good looking kids!! Enjoy.
BullGatorTitan
08-13-09, 04:07 PM
Nice bike. Looks WAY uncomfortable for a clyde though.

It's actually very comfortable for me...I am 5'11" 220lbs, and have lost 20 lbs since July 1, and going for a goal of around 200.