The Gran Fondo was developed for long distances. With its short top tube and long head tube, it appeals to riders who prefer to sit in a relaxed position. The high level of riding stability and the suspension comfort are likely to appeal to the target group. The bike also scores sympathy points with its pretty tricolour paintwork. However, the picture is spoilt by the relatively high weight of 8.5 kilos, the highest value in this test. Especially the fork and the single wheel weigh heavily on the scales. The rest of the equipment with Rotor cranks (with round chainrings) and Oval brakes is fine, although the braking performance suffers from stiff cables. There is also room for improvement in terms of Di2 integration. Broken cable entries on the down tube show that the frame was primarily developed for mechanical shifting.
Price 3,199 Euro
Weight 8.5 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info https://www.fujibikes.com/usa/
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1,222/517/85 grammes
Frame sizes** 47, 50, 53, 55, 58, 61 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 520/560/ 190 mm plus 15 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 990/53 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 595/385 mm/1.55
EQUIPMENT
Fork Fuji
Steering bearing Oval (top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/2 inch)
Brakes Oval
Gearshift/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra Di2 (50/34 t., BB30)
Wheels/tyres Oval 500/Hutchinson Equinox
Handlebar/stem Oval 710/Oval 700
Saddle/post Selle Italia X1/ Oval 700 (31.6 mm)
* Weighed weights. ** Manufacturer's specification, test size greased. *** Stack/reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset cap; STR (stack to reach): Values from 1.45 to 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below that are race-like, above that comfortable.
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