Both are new, both fit about the same. The Raliegh has a better chainset and comes with clipless pedals. The Roubaix has a carbon fork and seat post, but doesn't come with clipless pedals (have to buy in addition). Both have similar components and the Fuji weighs about two pounds less than the Raliegh. The Raliegh's brakes seemed a little more responsive. I test rode both and the Raliegh seemed to handle slightly better (up hills, shifting, ect.) Has anyone had any experience with either of these, or know anything else?
This will be my first road bike. I'm planning on doing some racing and long rides.
Also, when I ride out of the saddle I have a problem with the front of the seat sometimes bopping me in the rear. Any tips to advoid this? Is this something that I'll get better at with more riding?
The fuji is at bikesdirect.com isn't it? I looked at it earlier today for my boyfriend and we liked that bike.Of course we had to find a fuji dealer before commiting to buying.
Both are new, both fit about the same. The Raliegh has a better chainset and comes with clipless pedals. The Roubaix has a carbon fork and seat post, but doesn't come with clipless pedals (have to buy in addition). Both have similar components and the Fuji weighs about two pounds less than the Raliegh. The Raliegh's brakes seemed a little more responsive. I test rode both and the Raliegh seemed to handle slightly better (up hills, shifting, ect.) Has anyone had any experience with either of these, or know anything else?
This will be my first road bike. I'm planning on doing some racing and long rides.
Also, when I ride out of the saddle I have a problem with the front of the seat sometimes bopping me in the rear. Any tips to advoid this? Is this something that I'll get better at with more riding?
I'm not sure if this would help or not, but I had a similar problem with the saddle "bopping me in the rear" and wearing out my very expensive cycling shorts. I followed a tip that I found on the internet, can remember if it was on this forum or not, but it said to title the saddle down very slightly. It worked. The particular saddle I was using then had a history of grabbing the material on your shorts. No kidding!
Both are new, both fit about the same. The Raliegh has a better chainset and comes with clipless pedals. The Roubaix has a carbon fork and seat post, but doesn't come with clipless pedals (have to buy in addition). Both have similar components and the Fuji weighs about two pounds less than the Raliegh. The Raliegh's brakes seemed a little more responsive. I test rode both and the Raliegh seemed to handle slightly better (up hills, shifting, ect.) Has anyone had any experience with either of these, or know anything else?
This will be my first road bike. I'm planning on doing some racing and long rides.
Also, when I ride out of the saddle I have a problem with the front of the seat sometimes bopping me in the rear. Any tips to advoid this? Is this something that I'll get better at with more riding?
Same dealer or different dealers?
If it's different dealers the answer is easy: Buy from the one you like best. You'll be going back for service etc. so you might as well buy from the guy who makes you feel good.
If it's different dealers the answer is easy: Buy from the one you like best. You'll be going back for service etc. so you might as well buy from the guy who makes you feel good.
I'm not sure that it does? There may be some negative cachet in that Raleigh was an old and much-loved English brand (they created the Chopper for example) which was bought out by a multi-national which now mass-produces bikes in Taiwan using the Raleigh brand. Some may feel that the current owners of the name are sponging off the hard-earned respect of the old Raleigh brand when the current company has little, if anything, in common with the old company. Personally, I think this is a little off, considering that in its heyday, the old Raleigh factory in Nottingham mass-produced its way to being the biggest bike manufacturer in the world. However, I haven't heard any bad press about the new Raleigh products.
I'm not sure that it does? There may be some negative cachet in that Raleigh was an old and much-loved English brand (they created the Chopper for example) which was bought out by a multi-national which now mass-produces bikes in Taiwan using the Raleigh brand. Some may feel that the current owners of the name are sponging off the hard-earned respect of the old Raleigh brand when the current company has little, if anything, in common with the old company. Personally, I think this is a little off, considering that in its heyday, the old Raleigh factory in Nottingham mass-produced its way to being the biggest bike manufacturer in the world. However, I haven't heard any bad press about the new Raleigh products.
=========================================================== I feel they've sold out compared to the early 80s etc when they had a team doing well in the TdF etc. Back in the early/mid 80s I had a TEAM Raleigh and dreamed of racing like Zoetemelt(sp) etc. Now they're just a nothing brand - I now race a Fausto Coppi bike!!
=========================================================== I feel they've sold out compared to the early 80s etc when they had a team doing well in the TdF etc. Back in the early/mid 80s I had a TEAM Raleigh and dreamed of racing like Zoetemelt(sp) etc. Now they're just a nothing brand - I now race a Fausto Coppi bike!!
Fair enough. I too remember when the pinnacle of my aspirations was a Raleigh racer, made in Nottingham. I'd agree with you, that now it's just another brand, despite the badge. However, I wouldn't go so far as to criticise it for just that (not saying you were, btw). The OP, was questioning the bad reputation of Raleigh with reference to a choice between a Fuji and Raleigh, in which context I think the issue of selling out the old Raleigh name is irrelevant.
Fair enough. I too remember when the pinnacle of my aspirations was a Raleigh racer, made in Nottingham. I'd agree with you, that now it's just another brand, despite the badge. However, I wouldn't go so far as to criticise it for just that (not saying you were, btw). The OP, was questioning the bad reputation of Raleigh with reference to a choice between a Fuji and Raleigh, in which context I think the issue of selling out the old Raleigh name is irrelevant.
============================================================ I agree with you and am not knocking the brand as a good buy or a quality bike as such. I've even had the occasional look for a bike like I used to own - probably subconsciously thinking I'll be an early 20something again riding it. I must be a little pathetic:o
