Fuji 2010 models impress at Ausbike

Aug 18th, 09. Fuji brought their entire road bike range to Ausbike where RoadCycling.co.nz was one of the first in the world to view their new 2010 bikes.

Ben from RoadCycling.co.nz holds the SST 1.0. Mark Smith from Fuji looks on (c) RoadCycling.co.nz

Mark Smith, Senior Product Manager from Fuji bikes USA was in Australia to present his new range.  

RoadCycling.co.nz enjoyed the opportunity to hear about these bikes ahead of the "big" launch at Eurobike in two weeks.

The bike Smith was most proud of was the 2010 SST 1.0 and 2.0, an evolution of the 2009 models but with a number of new features. 

These are the bikes team Fuji-Servetto will be riding in the pro peloton next year.

"Two visible differences this year are the integrated aero seatmast and the curved triangular shaped top tube," Smith explained to RoadCycling.co.nz.  "When you're riding it, it just looks great."

To keep the bottom bracket rigid the bike is fitted with the new Shimano BB-86 bottom bracket system.   Smith claimed credit for the Fuji name blazoned on the frameset, the 'Press-In Integrated System (PIIS).  He swears alcohol wasn't involved in that marketing meeting.

The SST models include an oversized tapered head tube (1 1/8" upper, 1 1/2" lower) that Fuji claim provides front end rigidity that absorbs the bumps and helps handling in tight fast corners.  

The, also oversized, carbon downtube features an internal cross-section membrane which adds torsional stiffness.  

Asymmetrical chainstays have been included on previous Fuji models and the SST is no different.  "Utilizing the Fuji high modulus carbon fibre and the asymmetrical chainstay means that the power from the drivetrain is not lost due to the flex of the frame," said Smith.

Overall, the frame aesthetics make this a great looking bike.

SST 1.0 Seatmast with adjustable Ritchie clamp (c) RoadCycling.co.nz

Fuji PIIS bottom bracket
(c) RoadCycling.co.nz

Internal cable routing outlet
(c) RoadCycling.co.nz

SST 2.0 frame detailing
(c) RoadCycling.co.nz

Fuji SST 2.0 sporting the curved top tube (c) RoadCycling.co.nz

SST 1.0 and 2.0 differences

The main difference between the SST 1.0 and 2.0 is the type of composite carbon used, with the SST 1.0 having the highest grade. 

The 1.0 is equipped with Dura Ace whilst the 2.0 has Ultegra 6700 components.  

The carbon grade and different components make the 2.0 slightly heavier at 7.5kg to the 1.0's 6.69kg - both still impressive.

RoadCycling.co.nz wasn't able to jump on the bike for a test run at Ausbike, but hopefully when these bikes show up in New Zealand shops, one might be available for a test drive.

Fuji's Mark Smith was extremely proud of the new range and we have to agree that the 2010 Fuji bikes looked great and will be added to the Lotto wishlist.

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