Fuji Gran Fondo 1.3 Endurance Road Bike

Fuji Gran Fondo 1.3 Endurance Road Bike

The Fuji Gran Fondo 1.3 is a carbon endurance road bike engineered for riders who want to cover serious distances without paying for it the next day.

Built around a C10 high-modulus carbon frame featuring Fuji's VRTech (Vibration Reduction Technology), the Gran Fondo is designed to absorb road buzz and chatter - keeping you fresher, more comfortable, and stronger across long days in the saddle.

Whether you're riding a century on the Mornington Peninsula, tackling a multi-day tour through the Victorian Alps, or simply wanting a bike that feels effortless on a four-hour weekend ride through the Yarra Valley, the Gran Fondo 1.3 is built with exactly that kind of riding in mind.

VRTech is integrated into both the C10 carbon frame and matching C10 carbon fork, working throughout the entire front and rear of the bike to filter vibration at the source rather than leaving it to bar tape and saddle padding to compensate. The result is a noticeably smoother ride feel on chip seal, rough tarmac, and the variable road surfaces that characterise so much of regional Australian cycling. Fender mounts on the frame and hidden fender eyelets on the fork add year-round practicality - a thoughtful inclusion for Melbourne riders who don't let winter weather dictate their training schedule.

The drivetrain is built around a full Shimano 105 2x11-speed groupset - a benchmark choice for endurance and sportive road cycling, offering precise, reliable shifting across the full range of gears. The FSA Gossamer Pro 386EVO crankset in 50/34T compact configuration pairs with a Shimano 105 11-34T cassette and KMC X11 chain, providing a wide gear range that handles extended climbing comfortably. Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm front and 140mm rear rotors deliver consistent, powerful stopping in all conditions - critical confidence on fast descents and in the wet.

The Oval Concepts 324 Disc wheelset in 24/28H lacing provides a durable, well-balanced foundation suited to long-distance riding and varied road surfaces. Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V G2.0 tyres at 700 x 30c and 26tpi in folding bead offer a comfortable, efficient contact patch that rolls well on sealed roads while absorbing additional compliance from the wider casing - a natural pairing with the Gran Fondo's vibration-damping design philosophy.

Finishing kit is carefully selected for long-distance comfort. An Oval Concepts 310 Ergo handlebar with 133mm drop and 4 degree sweep encourages a natural hand position across varied terrain, while the Oval Concepts 905 carbon seatpost at 27.2mm adds a further layer of vertical compliance. Selle Italia Smootape Corsa bar tape and a Selle Italia X3 Boost saddle complete a cockpit tuned for comfort over distance. At 9.3kg, the Gran Fondo 1.3 is a genuinely lightweight carbon endurance package that represents outstanding value for Australian riders.