Fuji Jari Carbon 1.3: Eye-catching gravel bike in terms of frame geometry

Timo Dillenberger

· 08.06.2024

Photo: Matthias Borchers

Fuji Jari Carbon 1.3

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The Fuji Jari Carbon 1.3 impresses with its striking geometry. It is recommended for experienced gravel riders and could score points off-road - even if one or two details need to be improved.

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The Fuji Jari Carbon polarises both visually and technically, it has the steepest seat tube and by far the steepest steering angle, plus the original frame shape at the bottom bracket including the toolbox underneath. Both are intended to provide more storage space, but are more likely to prompt questions from passers-by as to whether this is an e-bike. Speaking of questions: anyone who is worried about the Fuji brand can rest assured. Although Fuji's local distribution seemed to be on the brink of collapse in 2023, it will continue, so you can buy a Fuji without hesitation!

For fans of original design, this could be worthwhile. And anyone looking for a frame with a great ratio of torsional rigidity and damping should definitely read on. The Fuji Jari Carbon is heavy, but not as much as the solid look would suggest. And the comfort values are significantly better than the geometry would suggest. You sit comfortably upright on the saddle, pedalling quite vertically downwards, the steep steering is easy to control, at least from the brake levers, which are well in front of the pivot point and calm the vertical geometry.

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The wheelbase and steering angle can be adjusted by means of a reversible dropout in the fork, although this has little effect on the steep steering angle of the Fuji Jari.

Photo: Matthias BorchersThe wheelbase and steering angle can be adjusted by means of a reversible dropout in the fork, although this has little effect on the steep steering angle of the Fuji Jari.

The quite good comfort speaks for use on uneven surfaces, a not so resistant paint and rather narrow 40 tyres despite the tread less so. The gear ratio doesn't suit the off-road corner at all. At 60 rpm, you would have to ride at a constant speed of at least 9.5 km/h; for downhill rides above 44, pedalling frequencies of over 90 would be necessary - neither of which is for hobby riders.

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The gears and brakes themselves are okay; there is even a 180 mm disc up front. Wider tyres and a wider cassette spacing would make the Fuji Jari a good off-road tourer, but the core competence is somewhat lacking. A lifetime warranty on the frame and a ten-year warranty on the fork - it would be a double shame if Fuji didn't survive as a brand.

The frameset of the Fuji Jari offers a good basis with a great ratio of torsional stiffness and damping, despite or because of the extreme geometry. The standard bike is looking for a niche, the original design is sure to find its fans.