Old 08-08-12, 07:25 PM
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coachgeorge
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Bikes: 2006 Fuji Roubaix SL-2012 Motobecane Track in Yellow-1984 Fuji Absolute

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I have to ask:
Why alum. vs Double butted ChroMoly frame with a Tripple butted ChroMoly fork? The Motobecane Track uses last years Fuji Frame. The same frame is used on several Fuji models, Feather, Feather CX, Declaration etc. as well as the Wellington "The Hour" etc. The better bikes have the same frame yet better components.
Granted it is not Reynolds 501, 520, 525 and 725 tubes , which by the way is 4130 ChroMoly Steel with out Reynolds name. http://www.brightspoke.com/c/underst...materials.html
It is Fuji's 4130 ChroMoly Steel.
The Track 54CM weighs in at 21lbs. Not a 15lb speedster, yet also not the 25lb commuter bike.

I am of the belief that the frame on this inexpensive bike will hold up assuming you don't crash it and you will be able to upgrade it's components as time goes on.
This gives you the freedom to own the bike and do what you want with it with out spending a fortune. It also allow you to start riding today.
Just my $0.02

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