IcySmooth52

Is it just me or is Fuji getting back on it's game from it's previous designs? The current SST only came out in '10 and the Altamira in '11 and I think they're fine designs finally using many technologies like press-fit bottom brackets, tapered head tubes, thin steat stays, huge chain stays, and carbon dropouts. They also are finally bringing some of their own in-house technologies in use like RIB reinforcements, and compression molding (others have done this before, just not many).

Before these they had the SL-1 and Team as their top-tier bikes. Just me or did they not compete to other manufacturer's offerings?

P.S. I do have to say It seems like they've always done a good job with the Roubaix though.

LowCel 

I still have and love a 2007 Fuji SL1. It is the original SL1, made with C10 carbon and still the lightest frameset that Fuji has made. In my opinion Fuji has been one of the top manufacturers for a long time now, they just haven't dumped the money into sponsorship and advertising like the other companies have.

kissTheApex

I'm quite content with my 2008 Team. Definitely more bike than I need..

rangerdavid

never really looked at Fuji til now. this one is cool!!

https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...1641008_400315


Ultegra Di2, Rotor crankset, full carbon, crap wheels, but I have my own. this is SWEET!!

vermilionx

I love my fuji sl1 pro.

But, haven't really owned any other road bike before.

Phil85207

For that kind of money it better be cool.

IcySmooth52

I'm getting the non-Di2 version of that. It sure is a cool one.

Chrome Molly

Since 1919...

Smart remark aside, I agree, their latest offerings are a cut above IMO.

Mike F

Ive been impressed by them at my local PB store as well as high end LBS that caters to racers and tri-geeks.

55/Rad

Fuji fell off the scale about 10 years ago for several years. They had one frame - the 853 steel Roubaix - that was pretty good and when they stopped making it around '04 or so, they had nothing left that was any good. They became a department store brand. It was '06 or so when they (re) committed to upper level quality. It took a few years but the perception has really changed for the better.

BillyD

That's exactly right. I was shopping for a new bike in '04, and I took a look at them and said "What daHell!?" and kept on looking elsewhere.

Nachoman

still have the bike, but the 'made in Taiwan' sticker has been removed.

IcySmooth52

Looks like an '08.

They've been doing a great job on the aluminum Roubaixs for awhile now, but I've recently noticed they've brought themselves up on their carbon standards especially.

dstrong 

I rented a Fuji back in the '06 time frame when I was on an extended trip to the Bay Area. I didn't care for the paint (neon green striping). It was the first carbon bike I had ridden. I remember being a little disappointed at it's acceleration (probably my problem, not the bike) but I recall one particular turn that won me over. It was a slightly downhill, sweeping left corner...I was carrying more speed than I wanted and just as I entered the corner I could see a lot of rough patches on the road. I leaned in and the bike went through like it was on rails. Ever since then I've kept my eye out for the opportunity to pick on up.

abstractform20

might have been a team pro

IcySmooth52

With all the talk of the older Team series being great, it seems Fuji wasn't as behind as I thought they were. Just not as advertised in the same as others.

dstrong 

well...now I'm super confused...it looks like I'm thinking of this 2008 CCR 3.



I see it's the more entry level carbon bike...but still, I was impressed with the handling! In researching this I came across a few for sale...too bad for the fugly paint!

IcySmooth52

I've gotta say, after working with my new Altamira I'm very impressed with Fuji's construction. I peaked inside the headtube and start of the downtube and found it was very smooth in comparison to other carbon frames I've seen. It seems that the paint won't flake off easily like some other brands work. And the design!

I'll definitely leave some thoughts on the ride once I get many more miles on. Fuji is underestimated I think.

Hiro11

They makes some nice bikes but they're a long way from the Japanese company that they were twenty years ago. Fuji is the main brand for Advanced Sports, an American distributor that also owns the Kestral, Breezer and Terry brands. All of their stuff is manufactured by subcontractors in Taiwan and China (as most every manufacturer does today). Oval is their house brand of components which is why you often see Oval wheels and brakes on their bikes (like Bontrager for Trek, MOST for Pinarello, Roval for Specialized etc). Advanced also distributes / subcontracts carbon and aluminum bikes for many other brands including the higher end Scattante carbon frames PB sells.

Also, that $4k Ultegra Di2 bike is way too expensive, IMO.

kvnhlstd

I currently have a 2009 Team RC/ Full Dura Ace, a 2010 SST 2.0/ Full Ultegra and a 2011 Outland 29er 2.0. Luv all three Fuji's...

IcySmooth52

That's Shimano and their wireless drivetrain, not Fuji.

JonnyV

Icy, what do you think of your Altamira? I'm looking at picking up a 1.0 when I get back from Georgia for my new job training in 2 weeks. And yes, the Team model was freakin' awesome. I had '09 Team RC that I put aSRAM Red group and SRAM S60 wheels. Such a comfortable bike. I'm hoping to get the Altamira set up the same way, as far as fit goes.

adriano 

its fujis fault. neuvation was selling completes with ui2 for half that.

Standalone 

IcySmooth52

They're cutting corners on the frame and wheels to make it that price.
Tell me it's Bianchi's, Specialized, Giant's, Felt's, Cannondale's, etc... fault as well. Look at their MSRP for Ui2 full carbon bikes.

My impressions of her are great so far, but we won't be seeing the road for awhile due to snow and salt. I'll certainly be giving feedback once there's miles on the road instead of the trainer.