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2016 Fuji

SL 1.3

A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and shimano dura-ace rim brakes.
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Weight14.2 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetDura-Ace Di2
BrakesShimano Dura-Ace Rim
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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
SL 1.3
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

41 mph

SL 1.3

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XXS

5'1" – 5'6"

XS

5'4" – 5'9"

SM

5'7" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

6'0" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'6"

XXL

6'4" – 6'9"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'11", size LG, Just right
Reviews

Summary

The Fuji SL series is celebrated for its exceptional lightweight design, often compared to top-tier race bikes, offering a blend of stiffness and comfort that appeals to competitive riders. Its handling is noted for being precise and snappy, though some riders may find it twitchy, especially at high speeds. The bike's construction leverages cutting-edge technology to achieve a balance between performance and ride quality, making it a standout in its category.

Pros
  • Extremely lightweight, enhancing climbing and acceleration

  • Improved stiffness with reinforced fork design for efficient power transfer

  • Exceptional handling and cornering accuracy

  • High-quality, lightweight components

  • Understated and appealing design with cutting-edge technology

Cons
  • Handling can be twitchy, requiring adjustment for stability

  • Seatpost issues with Di2 battery and carbon assembly gel

  • High price tag for top builds

Key Quotes
the SL 1.3 was one of my favorite road bikes to ever ride
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Where it really excels is in its handling.
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The SL is smartly specced and a delight to ride
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Cyclist
Fuji SL 1.1 review

Oct 2016 · James Spender

Can a bike ever be too light? Fuji doesn’t think so…

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BikeRadar
Fuji SL 2.1 review

Sep 2016 · Matthew Loveridge

The SL is smartly specced and a delight to ride. Buy if you want a proper lightweight climber

Highs
  • Poise and personality

Lows
  • Squishy saddle

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Velo
Fuji SL 1.1

Jun 2016

Fuji has succeeded in creating an incredibly light and stiff race bike, though that’s not the full story out on the tarmac.

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Bikerumor
Review: Featherweight Fuji SL 1.3 floats like a butterfly, but only the competition will feel the sting

Apr 2016 · Trey Richardson

It isn’t often that I pick up a bike and am almost afraid to ride it. Fuji’s 14.17lb/6.44kg SL 1.3 was a bike I’d been wanting to try since it was first announced back in August. Taking into consideration that a bike this light is bound to spend time on the hills. Even with the 695 gram frame being a climber’s dream, the …

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Bicycling
Tested: The SL 1.3 May Be the Fastest Fuji Ever Built

Mar 2016 · Brad Ford

This blazingly fast, super light race bike has throwback touches you'll appreciate

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

C15 ultra high-modulus carbon w/ High Compaction Molding System, integrated head tube w/ 1 1/2" lower, oversized PF30 shell, double water bottle mounts

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

FC-330 carbon monocoque w/ tapered carbon steerer & carbon dropout

Bottom Bracket

Praxis conversion bottom bracket

Headset

FSA, 1 1/8" upper - 1 1/2" lower, integrated w/ carbon top cover

Stem

Oval Concepts 707, 3D-forged 6061 alloy, 31.8mm, +/- 7°

Handlebar

Oval Concepts R910, carbon, 31.8mm

Saddle

Oval Concepts R900 w/ carbon rails

Seatpost

Oval Concepts 950, carbon, 27.2mm, double-bolt micro-adjust

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Dura Ace Di2 9070, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Dura Ace Di2 9070, braze-on mount

Crank

Shimano Dura Ace 9000, 52/36T

Shifters

Shimano Dura Ace Di2 9070, STI, 11-speed

Cassette

Shimano Dura Ace 9000, 11-25T, 11-speed

Chain

Shimano Dura Ace 9000, 11-speed

Brakes

Shimano Dura Ace 9000

TypeShimano Dura-Ace Rim

Brake Levers

Shimano Dura Ace, STI Di2 9070

Wheels
Rims

Oval 724 aero alloy clincher, 20 / 27h

Tires

Vittoria Open Corsa CX, 700 x 25, 320 tpi, folding

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