{"id":2024394,"date":"2026-07-02T10:15:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T07:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2024394"},"modified":"2026-07-02T10:15:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T07:15:19","slug":"up-close-and-personal-with-matej-mohorics-custom-bianchi-specialissima-rc-for-the-tour-de-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2024394","title":{"rendered":"Up close and personal with Matej Mohori\u010d&#8217;s custom Bianchi Specialissima RC for the Tour de France"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-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\/xYehNdGJyBUwNetTFTfRVL-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYehNdGJyBUwNetTFTfRVL-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                                    Tour de France team-by-team guide \u2013 Line-up, leaders and ambitions for every squad on the start list\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\/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-[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                                    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\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 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\">3<\/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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The heat and tension only seem to be building as the start of this year&#8217;s Tour de France draws near.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s been a busy week already, and we managed to spot a new Specialized prototype time trial bike yesterday over at Bora-Hansgrohe.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e3280937-7701-4867-80ee-4fc2a8df5822-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> tech is already on the hunt for bikes and interesting kit in Spain, and we were handed Matej Mohori\u010d&#8217;s custom, brand-new Bianchi Specialissima at the Bahrain Victorious team hotel on Wednesday.<\/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\">The team and brand were keen to show the bike off, and that&#8217;s understandable, as the recently updated Specialissima was launched a few weeks back. We also asked about news on a new Oltre RC, but the brand remained tight-lipped on that front.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bike has received some aerodynamic updates and new components to make it a faster all-rounder, and move it away from pure lightweight climbing bike territory, which, given the speeds pro riders are moving at, wouldn&#8217;t be of much use.<\/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\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-150-80.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\">More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery<\/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\/iiCgdQ5prVHAQ64A2iPRcL-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iiCgdQ5prVHAQ64A2iPRcL-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\">Remco Evenepoel has a prototype time trial bike for the Tour de France &#8211; Is Specialized finally updating the Shiv TT?<\/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\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-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\">Bianchi launches new race bike, but not the one we expected &#8211; Are we calling time on the Oltre?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This model also had a special custom paint job, a dazzling greeny\/blue that shimmered next to the team&#8217;s hotel swimming pool in the afternoon sun.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bike is said to save around 16 watts over the old model; there&#8217;s a more aero frame, handlebar and fork, but a size 55 is still said to weigh around 750 grams, and this bike was under the 7kg mark. It did feel light.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-wkK4sbAmokwx7SeSc9VYA9\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-wkK4sbAmokwx7SeSc9VYA9 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<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bike had a few interesting details: a saddle slammed forward, a Chinese Elilee power meter crankset with Dura-Ace chainrings and Continental time trial tyres for maximum speed.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Stay tuned this week for more Tour de France tech stories and bike checks from the race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-41b4b9de-5efd-4d21-8c71-0a7a99fe8169\" 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\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-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\">Not a bad place for a bike check, Bahrain, Movistar and Visma were sharing the same hotel before stage 1. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0b3004a5-37fd-4053-ba98-6a48700a6a9f\" 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\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-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 Specialissima is the Bianchi lightweight all-rounder; the front end is very different-looking from the brand&#8217;s Oltre RC aero bike. The bike uses &#8216;Countervail&#8217; vibration-damping tech in its carbon layup. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1f8961ea-c1a2-433b-b832-2931b1740348\" 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\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-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 Specialissima recently got an overhaul, becoming more of an all rounder, it&#8217;s also said to be a good chunk faster than the old one. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7e9cb253-3730-47b1-84bb-b2f4791cb2a2\" 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\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-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 also a new faster handlebar, it was nice to see some pristine white bar tape on this bike, something you don&#8217;t see as much of on pro bikes nowadays. It shone in the afternoon sun. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d314a857-e217-46e0-985d-31b32b3dd98a\" 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\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-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\">Shimano di2 sprint shifter buttons for Mohori\u010d. If you&#8217;ve ever been sprinting flat out and trying to change gear, these are a massive help. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e6f2aca3-52cd-4b08-bfda-fbd9873c924d\" 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\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-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 serious amount of history and heritage connected to this head tube badge. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-994b0f20-3fc7-4c89-873b-8cf251088b91\" 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\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-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 new bar has a claimed 25% aerodynamic improvement over the outgoing one. You can see elements of the Oltre RC bar in there. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cefb3dda-63e0-428b-89ba-41e2786da8e5\" 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\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-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 head and top tubes are both more angular, and deeper in places. Aero refinements seem to have been made. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-24f4b490-caf7-4e7d-9239-dba2d274d2d9\" 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\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-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 special paint on this bike glistened in the afternoon sun; it was hard to do it justice. This was a special colour that may be similar to the brand&#8217;s &#8216;Chameleon green&#8217; custom colour. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-64d392c0-0dcc-4535-9451-fd8d62bc41fc\" 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\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-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 Acros bearing top cover integrates well with the bikes top tube for a clean fit. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7c7bd4d3-e6e9-44f2-9c1b-410c72cf4972\" 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\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-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 spot the sculpted seat tube here, the team told me this bike was fitted with new 47mm Vision Metron RS wheels. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9eec4038-b882-4462-85d9-043034d5252e\" 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\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-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 team has run this combination for some time. We assume they purchase their groupsets and don&#8217;t have to exclusively use Shimano componentry. This could be a money thing, a weight thing, or a power meter thing. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-40235fc5-f3d0-4d4a-ba12-8eae504df660\" 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\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-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\">An Elilee Chinese carbon power meter crankset paired to Dura-Ace 40-54 tooth chainrings. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-2fe7c171-be23-40dd-84c7-03a0814dc412\" 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\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-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\">170mm cranks for Mohori\u010d. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f76bbbf0-e526-4c53-93a5-6df8dfe64e91\" 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\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-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 is a Specialissima RC model. Reparto Corse stands for racing department and is the classification top tier bikes receive. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-153af024-1346-4182-b820-ce2aab618c98\" 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\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-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 bike was also fitted with Continental Grand Prix 5000 TT time trial tyres. Many teams are now racing on time trial rubber. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0d9c4b5a-2663-423f-8bae-bf9698d529e8\" 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\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-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\">We were told Mohori\u010d may race this bike only on certain stages. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\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-wkK4sbAmokwx7SeSc9VYA9\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-wkK4sbAmokwx7SeSc9VYA9 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\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.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\">Tom Wieckowski<\/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\">Tech writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as a tech writer. Despite having a degree in English Literature he has spent his entire working life in the cycling industry in one form or another. He has over 10 years of experience as a qualified mechanic, with the last five years before joining Cyclingnews being spent running an independent workshop. This means he is just as happy tinkering away in the garage as he is out on the road bike, and he isn\u2019t afraid to pull a bike apart or get hands-on with it when testing to really see what it\u2019s made of.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>He has ridden and raced bikes from an early age up to a national level on the road and track, and has ridden and competed in most disciplines. He has a keen eye for pro-team tech and enjoys spotting new or interesting components in the wild. During his time at Cyclingnews, Tom has already interviewed some of the sport&#8217;s biggest names including Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Poga\u010dar and Alberto Contador. 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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\">Remco Evenepoel has a prototype time trial bike for the Tour de France &#8211; Is Specialized finally updating the Shiv TT?<\/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\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-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\">Bianchi launches new race bike, but not the one we expected &#8211; Are we calling time on the Oltre?<\/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 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\/oLwHSqtPXmTbJmoUJT3rfL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oLwHSqtPXmTbJmoUJT3rfL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oLwHSqtPXmTbJmoUJT3rfL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oLwHSqtPXmTbJmoUJT3rfL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oLwHSqtPXmTbJmoUJT3rfL-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\">Prototype Ridley climbing bike spotted under Uno-X riders at Giro d&#8217;Italia Women and Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/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 Pro 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\/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 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 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\/oLwHSqtPXmTbJmoUJT3rfL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oLwHSqtPXmTbJmoUJT3rfL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oLwHSqtPXmTbJmoUJT3rfL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oLwHSqtPXmTbJmoUJT3rfL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oLwHSqtPXmTbJmoUJT3rfL-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\">Prototype