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Today’s Deals2019 Fuji
SL 1.1 Frame
A carbon frame race frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$1,699| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
4'11" – 5'2"
4'11" – 5'5"
5'2" – 5'7"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'8" – 6'1"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'6"
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 described as agile and snappy, 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 tours, though comfort can vary with component choices and road conditions.
Extremely lightweight, enhancing climbing and acceleration
Agile and snappy handling, ideal for tight turns
Balanced ride quality with a mix of stiffness and comfort
High-quality construction with attention to detail
Good value for high-performance builds
Twitchy or nervous handling may not suit all riders
Road buzz and discomfort on poor surfaces
Some components may not match the frame's high quality
Lack of stiffness in certain scenarios like sprinting
High price point for top-tier models
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 |
|---|---|
| Fork | FC-330 carbon monocoque w/ tapered carbon steerer & carbon dropout |
| Bottom Bracket | N/A |
| Headset | FSA Super Lite, 1 1/8" upper - 1 1/2" lower, integrated w/ carbon top cover |
| Stem | N/A |
| Handlebar | N/A |
| Saddle | N/A |
| Seatpost | N/A |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | N/A |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | N/A |
| Shifters | N/A |
| Cassette | N/A |
| Chain | N/A |
| Brakes | N/A |
| Brake Levers | N/A |
| Rims | N/A |
|---|---|
| Tires | N/A |
First added September 23
Last updated October 30
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