Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Alivio, Altus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Fuji A2-SL custom butted alloy w/ 1 1/8" semi-integrated headtube, internal shift cable routing
Suspension Fork
A2-SL alloy blade, alloy steerer w/ alloy dropouts
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio, 9-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shift Levers
Shimano EF65, EZ Fire, 9-speed
Cassette
Shimano Acera, 11-32T, 9-speed
Crank
Shimano Acera 48/36/26T
Bottom Bracket
FSA, sealed cartridge bearing
Chain
KMC X9 w/ MissingLink, 9-speed
Pedals
Nylon platform
Wheels
Rims
Vera Terra DPD18 rims 32h, alloy disc hubs, round black spokes
Tires
Vera CityWide, 700 x 28c, 30tpi w/ Phalanx flat protection
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Aries, mechanical disc, 160mm/140mm rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano EF65, 4-finger brake/shifter combo
Cockpit
Stem
Oval Concepts, melt-forged alloy, 25.4mm, +/- 20°
Handlebar
Oval Concepts, 6061 alloy, riser, 25.4mm, 6° sweep, 10mm rise
Headset
FSA, 1 1/8" semi-integrated, caged bearings
Seat
Saddle
Oval Concepts Woman's w/ steel rails
Seatpost
Oval Concepts, alloy, 27.2mm, double-bolt micro-adjust
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM/MD | MD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 290 mm | 290 mm | 290 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 529 mm | 536 mm | 551 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 150 mm | 160 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1036 mm | 1034 mm | 1048 mm |
| Standover Height | 762 mm | 794 mm | 798 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Silhouette 1.7 Disc belongs to the Fuji Silhouette model. Fuji launched 18 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Fuji Silhouette bikes models from 2015, here.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
General Urban bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a General Urban bike that is reliable is 499$. However, even though the average price of a General Urban bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
General Urban bikes average weight
General Urban bikes weigh an average of 13.11 kg (28.9 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 11.72 kg (25.84 lbs), the Silhouette 1.7 Disc model is considerably lighter than average. In other words, this model is 11.86% lighter than the average General Urban bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels size
The wheels on Silhouette 1.7 Disc 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 Silhouette 1.7 Disc 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!