FUJI BALLAD Ω|A CrMo Road Bike Fusing Classic Design with Modern Specifications
The balance between a beautiful horizontal frame and a modern road bike that's a pleasure to ride.
The FUJI BALLAD Ω is a long-selling model that reinterprets the classic CrMo road bike aesthetic for modern times.
By combining a slender horizontal frame with SHIMANO SORA and SUGINO cranks, it achieves a high level of both vintage-like beauty and everyday usability.
The supple ride characteristic of CrMo naturally dampens minor vibrations in the city, providing comfort that reduces fatigue even on long rides. Furthermore, the light rolling of the 700x25C tires makes it enjoyable for a wide range of uses, from commuting to weekend cycling.
With its ahead stem specification, it offers high customization freedom for handlebars and position adjustments. The BALLAD Ω's appeal also lies in its deep versatility, allowing you to cultivate it into your own unique bike while retaining its classic feel.
This road bike values "the goodness of a long-term companion" rather than flashiness. It's a bike that enriches your daily commute.
Features
- Classic horizontal CrMo frame
- High-quality classic design with a lugged crown fork
- Easy-to-use shifting performance with SHIMANO SORA 2x9 speed
- Beautiful and cohesive finish with SUGINO cranks
- Flexible handlebar customization thanks to ahead stem specifications
- Supple and comfortable ride characteristic of CrMo
- Light and agile performance with 700x25C tires
- Convenient for daily use with rear rack and kickstand mounts
- Suitable for a wide range of uses, from commuting and school to weekend cycling
- Available in 6 sizes to accommodate a wide range of body types
SPEC
- Model: FUJI BALLAD Ω (OMEGA)
- Frame Material: Fuji Elios 2 custom butted CrMo (horizontal design)
- Fork: CrMo lugged crown fork
- Components: SHIMANO SORA (2x9 speed)
- Crank: SUGINO
- Tire Size: 700x25C
- Brake: Caliper brake
- Weight: 11.5kg (claimed)
- Sizes (目安; approximate rider height): 43 (158-165cm), 49 (163-170cm), 52 (168-175cm), 54 (173-180cm), 56 (178-185cm), 58 (183-190cm)
The BALLAD Ω is a highly recommended model for those who "want a classic road bike but also want it to be comfortably usable." While its appearance is distinctly vintage, its usability is quite modern thanks to SORA and ahead stem specifications.
The soft ride characteristic of CrMo is also appealing, making it seem very well-suited for cruising around town or slightly longer cycling trips. It's a road bike that allows you to enjoy "the riding time itself," not just speed.
We also recommend adding fenders or a rack to make it more practical. It's a bike that allows you to enjoy a long-term relationship, customizing it to your liking while utilizing its classic atmosphere.
💬 STAFF REVIEW
When you usually ride gravel or bikes with fat tires, when you get on a bike like this, you suddenly realize, "Ah, this is what a road bike is all about."
It's not as finicky as a race bike, and the calm handling that's easy to manage is also a plus. And yet, this classic look, the way it seamlessly blends into everyday life, is truly unique. It's a bike that makes you want to ride it every day.