The 43mm wheel clearance is adequate but could be a bit tight if you want to run anything bigger than 700x43c with fenders. It still features all the necessary bosses for racks, bottle cages, and fenders and carries over some of the gold detailing from the 2017 model.

The frame geometry hasn’t changed much since the original 2017 design but takes on some typical carbon shaping techniques like a flattened top tube and widened intersections. The full-carbon Jari has a frame built from high-end C15 modulus carbon and comes in at an incredible 950g (according to Fuji). This customizability makes the Jari one of the most versatile off-road adventure bikes available. Wheel clearance offers space to fit tires up to 700x42c or 650b 2″ tires so you can fit the tire of your choice depending on your specific use case. There are thru-axles on both front and rear wheels and flat mount disc brakes that absorb any lingering fade even on the tightest of stops. The FC-440 cross carbon fork on the high-range models features a tapered sphere that provides decent comfort through the handlebars without any noticeable steering loss. There is also rear mounts for a pannier rack and even a shoulder pad so you comfortably carry the bike over unpassable terrain. All versions of the Jari feature direct mount bento box bosses on the top tube and additional mounts for up to three water bottle cages.

Lower-range models feature Reynolds 520 Chromoly frames. Other than the new full carbon, the three top-range frames are built from A6-SL super-butted aluminum with internal cable routing to best perform in any weather conditions. For 2019, Fuji released a new full carbon version of their Jari 1.1 model as a professional competitor to other major gravel racing bikes. The Jari 1.3 and 1.5 are two mid-range and more affordable versions and the 2.3 and 2.5 complete the lower end of the range. The original Fuji Jari came in five different versions, with the ultimate top-of-the-range beast being the Jari 1.1, which spares no expense. Along with a slack head tube, the bike’s designers have also included seat stays with a unique shape that provides better stability when traveling at high speed with a heavy load. The Jari is not simply a repurposed road bike with bigger tires, it has been designed with a new frame specifically designed to seat the rider further back on the bike for better grip on dirt. Fuji offers an excellent selection of gravel bikes with its Jari range, which features five variations of differing quality to fit any budget.

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