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2016 Fuji

Transonic SL

A carbon frame aero bike with ultra high-end components and shimano dura-ace rim brakes.
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Weight15.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetRED
BrakesShimano Dura-Ace Rim
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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

42 mph

Transonic SL

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XXS

5'1" – 5'6"

XS

5'4" – 5'9"

SM

5'7" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

6'0" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'6"

XXL

6'4" – 6'9"

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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 reviews note a sacrifice in ride comfort and agility, particularly in hilly terrain.

Pros
  • 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

Cons
  • Ride quality sacrificed for aerodynamics

  • Heavy wheels affect acceleration

  • Compact cranks may not suit all riders

  • Difficulty attaching accessories to aero frame

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Buying an aero road bike with 11 speed Ultegra Di2 for $3,549 is almost unheard of
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Fuji 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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Cycling Tips
Fuji Transonic 1.3 review

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

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VeloNews
Fuji Transonic 2.1

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

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Velo
Reviewed: Fuji Transonic 1.3 aero road bike

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.

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Cyclist
Fuji Transonic 2.5 review

Jul 2015 · Joseph Delves

Aero, Ultegra and good looks for £1,600? The Fuji Transonic looks like a cracker.

Highs
  • Racy geometry but still comfortable

Lows
  • Perhaps a longer stem

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Bikerumor
Long Term Review: Slicing the wind on Fuji’s Transonic 2.1 Aero Road bike

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 …

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BikeRadar
Fuji Transonic 2.3 review

May 2015 · Warren Rossiter

Fuji’s impressive Transonic deserves its place alongside Giant’s Propel as one of the best aero road designs around

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Cycling News
Fuji Transonic 1.3 review | Cyclingnews.com

Dec 2014 · Jason Sumner

High value aero bike with surprisingly good road manners

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

C10 ultra high-modulus carbon, integrated head tube w/ 1 1/2" lower, PF30, double water bottle mounts

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

FC-330 carbon monocoque w/ tapered carbon steerer

Bottom Bracket

SRAM Red, PF30, ceramic bearing

Headset

FSA, 1 1/8" upper - 1 1/2" lower, integrated w/ carbon top cover

Stem

Oval Concepts 777SL, 3D-forged 7050 alloy, 31.8mm, +/- 7°

Handlebar

Oval Concepts R910SL, carbon, 31.8mm

Saddle

Oval Concepts R900 w/ carbon rails

Seatpost

Transonic aero carbon, 300mm (46-52cm), 350mm (54-61cm)

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Red22, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

SRAM Red22, braze-on mount

Crank

SRAM Red22 carbon, 53/39T

Shifters

SRAM Red22, ErgoDynamic, 11-speed

Cassette

SRAM Red PowerDome, 11-26T, 11-speed

Chain

KMC X11SL Ni-Ti plated w/ Missing Link, 11-speed

Brakes

Shimano Dura Ace 9010 direct mount

TypeShimano Dura-Ace Rim

Brake Levers

SRAM Red22 ErgoDynamic

Wheels
Rims

Oval 950 carbon clincher, 20 / 24h

Tires

Vittoria Open Corsa CX, 700 x 25, 320 tpi, folding

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