With the UCI entertaining the possibility of doing away with the 6.8kg minimum bike weight, it’s no surprise many manufacturers continue to push the realms of how light it's possible to go.
With bike brands competing to see who can make the lightest bike, Fuji's 4.95kg SL 1.1 has set the bar pretty high (or low). Our size medium sample SL 1.5 shares its 695g frame as that flagship model, albeit with a different paint job. Additionally, the considerably smaller price tag results in heavier components, but this is still a full Dura-Ace equipped ride.
But just how does it ride? Is the SL just a novelty act that's all about showing off über-light weight, or does it keep pace with its competitors?
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Smooth inside and out
The secret to the SL’s feathery prowess is in the carbon layup. Introduced with the earlier Altamira, Fuji uses a 'High Compaction' technique to create tubes that are smoothly finished inside andout. This sheds unnecessary material, and distributes resin more evenly during manufacturing, producing a stronger and lighter frame.
Fuji saves weight by limiting bonded joints to the chain- and seatstays
Explosive performer
A tasteful level of bling
Quality finishing kit
The verdict
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