[aeonderdonk]

Originally Posted by jagonz456

lol I knew it I have seen this pay out so may times. Its crazy but people would rather buy an old high end product over a new product every time. 15,000 can get you a used BMW or a New Honda with warranty and all the bells and whistles that come with a new car and people will still buy the used BMW. I wont but a lot of people will. I guess "every mind is its on world"

I am definitely more of a buy the new Honda with decent performance and warranty versus the old high end BMW. My mindset here is it's a solid bike with the equipment to keep me riding it a long time down the road versus getting a new bike with a Tiagra group which wouldn't meet my longer term needs.

BTW: How are the Tiagra components? I've heard from some friends (who are serious bikers) that they suck and won't last but a year or two. I'm sure YMMV but what is the general reputation?

[jagonz456]

At your price point 1,000 you can get 105 you just need to shop. Tiagra component are a good entry to road biking. You can get a decent bike with tiagra/105 mix for under $800.
Check this sale out at Performance bikes.com Performance bike are located all over USA so your going to have to check whats near you. They Give you free tune up on all the bikes.

2009 Fuji Roubaix Road Bike
MSRP:1,379 Sale Price: $799 If you Join Team Performance you Get Back 10%
so they give you $80 credit to buy a helmet/pedals/new seat whatever you want. So at the end of the day your picking this bike up for like $710

BOTTOM BRACKET: FSA MegaExo Exterior Bearing System
BRAKES: Tektro R-350 dual pivot
CASSETTE: Sunrace CSR94-9AQ, 11-25T 9-speed
CHAIN: KMC HG-73
CRANKSET: FSA Gossamer Compact MegaExo w/ Integrated spindle, 34/50T 7075 Aluminum outer rings
FORK: FC-770 Fuji Bonded Carbon Integrated w/ 1 1/8" Alloy Steerer
FRAME: Fuji Altair 2 custom butted Aluminum w/ PowerDiamond downtube, Integrated head tube, Double water bottle mounts, Fuji Carbon seat stays, Fuji Altair 2 Aluminum chain stays, Fuji forged road dropout w/ replaceable derailleur hanger.
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Tiagra, 31.8mm
GRIPS/TAPE: Fuji custom cork wrap
HANDLEBAR: Fuji UltraLite 6061 Double Butted, 31.8mm w/ anatomical drops
HEADSET: Tange IS-24 1 1/8" Integrated Road
LEVERS: Shimano Tiagra S.T.I.
PEDALS: NA
RACK MOUNTS: No
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano 105
SADDLE: Fuji UltraLite Racing
SEATPOST: Fuji Pro Forged Alloy, 300mm
SHIFTERS: Shimano Tiagra shifter/brake
STEM: Fuji Pro Alloy 3D forged, +/-7 degree
TIRES: Continental UltraSport, 700c x 23
WHEELSET: Alex ALX- 200, 700c clincher

If You Want Carbon

2009 Fuji CCR-3 Endurance Carbon Road Bike
MSRP: 2,049 Sale price: $999 If you Join Team Performance you Get Back 10%
so they give you $99 credit to buy a helmet/pedals/new seat whatever you want. So at the end of the day your picking this bike up for like $900

BOTTOM BRACKET: FSA MegaExo Exterior Bearing System
BRAKES: Shimano Tiagra dual pivot
CASSETTE: SRAM PG-950 12-26T, 9-speed
CHAIN: KMC HG-73, 9-speed
CRANKSET: FSA Omega MegaExo Triple, w/Integrated spindle, 30/39/50T Alloy outer & middle chainrings
FORK: FC-770 Fuji Bonded Carbon Integrated w/ 1 1/8" Alloy Steerer
FRAME: Monocoque C-4 carbon with 12K weave carbon strands, Integrated aluminum cupped head tube, Double water bottle mounts. C-4 carbon curved stays with shaped ride tuned Energy Transfer Chainstay, cold forged dropout with replaceable hanger.
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Tiagra F-Type
GRIPS/TAPE: Fuji Custom Micro-fibre wrap
HANDLEBAR: Fuji UltraLite 6061 Double Butted, 31.8mm w/Anatomical drops
HEADSET: Tange IS-24 1 1/8" Integrated Road, with convex hollow top cap
LEVERS: Shimano Tiagra STI
PEDALS: NA
RACK MOUNTS: No
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano 105
SADDLE: Fuji RaceLite
SEATPOST: Fuji PRO Alloy, 350mm w/ Fuji Superlite Alloy, 34.9mm Laser Etched
SHIFTERS: Shimano Tiagra STI shifter/brake, 27-speed Flight Deck compatible
STEM: Fuji PRO Alloy 3D forged, +/-7 degree
TIRES: Continental UltraRace, 700 x 25c
WHEELSET: Alex ALX-200, 700c clincher

[fleeter]

just do what I did... check out the '09 windsor fens from bikesdirect.com... $700. The frame isn't a huge name, but it's really decent

[jagonz456]

fleeter Bikedirect Get its frames from other manufactures. whatever they don't sell they buy it and re-brand it under one of the bike direct names (Motobecane,Windsor,Mercier) Check out the geometry of a 2008 Fuji, Trek or Giant road bike they are the same as the 2010 bikes from Bikedirect.com. There is nothing wrong with these bikes and it is a good deal but your usually buying a 2-3 year old frame.

[fleeter]

Originally Posted by jagonz456

fleeter Bikedirect Get its frames from other manufactures. whatever they don't sell they buy it and re-brand it under one of the bike direct names (Motobecane,Windsor,Mercier) Check out the geometry of a 2008 Fuji, Trek or Giant road bike they are the same as the 2010 bikes from Bikedirect.com. There is nothing wrong with these bikes and it is a good deal but your usually buying a 2-3 year old frame.

Makes sense... either way, solid bikes.

[aeonderdonk]

Ok, another development with the used bike. There are choices to be made for chainrings.

He offered either the 53/42 on it or a 50/39.

I live in the piedmont of North Carolina - mix of flat and rolling hills. Which of these would be a better choice?

[wild]

Have you baught a bike like to know new or used

[aeonderdonk]

Getting close to pulling the trigger on that Klein. Have a couple more bikes to ride (new and used) but will have one by the end of the week for sure.

[aeonderdonk]

The saga ends, here's the new member of the family:

new bike 2 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
new bike 1 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Pictures taken with my iPhone so not exactly the best shots. I ended up going with the Klein because it was the best component set (full Dura Ace 7800) for the $, I know the bike's owner/history, I got a bunch of extras (original fork, helmet, two pairs of shoes, Polar watch/computer/HR monitor).

[fleeter]

ride the hell out of it, dude