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Transonic 2.7
A carbon frame aero bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 rim brakes.
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| Weight | 18.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Rim |
Summary
The Fuji Transonic is a high-performance aero road bike that combines speed, stiffness, and comfort, making it a strong contender in its category. It features an aerodynamically sculpted frame, internal cable routing, and a competitive component selection, offering excellent value for money. While it excels in aerodynamics and handling, some riders may find the ride quality firm and certain components like the saddle and cockpit less inspiring.
High modulus carbon frame with aero features
Internal cable routing and aero seat post
Competitive price for the component selection
Stable steering geometry and laterally stiff
Excellent braking performance
Ride quality can be firm due to aerodynamics
Some components like the saddle and cockpit may not meet expectations
Heavy wheels affect acceleration
Buying an aero road bike with 11 speed Ultegra Di2 for $3,549 is almost unheard of
BikerumorThe Transonic’s consistent championships were won with a wider spread than I had expected
BikerumorFuji has done an excellent job with the Transonic’s design and putting such a capable bike with an astounding build kit within a customer’s reach for well under the $4,000 mark was a job well done
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Jun 2016
Fuji Bikes has a long history that goes all the way back to the turn of the 20th century. Nevertheless, the company has been keeping pace with modern trends, including the growing interest in aerodynamics for road use. The Transonic is Fuji’s first aero road bike, and in this review Australian tech editor Matt
May 2016 · Lennard Zinn
This thoroughly underrated brand has produced perhaps one of the best deals in the aero category with the Transonic 2.1. It puts up screaming wind tunnel
Nov 2015 · Dan Cavallari
The Transonic 1.3 didn't wow us, but it is a solid bike capable of getting up to speed quickly — and maintaining its speed on straight sections.
Jul 2015 · Joseph Delves
Aero, Ultegra and good looks for £1,600? The Fuji Transonic looks like a cracker.
Racy geometry but still comfortable
Perhaps a longer stem
Jun 2015 · Trey Richardson
Fuji has a long and well established history, having been around since 1899, and is now run from their U.S. offices in Philadelphia. Fuji had huge success in the 1970’s competing with the costly European brands by offering a better value for a comparable bike. They exploded back on the scene in the last decade …
May 2015 · Warren Rossiter
Fuji’s impressive Transonic deserves its place alongside Giant’s Propel as one of the best aero road designs around
Dec 2014 · Jason Sumner
High value aero bike with surprisingly good road manners
| Frame | C5 high-modulus carbon, integrated head tube w/ 1 1/2" lower, press fit BB30, double water bottle mounts BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | FC-440 carbon w/ tapered carbon steerer |
| Bottom Bracket | Praxis conversion bottom bracket |
| Headset | FSA, 1 1/8" upper - 1 1/2" lower, integrated |
| Stem | Oval Concepts 313, 6061 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, +/- 7° |
| Handlebar | Oval Concepts 310, butted 6061 alloy, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Oval Concepts R300 w/ steel rails |
| Seatpost | Transonic aero carbon, 300mm (46-52cm), 350mm (54-61cm) Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105, braze-on mount |
| Crank | Oval Concepts 520, forged 6066 arms, 50/34T |
| Shifters | Shimano 105, STI, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-28T, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC X11, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 direct mount Type: Shimano 105 Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105, STI |
| Rims | Oval 327 aero alloy clincher, 20 / 24h |
|---|---|
| Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700 x 23, 60tpi, folding |
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Last updated June 27
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