{"id":2022130,"date":"2026-07-01T11:06:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T08:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2022130"},"modified":"2026-07-01T11:06:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T08:06:16","slug":"remco-evenepoel-has-a-prototype-time-trial-bike-for-the-tour-de-france-is-specialized-finally-updating-the-shiv-tt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2022130","title":{"rendered":"Remco Evenepoel has a prototype time trial bike for the Tour de France &#8211; Is Specialized finally updating the Shiv TT?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iiCgdQ5prVHAQ64A2iPRcL-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UTeZtJbsZQWRHW3jeBTuTk-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UTeZtJbsZQWRHW3jeBTuTk-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Eurobike 2026: Five new bikes that caught my eye\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-160-80.png.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-80-80.png.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Win Fin, Flow Fork, Speed Sniffer: Specialized launches &#8216;fastest road bike ever made&#8217; 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around Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nBikes\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Remco Evenepoel has a prototype time trial bike for the Tour de France &#8211; Is Specialized finally updating the Shiv TT?<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nJosh Croxton <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-07-01T11:06:16Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n1 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">New Roval time trial wheel also spotted at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe camp<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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TT setups in the lead-up to the race.<\/p>\n<p>But it appears Remco Evenepoel&#8217;s bike sponsor, Specialized, has gone a few steps further, as a new &#8216;prototype&#8217; time trial bike and a deep-section front wheel have been spotted hiding in the back of a van at the Tour de France Grand Depart in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4fbfa088-12fd-4bc4-bb49-6e38d0695038-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And we didn&#8217;t need to <u>hide in a bush<\/u> for these photos; we were given permission to shoot in and around the mechanics as they busily worked on building bikes for the team&#8217;s leaders, and while there, my eagle-eyed colleague Tom spotted the new machine hanging in the back of a nearby open van.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A few quick photos &#8211; those you see here &#8211; were all we could obtain before one of the mechanics realised his mistake and quickly closed the door.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4e71a094-6d3f-44c7-b961-e90828f43c25\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QQdTsSTkz9hUU5frHyGrM7-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QQdTsSTkz9hUU5frHyGrM7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QQdTsSTkz9hUU5frHyGrM7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QQdTsSTkz9hUU5frHyGrM7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QQdTsSTkz9hUU5frHyGrM7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QQdTsSTkz9hUU5frHyGrM7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"what-s-new-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What&#8217;s new<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-8a248c9e-b68e-44a5-9a77-036c3707fa37\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Analysing the photos, the most obvious point of difference is the interaction between the seat tube and the rear wheel.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tadej Poga\u010dar rides a new &#8216;significantly lighter&#8217; 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Mystery Specialized bike spotted at team training camp<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">I hid in a bush to get the first spy shots of the new Specialized Tarmac SL9 at the newly-named Dauphin\u00e9<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-30d40ac6-914b-4881-9624-a20241fe232a\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xdcZEe4AytuAE8thSYuUN4-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xdcZEe4AytuAE8thSYuUN4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xdcZEe4AytuAE8thSYuUN4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xdcZEe4AytuAE8thSYuUN4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xdcZEe4AytuAE8thSYuUN4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xdcZEe4AytuAE8thSYuUN4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The seat tube is a notable area of difference between the new bike (behind) and the old bike (in front). <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-933ca58a-95bd-449a-bc62-e40e4cb7ede5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Whereas the old bike had quite a distance between seat tube and rear tyre, this one looks to have filled that space in, and then protrudes beyond the seat stays not too dissimilarly to the recent <u>&#8216;Win Fin&#8217; on the Tarmac SL9<\/u>, or even the 2014 model Shiv that preceded the existing model.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The seat stays themselves remain low and horizontal as per the outgoing model.