Quote from power_bent on Jul 28^th, 2008, 9:40pm:

 
 
Plano Cycling & Fitness.

what bike are you looking to try from rans?

There is an Aluminum V3 at Plano Cycling on the rack -- at least there was last week.

Those are VERY different bikes.  Which challenge are you looking at?  The fujin?

Well, I've had quite a bit of time on the Fujin SL, and I can tell you it's a solid bike and very fast, but you'd better have thin legs to ride it.  However, it's buy far the easiest lowracer to ride - especially for a beginner.  It's a very different bike from the V3 though!!

Yes, unless you can find a way to change the chainline management.  My quads are about the same measurement, and the chain ripped a gash in my leg from rubbing the chain on the downstroke.  Your hip angle or x-seam may be different enough not to matter, but I;d make sure I tested the bike before buying one!  Unless you get a good enough deal to resell it without much loss.