The Gran Fondo has been totally re-designed from the last incarnation, with new geometry & tubing profiles. It has however retained its classic Continental looks that make it instantly recognizable & a firm favourite with many cyclists. Ideally suited to Sportive riding it now has an even more relaxed head tube angle & a longer mechanical trail & wheelbase. This makes your position on the bike more comfortable, less tiring & the bike even easier to handle. The change to a slightly taller head tube & enhanced tube shaping also helps provide better handling, additional comfort & increased frame stiffness, making the Gran Fondo perfectly suited for longer rides. The Gran Fondo is a bike that will quite happily go along at a steady pace, but when you want to ride a little harder, is also stiff enough to transfer your power through the pedals thanks to an oversized bottom bracket shell. With clearance for 25mm wide tyres, the Gran Fondo becomes even more comfortable for long rides thanks to the shock abosrbing capabilities of this now popular tyre size. Also available with disc brakes, the rich three-colour hand painted gloss finish with classic Italian styling & fully internal cable routing completes this beautiful looking bicycle. Go far & go fast with the Gran Fondo.