I don't see a lot of difference except in the saddle and seatpost, really, and $120 less for the 2.5C. The seatpost can be had for $35 on Ebay, and likely the saddle too, if you wanted to switch---which would still leave you $60 ahead.


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[TD]Fuji Gran Fondo 3.0 LE Road Bike - 2015 Performance Exclusive
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[TD]Fuji Gran Fondo 2.5 C Road Bike - 2015
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[TD]Bottom Bracket:BB86
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[TD]Bottom Bracket:Oval Concepts, BB86 press-fit
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[TD]Brakes: Tektro R340
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[TD]Brakes: Shimano 105
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[TD]Cassette: Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11/28
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[TD]Cassette: Shimano 105, 11-28T, 11-speed
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[TD]Chain: KMC X11
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[TD]Chain: KMC X11, 11-speed
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[TD]Crankset: Oval 520, Compact 50/34
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[TD]Crankset: Oval Concepts 520, forged 6066 arms, 50/34T
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[TD]Fork: FC-440 full carbon, tapered steerer
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[TD]Fork: FC-440 carbon monocoque w/ tapered carbon steerer & carbon dropout
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[TD]Frame: C5 high-modulus carbon, integrated head tube w/ 1 1/2" lower, internal cable routing, oversized PIIS BB86 shell, double water bottle mounts, C5 high-modulus carbon thin seatstays
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[TD]Frame: C5 high-modulus carbon, integrated head tube w/ 1 1/2" lower, internal cable routing, oversized PIIS BB86 shell, double water bottle mounts
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[TD]Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
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[TD]Front Derailleur: Shimano 105, braze-on mount
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[TD]Grips/Tape: Oval suede
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[TD]Grips/Tape: Oval Concepts 300, padded suede
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[TD]Handlebar: Oval 310, alloy
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[TD]Handlebar: Oval Concepts 310, butted 6061 alloy, 31.8mm
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[TD]Headset: FSA
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[TD]Headset: FSA, 1 1/8" upper - 1 1/2" lower, integrated
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[TD]Levers: Shimano 105
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[TD]Levers: Shimano 105, STI
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[TD]Pedals: None
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[TD]Pedals: None
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[TD]Rack Mounts: None
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[TD]Rack Mounts: None
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[TD]Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105, 11-speed
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[TD]Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105, 11-speed
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[TD]Saddle: Oval 300 327g
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[TD]Saddle: Oval Concepts R500 w/ chromoly hollow rails
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[TD]Seatpost: Oval 300, alloy Catalog claims 295g
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[TD]Seatpost: Oval Concepts 905, carbon wrapped alloy, 31.6mm, double-bolt micro-adjust Weight: Approx 292g (Catalog 223 g )
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[TD]Shifters: Shimano 105, 11-speed
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[TD]Shifters: Shimano 105, STI, 11-speed
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[TD]Stem: Oval 313, alloy, 7-degree rise 140g
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[TD]Stem: Oval Concepts 313, 6061 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, +/- 7°
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[TD]Tires: Vittoria Zaffiro Slick 700x25
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[TD]Tires: Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700 x 25, 60tpi, folding
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[TD]Wheelset: Oval 327 alloy clinchers, 20/24 spoke count
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[TD]Wheelset: Oval 327 aero alloy clincher, 20 / 24h
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[TD]Rating: 4.5
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[TD]Rating: 5
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[TD]$1,599.00
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[TD]$1,479.00
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