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Fuji Absolute Hybrid Review

The Fuji Absolute is excellent choice for a Road/Mountain Hybrid bike. Although this bike could fall under the road bike category, the Absolute has upright handlebars, wider tires than most traditional road bikes and either grip shifters or lever shifters (depending on the specific model number).

I had the opportunity to review the Fuji Absolute on a recent trip to Performance Bike and after reviewing this bike, testing the components, and discussing the different Absolute model numbers, in detail, with a very knowledgeable sales rep, I would have to say that this is one of the best hybrids available within its price range.

Although Fuji calls this bike a "Road and Path Hybrid" and Performance Bike calls it a "Road Bike" I consider this bike really to be a true road/mountain cross hybrid bike. Fuji has high quality bikes, are reasonable priced and have excellent components. These bikes last forever with very little maintenance!

For more serious riders, this bike can handle touring and long distance rides, comfortably but with much less effort than a heavier comfort bike, and can handle paved, crushed stone, grass, or fairly rugged dirt bike trails.

The Fuji Absolute has a comfortable seat/saddle, adjustable seat post, 700x28c tires, aluminum frame and excellent components (different makes depending on the model number).

Note: As of 8/1/2010 the 2010 Fuji Absolute 3 is selling for $499 (new) at Performance Bike with free shipping options. See 2010 Fuji Absolute 3.0 for the latest price and customer reviews.  

Fuji Absolute Model Comparisons:

As with most Fuji Bikes, the 2009 Absolute has 4 price/component levels. The prices go down as the level goes up so the Absolute 1.0 is the most expensive and the Absolute 4.0 is the least expensive.

The differences for the Absolute are primarily with the derailleurs, shifters, brake components, colors and weight. Although you will get better components with the more expensive models, even the least expensive model has better components than most other bikes in this price range.

See the Performance Bike links (above) for their automated comparison feature to see the specific details.

Hybrid bikes, including the Fuji Absolute are an excellent choice for a combination of road and off road riding.

You can find some cheaper brands of hybrid bikes (at Wal-Mart for example) but you will usually "get what you pay for" and will not be able to find the same quality as you will get with Fuji bikes for a slightly higher price.

About-Bicycles Review:

Fuji bikes, in general, are excellent quality and very reasonably priced. I rode a friends Fuji, (that he had for years, then finally donated in perfect condition) and have reviewed and tested others and the Absolute is no exception to their standards of quality.

I can easily recommend the Absolute as one of the best hybrid bikes available.

Customer Review:

There was only one review of the Fuji Absolute 3.0 (4 of 5 stars), at Performance Bike at the time of this review.

See Fuji Absolute Reviews at Performance for more information and additional customer reviews...

Most Relevant Comments included...

"Surprising Ride, Great Value "

Pros: Comfortable, Fast, Good Geometry, Handles Well, Lightweight
Best Uses: Casual Riding, Commuting, Exercising
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Fuji Absolute 3.0 Features:

• Sizes 15", 17", 19", 21", 23" Step-over 15", 17", 19" Step-through
  
• Color(s) Silver; Wine; Seafoam Green; Cream
  
• Main frame Fuji Altair 1 aluminum with Tear Drop down tube, Double water bottle mounts
  
• Rear triangle Fuji Altair 1 custom tapered aluminum, Fuji forged road dropout with replaceable derailleur hanger
  
• Fork Fuji 1 1/8" Hi-Ten Aero w/eyelets and forged dropouts
  
• Crankset Fuji Alloy Forged 30/42/52T Chainrings
  
• Bottom bracket Sealed Cartridge Bearing ST
  
• Pedals Fuji Alloy and plastic platform w/ toeclip
  
• Front derailleur MicroShift R438, 31.8mm
  
• Rear derailleur Shimano Alivio
  
• Shifters SRM MRX Twist Shifter 24sp Micro Index
  
• Cassette Sunrace CSM56, 11-32T 8-speed
  
• Chain Sunrace CNM85-Y
  
• Front hub Formula Alloy Road, 36h
  
• Rear hub Formula Alloy Cassette Road, 8-speed, 36H
  
• Spokes 14G Stainless Steel
  
• Rims Weinmann Double Wall Alloy, 36H
  
• Tires Fuji Kontender, 700 X 28c
  
• Tubes Fuji Presta
  
• Brake set Fuji Mini-V, Forged Alloy with modulator
  
• Brake levers Fuji RA-320D Alloy
  
• Headset Fuji 1 1/8" Standard Semi Cartridge
  
• Handlebar Fuji Aluminum
  
• Stem Fuji Adjustable Aluminum
  
• Tape/grip Fuji Double Density Kraton
  
• Saddle Fuji Sport Comfort
  
• Seat post Fuji Micro-Adjust Aluminum 27.2,300mm
  
• Seat clamp Alloy 31.8mm QR
  
• Other 7075 alloy water bottle bolts
  
• Weight, lb./kg. 26.14/11.86
  

See the Performance Bike links (above) for specifications on the other Absolute models.

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Recommended Hybrid Bike Brands and Online Bike Sites

** REI.com - Cycling has a great selection of Cannondale, Raleigh, Scott, and Novara brand Hybrid Bikes that you can buy online. Some REI brand hybrid bikes (like cannondale) must be delivered to an REI store but the brands that can be delivered directly to your home come with only minor assembly required.

* Performance Bicycle has a nice selection of comfort and hybrid bicycles for sale online including Schwinn, K2, Mongoose, GT,and Dahon brand bikes. Bikes can be delivered to your home or to a Performance store for FREE shipping.

See Bikes at Wal-Mart for a good selection of hybrid and comfort bikes at very low prices. Walmart offers Schwinn, Kent, Mongoose, and Huffy brand hybrid bikes for sale online.