Fuji Silhouette 1.7 Disc 2017
2017 Urban
Estimate price |
609$
Weight | 11.83 kg 
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
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 170cm
MD
168cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 187cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Fuji A2-SL custom butted alloy w/ 1-1/8" semi-integrated threadless headtube, internal shift cable routing, post disc mount, forged dropouts and replaceable hanger
Suspension Fork
Alloy blade w/ post disc mount, alloy steerer w/ alloy dropouts
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio, 9-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shift Levers
Shimano EF510, EZ Fire, 9-speed
Cassette
Shimano Acera, 11-32T, 9-speed
Crank
Shimano Acera, 48/36/26T w/ chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Chain
KMC X9 w/ MissingLink, 9-speed
Pedals
Resin platform
Wheels
Rims
Vera Corsa DPD17 double wall rims, 32h, alloy disc hubs, 14g spokes
Tires
Vera CityWide, 700 x 32c, 30tpi w/ Phalanx flat protection
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro M280 Mechanical disc, 160mm/140mm rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano EZ Fire, 2-finger
Cockpit
Stem
Oval Concepts, forged aluminum, +/-20°
Handlebar
Oval Concepts riser bar, 6061 alloy, 18mm rise, 6° sweep, 25.4 clamp
Grips
Oval Concepts Comfort, Kraton
Headset
FSA, 1-1/8" semi-integrated threadless
Seat
Saddle
Oval Concepts Sport Women's, steel rail
Seatpost
Oval Concepts, 6061 alloy, 27.2mm diameter
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.24 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.32 mm |
| Front Center | 615 mm | 615 mm | 628 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 42 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Stack | 473 mm | 504 mm | 508 mm |
| Reach | 382 mm | 373 mm | 384 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 517 mm | 517 mm | 547 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 | 1044 mm | 1044 mm | 1057 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 762 mm | 794 mm | 798 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 176 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
About this model
Silhouette 1.7 Disc is part of the Fuji Silhouette model. Fuji launched 18 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2017, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Fuji Silhouette 1.9 Disc 2017 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 489$. On the other hand, Fuji Silhouette 1.1 Disc 2017, is the most expensive and costs 999$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
General Urban bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable General Urban bike is 499$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great General Urban bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2017 for 609$. If we compare this with the average General Urban bike cost we notice that the price is 22.04% more expensive.
Average weight for General Urban bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a General Urban bike, we get 13.11 kg (28.9 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
With a weight of 11.83 kg (26.08 lbs), Fuji bike is considerably lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 10.82% lighter than the average weight of General Urban bikes.
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
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
The Silhouette 1.7 Disc 2017 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. 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 Silhouette 1.7 Disc is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
Sizes
Fuji Silhouette 1.7 Disc bike has 3 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 187 cm (5.18 ft – 6.14 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.