Ridley climbing bike spotted under Uno-X riders at Giro d&#8217;Italia Women and Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/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\/GiVYwn5kpU8FBWsDqjMhtS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiVYwn5kpU8FBWsDqjMhtS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiVYwn5kpU8FBWsDqjMhtS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiVYwn5kpU8FBWsDqjMhtS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiVYwn5kpU8FBWsDqjMhtS-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\">Paul Seixas to debut prototype Van Rysel for Tour de France bid at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/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-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/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\/3amffJz9A2aN6D4f66GPgC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3amffJz9A2aN6D4f66GPgC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3amffJz9A2aN6D4f66GPgC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3amffJz9A2aN6D4f66GPgC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3amffJz9A2aN6D4f66GPgC-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\">Tyler Hamilton renewed as Tour de France analyst for Danish news network; Utah wildfires cause cancellation of Crusher in the Tushar &#8211; North American Roundup<\/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\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-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\">Storms spark mudslides on controversial Tour de France stage route to Col de Sarenne near Alpe d&#8217;Huez<\/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\/QTCLcmUzDB4vKuEqEJ6Bi8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTCLcmUzDB4vKuEqEJ6Bi8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTCLcmUzDB4vKuEqEJ6Bi8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTCLcmUzDB4vKuEqEJ6Bi8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTCLcmUzDB4vKuEqEJ6Bi8-320-80.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\">&#8216;We have big dreams&#8217; 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The heat and tension only seem to be building as the start of this year&#8217;s Tour de France draws near.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s been a busy week already, and we managed to spot a new Specialized prototype time trial bike yesterday over at Bora-Hansgrohe.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e3280937-7701-4867-80ee-4fc2a8df5822-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> tech is already on the hunt for bikes and interesting kit in Spain, and we were handed Matej Mohori\u010d&#8217;s custom, brand-new Bianchi Specialissima at the Bahrain Victorious team hotel on Wednesday.<\/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\">The team and brand were keen to show the bike off, and that&#8217;s understandable, as the recently updated Specialissima was launched a few weeks back. 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It did feel light.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-wkK4sbAmokwx7SeSc9VYA9\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-wkK4sbAmokwx7SeSc9VYA9 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<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bike had a few interesting details: a saddle slammed forward, a Chinese Elilee power meter crankset with Dura-Ace chainrings and Continental time trial tyres for maximum speed.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Stay tuned this week for more Tour de France tech stories and bike checks from the race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-41b4b9de-5efd-4d21-8c71-0a7a99fe8169\" 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\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-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\">Not a bad place for a bike check, Bahrain, Movistar and Visma were sharing the same hotel before stage 1. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0b3004a5-37fd-4053-ba98-6a48700a6a9f\" 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\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-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 Specialissima is the Bianchi lightweight all-rounder; the front end is very different-looking from the brand&#8217;s Oltre RC aero bike. The bike uses &#8216;Countervail&#8217; vibration-damping tech in its carbon layup. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1f8961ea-c1a2-433b-b832-2931b1740348\" 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\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-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 Specialissima recently got an overhaul, becoming more of an all rounder, it&#8217;s also said to be a good chunk faster than the old one. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7e9cb253-3730-47b1-84bb-b2f4791cb2a2\" 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\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-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 also a new faster handlebar, it was nice to see some pristine white bar tape on this bike, something you don&#8217;t see as much of on pro bikes nowadays. It shone in the afternoon sun. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d314a857-e217-46e0-985d-31b32b3dd98a\" 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\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-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\">Shimano di2 sprint shifter buttons for Mohori\u010d. If you&#8217;ve ever been sprinting flat out and trying to change gear, these are a massive help. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e6f2aca3-52cd-4b08-bfda-fbd9873c924d\" 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\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-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 serious amount of history and heritage connected to this head tube badge. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-994b0f20-3fc7-4c89-873b-8cf251088b91\" 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\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-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 new bar has a claimed 25% aerodynamic improvement over the outgoing one. You can see elements of the Oltre RC bar in there. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cefb3dda-63e0-428b-89ba-41e2786da8e5\" 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\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-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 head and top tubes are both more angular, and deeper in places. Aero refinements seem to have been made. