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05-21-2004, 11:50 PM

John Everett wrote:

>On 20 May 2004 14:37:46 -0700, SafronJasmine@yahoo.com (James Lynx)
>wrote:
>
>>Hi how do you rate Fuji bikes in general? Also, how do they compare
>>to Trek? Which are better?
>>
>
>My frame of reference is somewhat limited, but I own a Fuji Touring
>Series and my girlfriend has a Trek 520. The only real difference is
>that the Trek is lugged and brazed, while the Fuji is TIG welded.
>Other than that I find the quality quite similar. The Fuji has one
>nice feature missing from the Trek, a spare spoke holder on the left
>chain stay.
>
>Generally I believe I've seen Fujis priced less than comparably
>equipped Treks.
>
>
>jeverett3<AT>earthlink<DOT>net http://home.earthlink.net/~jeverett3
>
I bought a Fuji Touring about 4 weeks ago. Chose it over the Trek 520
because the components seemed good, the bars were higher, and the price
was lower by a couple/three hundred CAD. Also, some place on the 'net
rated it as best touring bike for the bucks.

Being a bit of a retro grouch, I also wanted a quill to easily and
precisely adjust the handlebar height.

So far, so good. Once I tweaked some fit adjustsments, it became quite
comfortable and fairly fast. The tires are big enough (700 x 32) to
take the punishment my commute offers and still max at 96 psi for a good
pavement ride.

I love the Tiagra integrated shifters, am so so about the Avid Shorty
brakes (tho I like the simplicity of cantis), the standard rear rack
seems sturdier than any I have owned to date, and fitting some full on
Planet Bike fenders was no problem. The light road toe traps that came
with it were just not for me, so of course I put on a pair of Mt.Zefal
toe cups for riding with any footwear. Nice low key colours too: metal
flake dark green with sand highlights - they call it Aztec Green.

In conclusion I like it lots. I am looking forward to some great
weekend runs this summer on it.
To be fair, I've not ridden the Trek 520. It looks to be at least as
good though.

Best regards, Bernie

05-21-2004, 11:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
Bernie Posts: n/a	Re: Fuji Bikes and Trek John Everett wrote: >On 20 May 2004 14:37:46 -0700, SafronJasmine@yahoo.com (James Lynx) >wrote: > >>Hi how do you rate Fuji bikes in general? Also, how do they compare >>to Trek? Which are better? >> > >My frame of reference is somewhat limited, but I own a Fuji Touring >Series and my girlfriend has a Trek 520. The only real difference is >that the Trek is lugged and brazed, while the Fuji is TIG welded. >Other than that I find the quality quite similar. The Fuji has one >nice feature missing from the Trek, a spare spoke holder on the left >chain stay. > >Generally I believe I've seen Fujis priced less than comparably >equipped Treks. > > >jeverett3<AT>earthlink<DOT>net http://home.earthlink.net/~jeverett3 > I bought a Fuji Touring about 4 weeks ago. Chose it over the Trek 520 because the components seemed good, the bars were higher, and the price was lower by a couple/three hundred CAD. Also, some place on the 'net rated it as best touring bike for the bucks. Being a bit of a retro grouch, I also wanted a quill to easily and precisely adjust the handlebar height. So far, so good. Once I tweaked some fit adjustsments, it became quite comfortable and fairly fast. The tires are big enough (700 x 32) to take the punishment my commute offers and still max at 96 psi for a good pavement ride. I love the Tiagra integrated shifters, am so so about the Avid Shorty brakes (tho I like the simplicity of cantis), the standard rear rack seems sturdier than any I have owned to date, and fitting some full on Planet Bike fenders was no problem. The light road toe traps that came with it were just not for me, so of course I put on a pair of Mt.Zefal toe cups for riding with any footwear. Nice low key colours too: metal flake dark green with sand highlights - they call it Aztec Green. In conclusion I like it lots. I am looking forward to some great weekend runs this summer on it. To be fair, I've not ridden the Trek 520. It looks to be at least as good though. Best regards, Bernie