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-xvDemqPFLsGCDqfzyDURXU\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-xvDemqPFLsGCDqfzyDURXU slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0f203b27-2ccd-4afd-842c-e6974d81c97b\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YjJ3g6AYBrS5NkMv7H7E3-860-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YjJ3g6AYBrS5NkMv7H7E3-860-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YjJ3g6AYBrS5NkMv7H7E3-860-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YjJ3g6AYBrS5NkMv7H7E3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YjJ3g6AYBrS5NkMv7H7E3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YjJ3g6AYBrS5NkMv7H7E3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">This saddle clamp is a lot sleeker than most <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-28135714-e763-4681-a38e-6ab3883b268d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The other big change is the introduction of what appears to be an aero saddle clamp system, integrated into the carbon at the top of the post, rather than a separate bolt-on unit. This removes a bunch of material from beneath the saddle, no doubt improving airflow between the rider&#8217;s legs.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cc339c4d-5450-44b2-a7b5-3532207c642a\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9RA5pbqTqk525C7ga8tHB3-459-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9RA5pbqTqk525C7ga8tHB3-459-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9RA5pbqTqk525C7ga8tHB3-459-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9RA5pbqTqk525C7ga8tHB3-459-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9RA5pbqTqk525C7ga8tHB3-459-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9RA5pbqTqk525C7ga8tHB3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">You can just make out the &#8216;YPE&#8217; from the end of the UCI &#8216;Prototype&#8217; sticker. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-25838869-09d1-4e0b-a388-f6253060e968\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Looking closely, it&#8217;s possible to see the &#8216;YPE&#8217; at the end of the &#8216;Prototype&#8217; sticker on the seat tube, and above this on the top tube, it&#8217;s just possible to make out the &#8216;Evenepoel&#8217; sticker to denote which rider will be getting this bike (as if it wasn&#8217;t obvious).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-72bd4544-4bfd-45ab-a9bf-e728d6bedc11\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LRFmbDE2ezfKVeR7cbXvu4-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LRFmbDE2ezfKVeR7cbXvu4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LRFmbDE2ezfKVeR7cbXvu4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LRFmbDE2ezfKVeR7cbXvu4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LRFmbDE2ezfKVeR7cbXvu4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LRFmbDE2ezfKVeR7cbXvu4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The front end of the bikes are similar too. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-6492b6fa-e3dd-4184-a96d-058057ff8f26\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With the old model in front of it obscuring some of the view, it&#8217;s hard to see if there are any changes at the front end too, but we can at least see that the trailing edge of the head tube looks similar to its predecessor.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3e0ce17c-1a0f-4494-8159-80a97396bea2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/863AYmEn6zHommLYVXvQz-447-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/863AYmEn6zHommLYVXvQz-447-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/863AYmEn6zHommLYVXvQz-447-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/863AYmEn6zHommLYVXvQz-447-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/863AYmEn6zHommLYVXvQz-447-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/863AYmEn6zHommLYVXvQz-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">You can just about make out &#8216;Fact 12R Carbon&#8217; here too. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-52f3f2dc-33da-4907-9608-9d0fec641a6f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Interestingly, the down tube logo bears the Specialized name, rather than S-Works. But while that might suggest a lesser-spec frame (S-Works is reserved for the brand&#8217;s top tier products), the wordmark near the bottom bracket here shows &#8216;Fact 12R Carbon&#8217; &#8211; the type of fibre used only on Specialized&#8217;s flagship models.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cbee64dd-1435-49ab-8329-1ee429e5929d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rMzpqk9sZHaHgrhfAGoTg4-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rMzpqk9sZHaHgrhfAGoTg4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rMzpqk9sZHaHgrhfAGoTg4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rMzpqk9sZHaHgrhfAGoTg4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rMzpqk9sZHaHgrhfAGoTg4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rMzpqk9sZHaHgrhfAGoTg4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">There&#8217;s a new Roval time trial wheel here too. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-df9f8325-bf4f-41d0-949d-16749d07d4c5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">We also spotted a new, much deeper Roval time trial wheel, which looks to be in the region of 90mm deep and specced with the same carbon spokes as found on the latest range of Rapide CLX Sprint wheels.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Upon reaching out to Specialized for comment on the new machine, the brand explained it &#8220;relies on feedback from professional athletes in both developing and testing pre-production products in real-world applications. With this top-level feedback, some of these design elements and products eventually show up in future retail product offerings. We call this Project Black.