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Fuji Transonic 1.1 Di2(Image credit: Robert Smith)
The rigid frame makes for great climbing ability(Image credit: Robert Smith)
Direct-mount Dura-Ace anchors can be found both front and rear, with the back one seatstay-mounted for easier maintenance(Image credit: Robert Smith)
Vittoria's excellent Open Corsa CX 25 rubber helps smooth the ride(Image credit: Robert Smith)
Forward motion also comes courtesy of Dura-Ace(Image credit: Robert Smith)
Handling is ultra stable and responsive(Image credit: Robert Smith)
Speed is a compelling thing – we all appreciate it on the flat, some of us love it on the descents, and all of us would like more of it on ascents. So the unifying factor for everyone's next bike is one that helps us go quicker all the time, and Fuji's Transonic just might have an answer to that craving.
Highs: Fast, stable, fun… and did we mention fast?
Lows: Not the most comfortable saddle
The Transonic is the latest aerobike to join the party (it launched at the 2014 TdF with Team NetApp-Endura). Unlike most makers, Fuji makes no claims about being 'fastest in the world', merely stating that in the A2 Wind Tunnel it's faster than its stablemates, the Altamira and SST (65s faster than the SST, 55s faster than the Altamira over 40km at 300 watts, to be precise).
Direct-mount Dura-Ace anchors can be found both front and rear, with the back one seatstay-mounted for easier maintenance
andling is ultra stable and responsive
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We wouldn't describe the Transonic as comfort orientated – it's certainly more firm than fluid – but the superb Open Corsa CX 25 tyres help comfort levels massively. These are supple, super grippy in wet and dry conditions and have enough volume to kill most road buzz. Impressively the 1.1 has clearances for up to 28c rubber, rare for an aero bike.
The wheels are mid-width at 19c and reasonably stable in crosswinds with no braking issues thanks to their alloy brake tracks. The only thing we'd fault the Fuji on is the saddle – it's too stiff in the hull to offer much comfort and is the one aspect of this bike that we'd change.
Specification Name: Transonic 1.1 Di2 (15) Built by: Fuji Price: £4800 / $US $6299 / $AUS N/A Available Sizes: L Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace 11-25 Cranks: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 52/36 chainset Fork: Carbon Frame Material: Carbon Front Tyre: 23mm Vittoria Open Corsa CX Handlebar: Oval 910 carbon Rear Tyre: 23mm Vittoria Open Corsa CX Saddle: Oval 900 carbon rail Shifters: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Stem: Oval 913 carbon Weight (kg): 7.4 Wheelset: Oval 950F Carbon/Alloy clinchers Year: 2015 Weight (lb): 16.31
