Fuji Sportif 1.1 Compact review

Intriguing road offering from Fuji featuring disc brakes, £920

Fuji Sportif 1.1 Compact

Cycling Weekly Verdict

We always say: think long and hard about what you want from your bike before you start the buying process. In the Fuji Sportif 1.1 Compact’s case it’s especially important. Despite that name I think there are better sportive bikes on the market. However, if you’re after a bike to ride all year round with comfort, efficiency, reliability and security, it’s very hard to beat.

Reasons to buy
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    Smooth ride

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    Low gears to help you up the hills

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    Avid disc brakes

Reasons to avoid
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    Heavier than rivals

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If you were to combine the beginner-friendly aura and style of the Merida with the expert production and efficient specification approach of the Boardman, and then throw in a couple of googlies, you’d end up with the Fuji Sportif 1.1 Compact. It’s not a standard road bike by any means, but it does look very intriguing.

Immediately a few things strike you. First, the frame has a curved top tube to compete with the Merida, although it’s combined with a more convention rear triangle. Then there is the inclusion of mechanical disc brakes, not to mention slightly wider tyres. In fact, it looks a bit like a mixture between a cyclo-cross bike and a sportive rider’s dream machine.

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