Fuji Norcom Straight 2.3 Time Trial Bike 2015

But most importantly, it offers more positioning options than any other superbike: If speed is the goal, fit comes first.

Meet the Fuji Norcom Straight 2.3.

Norcom Fit: The true aerodynamic equation is bike + rider = speed. The biggest factor, accounting for 85% of total drag, is the rider. So while it makes sense to design a bike with low drag coefficient numbers, it makes even more sense to design a bike with a wide range of adjustability options that allow every rider - triathlete or time trialist, man or woman, small or tall, flexible or not - to find their perfect aerodynamic position.

Norcom Speed: Maximising speed on a bicycle can be defined as a rider's ability (power output) to overcome air resistance. In their quest to develop one of the fastest bikes in the world, Fuji made their way to the A2 Wind Tunnel, where they tested, refined, and tested some more, each iteration of the Norcom Straight.

The final result: Fuji have one of the fastest bikes in industry - 18% faster across the most common yaw angles than their previous Tri/TT platform.

The Norcom Straight enables both world champion time trialists and age group triathletes to find their perfect position. Fuji has designed it in the wind tunnel to achieve superior aerodynamics. But how does all of that translate into performance? How will the bike perform out on the road? Working with athletes and their mechanics since the 1930s, Fuji have been using their input to help them refine their bikes, so, while their product managers and engineers utilise the latest test equipment for strength, stiffness, and aerodynamics, they count on the riders to give them the final word on ride quality.

Features: Frame: C5 high-modulus aero carbon tubing Fork: FC-330 carbon aero monocoque w/1 1/8" carbon steerer, integrated airfoil brakes Crankset: Oval Concepts 520, forged 6066 arms, 52/36T Bottom Bracket: Oval Concepts, BB86 press-fit Front Derailleur: SRAM Rival22, braze-on mount Rear Derailleur: SRAM Rival22, 11-speed Shifters: SRAM SL-1150 R2C aero bar end TT, 11-speed Cassette: SRAM PG-1130, 11-26T, 11-speed Chain: KMC X11, 11-speed Wheelset: Oval 527 aero alloy clincher, 18 / 24h Tyres: Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700 x 23, 60tpi, folding Brakeset: TRP aero TTV Brake Levers: Oval 701 forged alloy Headset: FSA, 1 1/8" press-fit top/integrated bottom bearing Handlebar: Oval Concepts 750, alloy base bar w/750 S bend alloy extensions Stem: Oval Concepts 760 Aero, 3D-forged 7075 alloy, 31.8mm, +/- 8 Tape: Oval Concepts 300, padded suede Saddle: Oval Concepts R500T w/CrMo hollow rails Seat post: Oval Concepts, aero carbon, multi-position Weight: 8.7kg.