Fuji Absolute SX
08-21-07 | 04:13 PM
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Fuji Absolute SX
Is there something wrong with these bikes?? My mountain bike(DB Response) was stolen. So in market for a new bike. I decided I was using it more to go to work, gym, etc.. less then 4 miles one way. So decided to look at the cummuter, more upright style bike. The road bikes with their aggressive leaning over style kinda scares me, LOL.
I've looked at the Trek 7.2, 7.3 and the Fuji Absolute SX . It would seem the Fuji components are way superior to the Trek's. But I can not find out much info, good or bad about this bike.
I said the road bike style scares, but I also still want some speed. Found out on the mountain bike I fought the front shocks a lot when I really wanted to get moving.
So any opinions?? btw the Fuji is on sale for $799.. $300 off... Thx
I've looked at the Trek 7.2, 7.3 and the Fuji Absolute SX . It would seem the Fuji components are way superior to the Trek's. But I can not find out much info, good or bad about this bike.
I said the road bike style scares, but I also still want some speed. Found out on the mountain bike I fought the front shocks a lot when I really wanted to get moving.
So any opinions?? btw the Fuji is on sale for $799.. $300 off... Thx
08-21-07 | 09:52 PM
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Bikes: 2010 Tarmac SL, 2013 Fairdale Weekender, 2013 Fairdale Coaster, 1995 Specialized M2 Pro, 1972 Schwinn Heavy Duty, 2014 Surley Long Haul Trucker
The shop I work at sells Fuji and I'm pretty familiar with both the LX and DX. I really hate the brakes on the DX, they feel like crap. The LX is a pretty badass bike. The ones we've sold have never come back for even minor repairs. Both of them have adjustable stems that are borderline garbage, so I'd recommend swapping those out, unless you really like them. They typically just come loose. I also dislike the gripshift on the DX, but that's just me being a snob.
I know nothing about the Trek, or their goofy number system.
I know nothing about the Trek, or their goofy number system.
08-22-07 | 07:03 AM
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I had an '04 Absolute(the other bikes in the line had different names). The only thing I didn't like was the alloy fork,but they all have cromo or carbon now.
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08-23-07 | 12:33 PM
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Bikes: 2009 Trek Madone WSD, 2005 Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel SE, 2007 Fuji Absolute SX flat-bar roadie, 2005 Dahon Boardwalk 7 folder, 2009 GT Avalanche MTB, 1996 Trek 920 (beater bike) and last but certainly not least 1974 Schwinn Paramount
There is a Fuji Absolute SX. I have one for commuting and I like it. For some reason it is not on Fuji's site. I don't think there is another comparable flat-bar roadie bike at this price point. (I got mine at a smokin' deal of $695.00.) It has a carbon fork and seat stays, which makes the ride pretty smooth. And it has 105 10 speed. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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"I rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a bike. It gives her a feeling of self-reliance and independence the moment she takes her seat; and away she goes, the picture of untrammelled womanhood." - Susan B. Anthony 1896
08-23-07 | 12:55 PM
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Jamis' Coda line,Specialized Sirrus line,and Marin's ALP line are all the same style with different levels of components.
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08-23-07 | 06:28 PM
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There is a Fuji Absolute SX. I have one for commuting and I like it. For some reason it is not on Fuji's site. I don't think there is another comparable flat-bar roadie bike at this price point. (I got mine at a smokin' deal of $695.00.) It has a carbon fork and seat stays, which makes the ride pretty smooth. And it has 105 10 speed. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
08-24-07 | 06:57 AM
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