The 2024 Tour de France begins on Saturday the twenty ninth of June within the lovely metropolis of Florence, Italy, earlier than working its approach into France. It is the largest bike race on this planet and sees the easiest cyclists from the game’s greatest groups do battle over 21 levels.
If you wish to know extra in regards to the 22 groups concerned, head to our Tour de France workforce information for a complete breakdown.
This Tour de France bike information seems at every workforce’s bikes and tools in depth. It will be onerous to identify particular person bike manufacturers within the peloton whereas the racing is on, however we’ve got an inventory of all the person elements and tools groups are utilizing. So when you’re questioning what computer systems, frames or saddles a sure workforce is utilizing, we’ve got the solutions. How about groupsets? 18 groups are utilizing Shimano Dura-Ace and 4 groups are utilizing SRAM Red AXS, for instance.
You also can try our function on final yr’s Tour de France winner’s bikes if you wish to refresh your reminiscence or relive the thrill from 2023 to get into Tour spirit forward of this yr’s racing.
Quite a lot of new tools and bikes get launched earlier than the Tour, and are first seen beneath riders on the Critérium du Dauphiné. This yr we noticed 4 new bikes and many fascinating tech forward of the primary occasion, together with a brand new unreleased Trek ridden by Mads Pederson and his Lidl-Trek teammates.
Cyclingnews can be on the Grand Départ of the Tour de France to cowl all of the breaking tech information because it occurs, so examine the web site tech part for all the newest information.
Team tools desk
| Team | Bikes | Groupset | Wheels | Tyres | Clothing | Saddles | Finishing Kit | Computers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astana – Qazaqstan Team | Wilier Triestina | Shimano Dura-Ace | Vision | Vittoria Corsa Pro | Biemme | Prologo | Wilier | Garmin |
| Bahrain – Victorious | Merida | Shimano Dura-Ace | Vision | Continental GP5000 – Various choices | Alé | Prologo | FSA, Vision | Garmin |
| Bora-Hansgrohe | Specialized | Sram Red AXS | Roval | Specialized Turbo | Le Col | Specialized | Pro, Specialized | Hammerhead Karoo |
| Cofidis | Look | Shimano Dura-Ace | Corima | Michelin Power Tubular | Van Rysel / Ekoi | Selle Italia | FSA/Vision | Wahoo |
| Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team | Van Rysel | Shimano Dura-Ace | SwissAspect Hadron | Continental GP5000 – Various choices | Van Rysel / Rosti | Fizik | Deda, Van Rysel | Wahoo |
| EF Education-Easypost | Cannondale | Shimano Dura-Ace | Vision | Vittoria Corsa Pro | Rapha | Prologo | FSA, Vision | Wahoo |
| Groupama-FDJ | Wilier Triestina | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano | Continental GP5000 – Various choices / Competition tubulars | Alé | Prologo | Wilier Trestina | Garmin |
| Ineos Grenadiers | Pinarello | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano | Continental GP5000 – Various choices | Gobik | Prologo | MOST | Garmin |
| Intermarché – Wanty | Cube | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano, Vision | Continental GP5000 – Various choices | Nalini | Prologo | Cube | Bryton |
| Arkea-B&B Hotels | Bianchi | Shimano Dura-Ace | Vision Metron | Vittoria Corsa Pro | Jinga | Selle Italia | Bianchi | Wahoo |
| Team Visma | Lease a motorcycle | Cervélo | SRAM Red AXS | Reserve | Vittoria Corsa Pro | Agu | Fizik | FSA | Garmin |
| Alpecin-Deceuninck | Canyon | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano | Vittoria Corsa Pro | Kalas | Selle Italia | Canyon, Selle Italia | Wahoo |
| Movistar Team | Canyon | SRAM Red AXS | Zipp | Continental GP5000 – Various choices | Gobik | Fizik | Canyon | Garmin |
| Soudal Quick – Step | Specialized | Shimano Dura-Ace | Roval | Specialized Turbo | Castelli | Specialized | Pro, Specialized | Garmin |
| Jayco AlUla | Giant | Shimano Dura-Ace | Cadex | Vittoria Corsa Pro | Alé | Cadex | Giant | Wahoo |
