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SL 1.1
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and sram red rim brakes.
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$7,499| Weight | 14.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | RED AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM RED Rim |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'6"
6'4" – 6'9"
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Summary
The Fuji SL series is celebrated for its exceptional lightweight design and climbing efficiency, making it a favorite among racers and KOM hunters. Its handling is agile and precise, though some riders may find it twitchy or nervous, especially on rough surfaces. The bike offers a balanced ride quality with a mix of stiffness for power transfer and comfort for longer rides, though component choices and road buzz can affect the overall experience.
Extremely lightweight
Excellent climbing efficiency
Agile and precise handling
Balanced stiffness and comfort
High-quality frame construction
Twitchy handling for some riders
Road buzz and discomfort on rough surfaces
Component choices may not match frame quality
Lack of stiffness in certain conditions
the SL 1.3 was one of my favorite road bikes to ever ride
BikerumorWhere it really excels is in its handling.
CyclistIt may react like a startled whippet but strangely it never feels like you’re anything but in control.
BikeRadarThe Fuji SL 1.1 shoots up the climbs like a mountain goat while inspiring with its outstanding efficiency.
Gran Fondo MagazineFeedback?
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Aug 2019 · Warren Rossiter
Fuji’s idea behind the SL chassis was to aim to make one of the lightest on the market, and with the top of the range rim brake model hitting just 660g for the frame and the range topping 1 series (C15 hi-mod carbon) disc model at 880g it’s got pretty close.. .
Great value, super-quick handling, lightweight
Road buzz, handling maybe too nervous for some
Apr 2018 · Manuel Buck, Robin Schmitt, Benjamin Topf
With an incredible frame weight of just 695 g, the Fuji SL 1.1 wants to be the ultimate dream of every climbing enthusiast. However, light weight doesn’t always result in podiums. How does the Fuji SL 1.1 stand up against the other climbing specialists in our test?
Oct 2016 · James Spender
Can a bike ever be too light? Fuji doesn’t think so…
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.
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 …
Mar 2016 · Brad Ford
This blazingly fast, super light race bike has throwback touches you'll appreciate
| Frame | C15 HC ultra high-modulus carbon w/ High Compaction molding, integrated head tube w/ 1 1/2" lower, PF30 BB, double water bottle mounts, oversized chainstays, carbon dropout w/ replaceable hanger BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | FC-330 carbon monocoque w/ tapered carbon steerer & carbon dropout |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM RED, PF30, ceramic bearing |
| Headset | FSA, 1 1/8" upper - 1 1/2" lower, integrated w/ carbon top cover |
| Stem | Oval Concepts 777SL, 3D-forged & internally machined stem body, +/-7° |
| Handlebar | Oval Concepts 910SL Ergo, carbon, 31.8mm clamp, 133mm drop, 4° sweep |
| Saddle | Oval Concepts X38c with pressure relief zone, carbon rail |
| Seatpost | Oval Concepts 950, carbon & alloy, 27.2mm diameter Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RED eTAP, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM RED eTAP, braze-on mount |
| Crank | SRAM RED 22 carbon, 52/36T |
| Shifters | SRAM RED eTAP, ErgoDynamic, 11-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM RED XG-1190, 11-28T |
| Chain | SRAM RED, 11-speed w/ PowerLock |
| Brakes | SRAM RED Type: SRAM RED Rim |
| Brake Levers | SRAM RED eTAP, ErgoDynamic, 11-speed |
| Rims | Oval Concepts 928, 700c 20/24H, Carbon Tubeless Compatible rims |
|---|---|
| Tires | Vittoria Open Corsa, 700 x 25c, 320 tpi, folding |
First added February 17
Last updated February 17
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