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-24f4b490-caf7-4e7d-9239-dba2d274d2d9\" 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\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-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 special paint on this bike glistened in the afternoon sun; it was hard to do it justice. This was a special colour that may be similar to the brand&#8217;s &#8216;Chameleon green&#8217; custom colour. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-64d392c0-0dcc-4535-9451-fd8d62bc41fc\" 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\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-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 Acros bearing top cover integrates well with the bikes top tube for a clean fit. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7c7bd4d3-e6e9-44f2-9c1b-410c72cf4972\" 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\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-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 spot the sculpted seat tube here, the team told me this bike was fitted with new 47mm Vision Metron RS wheels. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9eec4038-b882-4462-85d9-043034d5252e\" 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\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-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 team has run this combination for some time. We assume they purchase their groupsets and don&#8217;t have to exclusively use Shimano componentry. This could be a money thing, a weight thing, or a power meter thing. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-40235fc5-f3d0-4d4a-ba12-8eae504df660\" 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\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-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\">An Elilee Chinese carbon power meter crankset paired to Dura-Ace 40-54 tooth chainrings. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-2fe7c171-be23-40dd-84c7-03a0814dc412\" 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\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-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\">170mm cranks for Mohori\u010d. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f76bbbf0-e526-4c53-93a5-6df8dfe64e91\" 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\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-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 is a Specialissima RC model. Reparto Corse stands for racing department and is the classification top tier bikes receive. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-153af024-1346-4182-b820-ce2aab618c98\" 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\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-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 bike was also fitted with Continental Grand Prix 5000 TT time trial tyres. Many teams are now racing on time trial rubber. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0d9c4b5a-2663-423f-8bae-bf9698d529e8\" 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\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-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\">We were told Mohori\u010d may race this bike only on certain stages. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\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-wkK4sbAmokwx7SeSc9VYA9\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-wkK4sbAmokwx7SeSc9VYA9 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\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.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\">Tom Wieckowski<\/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\">Tech writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as a tech writer. Despite having a degree in English Literature he has spent his entire working life in the cycling industry in one form or another. He has over 10 years of experience as a qualified mechanic, with the last five years before joining Cyclingnews being spent running an independent workshop. This means he is just as happy tinkering away in the garage as he is out on the road bike, and he isn\u2019t afraid to pull a bike apart or get hands-on with it when testing to really see what it\u2019s made of.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>He has ridden and raced bikes from an early age up to a national level on the road and track, and has ridden and competed in most disciplines. He has a keen eye for pro-team tech and enjoys spotting new or interesting components in the wild. During his time at Cyclingnews, Tom has already interviewed some of the sport&#8217;s biggest names including Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Poga\u010dar and Alberto Contador. He&#8217;s also covered various launches from brands such as Pinarello, Ridley, Specialized and more, tackled the Roubaix Challenge sportive aboard his own rim-brake Cannondale SuperSix Evo, tested over 20 aero helmets in the wind tunnel, and has created helpful in-depth buying advice relating to countless categories from torque wrenches to winter clothing.\u00a0<\/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\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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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\/oLwHSqtPXmTbJmoUJT3rfL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oLwHSqtPXmTbJmoUJT3rfL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oLwHSqtPXmTbJmoUJT3rfL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oLwHSqtPXmTbJmoUJT3rfL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oLwHSqtPXmTbJmoUJT3rfL-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\">Prototype Ridley climbing bike spotted under Uno-X riders at Giro d&#8217;Italia Women and Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/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 Pro 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\/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 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 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\/oLwHSqtPXmTbJmoUJT3rfL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oLwHSqtPXmTbJmoUJT3rfL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oLwHSqtPXmTbJmoUJT3rfL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oLwHSqtPXmTbJmoUJT3rfL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oLwHSqtPXmTbJmoUJT3rfL-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\">Prototype Ridley climbing bike spotted under Uno-X riders at Giro d&#8217;Italia Women and Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/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\/GiVYwn5kpU8FBWsDqjMhtS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiVYwn5kpU8FBWsDqjMhtS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiVYwn5kpU8FBWsDqjMhtS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiVYwn5kpU8FBWsDqjMhtS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiVYwn5kpU8FBWsDqjMhtS-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\">Paul