The equipment with the Force CX1 groupset from SRAM and clincher tyres is not quite as spectacular as the 2014 model, but € 2,800 is very fair for a carbon bike with modern shifting and braking technology. Visually, the frame doesn't look quite as sophisticated as some others; however, external brake lines offer advantages when servicing. The riding position is as impeccable as ever. One tester's realisation: "You sit in the bike instead of on it." Add a second, lighter wheelset with tubular tyres - and the next cross race can come.
What the testers say
Falko Everything fits here. Nice and manoeuvrable. For me, it's number two of all, right up there with BMC.
Semyon Extremely easy to control, one of my favourites. It's amazing that the front brakes with 160 mm discs grip so much better than the 140 mm discs from BMC.
Price 2,799 Euro
Weight 8.2 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info germany.fujibikes.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1.263/508/76 g
Frame sizes*** 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60 cm
Seat/steering angle 73°/72°
Seat/top tube/head tube 565/560/160 mm plus 16mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,020/62 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 583/383 mm/1.52
Equipment
Steering bearing FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/2 inch
Brakes (f./h.) SRAM Force CX1 (160/140 mm)
Shift lever/derailleur/bottom bracket SRAM Force CX1 (44 t.; Press-Fit BB86)
Wheels/tyres Oval 527 CX/Challenge Grifo 32 mm (folding tyre)
Handlebar/stem/saddle Oval post Oval Carbon (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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