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Fuji Sunfire Hybrid Review

I'm not sure why Fuji bikes are not more popular than they are in the US. Fuji has high quality bikes with excellent components that last forever! I had the opportunity to review a number of Fuji bikes on a recent trip to Performance Bike and to talk to a very knowledgeable sales person about comfort and hybrid bikes and specifically about the Fuji Sunfire Hybrid Bike.

When I asked about the best hybrid bikes in the store, the Performance guy told me that the Fuji Sunfire was best hybrid bike that they sell and after reviewing this bike and testing the components on a number of Fuji bikes, I would have to agree.

Fuji calls this bike a "Trail Hybrid" bike, while Performance Bike calls it a "Trekking Bike". Although, you sit in a comfortable upright position on this bike, I consider this bike to be a true Road/Mountain Hybrid bike rather than a comfort bike.

For more serious riders, this bike can handle touring and long distance rides, comfortably, and can handle paved, crushed stone, grass, or fairly rugged dirt bike trails.

Note: As of 8/1/2010 the 2009 Fuji Sunfire 2 is on sale and selling for $399 (new) at Performance Bike with free shipping options. See Fuji Sunfire 2.0 or Fuji Sunfire 2.0 Women's Bike for the latest price and customer reviews. 

This is a 2009 bike so quantities may be limited.

Fuji Sunfire Model Comparisons:

As with most Fuji Bikes, the 2009 Sunfire has 3 price/component levels. The prices go down as the level goes up so the Sunfire 1.0 is the most expensive and the Sunfire 3.0 is the least expensive.

The differences for the Sunfire are primarily with the fork, derailleurs, shifters and brake components. 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 Sunfire 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 Sunfire is no exception to their standards of quality.

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

Fuji Sunfire 2.0 Features:

• Sizes (Step-Over) 15", 17", 19", 21", 23"
  
• Sizes (Step-Through) 15", 17", 19"
  
• Color(s) (Step-Over) Brilliant Silver
  
• Main frame Fuji Altair 1 Aluminum with PowerDiamond down tube, Integrated head tube, down tube gusset, double water bottle mounts
  
• Rear triangle Fuji Altair 1 aluminum, cold forged dropout with replaceable hanger,
• Disc tabs, rear carrier mounts
  
• Fork SR Suntour SF9-NEX4610 MLO, 50mm travel w/ Mechanical Lock Out and
• Disc tabs
  
• Crankset Truvativ Xflow C3 28/38/48T
  
• Pedals Wellgo LU-C25 w/steel cage
  
• Front derailleur NEW Shimano FD-M191, 31.8mm Dual Pull
  
• Rear derailleur Shimano Alivio RD-M410
  
• Shifters Shimano Acera Rapid Fire Integrated shifters
  
• Cassette Shimano CS-HG40,11-32T 8-speed
  
• Chain KMC Z-72
  
• Front hub Fuji Sealed 6bolt Disc hub, 32H QR
  
• Rear hub Fuji Sealed 6bolt Disc hub cassette, 32H QR
  
• Spokes 14G Stainless Steel
  
• Rims Alex ID-19 Double wall alloy, CNC side wall
  
• Tires CST Cross Fire, 700 X 38c
  
• Brake set NEW Tektro Novela Mechanical Disc brakes
  
• Brake levers Shimano Acera Integrated
  
• Handlebar Fuji ATB 30mm rise, alloy
  
• Stem NEW Fuji Adjustable Aluminum, Removable Clamp
  
• Tape/grip Fuji Ergo Dual Density Kraton rubber Men/Ladies specific
  
• Saddle Fuji Comp MTB
  
• Seat post Fuji suspension 27.2, 300 mm
  
• Weight- lb./kg. 14.47kg / 31.90lbs - SO; 14.37kg / 31.68lbs - ST
  

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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.