| DSM – Firmenich Postnl | Scott | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano | Vittoria Corsa Pro | Nalini | Syncros | Syncros | Wahoo |
| Lidl – Trek | Trek | SRAM Red AXS | Bontrager | Pirelli PZero | Santini | Bontrager | Bontrager | Wahoo |
| UAE Team Emirates | Colnago | Shimano Dura-Ace / Carbon Ti | Enve | Continental GP5000 – Various choices | Pissei | Prologo | Colnago | Wahoo |
| Uno-X Mobility | Dare | Shimano Dura-Ace | DT Swiss | Schwalbe Pro One | Bioracer | Prologo | Dare | Garmin |
| Total Energies | Enve | Shimano Dura-Ace | Enve | Continental GP5000 – Various choices | Sportful | Selle Italia | Enve | Garmin |
| Israel Premier Tech | Factor | Shimano Dura-Ace / FSA chainset | Black Inc | Continental GP5000 – Various choices | Ekoi | Selle Italia | Black inc | Garmin |
| Lotto-Dstny | Orbea | Shimano Dura-Ace | Zipp / Oquo | Vittoria Corsa Pro | Vermarc | Selle Italia | Orbea | Garmin |
Tour de France workforce bikes
- Bikes: Wilier Zero SLR, Wilier Filante SLR, Wilier Supersonica SLR TT, Unreleased Wilier noticed in current races.
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Disc 12 Speed
- Wheels: Vision Metron
- Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Pro
- Clothing: Biemme
- Saddles: Prologo
- Finishing Kit: Wilier
- Computers: Garmin
Astana-Qazaqstan have ridden with Wilier bikes for 5 seasons now and the workforce can now make use of the brand-new and really costly Supersonica SLR TT time trial bike.
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All eyes can be on Mark Cavendish, who not too long ago grew to become a knight of the realm within the UK, as he tries to take the outright Tour de France stage win document of 35 levels. Don’t be stunned to see Cavendish on a {custom} or specifically painted bike for the race, and look out for his {custom} Nike footwear.
The workforce also needs to have entry to a brand new unreleased light-weight Wilier, which was noticed beneath Wilier’s different sponsored workforce, Groupama FDJ.
Elsewhere the workforce use Shimano Dura-Ace groupsets, Vision wheels and Vittoria Corsa tyres, a number of the greatest highway bike tyres round.
- Bikes: Merida Reacto, Merida Scultura, Merida Warp TT
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Disc
- Wheels: Vision Metron – varied choices
- Tyres: Continental GP5000 S TR
- Clothing: Alé
- Saddles: Prologo
- Finishing Kit: FSA, Vision
- Computers: Garmin
Bahrain-Victorious can be racing on the Merida Reacto aero bike and the Merida Scultura all-rounder for highway levels throughout the Tour, and a Time Warp TT bike in opposition to the clock. Like Astana-Qazaqstan, additionally they use Dura-Ace groupsets and Vision wheels however as a substitute use Continental GP5000 S TR tubeless tyres, a peloton favorite and now obtainable in a number of variations.
Ahead of final yr’s race, the workforce rolled out a brand new paint job which featured much more white and paid homage to Bahrain’s pearl fishing trade. We’re but to see a 2024 change-out design, however there’s nonetheless time. Matej Mohorič managed to win a stage final yr on his {custom} bike.
- Bikes: Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8, Specialized S-Works Shiv TT
- Groupset: SRAM Red AXS
- Wheels: Roval
- Tyres: Specialized Turbo
- Clothing: Sportful
- Saddles: Specialized
- Finishing Kit: PRO, Specialized
- Computers: Hammerhead Karoo
The predominant change at Bora-Hansgrohe this yr is the up to date SRAM Red AXS groupsets and new Hammerhead Karoo computer systems the workforce have fitted to their bikes.
They use the S-Works Tarmac SL8 body from Specialized in addition to some particular new wheels from Roval that have been not too long ago launched, through which the hub leaves the paint off the hub shells to avoid wasting weight.
The workforce will even formally announce a partnership with Red Bull forward of the race so look out for some new look equipment and bikes.
