The wave design of the seatstays is also designed to improve comfort, while Fuji are on board with the trend for wider road tyres by giving the Gran Fondo clearance for 30mm rubber (all models are fitted with 28mm as standard).

“The Gran Fondo is our answer to a cyclist’s nemesis: road vibration. It causes fatigue, compromises comfort, and diminishes performance,” said Fuji road product manager Steven Fairchild. “By dramatically reducing vibration and enhancing compliance, we’ve designed a bike that removes the barriers to spending all day in the saddle and enjoying every minute.”

“So we knew the Gran Fondo had to be comfortable,” added Fairchild. “But just as important was ensuring our newest platform also met the high-performance standards and incorporated the innovations of our top-level carbon race bikes. This is a bike built for speed and comfort. Why not have both?”

The Gran Fondo will be available through Evans Cycles from May, will bike available to pre-order from March 2. Four models will be available in the UK. The Gran Fondo 1.1 Disc tops the range with Shimano Dura-Ace for £3,399, before the 2.1 Disc steps in with Shimano Ultegra at £1,949. The 2.3 Disc then has Shimano 105 for £1,699, while the 2.5 Disc opens the range with Shimano 105 (with mechanical disc brakes, rather than hydraulic disc brakes, as on every other model) at £1,549.