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Old 08-27-11, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by vincavinz
Just checked - My bike weighs 26.5 lbs with rack (which is 1.5 lbs), cages, light mounting bracket, cyclometer, pedals, etc, so even if I cut two lbs off the wheels it would come out to 24.5 lbs with the rack - which is necessary for commuting, soooo i think the best option for me it to have a dedicated commuter and a separate "go - fast" bike (n+1 prevails!)that I'll have my clipless pedals on -I haven't used them since I started commuting Would you guys suggest getting a frame and groupset (I'd be looking at 8/9 speed 105 or ultegra) or buy a used and complete bike that was either 90's higher end or a newer used tiagra....

Any other ideas???

Thanks
Stop putting money into the fuji. Just keep it as it is and use it as a beater once you buy a nicer bike (save up, or slowly build one over time starting with a good frame)
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