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-xvDemqPFLsGCDqfzyDURXU\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-xvDemqPFLsGCDqfzyDURXU slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Josh Croxton<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Associate Editor (Tech)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Josh is Associate Editor of Cyclingnews \u2013 leading our content on the best bikes, kit and the latest breaking tech stories from the pro peloton. He has been with us since the summer of 2019 and throughout that time he&#8217;s covered everything from buyer&#8217;s guides and deals to the latest tech news and reviews. <\/p>\n<p>On the bike, Josh has been riding and racing for over 15 years. He started out racing cross country in his teens back when 26-inch wheels and triple chainsets were still mainstream, but he found favour in road racing in his early 20s, racing at a local and national level for Somerset-based Team Tor 2000. These days he rides indoors for convenience and fitness, and outdoors for fun on road, gravel, &#8216;cross and cross-country bikes, the latter usually with his two dogs in tow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar rides a new &#8216;significantly lighter&#8217; prototype Colnago time trial bike at the Tour de Romandie prologue <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-406-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-406-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-406-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-406-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Is this the new Tarmac SL9? Mystery Specialized bike spotted at team training camp<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">I hid in a bush to get the first spy shots of the new Specialized Tarmac SL9 at the newly-named Dauphin\u00e9<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s new time trial bike is officially here \u2013 All the details on the half-kilo lighter Colnago TT2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Is Remco Evenepoel back racing earlier than planned? Name sticker on unreleased Specialized at the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes suggests he might be<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n4TGuCAYxuqyVmASX5k73a-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n4TGuCAYxuqyVmASX5k73a-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n4TGuCAYxuqyVmASX5k73a-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n4TGuCAYxuqyVmASX5k73a-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n4TGuCAYxuqyVmASX5k73a-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">TotalEnergies showed us a prototype Cube aero bike, didn&#8217;t tell us a thing about it, and then took it away again &#8211; It&#8217;s cool, though<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Bikes<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Win Fin, Flow Fork, Speed Sniffer: Specialized launches &#8216;fastest road bike ever made&#8217; in the S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UTeZtJbsZQWRHW3jeBTuTk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UTeZtJbsZQWRHW3jeBTuTk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UTeZtJbsZQWRHW3jeBTuTk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UTeZtJbsZQWRHW3jeBTuTk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UTeZtJbsZQWRHW3jeBTuTk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Eurobike 2026: Five new bikes that caught my eye<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We did not design it to win a comparison table&#8217; &#8211; Look&#8217;s new race bike blends aero with real-world performance<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vUrytX6acKkkZhFgBLDNR7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vUrytX6acKkkZhFgBLDNR7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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\/>\nJosh Croxton <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-07-01T11:06:16Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n1 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">New Roval time trial wheel also spotted at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe camp<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through 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TT setups in the lead-up to the race.<\/p>\n<p>But it appears Remco Evenepoel&#8217;s bike sponsor, Specialized, has gone a few steps further, as a new &#8216;prototype&#8217; time trial bike and a deep-section front wheel have been spotted hiding in the back of a van at the Tour de France Grand Depart in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4fbfa088-12fd-4bc4-bb49-6e38d0695038-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And we didn&#8217;t need to <u>hide in a bush<\/u> for these photos; we were given permission to shoot in and around the mechanics as they busily worked on building bikes for the team&#8217;s leaders, and while there, my eagle-eyed colleague Tom spotted the new machine hanging in the back of a nearby open van.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A few quick photos &#8211; those you see here &#8211; were all we could obtain before one of the mechanics realised his mistake and quickly closed the door.