Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Fuji A2-SL custom-butted alloy w/ PowerCurve down tube, oversized seat tube
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour SF16-XCT-HLO-DS-27.5 w/ hydraulic lockout, 100mm travel
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera, 8-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus, 34.9mm
Shift Levers
Shimano EF51, EZ Fire, 8-speed
Cassette
Shimano HG31, 11-34T, 8-speed
Crank
SR Suntour XCT, alloy, 42/32/22T
Bottom Bracket
VP-BC73, sealed cartridge bearing
Chain
KMC HV700, 8-speed
Pedals
Resin platform
Wheels
Rims
Vera Terra DPD16 rims 32h, Formula DC-20 front, DC-22 rear disc hubs, 14g black spokes
Tires
Vera Eos, 27.5" x 2.2", 30tpi
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro M280, mechanical disc, 180mm/160mm rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano EF51, 2-finger brake/shifter combo
Cockpit
Stem
Oval Concepts, melt-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 10° rise
Handlebar
Oval Concepts, 6061 alloy, riser, 31.8mm, 9° sweep, 15mm rise
Headset
FSA NO. 10, 1 1/8" semi-integrated, caged bearings
Seat
Saddle
Oval Concepts Mens w/ steel rails
Seatpost
Oval Concepts, 6061 alloy, 31.6mm, double-bolt micro-adjust
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.68 mm | 1.58 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.44 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 311 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm | 311 mm |
| Front Center | 606 mm | 641 mm | 661 mm | 692 mm | 712 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 81 mm | 81 mm | 81 mm | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Stack | 601.9 mm | 616.2 mm | 625.6 mm | 639.8 mm | 649.2 mm |
| Reach | 358.8 mm | 389.4 mm | 406.6 mm | 432.2 mm | 449.3 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 543.4 mm | 578.4 mm | 598.4 mm | 628.4 mm | 648.4 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 431.8 mm | 482.6 mm | 533.4 mm | 584.2 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 125 mm | 135 mm | 150 mm | 160 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1034 mm | 1070 mm | 1090 mm | 1121 mm | 1141 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Standover Height | 771 mm | 800 mm | 830 mm | 867 mm | 889 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
Wasatch 27.5 1.7 belongs to the Fuji Wasatch model. Fuji launched 18 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Fuji Wasatch bikes models from 2016, 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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
Crosscountry bikes have an average weight of 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
With a weight of 14.72 kg (32.45 lbs), Fuji bike is much heavier than average. In short, the average Crosscountry bike weight is 18.71% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour XCT model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Wasatch 27.5 1.7 model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Wasatch 27.5 1.7 comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.