Compare: 2020 Fuji SLM 29 2.7 vs SLM 29 2.5 vs SLM 29 2.1

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	SLM 29 2.72020 Fuji	SLM 29 2.52020 Fuji	SLM 29 2.12020 Fuji

MSRP	$1,799	$2,199	$2,999
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight			24.8 lbs
	5.0	5.7	6.3
Frame	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	RockShox Judy Silver TK	RockShox Recon Gold RL	Fox Performance Float 32
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	XT, Deore	XT, SLX	XT
Drivetrain	2 × 10	1 × 12	1 × 11
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm	100mm	100mm
Brand Site	fujibikes.com	fujibikes.com	fujibikes.com
Summary	The Fuji SLM 29 2.7, Fuji SLM 29 2.5, and Fuji SLM 29 2.1 are all 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The SLM 29 2.7 has higher gearing, while the SLM 29 2.1 has better components and a better fork.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

SLM 29 2.7

SLM 29 2.5

SLM 29 2.1

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Gear Range

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)

28 mph

SLM 29 2.7

28 mph

SLM 29 2.5

25 mph

SLM 29 2.1

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	SLM 29 2.72020 Fuji	SLM 29 2.52020 Fuji	SLM 29 2.12020 Fuji

Frame	C15 super-light high-modulus carbon, PF30, 142x12mm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	C10 super-light high-modulus carbon, PF30, 142x12mm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	C10 super-light high-modulus carbon, PF30, 142x12mm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit
Fork	RockShox Judy Silver TK 29 Solo Air w/ remote lockout, tapered alloy steerer, Boost 110x15mm, 100mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Recon Gold RL R 29 Solo Air w/ remote lockout, tapered alloy steerer, 100mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	Fox 32 FLOAT 29 Performance SC GRIP, remote lockout, tapered alloy steerer, Boost 110x15mm, 100mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	Shimano sealed cartridge, PF30 adaptor included	Shimano BB92, press fit	Shimano sealed cartridge, PF30 adaptor included
Headset	FSA 1 1/8" - 1.5", sealed bearing	FSA 1 1/8" - 1.5", sealed cartridge bearings	FSA 1 1/8" - 1.5", sealed cartridge bearings
Stem	Oval Concepts 313, alloy, +/-7°	Race Face Ride, 6° rise	Race Face Ride, 6° rise
Handlebar	Oval Concepts flat bar, alloy	Race Face Ride Flat Bar, 710mm	Race Face Ride Flat Bar, 710mm
Saddle	WTB Silverado Sport	WTB Silverado Comp	WTB Silverado Comp
Seatpost	Oval Concepts 300, alloy, 31.6mm	Race Face Ride XC, 31.6mm	Race Face Ride XC, 30.9mm
Pedals	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grips	Fuji Performance Grip Lock On	Fuji Performance Grip Lock On	Fuji Performance Grip Lock On

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore XT shadow	Shimano XT shadow plus	Shimano XT shadow plus
Front Derailleur	Shimano Deore	N/A	N/A
Crank	Shimano Deore, 36/26T	Shimano MT610, 32T	Shimano Deore XT, 32T
Shifters	Shimano Deore, Rapid Fire, 2 x 10-speed	Shimano SLX, 1 x 12-speed	Shimano Deore XT Ispec, Rapid Fire, 1 x 11-speed
Cassette	Shimano HG50, 11-36T	Shimano SLX, 10-50T	Shimano Deore XT, 11-46T
Chain	KMC X10	Shimano SLX	KMC X11
Brakes	Shimano MT201, 180/160mm rotors	Shimano MT501, 180/160mm rotors	Shimano Deore XT, 180/160mm rotors
Brake Levers	Shimano MT201	Shimano MT501	Shimano Deore XT

Wheels

Rims	WTB ST i25 TCS 29" 32H rims, Shimano MT400 front hub, MT400 rear hub, stainless black spokes	WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 29” 32H rims, Shimano MT400 front hub, MT400 rear hub, stainless black spokes	DT Swiss X1900 Spline 25 wheelset, 28H
Tires	Maxxis Ikon, 29" x 2.2", 60tpi, folding	Maxxis Ikon, 29" x 2.2", 60tpi, folding	Maxxis Ikon, 29" x 2.2", 60tpi, EXO, Tubeless Ready, folding

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