Davey_Jones Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 Hi Guys Would appreciate some input. Looking at buying a road bike which i will be using to get into road rides and tri-athlons. This will be my first road bike. I've kinda narrowed it down to two options that fall into my Budget and both are 2nd hand. Fuji Roubaix Pro with 105 components R7500 Cannondale CAAD 8 with Tiagra components R10k The cannondale i'm sure has the better fram but the Fui has better components. Is is a smarter choice to take the Cannondale with the component difference being negligble? Or would the Fuji be better probably being a little lighter with carbon forks and chainstay? From the reviews i've read they both really descent bikes. Much appreciate any advice
FrequentFaller Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 If money was a concern, I would take the Fuji. What you lose in brand-cred, you'll make up in weight savings. And could apply the saving towards road-specific kit (shoes and calf-length socks). If cred was a concern and the cost difference is no problem, I'd go for the Cannondale.
Cat2forLife Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 Make no mistake, Fuji is by no means a crap brand. Just not as well known. I would go for the Fuji. Much better spec wise with carbon fork and 105 etc.
'Dale Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 Rolled a Fuji in July during my recent stay in the AlpsIt went through serious terrain and treated me so well As a Cannondale fan, I would undoubtedly go for the Fuji (carbon, better specs)
Wez-O Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 The Cannondale CAAD's are superb aluminium frames (possibly the best on the market) but 105 is undoubtedly better and lighter than Tiagra. Tough call, (I am Cannondale biased) but would probably go for the 'Dale option and look to upgrade the groupset over the next year or so...
Wez-O Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 Rolled a Fuji in July during my recent stay in the AlpsIt went through serious terrain and treated me so well As a Cannondale fan, I would undoubtedly go for the Fuji (carbon, better specs)Only the seat stays and forks are carbon. It does receive a more than decent review:http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-fuji-roubaix-pro-09-34094/
Davey_Jones Posted September 4, 2015 Author Posted September 4, 2015 Thanks Guys. As an old school noob cred doesnt really mean to much to me, i much prefer a better logical choice. Looks like the Fuji is in the lead. Must just go try it out and see.
Sandro Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 Personally I'd go with the CAAD and upgrade the components later. Those aluminium frames are fantastic.
Falco Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 I'm a big Cannondale fan, but given the choices above I would still go for the cheaper, better specced Fuji as a starter. The CAAD8 with Tiagra is really scraping the bottom of the barrel, and 10k is damn high for something that old & low spec.
CASSIE1975 Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 I'm a big Cannondale fan, but given the choices above I would still go for the cheaper, better specced Fuji as a starter. The CAAD8 with Tiagra is really scraping the bottom of the barrel, and 10k is damn high for something that old & low spec. Agreed
Pure Savage Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 This bike here is better than both of your choices by far, in your budget and area. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/153010-giant-tcr-composite/ Giant TCR 2012, best bang for buck, full stop.
Cippo Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 Nothing wrong witn Tiagra. Go for better frame IMO which is Caad. Upgrade parts as they wear out. If you buy Fuji with 105 soon you will want to upgrade to Ultegra. Buy the Caad and upgrade from Tiagra to Ultegra when need arises. First upgrade should be wheels to reduce rotational mass. As an option you could save up and upgrade to 11speed, ONETIME!
CASSIE1975 Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 This bike here is better than both of your choices by far, in your budget and area. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/153010-giant-tcr-composite/ Giant TCR 2012, best bang for buck, full stop. Jip also saw this one good bike and FULL CARBON with 105 Components!!! Just had a look under "ROAD BIKES" and there is at least 5 to 8 bikes you can look at in your budget range... Don't settle until you are happy...we have even sold a FULL Carbon 2012 bike with ULTEGRA 6700 components for R8500...just be on the look out
Pure Savage Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 Jip also saw this one good bike and FULL CARBON with 105 Components!!! Just had a look under "ROAD BIKES" and there is at least 5 to 8 bikes you can look at in your budget range... Don't settle until you are happy...we have even sold a FULL Carbon 2012 bike with ULTEGRA 6700 components for R8500...just be on the look out True, I got my Giant like that above, brand new, Ultegra for R10K. Spent the extra money on wheels and wife.
CASSIE1975 Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 True, I got my Giant like that above, brand new, Ultegra for R10K. Spent the extra money on wheels and wife. Would also spend the extra moola's on some upgrades (...and the missus)
Davey_Jones Posted September 4, 2015 Author Posted September 4, 2015 yeah its good advice 10k is kind of the very extent of my budget and i would still need shoes and possibly pedals. I really must go try them out as I'm seen most people say you really need to connect with the bike. Not all bikes fit and feel good regardless of the size. This has helped and hindered me a bit but i guess the best advice is not to settle and not to rush into it.
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