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Old 07-26-20, 12:19 PM
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Love It

Hi All! I just picked up a used 2013 Absolute 1.4 about 6 or 7 weeks ago. It was supposed to be a back up to my road bike (Specialized Roubaix). Turned out that I liked it so much I sold the road bike!

Very, very pleased!
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Old 07-27-20, 09:10 AM
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Looks nice, first one that I've seen in RED !
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Looks nice, first one that I've seen in RED !
Thanks! Actually I believe that in 2013 it was only available in red. I added a red bottle cage and the white with red saddle (same model that came with the bike -Oval Concepts 300). I thought about getting red pedals, then realized that for me, it would be ridiculous. I certainly couldn't see the pedals when riding, and I already have a new (purchased late last winter) pair of pedals to be used primarily in cold weather months.

The bike, with an Alivio derailleur up front and Deore in back, shifts flawlessly and buttery smooth. I actually find the system better than the Ultegra groupset I had on my road bike!

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That is one hot bike!
Nice!!!
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2012 Fuji Absolute 2.0 mixte/step-thru

Hi All, I'm very glad to have found this thread!

My friend is 4'10" and is having a hard time finding a road bike. We came across a small step thru/mixte 2012 Fuji Absolute 2.0 that fits her really well. It looks like a pretty zippy little flat bar road bike but we're not sure.

Can anyone tell me if this bike would be appropriate for 40-50 mile rides, or is it more of an around town commuter/hybrid/work out bike? This is the only information I can find on the bike. https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/fuji/absolute_2.htm

Thanks for any information or opinions!
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Just a couple of quick comments:

01- BikesDirect, you have to finish putting the bike together yourself,
02- No disc brakes, would want that, if buying new,
03- I think it would be okay for 40-50 mile rides.
04- From my local Fuji dealer (you should be able to also) you can buy this one for only $100 more, from a Fuji dealer, looks like yours but with disc brakes, and would be fully assembled and it is a 2020 model:

Absolute 1.9 ST

  • $479.99
Couple of other comments, what to look for:

01- 3 Chain Rings up front are history, most all newer bikes have 2 chain rings, and the newest only 1 chain ring (1x12) up front, lot less to have to keep up with.
02- Shimano 105 drive train really is nice, mine has it (Absolute 1.1), it was $825 as a left over, if riding with any frequency, or distance, easily worth the extra cost, especially for those longer rides.

Ride On !

Hi All, I'm very glad to have found this thread!
My friend is 4'10" and is having a hard time finding a road bike. We came across a small step thru/mixte 2012 Fuji Absolute 2.0 that fits her really well. It looks like a pretty zippy little flat bar road bike but we're not sure.
Can anyone tell me if this bike would be appropriate for 40-50 mile rides, or is it more of an around town commuter/hybrid/work out bike? This is the only information I can find on the bike. https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/fuji/absolute_2.htm

Thanks for any information or opinions![/QUOTE]
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Old 08-10-20, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by k8t
Hi All, I'm very glad to have found this thread!

My friend is 4'10" and is having a hard time finding a road bike. We came across a small step thru/mixte 2012 Fuji Absolute 2.0 that fits her really well. It looks like a pretty zippy little flat bar road bike but we're not sure.

Can anyone tell me if this bike would be appropriate for 40-50 mile rides, or is it more of an around town commuter/hybrid/work out bike? This is the only information I can find on the bike. Flat Bar Hybrid Road Bikes - Road - Fuji Absolute 2.0 Flat Bar Hybrid Road bikes

Thanks for any information or opinions!
4-10 is a tough fit for 700c. Many issues pop up, the main one being toe overlap. I'd recommend finding a used Terry, they were made for smaller women. This one uses a smaller front wheel to maintain standard geometry.
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Old 08-10-20, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by flan48
Hi All! I just picked up a used 2013 Absolute 1.4 about 6 or 7 weeks ago. It was supposed to be a back up to my road bike (Specialized Roubaix). Turned out that I liked it so much I sold the road bike!

Very, very pleased!
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Nice! I still ride the hell out of my 2013 2.1 (blue)
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Old 08-17-20, 06:23 AM
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Had nice ride last weekend.

We rode from Jones Point Park in Alexandria VA over the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail to National Harbor Trail and back.

We wanted to take the DC Water Taxi back to Old Town and ride back through Old Town, but we were at National Harbor at 12:30pm and the taxi wasn't scheduled to run back until 2:30pm, too long to wait.

The ride back to VA.


The Green Hornet on the MD side of Woodrow Wilson Bridge, there is a big park over top the Beltway there.

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Old 10-13-20, 03:49 AM
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Antietam Battle Field Ride 10-10-2020

What a good ride we had on SAT. Weather was great, lots learned about the battle itself, one if the deadliest days in the Civil War. We parked at the Antietam Visitor's Center. Plenty of room.

The ride around the Antietam Battlefield was a good ride, some short steep hills here and there, lots of people out and about touring the battlefield.

We had a good time.

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18 quick miles after work yesterday on my 2013 Absolute 2.1 on a perfect day to ride. I can't think of the last time I rode with ZERO wind!



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Performance Bike 2013

Brought the 3.0 in 2013 to use as a commuter. Still going strong. Everything cleaned, lubed, and adjusted yearly. Now on third set of Continental Touring plus tires . I'm 70 and slowing down to a once or twice a week 14 mile commute, each way. Bike has never given me problems. I did have to replace the wheels when it fell off the back of my car a few years ago. Soon I will be replacing the gears soon, both front and back. Just thinking: modified it some: grips, saddle. as rack, stuff like that.

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Fuji really does make nice bikes, at a more reasonable price than some!
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Love Fuji Bikes

Can't say enough about Fuji Bikes. Admittedly I've only purchased 3 (1 new and 2 used) and the only other purchase was a LIV for my wife (only bike I could find at the start of the pandemic), but I love the way they look, ride and value they have. My first purchase was in 2016 a new left over 2014 Absolute 1.7. Only sold it a couple days ago because I upgraded to what I thought was a too good to be true Offerup ad for a 2020 Absolute 1.1 for LESS THAN $350!!! Once I hit my 10+ post I'd add pictures of all the beauties!

Glad to be here!
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Love Fuji bikes! I purchased a Fuji E-traverse 1.3 in 2018 and a Fuji Absolute 1.1 in 2019. The Absolute is now the main ride and I use the E-Traverse for leisurely rides. I love Fuji bikes!
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Originally Posted by jruntouchable
Can't say enough about Fuji Bikes. Admittedly I've only purchased 3 (1 new and 2 used) and the only other purchase was a LIV for my wife (only bike I could find at the start of the pandemic), but I love the way they look, ride and value they have. My first purchase was in 2016 a new left over 2014 Absolute 1.7. Only sold it a couple days ago because I upgraded to what I thought was a too good to be true Offerup ad for a 2020 Absolute 1.1 for LESS THAN $350!!! Once I hit my 10+ post I'd add pictures of all the beauties!

Glad to be here!
Ok, Finally able to post photos! Yah. Here's a copy of my old Absolute.

My first Fuji.
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