Originally Posted by
gugie
I'm a low trail convert, the Fuji S-12 is a natural in that regards. You could put 650b x 42mm tires on it no problem, and it would take all of the gravel you could throw at it.
Others might be faster on pavement, but Eroica is about climbing gravel hills, so I'm told.
That said, any bike on your list could get you to the finish line. It's more the motor than the bike.
True, but 30+ pounds is a lot to take up those hills, and has already been noted, that's a bit of money for the bike. Tire clearance aside, that was the very first bike I mentally scratched from the listing. I'd look for something more like the Miyata or one of the Tempos.
All this said, I prefer to deal with CL or folks here to getting a bike via eBay.