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Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Identity & price

    These bicycles are categorized differently: 2012 Fuji Absolute 3.0 is City & Commuter; 2009 Fuji Absolute 3.0 is Road.

  2. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2012 Fuji Absolute 3.0 and 2009 Fuji Absolute 3.0.

  3. Gearing

    2012 Fuji Absolute 3.0 has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 2009 Fuji Absolute 3.0.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2012 Fuji Absolute 3.048/38/28T · 11–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.36:1Total range499%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

2009 Fuji Absolute 3.052/42/30T · 11–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.94:1Highest4.73:1Total range504%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.7 mphHighest gear33.8 mph

Uses front tire 700C×28; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
2012 Fuji Absolute 3.0
2009 Fuji Absolute 3.0
Overview
Model Year
2012
2009
Brand
Fuji
Fuji
Model
Absolute 3.0
Absolute 3.0
Bicycle Type
City/Commuter
Road/sport
Colors
Semi Gloss Gray/Orange, White/Red
Brillant Silver, Wine
Sizes
S, S/M, M, M/L, L
15", 17", 19", 21", 23"
Weight
—
25.76 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
TIG-welded
Frame Material
A2-SL butted alloy
Altair 1 Aluminum
Fork
Elios 1
Fuji
Fork Material
—
High-tensile steel, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Road Mix
Shifters
Shimano Acera
SRAM MRX Twist
Front Derailleur
Shimano FDM-191
MicroShift R438
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Fuji alloy 28/38/48t
Fuji Forged Alloy, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
sealed cartridge
Sealed cartridge
Cassette
Sunrace 8spd 11-32t
Sunrace CSM56
Rear Cogs
—
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
KMC Z72
Sunrace CNM-85
Pedals
Alloy cage w/Boron axle
Fuji
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Alloy Mini V-Brake
Fuji Mini-V Aluminum brakes, Fuji RA-320D levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" semi cartridge
1 1/8" Fuji Semi-cartridge
Handlebar
Fuji alloy flat
Fuji aluminum flatbar
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Fuji alloy
Fuji Adjustable AL
Saddle
Fuji Sport Comfort
Fuji Sport Comfort
Seatpost
Fuji alloy 27.2mm
Fuji Micro Adjust Aluminum, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Formula alloy
Rims
Fuji double wall
Weinmann ZAC-19, 36-hole
Spokes
—
Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
Hutchinson Flash 700 X 28c
700 x 28c Fuji Kontender
Wheel Size
—
700c wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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