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Fuji Crosstown Comfort Bike Review

The Fuji Bike Company has been around for over 100 years. Although the company has changed ownership, distribution channels and product pricing over the years the one thing that has remained consistent is their high quality road and touring bikes and somewhat more recently their quality comfort and hybrid bikes.

I had visited two different Performance Bike shops in our area recently and had asked one of the sales people at each store flat out "What is the best hybrid/comfort bike in the store"? Naturally, I got two different answers.

The first Performance sales guy told me that it was the Schwinn Voyager GS. The sales guy at the second store told me that it was the Fuji Crosstown. I have reviewed both of these bikes and consider both answers to be valid.

You do have to consider that the Fuji Crosstown has four different price/component levels, so there can be a bigger difference in these bikes depending on which Fuji level you are comparing.

One thing that I did not particularly like with the Fuji Crosstown 4.0 model is that it only has 7 speeds (no front derailer, just 7 gears on the back). Keep in mind that this is just on the 4.0 model and I know that this is not an issue for a lot of people in the comfort bike market.

Fuji calls this bike a "Path Hybrid" bike, while Performance Bike calls it a "Comfort Bike". In this case, I think that the Performance Bike category is accurate. This is definately a Comfort Bike (within the road/mountain hybrid category).

The Fuji Crosstown has nicely padded seat, no slip pedals, front suspension (except model 4.0), seatpost shock absorber, ergonomic handlebar grips with lever shifters (not grip shifters), 700x35c tires, high quality components and a comfortable frame design. Mens and Womens models are available.

Note: As of 8/1/2010 the 2009 Fuji Crosstown 2 is on sale and selling for $349 (new) at Performance Bike with free shipping options. See Fuji Crosstown 2.0 for the latest price and customer reviews. See All Fuji Crosstown Models (at Performance Bike) for a good comparison. 

This is a 2009 bike so quantities may be limited.

Fuji Crosstown Model Comparisons:

As with most Fuji Bikes, the 2010 Crosstown has 4 price/component levels. The prices go down as the level goes up so the Crosstown 1.0 is the most expensive and the Crosstown 4.0 is the least expensive.

The differences for the Crosstown are primarily with the front suspension, derailleurs (no front derailer on level 4.0), colors and weight. See the Performance Bike links (above) for their automated comparison feature to see the specific details.

Comfort and hybrid bikes, including the Fuji Crosstown are an excellent choice for casual and comfortable bike rides as well as an occasional longer distance (bike path or touring) ride.

You can find some cheaper brands of comfort/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 Crosstown is no exception to their standards of quality.

Keep in mind that the level 4.0 model only has 7 speeds and that this bike has shifter levers and not grip shifters. I can easily recommend the Crosstown as one of the best comfort bikes available.

Customer Reviews:

There were two reviews of the 2009 Crosstown 4.0 Comfort Bikes at Performance Bike at the time of this review. 

Most Relevant Comments included...

" I liked this bike within 5 seconds of starting to ride it at the store, and since then I've come to appreciate it still more. It feels dependable when you ride it. The handlebar grips are really good, the brakes are strong, and the bike is lightweight and easy to pick up."

Bottom Line: "Yes, I would recommend this to a friend"

"I am less than 5 ft. tall and it fits me fine. This bike is much more fun to ride than my older mt bike."

Bottom Line: "Yes, I would recommend this to a friend"

See Fuji Crosstown Reviews (at Performance Bike) for more information and additional customer reviews...

Fuji Crosstown 2.0 Features:

• Main frame Fuji Altair 1 aluminum with double water bottle mounts
  
• Rear triangle Fuji Altair 1 aluminum, rack mounts, replaceable derailleur hanger
  
• Fork SR Suntour SF9-NX2000 suspension, 50mm travel
  
• Pedals Wellgo LU-941 w/Kraton no slip inserts
  
• Front derailleur Shimano Acera FD-M360
  
• Rear derailleur Shimano Alivio RD-M410
  
• Shifters Shimano ST-EF60 Integrated shifters
  
• Cassette Sunrace CSM56, 11-32T UCP, 8-speed
  
• Tires Kenda Hybrid, 700 x 35c
  
• Tubes Kenda Schrader
  
• Brake set Tektro V-brake, Forged alloy, linear pull
  
• Brake levers Shimano ST-EF60 Integrated
  
• Handlebar Fuji ATB 50mm rise, alloy
  
• Saddle Fuji Comfort Hybrid, Men/Ladies specific
  
• Seat post Fuji suspension 27.2, 300mm
  
• Seat clamp Fuji alloy, 31.8mm QR
  
• Other Alloy K-Stand, DingDong Bell (the kick stand included is nice and you gotta have a "DingDong Bell" :-)
  
• Weight- lb./kg. 14.51kg / 31.98lbs - SO; 14.79kg / 32.60lbs - ST Sizes (Step-Over) 15", 17", 19", 21", 23"
  

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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 comfort and hybrid bikes for sale online.