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4e71a094-6d3f-44c7-b961-e90828f43c25\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QQdTsSTkz9hUU5frHyGrM7-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QQdTsSTkz9hUU5frHyGrM7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QQdTsSTkz9hUU5frHyGrM7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QQdTsSTkz9hUU5frHyGrM7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QQdTsSTkz9hUU5frHyGrM7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QQdTsSTkz9hUU5frHyGrM7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"what-s-new-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What&#8217;s new<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-8a248c9e-b68e-44a5-9a77-036c3707fa37\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Analysing the photos, the most obvious point of difference is the interaction between the seat tube and the rear wheel.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tadej Poga\u010dar rides a new &#8216;significantly lighter&#8217; prototype Colnago time trial bike at the Tour de Romandie prologue <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Is this the new Tarmac SL9? Mystery Specialized bike spotted at team training camp<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">I hid in a bush to get the first spy shots of the new Specialized Tarmac SL9 at the newly-named Dauphin\u00e9<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-30d40ac6-914b-4881-9624-a20241fe232a\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xdcZEe4AytuAE8thSYuUN4-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xdcZEe4AytuAE8thSYuUN4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xdcZEe4AytuAE8thSYuUN4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xdcZEe4AytuAE8thSYuUN4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xdcZEe4AytuAE8thSYuUN4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xdcZEe4AytuAE8thSYuUN4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The seat tube is a notable area of difference between the new bike (behind) and the old bike (in front). <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-933ca58a-95bd-449a-bc62-e40e4cb7ede5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Whereas the old bike had quite a distance between seat tube and rear tyre, this one looks to have filled that space in, and then protrudes beyond the seat stays not too dissimilarly to the recent <u>&#8216;Win Fin&#8217; on the Tarmac SL9<\/u>, or even the 2014 model Shiv that preceded the existing model.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The seat stays themselves remain low and horizontal as per the outgoing model.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-xvDemqPFLsGCDqfzyDURXU\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-xvDemqPFLsGCDqfzyDURXU slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0f203b27-2ccd-4afd-842c-e6974d81c97b\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YjJ3g6AYBrS5NkMv7H7E3-860-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YjJ3g6AYBrS5NkMv7H7E3-860-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YjJ3g6AYBrS5NkMv7H7E3-860-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YjJ3g6AYBrS5NkMv7H7E3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YjJ3g6AYBrS5NkMv7H7E3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YjJ3g6AYBrS5NkMv7H7E3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">This saddle clamp is a lot sleeker than most <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-28135714-e763-4681-a38e-6ab3883b268d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The other big change is the introduction of what appears to be an aero saddle clamp system, integrated into the carbon at the top of the post, rather than a separate bolt-on unit. This removes a bunch of material from beneath the saddle, no doubt improving airflow between the rider&#8217;s legs.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cc339c4d-5450-44b2-a7b5-3532207c642a\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9RA5pbqTqk525C7ga8tHB3-459-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9RA5pbqTqk525C7ga8tHB3-459-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9RA5pbqTqk525C7ga8tHB3-459-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9RA5pbqTqk525C7ga8tHB3-459-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9RA5pbqTqk525C7ga8tHB3-459-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9RA5pbqTqk525C7ga8tHB3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">You can just make out the &#8216;YPE&#8217; from the end of the UCI &#8216;Prototype&#8217; sticker. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-25838869-09d1-4e0b-a388-f6253060e968\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Looking closely, it&#8217;s possible to see the &#8216;YPE&#8217; at the end of the &#8216;Prototype&#8217; sticker on the seat tube, and above this on the top tube, it&#8217;s just possible to make out the &#8216;Evenepoel&#8217; sticker to denote which rider will be getting this bike (as if it wasn&#8217;t obvious).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-72bd4544-4bfd-45ab-a9bf-e728d6bedc11\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LRFmbDE2ezfKVeR7cbXvu4-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LRFmbDE2ezfKVeR7cbXvu4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LRFmbDE2ezfKVeR7cbXvu4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LRFmbDE2ezfKVeR7cbXvu4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LRFmbDE2ezfKVeR7cbXvu4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LRFmbDE2ezfKVeR7cbXvu4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The front end of the bikes are similar too. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-6492b6fa-e3dd-4184-a96d-058057ff8f26\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With the old model in front of it obscuring some of the view, it&#8217;s hard to see if there are any changes at the front end too, but we can at least see that the trailing edge of the head tube looks similar to its predecessor.