- Bikes: Look 795 Blade, 796 Monoblade RS (TT)
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Disc 12 Speed
- Wheels: Corima
- Tyres: Michelin Power Tubular
- Clothing: Van Rysel
- Saddles: Selle Italia
- Finishing Kit: FSA/Vision
- Computers: Wahoo
French workforce Cofidis use tools from a number of French manufacturers. Their Look frames, Corima wheels and Michelin tyres are all French. Look frames have lengthy been famed for his or her high quality carbon fibre development.
The workforce race on the Look 795 Blade frameset module which Victor Lafay rode to a stage win final yr. They additionally rolled out a cool Mondrian-inspired Tour paint job final yr so maintain your eyes open for one thing particular this yr.
- Bikes: Van Rysel RCR / XCR time trial bike
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Disc 12 Speed
- Wheels: SwissAspect Hadron
- Tyres: Continental GP5000 S TR
- Clothing: Rosti / Van Rysel
- Saddles: Fizik
- Finishing Kit: Deda / Van Rysel
- Computers: Wahoo
Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team have loved a stellar begin to 2024 and have taken over 20 victories already. So a lot in order that the workforce at present sits 2nd within the UCI Team rankings.
The workforce has a brand new tools bundle for 2024, together with the Van Rysel RCR body, owned by father or mother firm Decathlon, which prompted a stir within the media for being one of the vital inexpensive bikes to have graced the WorldTour peloton in years. We have it on good authority the workforce could have one of many quickest equipment packages round.
The workforce makes use of the Van Rysel FCR — among the finest aero helmets — which completed within the prime 5 in our current aero helmet wind tunnel take a look at.
- Bikes: Cannondale SuperSix Evo LAB 71, SystemSix, SuperSlice (TT)
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Disc 12 Speed
- Wheels: Vision
- Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Pro
- Clothing: Rapha
- Saddles: Prologo
- Finishing Kit: FSA, Vision
- Computers: Wahoo
EF Education-EasyPost race on the Cannondale SuperSix Evo LAB 71 body and is legendary for restricted version ache jobs or collaborations in large races. Their workforce version body additionally simply grew to become available for purchase for the general public.
The workforce even have the choice to race on the extra aero SystemSix body, however riders appear to stay to the SuperSix. That is except aero-obsessed Irish rider Ben Healey. The workforce even have entry to the quickest helmet round, the brand new POC Procen Air
Elsewhere, EF are one other Shimano workforce, utilizing Dura-Ace tools, although they purchase their very own components as they are not straight sponsored, they usually use FSA energy meter chainsets.
- Bikes: Wilier Zero SLR, Wilier Filante SLR, Wilier Supersonica SLR TT
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Disc 12 Speed
- Wheels: Shimano C35, C50, C60
- Tyres: Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR / Competition tubular
- Clothing: Alé
- Saddles: Prologo
- Finishing Kit: Wilier
- Computers: Garmin
Groupama-FDJ switched to Wilier bikes for the 2024 season and rolled out a reasonably elegant, predominantly white and blue paint job. The workforce have the identical fashions obtainable to them because the Astana squad, together with the brand new hyper-expensive Supersonica SLR TT time trial bike and an unreleased climbing bike.
Over the previous few years, we’ve got seen a mixture of Continental GP5000 tubeless and Competition tubular (glued-on) tyres being utilized by the workforce. We’ll be keeping track of whether or not the workforce totally transitions to tubeless on the Tour.
- Bikes: Pinarello Dogma F, Bolide (TT)
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 12 Speed
- Wheels: Shimano (Princeton Carbonworks / Tactic and Aerocoach can be current as non-sponsored additions)
- Tyres: Continental GP5000 S TR
- Clothing: Gobik
- Saddles: Prologo
- Finishing Kit: MOST
- Computers: Garmin
Pinarello, Ineos-Grenadiers’ long-term bike sponsor, simply launched a brand new model of the Dogma F forward of the Tour, so anticipate to see the workforce driving the brand-new bikes there.
The workforce’s tools bundle which is usually from Shimano (groupsets and wheels) stays unchanged. But Ineos Grenadiers have been recognized to vary to aftermarket, particular wheels for key levels of the race or for time trials, such because the £1000 Tactic hubs, we noticed them utilizing final yr.
