Would this be a good deal?
08-22-09, 08:15 AM
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Would this be a good deal?
If you got this bike for $4700 would it be a good deal? I did just read the thread about Fuji customer service so now I'm not sure if I would but it or not.
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...00_20000_23003
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...00_20000_23003
08-22-09, 08:35 AM
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After reading those threads on Fuji's service, I don't think I'd buy anything from them, no matter how good the deal was.
08-22-09, 08:48 AM
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I'm cheap but I think $4700 is about what it should cost. I think sub $4500 would be a good deal. It does look like a really nice bike though. Comes with a nice wheelset, so they probably mark it up a lot for that.
08-22-09, 09:07 AM
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Red Group (ballpark) $1500
Reynolds Wheels (ballpark) $2300 $1300
Bars, Stem, Seat, Tires (ballpark) $400
Meaning the frame is going for around $500 $1500
The Fuji SL-1 is a good frame. I'd call it a good deal.
Personally, for the money, I'd build up a different frame, but honestly, your risk in the frame is minimal $1500. If you get tired of the Fuji, you can always move everything to another frame.
Edit: OOPS, those are assault wheels, not DV46c. Lessee, that means the frame's around $1500.
Reynolds Wheels (ballpark) $2300 $1300
Bars, Stem, Seat, Tires (ballpark) $400
Meaning the frame is going for around $500 $1500
The Fuji SL-1 is a good frame. I'd call it a good deal.
Personally, for the money, I'd build up a different frame, but honestly, your risk in the frame is minimal $1500. If you get tired of the Fuji, you can always move everything to another frame.
Edit: OOPS, those are assault wheels, not DV46c. Lessee, that means the frame's around $1500.
08-22-09, 03:09 PM
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if I had $4700 to spend on a bike I would try and make a deal on these two
https://www.bianchiusa.com/09-bicycle...-doiomiti.html
https://www.bianchiusa.com/09-bicycle...gle-speed.html
https://www.bianchiusa.com/09-bicycle...-doiomiti.html
https://www.bianchiusa.com/09-bicycle...gle-speed.html
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08-22-09, 04:18 PM
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Yes, it's a good deal. I wouldn't worry about Fuji's customer service. I've heard worse about more mainstream companies. Every company has their faults.
08-22-09, 04:44 PM
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It's a nice bike... but if I was spending $4,500 I would go somewhere else.
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^^^+1 I would definitely consider a different bike for that kind of money.
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08-29-09, 10:12 AM
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Picked it up yesterday. Got it for $4050 + tax. It's been raining the past 2 days so no ride yet. I'm bummed.