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3e0ce17c-1a0f-4494-8159-80a97396bea2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/863AYmEn6zHommLYVXvQz-447-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/863AYmEn6zHommLYVXvQz-447-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/863AYmEn6zHommLYVXvQz-447-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/863AYmEn6zHommLYVXvQz-447-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/863AYmEn6zHommLYVXvQz-447-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/863AYmEn6zHommLYVXvQz-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">You can just about make out &#8216;Fact 12R Carbon&#8217; here too. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-52f3f2dc-33da-4907-9608-9d0fec641a6f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Interestingly, the down tube logo bears the Specialized name, rather than S-Works. But while that might suggest a lesser-spec frame (S-Works is reserved for the brand&#8217;s top tier products), the wordmark near the bottom bracket here shows &#8216;Fact 12R Carbon&#8217; &#8211; the type of fibre used only on Specialized&#8217;s flagship models.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cbee64dd-1435-49ab-8329-1ee429e5929d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rMzpqk9sZHaHgrhfAGoTg4-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rMzpqk9sZHaHgrhfAGoTg4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rMzpqk9sZHaHgrhfAGoTg4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rMzpqk9sZHaHgrhfAGoTg4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rMzpqk9sZHaHgrhfAGoTg4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rMzpqk9sZHaHgrhfAGoTg4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">There&#8217;s a new Roval time trial wheel here too. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-df9f8325-bf4f-41d0-949d-16749d07d4c5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">We also spotted a new, much deeper Roval time trial wheel, which looks to be in the region of 90mm deep and specced with the same carbon spokes as found on the latest range of Rapide CLX Sprint wheels.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Upon reaching out to Specialized for comment on the new machine, the brand explained it &#8220;relies on feedback from professional athletes in both developing and testing pre-production products in real-world applications. With this top-level feedback, some of these design elements and products eventually show up in future retail product offerings. We call this Project Black.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-xvDemqPFLsGCDqfzyDURXU\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-xvDemqPFLsGCDqfzyDURXU slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Josh Croxton<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Associate Editor (Tech)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Josh is Associate Editor of Cyclingnews \u2013 leading our content on the best bikes, kit and the latest breaking tech stories from the pro peloton. He has been with us since the summer of 2019 and throughout that time he&#8217;s covered everything from buyer&#8217;s guides and deals to the latest tech news and reviews. <\/p>\n<p>On the bike, Josh has been riding and racing for over 15 years. He started out racing cross country in his teens back when 26-inch wheels and triple chainsets were still mainstream, but he found favour in road racing in his early 20s, racing at a local and national level for Somerset-based Team Tor 2000. These days he rides indoors for convenience and fitness, and outdoors for fun on road, gravel, &#8216;cross and cross-country bikes, the latter usually with his two dogs in tow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar rides a new &#8216;significantly lighter&#8217; prototype Colnago time trial bike at the Tour de Romandie prologue <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-406-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-406-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-406-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-406-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Is this the new Tarmac SL9? Mystery Specialized bike spotted at team training camp<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">I hid in a bush to get the first spy shots of the new Specialized Tarmac SL9 at the newly-named Dauphin\u00e9<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s new time trial bike is officially here \u2013 All the details on the half-kilo lighter Colnago TT2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/poukSPNap3TiSSXXoLfYcm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Is Remco Evenepoel back racing earlier than planned? Name sticker on unreleased Specialized at the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes suggests he might be<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n4TGuCAYxuqyVmASX5k73a-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n4TGuCAYxuqyVmASX5k73a-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n4TGuCAYxuqyVmASX5k73a-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n4TGuCAYxuqyVmASX5k73a-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/n4TGuCAYxuqyVmASX5k73a-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">TotalEnergies showed us a prototype Cube aero bike, didn&#8217;t tell us a thing about it, and then took it away again &#8211; It&#8217;s cool, though<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Bikes<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Win