http://www.fujibikes.com/2007/bikes.asp?id=277&subcat=

for first racer bike ?

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For that range of bike I would look at the Trek 1000 or a lower level Allez from Specialized. There is nothing wrong with that Fuji though, I just don't like the look of an adjustable stem.

Everyone here will say the same thing though, and that is get the bike that fits the best!

as a race rig, you generally dont want 23 lbs and a triple chainring crank. even as a first race bike, i would agree with the above suggestions, trek 1000 or allez. and of course, get a bike that fits you

Lots of bang for the buck with Fuji, so I would not share the view that the Trek 1000 is a better bargain (in fact, I think the opposite). Fuji, Jamis, and Giant all offer a little more value for the dollar than Trek, IMO.

But I do agree that if you are truly planning on racing, it is substantially unlikely that you'd ever use the granny gear that comes on a triple crank bike, and you won't like the 42 cog middle chainring as well as the 39 tooth that would traditionally come on a double.

Are you full grown or still growing? What kind of racing are you contemplating? Are you male or female? All that info and more might help guide the advice.

23 lbs. is still pretty heavy for a $700 bike. I recently sold my Centurion Facet all aluminum bike (cir. 1986) that was 19 lbs. for $250.

But then, weight isn't relevant if it dont fit.

700 can buy a lot of good used bikes

I think it's an okay bike, but not a good race bike.

Like people have said, the gear choices offered by that triple won't be as useful for racing as those offered by most doubles -- the middle ring is too large, the smallest ring, too small.

Also, your 8-speed rear will mean that, should you get more serious in the future, you won't be able to use spare wheels or easily swap with people, without first upgrading your whole drivetrain.

For that amount of money, or perhaps a hair more, you could find a lot of perfectly competent bikes with 9- or 10- speed doubles, and I think that would suit for "beginner racers" a bit better.

23 lbs, whatever, they are just telling it like it is. Other bikes might be 19 or 20, but that difference is about 2% of the package of you + bike...