Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 63mm -
Fork SunTour NEX
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Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Fuji A2-SL custom butted alloy w/ 1 1/8" headtube
Suspension Fork
SR NEX suspension, adjustable, 63mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney, 7-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney
Shift Levers
Shimano EF40, EZ Fire, 7-speed
Cassette
SunRun, freewheel, 14-34T, 7-speed
Crank
Vuelta, alloy, 48/38/28T w/ chainguard
Bottom Bracket
FSA, sealed cartridge bearing
Chain
KMC HV500, 7-speed
Pedals
Nylon platform
Wheels
Rims
Vera Terra DPM18 rims 32h, alloy hubs, black spokes
Tires
Vera Rove, 700 x 35c, 30 tpi
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro, linear pull, alloy
Brake Levers
Shimano EF40, 2-finger brake/shifter combo
Cockpit
Stem
Pavement, alloy, 25.4mm, adjustable
Handlebar
Pavement, steel, riser, 25.4mm, 9° sweep, 30mm rise
Headset
FSA, 1 1/8" threaded, caged bearings
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Ariel Royal Vacuum w/ Clip-In System
Seatpost
Pavement, alloy, 27.2mm
Model Overview
Fairmount 1.3 LS is a Fuji Fairmount model. 9 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Fuji Fairmount bikes models from 2015, by clicking here.
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.
Average price for General Urban bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable General Urban bike is 499$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality General Urban bike. 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.
General Urban bikes average weight
General Urban bikes have an average weight of 13.11 kg (28.9 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.
considerably heavier than average, Fairmount 1.3 LS has a weight of 14.58 kg (32.14 lbs). In other words, this model is 11.21% heavier than the average General Urban bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The Fairmount 1.3 LS comes factory-installed with the SunTour NEX fork. This has a travel range of 63mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Fairmount 1.3 LS model has 700c aluminum wheels. 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 Fairmount 1.3 LS is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.