Trek 820 vs. Fuji Boulevard

I'm looking for a bike to ride for a year or so to see how I feel, and
then upgrade if I am hooked. Want to spend $250 - $300, including LBS
adjustment etc.

Can anyone help me compare the Trek 820 and Fuji Boulevard?

I notice the Trek has Shimano Altus derailleur, while the Fuji only
has Shimano Tourney, which I think is a step down. But the other parts
I'm not as sure about like the frame, front suspension (RST 191CL vs.
SunTour M2000) or the crank (SR XCC100 vs. SR NEX110) etc.

Can anyone help out with that stuff and/or suggest another option in
this price range if I'm missing something. I am looking at those two
because my LBS offers them, but there are a couple other shops in the
are I could consider.

Thanks in advance.

Jim

It's hard to compare poop with crap!

"Jim_Bowman_007" wrote in message
om...
I'm looking for a bike to ride for a year or so to see how I feel, and
then upgrade if I am hooked. Want to spend $250 - $300, including LBS
adjustment etc.

Can anyone help me compare the Trek 820 and Fuji Boulevard?

I notice the Trek has Shimano Altus derailleur, while the Fuji only
has Shimano Tourney, which I think is a step down. But the other parts
I'm not as sure about like the frame, front suspension (RST 191CL vs.
SunTour M2000) or the crank (SR XCC100 vs. SR NEX110) etc.

Can anyone help out with that stuff and/or suggest another option in
this price range if I'm missing something. I am looking at those two
because my LBS offers them, but there are a couple other shops in the
are I could consider.

Thanks in advance.

Jim

"Jerry Bone Jr" wrote in message
. ..
It's hard to compare poop with crap!

Really? is it as hard as learning to bottom-post and not behaving like a
******?

Steve.

"Jim_Bowman_007" wrote in message
om...
I'm looking for a bike to ride for a year or so to see how I feel, and
then upgrade if I am hooked.

Sounds like a good idea, much better than buying an expensive bike and
leaving it in the shed after one ride. On the other hand thats how we get
cheap spares...

Concentrate on finding a bike that fits, bad fit is more likely to put you
off than bad parts imho.

Want to spend $250 - $300, including LBS
adjustment etc.

Can anyone help me compare the Trek 820 and Fuji Boulevard?

I notice the Trek has Shimano Altus derailleur, while the Fuji only
has Shimano Tourney, which I think is a step down. But the other parts
I'm not as sure about like the frame, front suspension (RST 191CL vs.
SunTour M2000) or the crank (SR XCC100 vs. SR NEX110) etc.

Won't be much difference to be honest, you would get a better deal if you
looked at fully rigid bikes.

Can anyone help out with that stuff and/or suggest another option in
this price range if I'm missing something. I am looking at those two
because my LBS offers them, but there are a couple other shops in the
are I could consider.

I belive the rigid version of the specialised hardrock falls in your price
category and has at least one fan on this ng.

Thanks in advance.

Jim

Steve.

spademan says:

I belive the rigid version of the specialised hardrock falls in your price
category and has at least one fan on this ng.

raises hand
Yup - a fine beast at a fine price. And wouldn't you rather be seen in the
woods on a piece of cheapness called "HardRock" than one with some poncy French
name for a road? ;-)

Seriously, the HardRock has stood up well for 3 years or so, and has not (yet)
needed any major repairs or replacements apart from tyres. I like the rigid
fork since I have been using one for 45 years now, and at 195 lbs (14
stone-ish) I am not exactly lightweight.

Steve "yet another one..."

spademan o---[) * wrote:
"Jerry Bone Jr" wrote in message
. ..
It's hard to compare poop with crap!

Really? is it as hard as learning to bottom-post and not behaving
like a ******?

Now that was /truly/ "bad to the Bone"!

Bill "junior, that is" S.

****** is, as ****** does. I'm a top poster & proud of it.

"spademan o---[) *"
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"Jerry Bone Jr" wrote in message
. ..
It's hard to compare poop with crap!

Really? is it as hard as learning to bottom-post and not behaving like a
******?

Steve.

Jerry Bone (appropriate, in the circumstances) Jr says:

****** is, as ****** does.

Enjoy yourself....

;-P

"Jim_Bowman_007" wrote in message
om...
I'm looking for a bike to ride for a year or so to see how I feel, and
then upgrade if I am hooked. Want to spend $250 - $300, including LBS
adjustment etc.

Can anyone help me compare the Trek 820 and Fuji Boulevard?

I notice the Trek has Shimano Altus derailleur, while the Fuji only
has Shimano Tourney, which I think is a step down. But the other parts
I'm not as sure about like the frame, front suspension (RST 191CL vs.
SunTour M2000) or the crank (SR XCC100 vs. SR NEX110) etc.

Can anyone help out with that stuff and/or suggest another option in
this price range if I'm missing something. I am looking at those two
because my LBS offers them, but there are a couple other shops in the
are I could consider.

Thanks in advance.

I, too, would like to suggest you look at Specialized. They make a fine
bike and have excellent customer service.

Dave