- Bikes: Cube Litening C:68X, Aerium C:68 (TT)
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Disc
- Wheels: Newmen
- Tyres: Continental GP5000 S TR
- Clothing: Verge
- Saddles: Prologo
- Finishing Kit: Cube
- Computers: Bryton
Intermarché – Wanty has caught to a reasonably normal – even unexciting dare we are saying it -equipment setup for the previous couple of years.
The workforce use Cube Litening highway frames with Shimano Dura-Ace groupsets and Newmen wheels.
Their vibrant inexperienced handlebar tape and silver wheel decals all the time stand out. Team chief Biniam Girmay can be trying to win a stage on his Cube bike.
- Bikes: Canyon Aeroad CFR / Ultimate CFR / Speedmax (TT)
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Disc
- Wheels: Shimano
- Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Pro
- Clothing: Kalas
- Saddles: Selle Italia
- Finishing Kit: Canyon / Selle Italia
- Computers: Wahoo
Alpecin-Deceuninck’s tools bundle hasn’t modified for a very long time and the workforce has loved numerous success aboard their Canyon Aeroad bikes. The workforce additionally technically has the Canyon Ultimate all-rounder to make use of alongside the aero mannequin, however we rarely see any workforce riders utilizing it.
Let’s not overlook workforce sprinter Jasper Philipsen, who final yr raced a {custom} inexperienced Aeroad on account of main the inexperienced jersey sprints competitors.
We have seen glimpses of a particular custom-painted body for World Champion Van der Poel and rumours are circulating of a brand new Canyon Aeroad which we can be holding an eye fixed out for on the Tour.
- Bikes: Cervélo S5, R5, Caledonia, P5 (TT)
- Groupset: SRAM Red AXS
- Wheels: Reserve
- Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Pro
- Clothing: Agu
- Saddles: Fizik
- Finishing Kit: Cervelo / FSA
- Computers: Garmin
Visma-Lease a Bike can be aiming to defend defending champion Jonas Vingegaard’s yellow jersey from final yr utilizing their Cervélo bikes.
The workforce used {custom} painted bikes final yr, however caught to the yellow and black theme. This yr, nevertheless, they’ve modified their colourway fully, to a darkish blue palette that pays tribute to the Renaissance.
The workforce has an aero and light-weight all-rounder to make use of. The S5 is the workforce’s aero mannequin and R5 is the climbing bike. The workforce additionally has the extra comfy Caledonia in addition to the Soloist at their disposal however we do not anticipate to see these bikes as a lot. For the time trials, will probably be the aero P5.
The workforce has additionally switched to the brand new SRAM Red AXS groupset and Vingegaard was reportedly testing the brand new carbon cranks ultimately yr’s Tour.
Visma are famed for leaving no stone unturned concerning tools and we anticipate them to make use of 1x drivetrain programs on a minimum of one stage in addition to loads of different tech hacks and optimisations.
- Bikes: Bianchi Oltre RC, Specialissima, Aquila (TT)
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
- Wheels: Vision Metron – 45 and 60
- Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Pro
- Clothing: Ekoi
- Saddles: Selle Italia
- Finishing Kit: Reparto course by Vision / FSA
- Computers: Wahoo
Arkéa – B&B Hotels have been driving Bianchi bikes for 2 years and have two highway fashions to select from: the Oltre RC aero bike, and light-weight Specialissima. There’s additionally the Aquila TT for time trials.
The Oltre RC aero bike has not been with out controversy throughout its lifespan after mechanical points leading to snapped handlebars and points at Paris-Roubaix. Bianchi responded to a number of the allegations made in an announcement on the time.
The Tour de France is a harsh take a look at and each workforce arrives with its tools in good order and prepared for a tough three weeks.
- Bikes: Canyon Aeroad CFR, Ultimate CFR, Speedmax CFR (TT)
- Groupset: SRAM Red AXS
- Wheels: Zipp – varied choices
- Tyres: Continental GP5000 S TR
- Clothing: Gobik / BORN
- Saddles: Fizik
- Finishing Kit: Canyon
- Computers: Garmin
Movistar are one other workforce, like Ineos Grenadiers, who’ve been with the identical bike provider for a very long time, and 2024 marks the eleventh yr of the partnership.
The Spanish squad has extra climbers than Alpecin-Deceuninck, so that you see much more of the Canyon Ultimate mannequin alongside the Aeroad.
The workforce even have the brand new SRAM Red AXS groupset to make use of this summer time after its launch in May.