Fin, Flow Fork, Speed Sniffer: Specialized launches &#8216;fastest road bike ever made&#8217; in the S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UTeZtJbsZQWRHW3jeBTuTk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UTeZtJbsZQWRHW3jeBTuTk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UTeZtJbsZQWRHW3jeBTuTk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UTeZtJbsZQWRHW3jeBTuTk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UTeZtJbsZQWRHW3jeBTuTk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Eurobike 2026: Five new bikes that caught my eye<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We did not design it to win a comparison table&#8217; &#8211; Look&#8217;s new race bike blends aero with real-world performance<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vUrytX6acKkkZhFgBLDNR7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vUrytX6acKkkZhFgBLDNR7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vUrytX6acKkkZhFgBLDNR7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vUrytX6acKkkZhFgBLDNR7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vUrytX6acKkkZhFgBLDNR7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Stage 2 of Tour of Slovenia neutralised for nearly 30 minutes due to crash<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s new time trial bike is officially here \u2013 All the details on the half-kilo lighter Colnago TT2<\/span><\/div>\n<div 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TT setups in the lead-up to the race.<\/p>\n<p>But it appears Remco Evenepoel&#8217;s bike sponsor, Specialized, has gone a few steps further, as a new &#8216;prototype&#8217; time trial bike and a deep-section front wheel have been spotted hiding in the back of a van at the Tour de France Grand Depart in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4fbfa088-12fd-4bc4-bb49-6e38d0695038-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And we didn&#8217;t need to <u>hide in a bush<\/u> for these photos; we were given permission to shoot in and around the mechanics as they busily worked on building bikes for the team&#8217;s leaders, and while there, my eagle-eyed colleague Tom spotted the new machine hanging in the back of a nearby open van.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A few quick photos &#8211; those you see here &#8211; were all we could obtain before one of the mechanics realised his mistake and quickly closed the door.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4e71a094-6d3f-44c7-b961-e90828f43c25\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QQdTsSTkz9hUU5frHyGrM7-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QQdTsSTkz9hUU5frHyGrM7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QQdTsSTkz9hUU5frHyGrM7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QQdTsSTkz9hUU5frHyGrM7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QQdTsSTkz9hUU5frHyGrM7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QQdTsSTkz9hUU5frHyGrM7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"what-s-new-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What&#8217;s new<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-8a248c9e-b68e-44a5-9a77-036c3707fa37\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Analysing the photos, the most obvious point of difference is the interaction between the seat tube and the rear wheel.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tadej Poga\u010dar rides a new &#8216;significantly lighter&#8217; prototype Colnago time trial bike at the Tour de Romandie prologue <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Htfrknfjz3RdDHZzWcNArB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Is this the new Tarmac SL9? Mystery Specialized bike spotted at team training camp<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CDs7SbZyWquz28KBAwjhFa-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">I hid in a bush to get the first spy shots of the new Specialized Tarmac SL9 at the newly-named Dauphin\u00e9<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-30d40ac6-914b-4881-9624-a20241fe232a\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xdcZEe4AytuAE8thSYuUN4-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xdcZEe4AytuAE8thSYuUN4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xdcZEe4AytuAE8thSYuUN4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xdcZEe4AytuAE8thSYuUN4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xdcZEe4AytuAE8thSYuUN4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xdcZEe4AytuAE8thSYuUN4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The seat tube is a notable area of difference between the new bike (behind) and the old bike (in front). <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-933ca58a-95bd-449a-bc62-e40e4cb7ede5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Whereas the old bike had quite a distance between seat tube and rear tyre, this one looks to have filled that space in, and then protrudes beyond the seat stays not too dissimilarly to the recent <u>&#8216;Win Fin&#8217; on the Tarmac SL9<\/u>, or even the 2014 model Shiv that preceded the existing model.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The seat stays themselves remain low and horizontal as per the outgoing model.