Do We Know Fuji Bikes?

John Lutz wants to replace his old Nishiki bike that will soon be 20 years old. This is a good idea, but he is interested in a Fuji bike and he wants to know what we know about them. Well they make some very nice top end frames and bikes, the problem is that the bikes he is looking at are at the other end of the market and we are not too impressed

Question:
My bike is a 1989 Nishiki and I am in the market for a new bike, However I don’t have alot of money to spend. I have been looking at the Fugi newest. What do you know about Fugi bikes?

Hi John,

You ask about the Fugi newest, do you mean Fuji Newest? This is quite a regular mistake as it does sound similar and you can come up with a Fugi bike if you Google the name, but on closer inspection it is actually Fuji, so we are sure that’s what you want to know about.

There are four different Fuji Newest bikes on the market, the Newest 1.0, which is the best Newest down to the Newest 4.0 which is the cheapest of the range.

The Fuji Newest 1.0 has a mix of Shimano Tiagra, 105, VP and Tektro components. These are good, but the price has been kept low with the use of some cheaper parts, like the cassette, chain and tires, along with Fuji branded parts which could be from anywhere. The frame is aluminum with curved seat stays and a compact design, the forks are carbon.

The Fuji Newest 2.0 has the same frame and fork set up as the Newest 1.0, but with cheaper equipment, Shimano Tiagra and Sora and the cheaper bits that are on the 1.0 bike.

The Newest 3.0 and the 4.0 much the same, but with even cheaper kit and are not for the serious cyclist, fine for a ride to the shops or a bit of keep fit, but I wouldn’t fancy doing a long or hilly ride on either of these bikes.

Fuji makes some very nice bikes, their top end frames are very good, but I don’t think these four are up to much. I’m sure if you look at Trek or Giant you would find a bike that would be better for the same money.

We hope this helps?

Fuji Newest

5 Responses to “Do We Know Fuji Bikes?”

David Wiling August 14, 2009

I have a Fuji Team all-carbon bike. I originally had some problems with the bicycle, that I had written here about. After citing the problems to my dealer, Fuji not only fixed the problem, but went the extra distance, and gave me more than I had expected to keep me as a satisfied customer. I love my bike, and have put nearly 3,000 miles on it the past year. I ride it in the rolling hills, the mountains, and down in the flats. I cannot, honestly, say how I like it compared to other comparable bikes as I haven’t ridden any others to compare it to, but I can say that I love mine.

William Manning August 14, 2009

My main commuter bike is a Fuji Newest 3.0 and it is a good solid bike. I ride to work (16 miles) at least 4 days a week. It is rugged and tough. No problems. I also rode it (because it is a tank) challenges (one full century and one half) and it was great. Don’t get me wrong, I changed the pedals to campus (clip on one side / standard shoe on the other) and put a new seat on (Forte SLR Carbon) and it great for the ride. I am sure the Newest 2.0 would be way better but I love my Fuji bike. I am currently picking up a Fuji Track bike because I want try it out.

SPEED RACER 1 August 14, 2009

if i was you JOHN I WOULD FOR THE MONEY go with a giant OC1 they are light fast and come with shimono 105 comonents,i had one for about two years AND NOW I HAVE MOVED UP TO A TCR PRO 1 GRATE BIKES.

Nutty ridr August 17, 2009

This is equally as good as the giant ocr 1. I have ridden Giant bikes for 7 years and decided to try this Fuji 1.0 make out for a change. I wasn’t disappointed. I picked mine up for 440 quid as its 08 stock and they clearing them for 09. I am doing 350 miles a week on this bike with no problems. Buy one with confidence.

mike October 13, 2009

David Wiling: You said “I originally had some problems with the bicycle, that I had written here about.” I am wondering if it had anything to do with the front derailleur and dropping form the big ring to the small ring. I am fighting this problem. The chain’s inside links land on the small ring teeth and my cranks just spin (never engages). I just rode a group ride last weekend and ask other Fuji owners if they had the problem and about 50% said they did. My shop is working with me but it has them totally perplexed at the moment. 2008 Team Pro. Love the bike otherwise but this problem is a serious show stopper. Mike