Fuji Norcom Straight 1.3 2018
2018 Road
Estimate price |
5,969$
Weight | 8.94 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ultegra Di2 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 Electronic -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
C10 ultra high-modulus aero carbon tubing, integrated seat clamp, integrated head tube, water bottle mount, aero stays w/ chainstay-mounted brake, vertical dropout w/ wheel-position adjustment
Suspension Fork
FC-330 carbon aero monocoque w/ 1 1/8" carbon steerer, integrated airfoil brakes
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra Di2, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra Di2, braze-on mount
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra Di2 6871 bar-end TT, 11-speed
Cassette
Shimano Ultegra, 11-28T, 11-speed
Crank
Shimano Ultegra, 53/39T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano, press fit BB86
Chain
KMC X11SL, 11-speed
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Rims
Oval Concepts 980, 700c 16/20H aero carbon rims
Tires
Vittoria Rubino Pro, 700 x 23, 150 tpi, folding
Brakes
Brakes
TRP aero TTV
Brake Levers
Shimano Ultegra TT/Tri Di2 6871
Cockpit
Stem
Oval Concepts 760 Aero, forged 7050 stem body, aero faceplate cover, +/-8°
Handlebar
Oval Concepts 950, carbon base bar w/ 950 S-bend carbon extensions
Headset
FSA, 1 1/8" press fit top, integrated bottom bearing
Seat
Saddle
Oval Concepts 700T Tri, Dual Zone with synthetic cover, cromo rail
Seatpost
Oval Concepts, aero carbon, multi-position
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.24 mm | 1.21 mm | 1.2 mm | 1.24 mm | 1.26 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm |
| Front Center | 575 mm | 590 mm | 621 mm | 635 mm | 653 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 58.8 mm | 58.8 mm | 58.8 mm | 58.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Stack | 493 mm | 498 mm | 508 mm | 545 mm | 570 mm |
| Reach | 396 mm | 410 mm | 425 mm | 440 mm | 454 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 500 mm | 515 mm | 532 mm | 555 mm | 572 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 78 ° | 78 ° | 78 ° | 78 ° | 78 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 473 mm | 482 mm | 488 mm | 522 mm | 539 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 85 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 140 mm | 164 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 965 mm | 980 mm | 1011 mm | 1025 mm | 1044 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm |
| Standover Height | 775 mm | 783 mm | 790 mm | 826 mm | 848 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Norcom Straight 1.3 belongs to the Fuji Norcom model. 39 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Fuji Norcom bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
Fuji Norcom Straight 2.3 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2509$. Fuji Norcom Straight 1.1 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 7699$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Triathlon bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Triathlon bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 4177$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Triathlon bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 5969$. Comparing this to the average Triathlon bike price, we see that the price is 42.9% more expensive.
Triathlon bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Triathlon bike is 8.9 kg (19.62 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Norcom Straight 1.3 weighs 8.94 kg (19.71 lbs) and is slightly heavier than the average. In short, the average Triathlon bike weight is 0.45% lower than this one.
Norcom Straight 1.3 components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Fuji Norcom Straight 1.3 2018, has a 700c carbon model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Fuji Norcom Straight 1.3 is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.