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-xvDemqPFLsGCDqfzyDURXU\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-xvDemqPFLsGCDqfzyDURXU slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0f203b27-2ccd-4afd-842c-e6974d81c97b\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YjJ3g6AYBrS5NkMv7H7E3-860-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YjJ3g6AYBrS5NkMv7H7E3-860-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YjJ3g6AYBrS5NkMv7H7E3-860-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YjJ3g6AYBrS5NkMv7H7E3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YjJ3g6AYBrS5NkMv7H7E3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2YjJ3g6AYBrS5NkMv7H7E3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">This saddle clamp is a lot sleeker than most <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-28135714-e763-4681-a38e-6ab3883b268d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The other big change is the introduction of what appears to be an aero saddle clamp system, integrated into the carbon at the top of the post, rather than a separate bolt-on unit. This removes a bunch of material from beneath the saddle, no doubt improving airflow between the rider&#8217;s legs.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cc339c4d-5450-44b2-a7b5-3532207c642a\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9RA5pbqTqk525C7ga8tHB3-459-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9RA5pbqTqk525C7ga8tHB3-459-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9RA5pbqTqk525C7ga8tHB3-459-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9RA5pbqTqk525C7ga8tHB3-459-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9RA5pbqTqk525C7ga8tHB3-459-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9RA5pbqTqk525C7ga8tHB3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">You can just make out the &#8216;YPE&#8217; from the end of the UCI &#8216;Prototype&#8217; sticker. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-25838869-09d1-4e0b-a388-f6253060e968\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Looking closely, it&#8217;s possible to see the &#8216;YPE&#8217; at the end of the &#8216;Prototype&#8217; sticker on the seat tube, and above this on the top tube, it&#8217;s just possible to make out the &#8216;Evenepoel&#8217; sticker to denote which rider will be getting this bike (as if it wasn&#8217;t obvious).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-72bd4544-4bfd-45ab-a9bf-e728d6bedc11\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LRFmbDE2ezfKVeR7cbXvu4-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LRFmbDE2ezfKVeR7cbXvu4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LRFmbDE2ezfKVeR7cbXvu4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LRFmbDE2ezfKVeR7cbXvu4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LRFmbDE2ezfKVeR7cbXvu4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LRFmbDE2ezfKVeR7cbXvu4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The front end of the bikes are similar too. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-6492b6fa-e3dd-4184-a96d-058057ff8f26\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With the old model in front of it obscuring some of the view, it&#8217;s hard to see if there are any changes at the front end too, but we can at least see that the trailing edge of the head tube looks similar to its predecessor.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3e0ce17c-1a0f-4494-8159-80a97396bea2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/863AYmEn6zHommLYVXvQz-447-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/863AYmEn6zHommLYVXvQz-447-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/863AYmEn6zHommLYVXvQz-447-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/863AYmEn6zHommLYVXvQz-447-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/863AYmEn6zHommLYVXvQz-447-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/863AYmEn6zHommLYVXvQz-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">You can just about make out &#8216;Fact 12R Carbon&#8217; here too. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-52f3f2dc-33da-4907-9608-9d0fec641a6f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Interestingly, the down tube logo bears the Specialized name, rather than S-Works. But while that might suggest a lesser-spec frame (S-Works is reserved for the brand&#8217;s top tier products), the wordmark near the bottom bracket here shows &#8216;Fact 12R Carbon&#8217; &#8211; the type of fibre used only on Specialized&#8217;s flagship models.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cbee64dd-1435-49ab-8329-1ee429e5929d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rMzpqk9sZHaHgrhfAGoTg4-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rMzpqk9sZHaHgrhfAGoTg4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rMzpqk9sZHaHgrhfAGoTg4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rMzpqk9sZHaHgrhfAGoTg4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rMzpqk9sZHaHgrhfAGoTg4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rMzpqk9sZHaHgrhfAGoTg4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">There&#8217;s a new Roval time trial wheel here too. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-df9f8325-bf4f-41d0-949d-16749d07d4c5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">We also spotted a new, much deeper Roval time trial wheel, which looks to be in the region of 90mm deep and specced with the same carbon spokes as found on the latest range of Rapide CLX Sprint wheels.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Upon reaching out to Specialized for comment on the new machine, the brand explained it &#8220;relies on feedback from professional athletes in both developing and testing pre-production products in real-world applications. With this top-level feedback, some of these design elements and products eventually show up in future retail product offerings. 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