Seixas to debut prototype Van Rysel for Tour de France bid at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/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-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/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\/3amffJz9A2aN6D4f66GPgC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3amffJz9A2aN6D4f66GPgC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3amffJz9A2aN6D4f66GPgC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3amffJz9A2aN6D4f66GPgC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3amffJz9A2aN6D4f66GPgC-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\">Tyler Hamilton renewed as Tour de France analyst for Danish news network; Utah wildfires cause cancellation of Crusher in the Tushar &#8211; North American Roundup<\/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\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cshuGoPwjDL8CALdp773uN-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\">Storms spark mudslides on controversial Tour de France stage route to Col de Sarenne near Alpe d&#8217;Huez<\/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\/QTCLcmUzDB4vKuEqEJ6Bi8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTCLcmUzDB4vKuEqEJ6Bi8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTCLcmUzDB4vKuEqEJ6Bi8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTCLcmUzDB4vKuEqEJ6Bi8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTCLcmUzDB4vKuEqEJ6Bi8-320-80.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\">&#8216;We have big dreams&#8217; &#8211; Biniam Girmay blames Intermarch\u00e9 for lack of 2025 success but aims high in 2026 Tour de France sprints<\/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\/tACiKA5ikM7UxGJnJspaY9-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tACiKA5ikM7UxGJnJspaY9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tACiKA5ikM7UxGJnJspaY9-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tACiKA5ikM7UxGJnJspaY9-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tACiKA5ikM7UxGJnJspaY9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Former Alpe d&#8217;Huez stage winner Tom Pidcock confirmed to lead Pinarello-Q36.5 as versatile squad &#8216;look for opportunities every day&#8217; at Tour de France<\/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\/qtzsphhQ7VqSpWCqs6j4ob-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qtzsphhQ7VqSpWCqs6j4ob-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qtzsphhQ7VqSpWCqs6j4ob-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qtzsphhQ7VqSpWCqs6j4ob-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qtzsphhQ7VqSpWCqs6j4ob-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\">&#8216;He&#8217;s got the legs to go for a Tour de France&#8217; &#8211; Five-time champion Miguel Indurain backs Paul Seixas as future race winner<\/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\/nrv5QvMBr5RHf9PosL9saa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nrv5QvMBr5RHf9PosL9saa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nrv5QvMBr5RHf9PosL9saa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nrv5QvMBr5RHf9PosL9saa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nrv5QvMBr5RHf9PosL9saa-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\">Teams &amp; 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The heat and tension only seem to be building as the start of this year&#8217;s Tour de France draws near.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s been a busy week already, and we managed to spot a new Specialized prototype time trial bike yesterday over at Bora-Hansgrohe.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e3280937-7701-4867-80ee-4fc2a8df5822-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> tech is already on the hunt for bikes and interesting kit in Spain, and we were handed Matej Mohori\u010d&#8217;s custom, brand-new Bianchi Specialissima at the Bahrain Victorious team hotel on Wednesday.<\/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\">The team and brand were keen to show the bike off, and that&#8217;s understandable, as the recently updated Specialissima was launched a few weeks back. We also asked about news on a new Oltre RC, but the brand remained tight-lipped on that front.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bike has received some aerodynamic updates and new components to make it a faster all-rounder, and move it away from pure lightweight climbing bike territory, which, given the speeds pro riders are moving at, wouldn&#8217;t be of much use.<\/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\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-150-80.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\">More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery<\/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\/iiCgdQ5prVHAQ64A2iPRcL-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iiCgdQ5prVHAQ64A2iPRcL-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\">Remco Evenepoel has a prototype time trial bike for the Tour de France &#8211; Is Specialized finally updating the Shiv TT?<\/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\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-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\">Bianchi launches new race bike, but not the one we expected &#8211; Are we calling time on the Oltre?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This model also had a special custom paint job, a dazzling greeny\/blue that shimmered next to the team&#8217;s hotel swimming pool in the afternoon sun.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bike is said to save around 16 watts over the old model; there&#8217;s a more aero frame, handlebar and fork, but a size 55 is still said to weigh around 750 grams, and this bike was under the 7kg mark. It did feel light.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-wkK4sbAmokwx7SeSc9VYA9\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-wkK4sbAmokwx7SeSc9VYA9 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<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bike had a few interesting details: a saddle slammed forward, a Chinese Elilee power meter crankset with Dura-Ace chainrings and Continental time trial tyres for maximum speed.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Stay tuned this week for more Tour de France tech stories and bike checks from the race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-41b4b9de-5efd-4d21-8c71-0a7a99fe8169\" 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\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-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\">Not a bad place for a bike check, Bahrain, Movistar and Visma were sharing the same hotel before stage 1. