Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Fifty Plus (50+)
Reload this Page >

Fuji bicycle experience?

Search
Notices
Fifty Plus (50+) Share the victories, challenges, successes and special concerns of bicyclists 50 and older. Especially useful for those entering or reentering bicycling.

Fuji bicycle experience?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-24-14 | 10:01 AM
  #1  
BikeArkansas's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,075
Likes: 0
From: Maumelle, AR

Bikes: 2012 Scorpion FX trike, 2016 Catrike 700

Fuji bicycle experience?

I have been considering purchasing a new bike with Dura Ace 9000. It is a big step financially, but I may pull the trigger this fall. I had about decided on a Scott Addict when a local bike shop that I like told me to wait for the Fuji Transonic with the Dura Ace 9000. It comes out in a few months and is currently being ridden on the Tour de France. I read a couple short reviews and read the factory specs. However, I have not ridden a Fuji and was wondering if any of the riders on this page have experience with Fuji. I know the Transonic is new, but I was wanting feedback on Fuji in general. I have owned and ridden Trek, cannondale, Scott etc., but never Fuji. Also, the price on the Fuji is very atractive as compared to the brands I have owned before.
BikeArkansas is offline  
Reply
Old 07-24-14 | 10:06 AM
  #2  
RPK79's Avatar
Custom User Title
 
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 11,239
Likes: 35
From: SE MN

Bikes: Fuji Roubaix Pro & Quintana Roo Kilo

Originally Posted by BikeArkansas
I have been considering purchasing a new bike with Dura Ace 9000. It is a big step financially, but I may pull the trigger this fall. I had about decided on a Scott Addict when a local bike shop that I like told me to wait for the Fuji Transonic with the Dura Ace 9000. It comes out in a few months and is currently being ridden on the Tour de France. I read a couple short reviews and read the factory specs. However, I have not ridden a Fuji and was wondering if any of the riders on this page have experience with Fuji. I know the Transonic is new, but I was wanting feedback on Fuji in general. I have owned and ridden Trek, cannondale, Scott etc., but never Fuji. Also, the price on the Fuji is very atractive as compared to the brands I have owned before.
I'm really happy with my Fuji frameset, but it is a 2003 frame and steel so not really applicable to a new Fuji Transonic. I, personally, wouldn't hesitate to buy another Fuji though.
RPK79 is offline  
Reply
Old 07-24-14 | 10:34 AM
  #3  
Biker395's Avatar
Seat Sniffer
Titanium Club Membership
15 Anniversary
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,904
Likes: 3,040
From: SoCal

Bikes: Serotta Legend Ti; 2006 Schwinn Fastback Pro and 1996 Colnago Decor Super C96; 2003 Univega Alpina 700; 2000 Schwinn Super Sport

I've not ridden a Fuji, but they've been around a *long* time, and have a history of making some pretty sweet bikes. I've been mulling over buying a Fuji frame and building a bike up myself.

I'm sure the Addict is a heck of a bike, too. I have a 2008 CR1 and really love it.
__________________
Proud parent of a happy inner child ...

Biker395 is offline  
Reply
Old 07-24-14 | 11:39 AM
  #4  
CACycling's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 4,571
Likes: 16
From: Oxnard, CA

Bikes: 2009 Fuji Roubaix RC; 2011 Fuji Cross 2.0; '92 Diamond Back Ascent EX

Between my wife and I, we have 4 Fuji bikes. Ultegra-equiped road bikes (Roubaix RC and Finest 1.0) and Tiagra/105-equipped CX bikes turned commuters. They have all been great bikes. Would not hesitate to purchase another Fuji.
CACycling is offline  
Reply
Old 07-24-14 | 12:44 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
15 Anniversary
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 9,685
Likes: 2,603
From: northern Deep South

Bikes: Fuji Touring, Novara Randonee

Another Fuji fan here. I don't know how they do it, but Fuji seems to hit the same quality point at a lower price than the other big manufacturers (Trek, Specialized, Giant, etc.) and still deliver a good product.
pdlamb is offline  
Reply
Old 07-24-14 | 01:26 PM
  #6  
mud's Avatar
mud
Lurker
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 269
Likes: 1
From: So IL

Bikes: 07 Fuji Professional 2.0, Specialized Roubaix SL4 Elite

Fuji Professional 2.0......love that bike........105/Ultegra.....
mud is offline  
Reply
Old 08-04-14 | 11:54 AM
  #7  
RT's Avatar
RT
The Weird Beard
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 8,554
Likes: 3
From: COS
I own a 2013 Fuji Sportif 1.1 and have owned Fuji in the past. They make a great bike, and I am planing to buy a Transonic to celebrate my 50th in December. The Oval components on the model I want (Ultegra 11 sp) are excellent, however I automatically replace wheels anyway. I think this one will be worth waiting for - it's a really sexy bike.
RT is offline  
Reply
Old 08-04-14 | 12:09 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,055
Likes: 8
From: Central Louisiana
According to my spreadsheet, I have 19,657 miles on my '06 Fuji Newest that I bought in '07 as a last-year's model. Admittedly, this is not a high-end bike, but it has served and continues to serve me well. With the addition of a CF bike to my small stable, Ol Fuj is relegated to after-work rides and back-up bike duty. I ride it often. I've had no issues with the Fuj. I've replaced normal wear items such as chain, tires, tubes, bar tape and a bottom bracket.
doctor j is offline  
Reply
Old 08-04-14 | 03:25 PM
  #9  
Banned
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 43,586
Likes: 1,380
From: NW,Oregon Coast

Bikes: 8

Fuji Its a Mountain in Japan,a company making film and cameras, and another Bike brand . nothing unique about them .
fietsbob is offline  
Reply
Old 08-04-14 | 04:48 PM
  #10  
DiabloScott's Avatar
It's MY mountain
15 Anniversary
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 10,173
Likes: 4,231
From: Mt.Diablo

Bikes: Klein, Merckx, Trek

This guy won the Mount Diablo stage of the Tour of California on one last year, so they must be good.

