Hello everyone. As background, I'm 27 and just learnt to ride a bike last month! But I've been enjoying it tremendously, going out pretty often. My problem is the only bike I have is a cheap, 20 year old supermarket bike with some issues. It's heavy and rusted. As I intend to use my bike for commuting to work, shopping and some exercise, I was thinking of getting a new hybrid bike in the near future.
I've been browsing quite a bit and found something that I think I will like, but I'm between these two models.
The first one is a local brand that's apparently relatively good for an entry level bicycle. The second one you will probably have heard of.
Here's the specifications (sorry for the auto translation). I know pretty much nothing about the technical aspects of bikes, so i was wondering if you could tell me if theres a considerable difference between the two (the Fuji one is a tad more expensive).
Zenith Cima Rigid Rod 28:
Frame Aluminium Hydroformed
Aluminium Fork Rigid Aluminium Fork
Shimano Integrated Hydraulic Brakes ST-EF505 2×8
Chainring Double Lever FC-TY501 46-30 170mmz
Derailleur ty-710-2
Chain Shimano HG40
Rear Derailleur Shimano Altus 310
Sprocket Shimano HG200 8 Vel Cassette 11- 32
Peripherals Aluminium
Wheels Weinmann dw21d
Hubs shimano tx505
Pedals Wellgo Pedals Platform with sliding rubber
Rotors shimano rt10 160 mm
Tyres Maxxis Overdrive 700×40 with reflective stripe
Fuji Absolute 2.1 R28 Aluminium 21v V-brake-:
Frame: Fuji A2-SL custom butted alloy
Fork: Fuji Hi-Ten steel
Chainring/lever: Prowheel, 48/38/28T w/ chainguard
Bottom bracket: Sealed cartridge
Pedals: Resin platform
Front derailleur: microSHIFT Mezzo
Rear derailleur: microSHIFT RD-M21L, 7-speed
Shifters: microSHIFT TS-38, 3 x 7-speed
Sprocket: Shimano TZ500 freewheel, 14-28T
Chain: KMC HV500, 7-speed
Wheelset: Wienmann double wall rims, 32h, alloy hubs
Clincher: Maxxis Overdrive, 700 x 35c
Brake set: Tektro alloy linear pull
Brake levers: Tektro RS360A
Headset: 1-1/8" semi-integrated
Handlebars: Alloy, 20mm rise, 6° backsweep
Stem: Alloy, 25°, 25.4mm
Grips: Velo comfort
Seat: Fuji comfort Sport
Saddle post: Alloy, 27.2mm
by Henry_Plantagenet