Fuji Roubaix RC 07 vs. 06

I'm looking at the Roubaix RC. I am able to get either at essentially the same price, well below what stores sell them for (see: employee price).

The main reasons why I'm torn:

06 comes with full ultegra while the 07 has a 105 front derailer.

06 comes with Ritchey bar's and stem, while the 07 comes with Fuji rebranded noname bars and stem.

07 comes with Ultegra STI shifters, 06 comes with Ultegra shifters.

So I guess what I'm asking is: Is it worth it for the STI shifters over the standard Ultegra, and take a hit in the bars, stem and front derailer?

See links below for more details:
http://www.fujibikes.com/2006/bikes.asp?id=247#
http://www.fujibikes.com/2007/bikes.asp?id=273&subcat=

Shifters are the same, both Ultegra 10 speed. Everything is STI whether the description says it or not.

105 vs. Ultegra FD is a pretty meaningless debate, both will do the job flawless.

06 has Shimano R550 wheels whereas 07 has Alex 320s, toss up.

Price being the same, I'd go with the 06 just to keep the group (Ultegra) consistent and possibly a better branded wheelset (though I love Alex wheels).

I agree !

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So I did a little more research...

07 has an A2 aluminum frame, where the 06 has A6. Minor differences, but basically, the A6 is a better one. 07 has a little bit better brakes.

Looks like I'm going with the 06 assuming the quote I get isn't more than that of the 07.
Anyone know when the 08's come out, or what they're going to be?

Most of the Fuji rebranded stuff is exact clones of Ritchey parts, if you check it out you will notice it. Bars, stems, and seatposts with the Fuji label are pretty much exactly Ritchey components, minus the faceplate on some of the stems.






2008 bikes should be out in a month or so.