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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2004 Fuji Absolute is City & Commuter; 1994 Fuji Absolute is Hybrid.
- Handling
2004 Fuji Absolute has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1994 Fuji Absolute in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 2004 Fuji Absolute and 1994 Fuji Absolute.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
1994 Fuji Absolute has a 26% lower climbing ratio than 2004 Fuji Absolute.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1994 Fuji Absolute had an original MSRP $190 lower than 2004 Fuji Absolute.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.15:1Highest4.33:1Total range376%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×26; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2004 Fuji Absolute
1994 Fuji Absolute
Overview
Model Year
2004
1994
Brand
Fuji
Fuji
Model
Absolute
Absolute
Bicycle Type
Comfort/commuter
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$549.99
$360.00
Colors
Burgundy
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Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21", 23"
15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 17", womens 19"
Weight
21.6 lb
26 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Altair 2 7000 Series Aluminum
Chromoly main triangle / hi-tensile steel rear stays
Fork
Fuji
Chromoly
Fork Material
Aluminum, aero crown
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Drivetrain
Component Group
Flatbar Mix
Shimano Alivio / GripShift
Shifters
Shimano SL-R440 Flat Bar
Grip Shift SRT-300i
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-443, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora GS
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
RPM aluminum, 30/42/52 teeth
Forged alloy with replaceable chainrings, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
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BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
8-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC Z72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-UG50
Pedals
Wellgo LU-962
Lightweight fitness
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 926 Mini V brakes, Tektro linear-pull levers
Low profile cantilevers brakes, levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threaded aluminum
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Handlebar
Aluminum flat bar
Black, w/low rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Aluminum
Fuji TIG-welded
Saddle
Fuji Sport
Fuji Duraflex Comfort
Seatpost
Ritchey
250mm black
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Alex A-Class
Alloy Q/R
Rims
Alex A-Class, 28-hole/32-hole
Alloy, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
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Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
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Front Tire
700 x 26c Kenda Kontender
Atb
Wheel Size
700c wheels
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Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
72°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
440 mm
439.4 mm
Wheelbase
1038 mm
1041.4 mm
Fork offset / rake
50 mm
44.4 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.