Nice component package including Vision’s integrated aero bars and Mavic Carbon wheels.
Cons:
Inexpensive Jag wire brake cable.
I picked up the Fuji CF1 Aloha just days ago, so riding has been very little: Assembly was simple, though Fuji supply a star fangled nut AND a compression lug. Building bikes with carbon steering tubes on the fork calls for the compression lug, why would they send both?? (Incidentally, I emailed their tech people, still haven’t heard back from them.) Fuji also supply’s an extra rear mech hanger for those accidents away from a Fuji dealer. Nice touch!. This bike is beautiful, the web site dose not do it justice. The aero chain stays, and shape that the carbon tubes take look good, I just hope it’s functional. I had the intention of using my HED aero bars in place of the Vision integrated, but decided to use the bars shipped. (I’ll put my HED’s for sale) They are very comfortable and stiff. Bottom bracket is stiff, and the bike handles great. I have only put a couple of miles on the bike, but I am already to put a race under it’s wheels. Speaking of wheels, the Mavic Carbon wheels are NICE. I had an old pair of tubulers, but I am very happy with the new wheel. The all black, with light gray lettering makes the bike look that much better. Can’t say anything new about the Dura Ace that hasn’t been said already. Clean, precise shifts, and good looks. I haven’t weighed it yet (Got light weight goodies on the way) but the claimed 18 lbs can’t be that off. I don’t know much about the FSA crank, but I understand that there was a recall not to long ago…hope it doesn’t effect my bike. The CF1 has a normal or close to normal set up as a road bike. I would typically take a 56, but I am glad to have ordered the 53cm bike. Be sure to have your local shop do a fitting so you know where you stand. This bike would be great for the longer triathlons, but I wouldn’t think sprints would be a problem. The geometry is a little lax (hence the 53cm) but I am able to get real low on the bike. Handling is smooth and not jerky. I was not impressed with the Jag wire brake cable. This is the same stuff that comes on cheaper bikes. I’ll upgrade to Nolan cable and re-cable everything before the first race of the season. If you get a chance to ride this bike, I think you will enjoy it. With its standard geometry and sweet parts, it will be a bike worth the investment. It’s also a head turner, and will stand out in any group of bikes racked at your next triathlon.
Fuji Aloha CF1 Review
I picked up the Fuji CF1 Aloha just days ago, so riding has been very little: Assembly was simple, though Fuji supply a star fangled nut AND a compression lug. Building bikes with carbon steering tubes on the fork calls for the compression lug, why would they send both?? (Incidentally, I emailed their tech people, still haven’t heard back from them.) Fuji also supply’s an extra rear mech hanger for those accidents away from a Fuji dealer. Nice touch!. This bike is beautiful, the web site dose not do it justice. The aero chain stays, and shape that the carbon tubes take look good, I just hope it’s functional. I had the intention of using my HED aero bars in place of the Vision integrated, but decided to use the bars shipped. (I’ll put my HED’s for sale) They are very comfortable and stiff. Bottom bracket is stiff, and the bike handles great. I have only put a couple of miles on the bike, but I am already to put a race under it’s wheels. Speaking of wheels, the Mavic Carbon wheels are NICE. I had an old pair of tubulers, but I am very happy with the new wheel. The all black, with light gray lettering makes the bike look that much better. Can’t say anything new about the Dura Ace that hasn’t been said already. Clean, precise shifts, and good looks. I haven’t weighed it yet (Got light weight goodies on the way) but the claimed 18 lbs can’t be that off. I don’t know much about the FSA crank, but I understand that there was a recall not to long ago…hope it doesn’t effect my bike. The CF1 has a normal or close to normal set up as a road bike. I would typically take a 56, but I am glad to have ordered the 53cm bike. Be sure to have your local shop do a fitting so you know where you stand. This bike would be great for the longer triathlons, but I wouldn’t think sprints would be a problem. The geometry is a little lax (hence the 53cm) but I am able to get real low on the bike. Handling is smooth and not jerky. I was not impressed with the Jag wire brake cable. This is the same stuff that comes on cheaper bikes. I’ll upgrade to Nolan cable and re-cable everything before the first race of the season. If you get a chance to ride this bike, I think you will enjoy it. With its standard geometry and sweet parts, it will be a bike worth the investment. It’s also a head turner, and will stand out in any group of bikes racked at your next triathlon.
Enjoy the Ride!