Fuji Norcom Straight 2.3 2018
2018 Road
Estimate price |
2,509$
Weight | 9.24 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset 105, FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
C5 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 105, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105
Shift Levers
FSA Metron bar-end, 11-speed
Cassette
Shimano 105, 11-28T, 11-speed
Crank
Oval Concepts 500, forged 6066 arms, M30 spindle, forged Praxis 52/36T rings
Bottom Bracket
Praxis M30/BB86
Chain
KMC X11, 11-speed
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Rims
Oval Concepts 327, 700c 20/24H rims
Tires
Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700 x 23, 60tpi, folding
Brakes
Brakes
TRP aero TTV
Brake Levers
Oval 701 TT brake levers, forged alloy lever
Cockpit
Stem
Oval Concepts 760 Aero, forged 7050 stem body, aero faceplate cover, +/-8°
Handlebar
Oval Concepts 750, alloy base bar w/ 750 S-bend alloy extensions
Headset
FSA, 1 1/8" press fit top, integrated bottom bearing
Seat
Saddle
Oval Concepts 500T 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 |
Model Overview
Norcom Straight 2.3 is a Fuji Norcom model. There are 39 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Fuji Norcom bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Fuji Norcom Straight 2.3 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2509$. On the other hand, Fuji Norcom Straight 1.1 2018, is the most expensive and costs 7699$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Triathlon bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Triathlon bike is 4177$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Triathlon bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2509$. If we compare this with the average Triathlon bike cost we notice that the price is 66.48% smaller.
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). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Fuji Norcom Straight 2.3 it’s weighing 9.24 kg (20.37 lbs). At this weight, is slightly heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Triathlon bike weighs 3.82% less than Norcom Straight 2.3.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike 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
The wheels on Norcom Straight 2.3 are the 700c aluminum type. 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
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Fuji Norcom Straight 2.3 has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.