At nine kilos, the Fuji is one of the heavier bikes in the test, which is also due to the high weight of the frameset. However, it is not a bad choice for heavy riders, as it is extremely stiff, well-made and equipped with a press-fit bottom bracket. Thanks to the short wheelbase, the bike is agile to ride. The "105" crankset impresses with better shifting behaviour than alternative products. The Oval-labelled brakes come from Tektro, their function is fine and the testers found the Oval saddle comfortable. However, the purpose of the screws on the stem, which are accessible from the rear, is not clear. A big minus: the test bike's inexpensive A-Class wheels were not only noticeably rough, but also exhibited significant side impacts at the front and rear. We would also replace the hard-rolling clincher tyres.
Price 1,199 euros
Weight 9.0 kilos
Reference/Info www.fujibikes.com
Weight frame/fork/ headset bearing* 1,590/582/91 g
Frame sizes** 46, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 cm
Seat/steering angle 73.5/73.5°
Seat/top/head tube 536/555/159 mm plus 27 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 985/53 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 560/391 mm/1.43
Equipment
Fork Fuji FC-770 Steering bearing Cane Creek, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1.4 inch
Brakes Oval RB500
Shimano 105 gears
Bottom bracket Shimano 105 Press-Fit (50/34 t.)
Wheels/ Tyres A-Class ALX 200/Vittoria Zaffiro Slick (clincher)
Handlebar/stem Oval R 300
Saddle/post Oval (31.6 mm)
*Weighted weights; **Manufacturer's specification, test size greased; ***Stack/reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from centre of bottom bracket to top edge of headset cap; STR (stack to reach): Values from 1.45 to 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below are race-like, above are comfortable
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