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Introducing Vishnu, our dedicated Cycling Enthusiast with a long journey of riding and crafting expert bicycle reviews exclusively for ChooseMyBicycle. With an avid passion for Cycling and an unwavering commitment to staying at the forefront of Bicycle Technology, Vishnu's insightful reviews are your trusted companion in making informed choices for your next ride.
Road Bicycle
Durable and strong aluminium frame
Lightweight and aero fork.
The Shimano Sora 18-speed derailleurs were smooth in working and useful for acceleration and on climbs.
The alloy dual pivot brakes were safe and balanced to use.
The 700x28C road tires are long lasting with good rolling resistance
frame
A2-SL alloy tapered seatstays & chainstays w/ rack mount, forged-road dropout w/ 1 eyelet & replaceable derailleur hanger
fork
FC-770 carbon integrated w/ 1 1/8" alloy steerer
front derailleur
Shimano Sora, 34.9mm Clamp
rear derailleur
Shimano Sora, 9-speed
shifters
Shimano Sora, STI, 9-speed
brakes
Rim Brakes
brake levers
Shimano Sora STI, 9-speed
tires
Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 28c
handlebar
Oval Concepts 310 Ergo, 6061 alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 133mm drop, 4° sweep
stem
Oval Concepts 313, 3D-forged 6061 stem body, +/-7°
seatpost
Oval Concepts 300, 6061 alloy, 27.2mm diameter
saddle
Oval Concepts 344, steel rail
cassette
Shimano HG400 , 11-32T, 9-speed
chain
KMC X9 with MissingLink, 9-speed
crankset
Shimano FC-345, 50/34T
no of gears
18-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
Fuji, the Japanese bicycle manufacturer is backed by a long history of creating bicycles which delivery performance for all kinds of riders. The 2018 range of Fuji bicycles are out in India and the initial feedback is impressive. From the Road range of the 2018 Fuji range we got the opportunity to test ride the Sportif 2.1 (2018) and here is what we thought.
The Fuji Sporif 2.1 (2018) is a comfortable and good looking entry level endurance road bicycle at an affordable price.
The Fuji Sportif 2.1 is built around an A2-SL butted aluminium frame. This frame is double butted which reduces the material used in low impact areas and thus creating a lightweight frame. While being lightweight this frame is also extremely durable making it a perfect build. The endurance frame geometry with a taller headtube and longer chainstay made the riding posture upright.
The carbon integrated alloy steerer which is curved and bladed makes for a lightweight and aero front fork.
The Sportif 2.1 is built on a durable and strong aluminium frame, which comes in 7 different sizes
The Sportif 2.1 (2018) which I test rode came in a full blue frame with white and red graphics for the brand name and logos. The matte finish paint job was of a superior quality and made the bright blue stand out on a bright sunny day on the tarmac. The internal cable routing makes the frame look neat and aesthetic. Internal Cabling also improves the life of the cables.
This bicycle comes in this 1 colour option, matte finish blue with white and red graphics
The Sportif 2.1 is an entry-level road bicycle focused on comfortable rides on tarmac. While Claris was the expected gearing to feature, Fuji has stepped it up a little but installing Shimano Sora derailleurs at the front and rear. These derailleurs worked well during the test ride and quick shifts for both up and down were precise. The integrated 18-speed shifters were easy to use. For an entry-level road bicycle, this drivetrain is good a component to start your road bicycle pursuit.
The Shimano Sora 18-speed derailleurs were smooth in working and useful for acceleration and on climbs
The alloy dual pivot brakes in the Sportif 2.1 had long and durable brake pads which provided good braking performance during the test ride. I put the braking to test on both fast turns and downhills and it was balanced and safe to use. The integrated brake levers were also easy to use.
The Oval Concepts 310 drop handlebars with gipping bar tape gave the rider a comfortable riding posture and good control over the bicycle.
The alloy dual pivot brakes were safe and balanced to use
The Vittoria Zaffiro 700x28C road tires are one of the more economical tires from the house of Vittoria tires. That being said these tires last for a long time. There are better tire options for an upgrade, but for a starter these tires hit the sweet spot in terms of performance on an entry-level road bicycle.
The Oval Concepts saddle on the Sportif 2.1 was ergonomically designed with the right amount of padding. The overall ride quality was comfortable on flat tarmacs.
The 700x28C road tires are long lasting with good rolling resistance
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