Fuji Gran Fondo Elite Disc Road Bike – 2017. It’s no secret that Gran Fondos are more popular than ever, with thousands of riders signing up for these timed century rides every weekend. Now that you’ve been putting the miles in yourself, isn’t time you got a bike that designed specifically for long rides and see what you’ve got? The Fuji Gran Fondo Elite Disc is just that bike. The Gran Fondo frame is made from Fuji’s proprietary C10 high modulus carbon blend. High modulus is an engineering term that defines stiffness in fibers. Therefore, a high modulus frame has a stiffer blend of fibers, which results in less flex and better transmission of power. Stiffer material allows the designers to shape or contour tubes so you get stiffness where you need it and flex in other places, which translates into a more comfortable and faster ride. Carbon has a natural feel to it as well, and over long rides the quality of your frame will mean the difference between suffering or celebrating your Gran Fondo finish. The new Gran Fondo Elite frames also feature Fuji’s revolutionary VRTec frame design. VRTec inserts a natural vibration dampening material into the carbon layup in specific areas to improve rider comfort without impacting performance. The C10 frame is further refined with a SRAM Red PF-30 ceramic bearing bottom bracket, used by many of the top pros on the circuit. The PF-30 has low friction seals and Gutter Seal Technology, which keeps mud and water out of the bearings. The bearings themselves are ceramic and far superior to stainless steel alternatives. The result is greater pedal power transfer, less friction, and greater durability. Just what you want on a bike designed for long rides. Finally, the Gran Fondo Elite has a slightly longer head tube than a traditional road bike, giving you a slightly more upright riding position. A happy back means a happy bike rider. Let’s talk about the nervous system of the Gran Fondo Elite, the SRAM Red components, especially the e-Tap wireless electronic shifting system. Introd
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