Hugh Carthy's Fuji Transonic | Vuelta A España 2016

Hugh Carthy is stepping up to WorldTour level in 2017 after a breakthrough season. This is his Fuji Transonic pro bike.

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Unusually for a climber, Hugh Carthy chooses to race on an aero frame – we caught up with Hugh before the Vuelta started to find out a bit more about his bike and equipment choices. Let us know your thoughts down in the comments and SHARE this video!

Frame and forks: Fuji Transonic – Fuji's aero model, size 56cm
Wheels: Reynolds for Oval
Tyres: Vittoria
Handlebars: Oval
Stem: Oval 130mm
Seatpost: Fuji
Saddle: Prologo
Shifters: Shimano Dura Ace Di2
Brakes: TRP
Front Mech: Shimano Dura Ace Di2
Rear Mech: Shimano Dura Ace Di2
Chainset: Shimano Dura Ace
Pedals: Xpedo
Chainring size: 53/39T
Powermeter: Pioneer
Cassette: Shimano Dura Ace
Chain: KMC

Bike weight: 7.3kg
Bar width: 420mm
Stem length: 130mm
Tyre width: 25mm

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