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IB16: Fuji gets way lighter in alloy for road, cyclocross; adds more disc brake drop bar options

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2017 Fuji SL Disc ultralight carbon fiber road bike with disc brakes

Last summer, Fuji introduced the featherweight SL with a claimed weight safely under 700g. One of our taller, bigger testers hopped on it this past spring and loved it, too. Now, there’s an all-new SL Disc with, yep, disc brakes.

Fuji knew the SL Disc was coming, so they made sure the molds could handle both versions. It gets all the same tech, but with a new fork and rear triangle. Claimed weight is just 775g for a raw 56, and the fork comes in at 365g (both about 75g heavier than the rim brake version). They were going to launch at Vuelta, but, well, thanks Obama UCI.

There’s also a new disc brake version of their Roubaix, which gets completely reworked with a massively lighter alloy frame, and more…

2017 Fuji SL Disc ultralight carbon fiber road bike with disc brakes

The SL Disc will get only one mechanical brake version, all others will have hydraulic brakes. That one will be built with Shimano 105 with TRP Spyre calipers, but will probably switch to HyRD mid 2017. They’re available now,with a SRAM eTap Hydro version coming soon. All the Dura-Ace bikes get the newest drivetrain parts but with previous (technically current as of this post) hydraulic disc brake levers and calipers. They say Shimano’s new hydro levers won’t be coming on the bikes until MY18 bikes because Shimano isn’t shipping them until early 2017. Look for the SL 1.3 Disc shown here to come in at $5,089.

2017 Fuji Ultralight Roubaix rim-brake alloy endurance road bike

Their manufacturing partner, Ideal, which owns part of parent company ASI, hired one of the frame beginners from Cannondale that helped them rework their alloy frames. That person’s no longer with the company, but his work is evident in the new Ultralight Roubaix Alloy endurance road bikes.

2017 Fuji Ultralight Roubaix rim-brake alloy endurance road bike

2017 Fuji Ultralight Roubaix rim-brake alloy endurance road bike

Claimed weight is 1,089g for a 56 in rim brake form. A complete bike with SRAM Force 22 is just under 16lb with anodized and bead blasted black finish. With a full carbon fork, retail for that bike is $2,099.

2017 Fuji Ultralight Roubaix disc alloy endurance road bike

Claimed weight for the Ultralight Roubaix Disc version is 1189g.

2017 Fuji Ultralight Roubaix disc alloy endurance road bike

2017 Fuji Ultralight Roubaix disc alloy endurance road bike

Lots of shaping and slightly flattened chainstays show designer carry over from the C-brand to Fuji.

2017 Fuji Ultralight Roubaix disc alloy endurance road bike

A full carbon fork and 12mm thru axles front and rear round out the package. Look for the Roubaix Disc 1.1 to come in with 105/Ultegra and Oval Concept wheels and cranks for $1,959.

2017 Fuji Cross alloy cyclocross race bike

The new Cross Disc also takes advantage of their new alloy tubing know how with a sub-1300g frame. It took a lot of prototypes to get it through their testing, but that’s 257g lighter than before thanks to better tubing profiles and butting.

2017 Fuji Cross alloy cyclocross race bike

2017 Fuji Cross alloy cyclocross race bike

It also gets a full carbon fork, and front and rear both get low profile fender mounts. The Cross 1.1 comes in at $2,499.

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Fuji’s mountain bikes all carry over with the same frames save for minor updates. The race-ready SLM 1.1 hardtail upgrades to a SRAM Eagle XX1 kit with the new Rockshox SID at the top level. Retail is $6,519.

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Rakan goes from a marathon XC bike to a trail bike by bumping up 34mm stanchion forks and getting wider tires and a dropper post. Also gets Boost spacing. Will come in 29er ($4,949) and 27.5+ ($4,999) builds.

Not shown, the Auric upgrades to a 160mm Lyrik fork for more aggressive riding, and also matches the Boost spacing on the rear. The Bighorn 27.5+ hardtail is now in stock with 120mm fork for $2,499.

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Antipodean_eleven
7 years ago

Nice to see companies still doing competitive frames in ‘metal’…

MannyCalavera
MannyCalavera
7 years ago

The Roubaix is pretty far from an endurance geometry bike…that niche is filled by the Sportif (at least in aluminum). The Roubaix has race geometry. Specialized actually pays fees to use the namesake, but their endurance offerings cloud the waters for an otherwise solid Fuji bike.

Nick
Nick
7 years ago

OOh I love the way aluminum rides! So much better than steel, even though steel can be just as light.

Veganpotter
Veganpotter
7 years ago
Reply to  Nick

Find me a steel frame in a 56 that weights under 1300 grams, let alone under 1100 grams!!! I’m sure this bike will ride great, I know the Cannondale bikes do but fatigue is sure to happen if you put in the miles. Steel bikes simply get flexy as they fatigue(and yes, they’re heavier) but when aluminum fatigues, it cracks. These aluminum bikes with engineered flex will be a warranty nightmare in 10 years. And I’m sure I’m buying one of these but I’m surely gonna be selling it before then or it’ll become a backup bike after racing it for a couple years.

anonymous
anonymous
7 years ago

With the CAAD12 having a 25.4 seatpost and the ALR being only available in H2, this really looks like it could be a better frame for less money.

AtlBikeShop
7 years ago

Sub 16lb bike for around $2K – that is pretty sweet. I have owned a previous version of a Fuji alloy Roubaix and it was a solid and light racing bike.

mac
mac
7 years ago

Love how fuji trolls specialized by using “their” name. That SL 1.3 looks great with the skinwalls on it.

anonymous
anonymous
7 years ago

Fuji has been using it for decades because it’s Fuji’s trademark.

Veganpotter
Veganpotter
7 years ago

Please Fuji!!! Make a carbon, full suspension bike for XC racing, or a soft tail with boost. I absolutely love my Rakan but after adding about $2000 to the stock bike, it’s just under 30 pounds. I really love the suspension but the thing is a bear. Even getting it to a heavy 25lbs as a XC bike, I’d be willing to pick the M-link over a 22lb full suspension bike but 30lbs is giving up way too much

WannaBeSTi
WannaBeSTi
7 years ago

Fuji can’t be touched when it comes to Bang-for-the-Buck.

I friggin’ love my 2016 Cross 1.1.

rober paulson
rober paulson
7 years ago

That cx bike looks cool, until you get to the fender mount(mud shelf) in the chain stays. Why do companies feel they need to add full length fender mounts?

WannaBeSTi
WannaBeSTi
7 years ago
Reply to  rober paulson

Rober, Some frames need the chainstay brace to take some of the load off of the chainstays (probably due to the TA). I think Fuji’s design is pretty smart IMO.

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