- Bikes: Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8, Specialized S-Works Shiv TT
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
- Wheels: Roval – varied choices
- Tyres: Specialized Turbo
- Clothing: Castelli
- Saddles: Specialized
- Finishing Kit: PRO, Specialized
- Computers: Garmin
Soudal-QuickStep has ridden Specialized bikes for a very long time now and rides the Tarmac SL8 mannequin within the top-tier S-Works model, which was launched on the Glasgow World Championships final yr.
The workforce or ‘Wolfpack’ as they prefer to be recognized, can be constructed round Remco Evenepoel’s tilt on the total classification this yr. The Belgian, who can also be the World Time Trial Champion, has a custom-painted rainbow Shiv TT bike to make use of.
Elsewhere the workforce makes use of Dura-Ace groupsets from Shimano, together with Roval ending equipment by Specialized. We additionally anticipate to see Roval’s restricted version Rapide CLX II Team wheels getting used throughout the race.
- Bikes: Propel Advanced SL, TCR Advanced SL, Trinity (TT)
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
- Wheels: Cadex
- Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Pro
- Clothing: Alé
- Saddles: Cadex
- Finishing Kit: Giant
- Computers: Wahoo
Team Jayco Al-Ula races on Giant bikes, with Shimano Dura-Ace groupsets and wheels from Cadex, a subsidiary model of Giant.
The workforce can select between the aero-focused Propel Advanced mannequin or the longstanding all-rounder the TCR Advanced SL which acquired an replace earlier this yr.
The workforce’s eye-catching paint jobs have drawn consideration this yr and look nice out on the highway. Look out for Australian Champion Luke Plapp’s {custom} equipment and bike which actually stand out.
- Bikes: Scott Addict RC, Foil RC, Plasma (TT)
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
- Wheels: Shimano C36, C50, C60
- Tyres: Vittroria Corsa Pro
- Clothing: Nalini
- Saddles: Syncros
- Finishing Kit: Syncros
- Computers: Wahoo
Team DSM – Firmenich PostNL race on Scott bikes, and the light-weight Addict mannequin has been round for over fifteen years in its varied guises. Like a number of different groups, they will additionally select to race on an aero-focused mannequin. In this case, that’s the Foil RC, a motorcycle that first broke cowl on the 2022 Tour, and which workforce sprinter Fabio Jakobsen will possible select to journey.
Shimano Dura-Ace takes care of the groupset and wheel bundle, while Syncros present the built-in handlebars.
- Bikes: Trek Madone, Emonda, Domane, Speed Concept (TT)
- Groupset: SRAM Red AXS
- Wheels: Bontrager
- Tyres: Pirelli P Zero
- Clothing: Santini
- Saddles: Bontrager
- Finishing Kit: Bontrager
- Computers: Wahoo
Lidl-Trek is a workforce to observe this yr on the tools entrance, there are many techy adjustments to identify this summer time.
The workforce has been noticed utilizing a model new body that appears like a extra light-weight, all-rounder in comparison with the workforce’s Trek Madone mannequin. We anticipate to see extra of this on the race.
The workforce additionally switched to the brand new SRAM Red AXS groupset this yr, and also will race on the brand-new Pirelli P Zero tyres that launched not too long ago.
Trek launched a sequence of particular {custom} bikes for final yr’s Tour, Mads Pederson’s particularly prompted fairly the sir.
- Bikes: Colnago V4Rs, TT1 (TT)
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 / Carbon-Ti chainrings and rotors
- Wheels: Enve
- Tyres: Continental GP5000 S TR
- Clothing: Gobik
- Saddles: Prologo
- Finishing Kit: Colnago
- Computers: Wahoo
Fresh from victory on the Giro d’Italia, Tadej Pogačar seems to be in unstoppable type this yr. He will purpose to win his third Tour this yr utilizing his Colnago V4Rs which he makes use of for all levels. As properly because the TT1 time trial mannequin pictured above.
UAE Team Emirates makes use of Dura-Ace groupsets and Enve wheels and handlebars. Notably, the workforce have used unique Carbon Ti carbon chainrings and disc rotors to avoid wasting much more weight.
We have heard the workforce have made some additional tweaks to their bikes forward of the Tour to make them even lighter so can be holding our eyes peeled for any additional modifications.