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0b3004a5-37fd-4053-ba98-6a48700a6a9f\" 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\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-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 Specialissima is the Bianchi lightweight all-rounder; the front end is very different-looking from the brand&#8217;s Oltre RC aero bike. The bike uses &#8216;Countervail&#8217; vibration-damping tech in its carbon layup. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1f8961ea-c1a2-433b-b832-2931b1740348\" 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\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-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 Specialissima recently got an overhaul, becoming more of an all rounder, it&#8217;s also said to be a good chunk faster than the old one. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7e9cb253-3730-47b1-84bb-b2f4791cb2a2\" 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\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-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 also a new faster handlebar, it was nice to see some pristine white bar tape on this bike, something you don&#8217;t see as much of on pro bikes nowadays. It shone in the afternoon sun. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d314a857-e217-46e0-985d-31b32b3dd98a\" 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\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-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\">Shimano di2 sprint shifter buttons for Mohori\u010d. If you&#8217;ve ever been sprinting flat out and trying to change gear, these are a massive help. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e6f2aca3-52cd-4b08-bfda-fbd9873c924d\" 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\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-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 serious amount of history and heritage connected to this head tube badge. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-994b0f20-3fc7-4c89-873b-8cf251088b91\" 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\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-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 new bar has a claimed 25% aerodynamic improvement over the outgoing one. You can see elements of the Oltre RC bar in there. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-cefb3dda-63e0-428b-89ba-41e2786da8e5\" 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\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-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 head and top tubes are both more angular, and deeper in places. Aero refinements seem to have been made. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-24f4b490-caf7-4e7d-9239-dba2d274d2d9\" 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\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-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 special paint on this bike glistened in the afternoon sun; it was hard to do it justice. This was a special colour that may be similar to the brand&#8217;s &#8216;Chameleon green&#8217; custom colour. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-64d392c0-0dcc-4535-9451-fd8d62bc41fc\" 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\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-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 Acros bearing top cover integrates well with the bikes top tube for a clean fit. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7c7bd4d3-e6e9-44f2-9c1b-410c72cf4972\" 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\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-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 spot the sculpted seat tube here, the team told me this bike was fitted with new 47mm Vision Metron RS wheels. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9eec4038-b882-4462-85d9-043034d5252e\" 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\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-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 team has run this combination for some time. We assume they purchase their groupsets and don&#8217;t have to exclusively use Shimano componentry. This could be a money thing, a weight thing, or a power meter thing. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-40235fc5-f3d0-4d4a-ba12-8eae504df660\" 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\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-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\">An Elilee Chinese carbon power meter crankset paired to Dura-Ace 40-54 tooth chainrings. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-2fe7c171-be23-40dd-84c7-03a0814dc412\" 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\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-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\">170mm cranks for Mohori\u010d. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f76bbbf0-e526-4c53-93a5-6df8dfe64e91\" 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\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-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 is a Specialissima RC model. Reparto Corse stands for racing department and is the classification top tier bikes receive. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-153af024-1346-4182-b820-ce2aab618c98\" 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\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-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 bike was also fitted with Continental Grand Prix 5000 TT time trial tyres. Many teams are now racing on time trial rubber. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0d9c4b5a-2663-423f-8bae-bf9698d529e8\" 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\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-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\">We were told Mohori\u010d may race this bike only on certain stages. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/pro-bikes\/up-close-and-personal-with-matej-mohorics-custom-bianchi-specialissima-rc-for-the-tour-de-france\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-2560-80.jpg&#8221;] 1 Tour de France team-by-team guide \u2013 Line-up, leaders and ambitions for every squad on the start list 2 Eurobike 2026: Five new bikes that caught my eye 3 Win Fin, Flow Fork, Speed Sniffer: Specialized launches &#8216;fastest road bike ever made&#8217; in the S-Works Tarmac SL9 Bikes Pro Bikes Up close [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,68],"class_list":["post-2024394","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingnews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2024394","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2024394"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2024394\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2024394"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2024394"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2024394"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}