Fuji Crosstown 1.3 LS 2017
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Travel Front 63mm
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Fork SunTour NEX
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Groupset Altus, Tourney
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Suspension Hardtail
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Drivetrain 3 × 8
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Brakes Mechanical Disc
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 170cm
MD
168cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 187cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Fuji A2-SL custom-butted alloy w/ internal shift cable routing, 1-1/8" semi-integrated headtube, disc mount and replaceable hanger
Suspension Fork
SR NEX suspension, 63mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus, 8-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shift Levers
Shimano EF500 Altus, EZ Fire 8-speed
Cassette
Shimano Altus, 11-32T, 8-speed
Crank
Shimano Tourney, 48/38/28T w/ chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Chain
KMC HV700, 8-speed
Pedals
Resin platform
Wheels
Rims
Vera Terra DPD18 double wall rims, 32h, alloy disc hubs, 14g spokes
Tires
Vera CityWide, 700 x 35c, w/ Phalanx flat protection
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro mechanical disc, 160mm/140mm rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano EZFire
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy adjustable, 25.4mm
Handlebar
Alloy 30mm rise, 9° sweep, 25.4mm
Grips
Oval Concepts Comfort, lock on, Kraton
Headset
FSA, 1-1/8" threaded
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Women's LookIn w/ Comfort Gel
Seatpost
Alloy micro-adjust suspension , 27.2mm
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.23 mm | 1.25 mm | 1.26 mm |
| Front Center | 591 mm | 602 mm | 612 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 291 mm | 283 mm | 257 mm |
| Stack | 662 mm | 672 mm | 676 mm |
| Reach | 537 mm | 537 mm | 537 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 543 mm | 553 mm | 563 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 385 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 170 mm | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 452 mm | 452 mm | 452 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1034 mm | 1045 mm | 1055 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 67 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Standover Height | 776 mm | 799 mm | 826 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 176 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
Model Overview
Crosstown 1.3 LS is a Fuji Crosstown model. There are 134 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2017, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Fuji Crosstown 2.1 2017 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 499$. On the other hand, Fuji Crosstown 1.1 LS 2017, is the most expensive and costs 659$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Comfort bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Comfort bike you should know that the average price is 360$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Comfort bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2017 for 549$. Comparing this to the average Comfort bike price, we see that the price is 52.5% more expensive.
Comfort bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Comfort bike, we get 15.11 kg (33.31 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.
slightly heavier than average, Crosstown 1.3 LS has a weight of 15.28 kg (33.69 lbs). To sum up, it’s 1.13% heavier than the average weight of Comfort bikes.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Crosstown 1.3 LS components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour NEX model. The travel on this model is 63mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Fuji Crosstown 1.3 LS 2017, has a 700c aluminum model. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. 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 Crosstown 1.3 LS has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
Sizes
Crosstown 1.3 LS comes in 3 sizes, that range from 158 cm – 187 cm (5.18 ft – 6.14 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.
