| One of the most highly respected and sought after | | | | shifters claiming that they can be bumped with the |
| brands in road bikes remains the Fuji Bicycle company | | | | knees. Many reviewers were first time road bike |
| in Japan. The company boasts an astounding 100 plus | | | | owners and commented on the great price combined |
| year history in the bicycle manufacturing industry with | | | | with value in features. Many said it was an excellent |
| many notable accomplishments along the way such as | | | | entry-level bike for novice or intermediate road riders. |
| the establishment of the now world renowned Tour de | | | | Other positive comments are that the bike is ultra light |
| Japan race and the first to introduce the Shimano | | | | and easy to carry, great braking capabilities, smooth |
| Dura Ace part group on its bikes. The following article | | | | ride and easy setup. Additional negative comments |
| will give a Fuji Newest 4.0 Review, one of the | | | | included a sticky or clunky shifting, practical but |
| company's premier road bikes. | | | | ineffective shifter placement, geared more for racing |
| At a modest 500 dollars for a road bike, the 4.0 | | | | than novice or intermediate riding, and pedals do not |
| delivers a lot in an economical package. It features a | | | | accommodate toe clips. |
| 24 speed Shimano SL-R400 down tube shifter great | | | | The most frequent comment from users came back |
| for use in a variety of road inclines and environments. | | | | to the price of the bike, which was thought to be |
| The chain is a KMC Z-72 and the brake components | | | | reasonable across all reviews. Compared to many |
| are made of a forged aluminum and are dual pivot | | | | other professional race bikes on the market, the price |
| R-310A's. Spokes are manufactured of 14G stainless | | | | of the 500 dollar 4.0 is incredibly reasonable. Buyers |
| steel and the stem is made from proprietary | | | | can expect to pay at least 3 times that for models |
| adjustable road aluminum. All in all a very durable light | | | | that are slightly more sophisticated from other |
| weight construction overview for a smaller price. | | | | manufacturers. For example, a 2010 Shimano Ultegra, |
| Many users reported that the strengths of the bike are | | | | which has similar features and construction to the 4.0, |
| its durable frame and comfortable ride. Some | | | | however it retails for up to 2,000 dollars. Overall, the |
| drawbacks were lack of smoothness or a lag in | | | | Newest 4.0 has a good array of practical and useful |
| shifting and the actual placement of the down tube | | | | features for the more economical price. |