In US, which one of these bikes should I buy? Fuji v Masi v Felt v Cannondale

Eoin_Eamon

Hi chaps,

I'm in Arizona for 2-3 months and need a bike to ride as mine never made the plane back in Dublin. I'm looking for something below $500 to cycle on a daily basis here and hopefully to bring back to Ireland to use or sell on. I've found a few bikes which fit the bill but can't decide if one is clearly better than another. Here are the choices:


Fuji Roubaix Pro (2006) -- $400






specs:
MAIN FRAME Fuji Altair 2 custom butted aluminum with Power Diamond down tube, Integrated head tube, Double water bottle mounts
REAR TRIANGLE Fuji carbon seat stays, Fuji Altair 2 aluminum chain stays, Fuji forged road dropout with replaceable derailleur hanger,
FORK NEW FC-770 Fuji Bonded Carbon Integrated w/ 1 1/8" Alloy Steerer
CRANKSET FSA Gossamer Compact MegaExo w/ Integrated spindle, 34/50T 7075 AL rings
BOTTOM BRACKET FSA MegaExo Exterior Bearing System
PEDALS Look Keo
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano 105, 31.8mm
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra
SHIFTERS Shimano 105 shifter/brake, 20-Speed Flight Deck compatible
CASSETTE Shimano 105, 11-25T 10-speed
CHAIN KMC DX10
WHEELSET Alex ALX- 200, 700c clincher
TIRES Continental UltraSport, 700 x 23c
TUBES CST presta
BRAKE SET Tektro R-570 dual pivot w/cartridge pads
BRAKE LEVERS Shimano 105 STI
HEADSET Tange IS-24 1 1/8" Integrated Road
HANDLEBAR Fuji UltraLite 6061 Double Butted, 31.8mm w/Anatomical drops
STEM Fuji Pro Ultalite Forged Alloy +/- 7 degree
TAPE/GRIP Fuji custom cork wrap
SADDLE Fizik
SEAT POST Fuji PRO Forged Alloy, 300mm
SEAT CLAMP Fuji Superlite Alloy, 31.8mm Laser Etched
OTHER 7075 alloy water bottle bolts



Masi Gran Corsa (2002?) -- $500




Specs:
Masi Gran Corsa Road bike with Carbon rear stays and Reynolds Carbon, Ouzo Comp Fork. Wheels are Mavic Cosmos. Also has a carbon fiber seat post. Components are all Shimano Ultegra.

Frame size is 58cm.

This bike is in excellent condition, ridden very little.


http://www.bikesdetails.info/Masi_Gran_Criterium_2002.html

CL advert:
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/bik/4820176178.html



Cannondale Saeco "Macchine da Caffe" (2000) -- $250






Specs:
Condition: excellent size
Frame size is 24".
Wheel set: Tires: 700x23c.
Features and Specifications * Manufacturer: Cannondale (Handmade in USA) * Carbon Fork: Slice coda usa * Frame: Aluminum * 18 speed.
Less than 300 miles!
Needs a tune up (new shifter) only because it's been sitting so long.


Felt F35R (2003) -- $500




Specs:
60cm.
Dura ace ultegra and fsa components
Carbon bars and cranks
Selle italia saddle


Felt Z100 (2011) -- $475



Specs:
http://www.bicyclebluebook.com/SearchListingDetail.aspx?id=3038319&make=1006&model=60019&priceMax=20000

CL advert:
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/bik/4805470675.html

Eoin_Eamon

I'm leaning towards the Fuji, but is it worth $150 more than the Cannondale?

I think I'd have a harder time selling the Cannondale on in Ireland with that paint job though.

What do you reckon? Which would you suggest?

StevieGriff

Out of that pick, I'd jump on the Fuji!

Eoin_Eamon

Cool. The Fuji seemed like the obvious choice but I don't know anything about pre-2010 components and frames, nor do I know anything about Fujis.


Is $400 a fair, good, or great price in your opinion? I think I saw Roubaix Pros on Adverts for €400-500, so with transit cost, I'd probably break even. Should be easy enough to sell on, no?

Thanks for the post!

Brian?

Eoin_Eamon wrote: »

I'm leaning towards the Fuji, but is it worth $150 more than the Cannondale?

I think I'd have a harder time selling the Cannondale on in Ireland with that paint job though.

What do you reckon? Which would you suggest?

Fuji it is.

Then off to South Mountain with you. Where in Phoenix are you staying?

Eoin_Eamon

Scottsdale.

Just pulled the trigger and will have it Wednesday. So Thursday morning I'll cycle down to Camelback Mountain, do a climb, and then tear up the streets.

Endlessly cycling on the horizon!

Thanks for the advice gents. Look out for this bike back in Dublin in March.

Brian?

Eoin_Eamon wrote: »

Scottsdale.

Just pulled the trigger and will have it Wednesday. So Thursday morning I'll cycle down to Camelback Mountain, do a climb, and then tear up the streets.

Endlessly cycling on the horizon!

Thanks for the advice gents. Look out for this bike back in Dublin in March.

Some nice roads in Scottsdale, i did the Tour De Scottsdale in 2012. Best of luck with the bike.