Comments on: The New 2018 Fuji Touring Disc Premium Touring Bike

By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com

Alee | CyclingAbout.com — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 18:35:00 +0000

In reply to Marcelo. The only thing you will need to replace with cable disc brakes are the cables and brake pads. I normally do that every 10,000km or so, but in the mountains, the interval for brake pads can be as short as 1500km. I carry two sets always, and stock up on pads / change my brake cables in larger cities. I've always been able to source Shimano or Avid brake parts.

By: Marcelo

Marcelo — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 17:59:00 +0000

In reply to Alee | CyclingAbout.com.

Thanks alee, understood that both brakes are Fine for touring,
But what about repairing and changing or whatever reffered on brakes on a really Long distance trip like maybe a round World trip…am i Going to get disc brakes easily like vbrakes?…what Could you say about the manteinance on both brakes…or what is the easiest option for a round World trip Where maybe it is not possible to Find many offers everywhere when talking about mantaining or changing brakes?
Thanks a Lot Again Alee and sorry for bothering you Again…

By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com

Alee | CyclingAbout.com — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 13:52:00 +0000

In reply to Marcelo. Both types of brakes are totally fine for touring. Disc brakes are powerful, very well proven, won’t wear out your wheels and will perform flawlessly in all weather conditions. I've used them on touring bikes in 50+ countries. I used v-brakes for 10 years before that, and people were using rim brakes for a century before me. The $300 also gets you better quality derailleurs and an upgrade to 10-speed.

By: Marcelo

Marcelo — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 13:29:00 +0000

In reply to Marcelo.

Also heard that in Long distance trips vbrakes are more easily to be repaired or Either changed than disc brakes?….is this true??…thanks…

By: Marcelo

Marcelo — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 13:26:00 +0000

In reply to Tom.

Hello, i have decided to buy the fuji touring…but i would really like to recieve an advice…v-brakes or disc brakes?…there is a difference of 360 dollars?…are disc brakes really necesary??…or for Long distance vbrakes are already ok??…any info is more than welcome….thanks a Lot….

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 14:30:00 +0000

Would love it if not for the only choice gray color and I really don’t like bar end shifters.

By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com

Alee | CyclingAbout.com — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 23:01:00 +0000

In reply to Didier Martins. Fuji have used re-branded rims under the name Vera Terra for a while, and I haven't heard a bad thing about them. Wheel strength is normally a function of even spoke tension, so get your spoke tension checked regularly and you probably won't have issues.

By: Didier Martins

Didier Martins — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 22:16:00 +0000

It’s definitely a nice bike !
One question, though: the rims. It’s an unknown brand (Vera Terra). I’ve always wondered how good and durable they were. They look good, I can’t believe they would put sh…y wheels on a nicely specd bike.
Would you trust these wheels for a big and long trip, Alee ? That’s my question.

By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com

Alee | CyclingAbout.com — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 21:42:00 +0000

In reply to Jojo. Not 100% sure, but it's likely about ~40mm rear and 45mm front. Slightly less with fenders.

By: Jojo

Jojo — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 16:26:00 +0000

Hi Alee,
do you know the max tire size of the fuji touring disc?
Thank you for your great work, love your website!