- Bikes: Orbea Orca / Orca Aero / Ordu TT bike
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
- Wheels: Zipp / Oquo
- Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Pro
- Clothing: Vermarc / Ekoi / Defeet
- Saddles: Selle Italia
- Finishing Kit: Orbea
- Computers: Garmin
Lotto-Dstny is a non-WorldTour workforce who’ve secured a spot at this yr’s race. The workforce races on Spanish Orbea bikes and may select between the Orca and Orca Aero fashions. They additionally use the Ordu time trial bike in opposition to the clock.
The workforce use Shimano Dura-Ace groupsets together with Zipp wheels and Vittoria tyres. Controversy reigned earlier within the yr after a spate of wheel/tyre compatibility points for the workforce.
The workforce can be gunning for victory and supporting star rider Arnaud De Lie in his quest for a stage win.
- Bikes: Factor Ostro / O2 VAM / Hanzo TT Bike
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
- Wheels: Black Inc.
- Tyres: Continental GP5000 S TR
- Clothing: Ekoi
- Saddles: Selle Italia
- Finishing Kit: Black Inc.
- Computers: Garmin
Israel-Premier Tech makes use of Factor bikes and may select between two highway fashions, the aero Ostro and the light-weight O2 Vam. They race on the Hanzo mannequin for time trials.
The workforce’s wheels and built-in handlebars and stems are from Black Inc, a subsidiary model of Factor. You also can learn our unique in-depth interview with Factor founder Rob Gitelis for perception into the bike trade and carbon body development.
Four-time Tour champion Chris Froome continues to be gunning for a spot within the workforce’s Tour squad for this yr, although his place hasn’t been confirmed but.
- Bikes: Enve Melee / Specialized S-Works Shiv TT
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
- Wheels: Enve
- Tyres: Continental GP5000 S TR
- Clothing: Sportful
- Saddles: Selle Italia
- Finishing Kit: Enve
- Computers: Garmin
Total Energies switched from Specialized to Enve bikes after the departure of Specialized-sponsored star rider Peter Sagan final yr.
The squad now makes use of Enve Melee frames, wheels and handlebars with Shimano Dura-Ace groupsets and Continental tubeless tyres.
Notably, Enve does not at present have a time trial bike in its vary so the workforce makes use of blacked-out Specialized Shiv time trial bikes in opposition to the clock.
- Bikes: Dare VSRu / TSRf time trial bike / Velocity Ace Prototype
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
- Wheels: Garmin
- Tyres: Schwalbe Pro One
- Clothing: Bioracer
- Saddles: Prologo
- Finishing Kit: Dare
- Computers: Garmin
Uno-X Mobility races on Dare bikes which can be a number of the most eye-catching within the peloton. The all-black bikes look aggressive standing nonetheless, particularly the Velocity Ace Prototype we noticed earlier within the yr, we’ll be holding our eyes peeled for this mannequin once more on the Tour, together with its very aggressive-looking aero handlebar.
The workforce makes use of Shimano Dura-Ace groupsets and DT Swiss carbon fibre wheels – the identical wheels that gained our wind tunnel wheels take a look at a few years in the past – with Schwalbe Pro One tubeless tyres, the one workforce within the race utilizing the German tyre model.
The workforce bikes are often additionally fitted with the brand new CeramicSpeed OSPW for an added drivetrain achieve.
Tour tech predictions
The Tour is the game of biking’s greatest store window, it is an awesome alternative for advertising and marketing, displaying merchandise off and gaining consideration.
Brand new bikes are likely to get examined upfront of the Tour to make sure riders are comfortable and we assume to only be sure all the things is prepared. That being stated, you continue to see new bikes roll out on the Tour, and we’ll be sure you maintain an eye fixed out for something new.
We might even see new components, elements and equipment seem throughout the Tour. Everything from optimised new clothes to new sun shades and biking footwear in addition to bike elements. We can be masking all the things we spot intimately.
Sometimes issues are so secret or carefully guarded we do not even know they’re getting used. For instance, the brand new SRAM Red AXS crank arms that Jonas Vingegaard was utilizing this time final yr.
There are traits in tools that inform what we predict we would see, and we’ve got written about them right here in our tech predictions for the Tour de France