Fuji Bikes and Trek - Page 3

05-21-2004, 11:50 PM

John Everett wrote:

>On 20 May 2004 14:37:46 -0700, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (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 [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
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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

05-23-2004, 10:56 PM

John Everett <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].bots.net> wrote:
> 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.

I don't know why other makers haven't adopted this feature for their
touring bikes already. Even if you never need it, it's still a nice
attention to detail, and the cost is probably minimal.

(Still annoyed to only have one pair of eyelets at the front and rear.)

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05-23-2004, 10:56 PM

John Everett <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].bots.net> wrote:
> 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.

I don't know why other makers haven't adopted this feature for their
touring bikes already. Even if you never need it, it's still a nice
attention to detail, and the cost is probably minimal.

(Still annoyed to only have one pair of eyelets at the front and rear.)

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05-23-2004, 10:56 PM

John Everett <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].bots.net> wrote:
> 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.

I don't know why other makers haven't adopted this feature for their
touring bikes already. Even if you never need it, it's still a nice
attention to detail, and the cost is probably minimal.

(Still annoyed to only have one pair of eyelets at the front and rear.)

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05-23-2004, 10:56 PM

John Everett <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].bots.net> wrote:
> 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.

I don't know why other makers haven't adopted this feature for their
touring bikes already. Even if you never need it, it's still a nice
attention to detail, and the cost is probably minimal.

(Still annoyed to only have one pair of eyelets at the front and rear.)

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05-23-2004, 10:56 PM

John Everett <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].bots.net> wrote:
> 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.

I don't know why other makers haven't adopted this feature for their
touring bikes already. Even if you never need it, it's still a nice
attention to detail, and the cost is probably minimal.

(Still annoyed to only have one pair of eyelets at the front and rear.)

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05-24-2004, 04:00 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>, bmcilvan@mouse-
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....

> 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.

I happen to prefer the Maroon and black treatment of the 2003 version,
but it's still a great value in a bike!

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05-24-2004, 04:00 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>, bmcilvan@mouse-
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....

> 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.

I happen to prefer the Maroon and black treatment of the 2003 version,
but it's still a great value in a bike!

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05-24-2004, 04:00 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>, bmcilvan@mouse-
potato.com says...

....

> 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.

I happen to prefer the Maroon and black treatment of the 2003 version,
but it's still a great value in a bike!

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05-24-2004, 04:00 AM

In article <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>, bmcilvan@mouse-
potato.com says...

....

> 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.

I happen to prefer the Maroon and black treatment of the 2003 version,
but it's still a great value in a bike!

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