DiabloScott is offline  
Reply
Old 09-01-14 | 06:44 PM
  #11  
Newbie
 
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
I would have zero reservations about Fuji Bikes. I own two, Altamira SL, SST 1.3, and both have been great bikes. The SST is as stiff of bike as you will find. The Altamira climbs very well and is a bit more forgiving. For the money nothing is close to Fuji, I have owned most of the "big" race bikes, Cdale EVO, Sworks SL3, Dogma, Cervelo R3SL and Fuji holds there own with any of them. Every bike has strengths and weaknesses but Fuji seems to be dead solid in all areas especially handling. Try one you will not be disappointed.
FWBike is offline  
Reply
Old 09-02-14 | 09:02 AM
  #12  
FrenchFit's Avatar
The Left Coast, USA
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 3,757
Likes: 25

Bikes: Bulls, Bianchi, Koga, Trek, Miyata

I had the opposite experience, but I think my Fuji was pretty far down the food chain (Fuji Cross). Is resale value relevant to you? I doubt the used value of a Fuji would track well against a Scott Addict, but that's around here.
FrenchFit is offline  
Reply
Old 09-02-14 | 09:09 AM
  #13  
Dave Cutter's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 6,119
Likes: 13
From: D'uh... I am a Cutter

Bikes: '17 Access Old Turnpike Gravel bike, '14 Trek 1.1, '13 Cannondale CAAD 10, '98 CAD 2, R300

Originally Posted by fietsbob
Fuji Its a Mountain in Japan......
Nobody makes mountains like the Japanize. I've recently replaced my entry level Fuji Newest 3 with an entry level Trek 1.1. I loved my Fuji... but honestly think for the few dollars in price some other higher priced brands may be a better value.
Dave Cutter is offline  
Reply
Old 09-02-14 | 09:31 AM
  #14  
Banned
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 43,586
Likes: 1,380
From: NW,Oregon Coast

Bikes: 8

[X] brand often offers a series of price points of various models, and the component pick reflects the additional cost of those parts..
fietsbob is offline  
Reply
Old 09-03-14 | 10:53 AM
  #15  
bruce19's Avatar
Senior Member
15 Anniversary
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 9,158
Likes: 1,743
From: Lebanon (Liberty Hill), CT

Bikes: Canyon Aeroad, CAAD 12, MASI Gran Criterium S, Colnago World Cup CX, Guru steel & Guru Photon

A friend is getting into road cycling for the first time and has $1,000 for a bike. My LBS says a Fuji Foubaix 1.3 (AL frame w/105) can be had on sale for around that price. I'm thinking that's a pretty good deal. Other opinions?
bruce19 is offline  
Reply
Old 09-03-14 | 11:25 AM
  #16  
Dan Burkhart's Avatar
Senior member
Titanium Club Membership
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 8,368
Likes: 888
From: Oakville Ontario
Originally Posted by bruce19
A friend is getting into road cycling for the first time and has $1,000 for a bike. My LBS says a Fuji Foubaix 1.3 (AL frame w/105) can be had on sale for around that price. I'm thinking that's a pretty good deal. Other opinions?
My opinion is that's a smokin' good deal.I dealt in Fuji bikes when I had my shop. They were the best build quality out of the box of any of the brands I carried.
Dan Burkhart is offline  
Reply
Old 09-03-14 | 11:28 AM
  #17  
bruce19's Avatar
Senior Member
15 Anniversary
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 9,158
Likes: 1,743
From: Lebanon (Liberty Hill), CT

Bikes: Canyon Aeroad, CAAD 12, MASI Gran Criterium S, Colnago World Cup CX, Guru steel & Guru Photon

Originally Posted by Dan Burkhart
My opinion is that's a smokin' good deal.I dealt in Fuji bikes when I had my shop. They were the best build quality out of the box of any of the brands I carried.
That is what I was thinking. Thanks.
bruce19 is offline  
Reply
Old 09-03-14 | 11:50 AM
  #18  
Barrettscv's Avatar
Have bike, will travel
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 12,286
Likes: 317
From: Lake Geneva, WI

Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2

Fuji is a world class frame builder. They have advanced operations and build frames on a private label basis.
__________________
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Barrettscv is offline  
Reply
Old 09-03-14 | 12:28 PM
  #19  
Banned
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 43,586
Likes: 1,380
From: NW,Oregon Coast

Bikes: 8

Lots of brands have migrated to where the costs of building the frames, and assembling and boxing to export, is less ,
disadvantaging Japanese Builders to sell on low price categories.

I doubt they are made in the same place as in the 80's.
fietsbob is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ramzilla
Classic & Vintage
0
06-15-17 07:41 PM
Bikeracer123
Road Cycling
90
06-12-16 10:29 PM
Michael Angelo
Classic & Vintage
5
11-17-13 04:28 PM
fuji_owner
Road Cycling
58
06-29-12 01:42 PM
bradtx
Touring
6
05-13-11 05:33 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.