The top spec Altamira was ridden in last year’s Tour de France. Although our 2.5 model is made of more cost-effective stuff, that racy DNA is very apparent.
The carbon frameset has an attractive marbled finish that shimmers in the sun and tries to mask its businesslike persona. A stiff fork plugged in to the beefy head tube, giant rounded down tube and deep rectangular chainstays with wide bottom bracket shell ensure rigidity in all the right places.
Meanwhile flattened seatstays and a heavily tapered and flattened top tube enhancing rider comfort. All of the cabling is external, saving expense but also simplifying maintenance.
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- Highs: Very capable frame and effective drivetrain combination
- Lows: Cost reducing parts increase overall weight
- Buy if: You want a refined, rapid ride with a solid component spec
Equipment starts with Shimano Ultegra shifters and derailleurs, offering their trademark slick changes and high quality feel, but it’s not a complete groupset, deviating with a 105 cassette and brakes, and an Oval crank. Fuji’s preferred component supplier, Oval Concepts, has in this case partnered with Turn for the 520 cranks – their inside face is scooped out to save weight, and they feature a hollow axle and Praxis Works chain rings.
We’ve found these cold forged rings to be very hardwearing and as smooth shifting as any. In pro compact 52/36t sizes, they complement the 11-28t cassette to offer a great range of gearing for almost everyone. Together they’re stiff, efficient and only enhance performance.
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