Fuji Rakan 29 LT
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Fuji Rakan 29 LT. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
9 reasons to buy
- The Rakan LT is available in two builds, the top-end 1.1 and entry-level 1.5.
- Reviewers say the Rakan LT thrives on steep descents, flying downhill while maintaining traction and stability.
- Testers of the LT 1.1 praise the supportive rear suspension, small bump compliance, and mid-stroke support for giving a bottomless feeling through rough terrain.
- Experts are pleased with the wide gear range and flawless performance of the SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain (Rakan LT 1.1).
- Testers say climbing is made easier thanks to the traction, geometry, and gearing. Reviewers also appreciate the LT 1.1’s rear shock lockout.
- A tester of the Rakan LT 1.1 praises how the traction allows fast cornering.
- After several months of testing the Rakan LT 1.1, a reviewer reports no mechanical issues.
- Experts say it's easy to get the Rakan LT 1.1 airborne.
- The RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+ (LT 1.1) provides a “cloud-like” feeling over successive hits, according to a reviewer.
10 reasons not to buy
- Experts say the Rakan LT's active-suspension design makes pedaling inefficient, and significant effort is needed on less steep terrain.
- Reviewers agree the Rakan LT feels heavy, though it's on par with similarly priced enduro MTBs.
- The LT 1.5's Super Deluxe Coil Select doesn't have a climb switch, and the bike suffers from massive pedal bob.
- A reviewer riding the top-end build thinks the rear brake’s 180mm rotor is underpowered for an enduro bike.
- The LT 1.5's weight and linear-feeling coil shock make it harder to pop the bike up or get it in the air.
- An expert finds the LT 1.5's front end tends to wander when braking unless on steep descents.
- One reviewer says the frame feels like it flexes when cornering through tight berms, reducing their confidence.
- A tester says the LT 1.1’s Crankbrothers dropper post ball-joint remote feels “fiddly” and “slippery.”
- The Rakan LT frame doesn't have internal storage or geometry adjustments.
- An expert complains that the cables rattle in the frame.
Bottom line
The Fuji Rakan LT is an aluminum enduro mountain bike with 160mm front and 150mm rear travel. It's available in two builds: the higher-end 1.1 and entry-level 1.5. This bike shines on steep descents, thanks to its dialed geometry and traction, which also aid on technical climbs. However, climbing is slow, especially on the pedal bob-prone LT 1.5. The active suspension platform handles hits of all sizes but creates inefficient pedaling. Overall, testers feel the Rakan LT 1.1 offers tremendous value and an excellent suspension package, but the cheaper LT 1.5's shortcomings reduce its appeal.
Expert Reviews
84/100 based on 3 rated expert reviewsFuji Rakan 29 LT Long-Term Review
Fuji Rakan 29 LT 1.5 Review – Enduro on a Budget
Tested: Fuji’s Rakan LT 1.1
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