{"id":2024804,"date":"2026-07-03T08:46:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T05:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2024804"},"modified":"2026-07-03T08:46:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T05:46:41","slug":"pogacar-vs-vingegaard-battle-of-the-tt-bikes-very-different-tyre-strategies-massive-chainrings-and-old-bike-computers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2024804","title":{"rendered":"Poga\u010dar vs Vingegaard: Battle of the TT bikes &#8211; Very different tyre strategies, massive chainrings, and old bike computers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-1920-80.png&#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\/CR37rojAgVRbGjSjLkmE7G-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CR37rojAgVRbGjSjLkmE7G-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                                    &#8216;It absolutely is a game-changer&#8217; 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Very different tyre strategies, massive chainrings, and old bike computers<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start max-sm:flex-col justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>Features<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nTom Wieckowski, Josh Croxton <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-07-03T08:46:41Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n3 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Analysing the contenders&#8217; time trial setups, including chainrings, crank lengths, tyre size and more<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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The yellow jersey is on the line for the fastest rider over the 19.6km course, and that means riders are here in Barcelona with their time trial bikes optimised to the Nth degree.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve already seen that Remco Evenepoel has a brand new Specialized Shiv TT time trial bike, and no time trial is complete without a mention of his name in the running, but what of the two hot favourites for the GC by the time we get to Paris in three weeks, Tadej Poga\u010dar and Jonas Vingegaard?<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6e54371f-6ff4-44f8-b93c-c83118391a4c-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> tech team are here in Barcelona for the Grand D\u00e9part, and in our tour of the team hotel car parks over the past two days, we were able to spend time with both of their &#8216;number one&#8217; time trial bikes; i.e. the bike they will respectively roll down the start ramp aboard.<\/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\">So here in this article, we&#8217;ll pit the duo head-to-head. Who has the biggest chainring? Are they running one-by or two-by groupsets? Who has the deepest front wheel? And who&#8217;s bike is coolest?<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-bikes-themselves-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bikes themselves <\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f80fa83a-2132-4982-a59f-0fe6e9c4972d\" 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\/BRyRNbAEaHU7nCyWXq7Crn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BRyRNbAEaHU7nCyWXq7Crn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BRyRNbAEaHU7nCyWXq7Crn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BRyRNbAEaHU7nCyWXq7Crn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BRyRNbAEaHU7nCyWXq7Crn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BRyRNbAEaHU7nCyWXq7Crn-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\">Poga\u010dar is riding the new Colnago TT2 <\/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-f7643c8f-8d0f-49bb-8629-79f5142f3195\" 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\/8NG7MzHChPCDxk5woCRGLJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8NG7MzHChPCDxk5woCRGLJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8NG7MzHChPCDxk5woCRGLJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8NG7MzHChPCDxk5woCRGLJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8NG7MzHChPCDxk5woCRGLJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8NG7MzHChPCDxk5woCRGLJ-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\">Vingegaard is riding a raw, unpainted Cerv\u00e9lo P5 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-798f8a73-7d92-4a16-94fe-fd78191be882\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">First up, we&#8217;ll look at the bikes themselves. Poga\u010dar is using a Colnago TT2 time trial machine, the newly launched time trial bike that Colnago brought out recently. The headline for this bike is that it saves around 500 grams over the previous TT1 bike he used last year, whilst still being just about as aero.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tadej Poga\u010dar rides a new &#8216;significantly lighter&#8217; prototype Colnago time trial bike at the Tour de Romandie prologue <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s new time trial bike is officially here \u2013 All the details on the half-kilo lighter Colnago TT2<\/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\/tuchQ8zierWf99TX5kwHhh-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tuchQ8zierWf99TX5kwHhh-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\">Tour de France final countdown &#8211; UAE, Decathlon and Red Bull test TTT bikes and strategies during Barcelona Grand D\u00e9part<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard is riding the Cervelo P5, which, as far as we know, has remained the same for a while. This bike has a raw carbon finish, whilst a lot of the other team bikes had full, glossy black and yellow team paint.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The machines above were the riders&#8217; number 1 time trial bikes, and we believe the bikes they will ride on Saturday and later in the race.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J 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<h2 id=\"handlebars-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Handlebars <\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-EhaBDE7rmVUaL4m6yttvg5EaAXKAb6Lv\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-EhaBDE7rmVUaL4m6yttvg5EaAXKAb6Lv slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 7<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E34KE45nMHyfnTPK6MJFXn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E34KE45nMHyfnTPK6MJFXn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E34KE45nMHyfnTPK6MJFXn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E34KE45nMHyfnTPK6MJFXn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E34KE45nMHyfnTPK6MJFXn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E34KE45nMHyfnTPK6MJFXn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E34KE45nMHyfnTPK6MJFXn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E34KE45nMHyfnTPK6MJFXn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E34KE45nMHyfnTPK6MJFXn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Poga\u010dar&#8217;s extensions are raised up, and at an angle, they are almost certainly totally custom for him. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">There&#8217;s foam pading on the arm rests and further up near the hand holds too.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Grip tape on the base bar, plus two pairs of di2 shifters per side. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The Wahoo Bolt computer gets tucked inbetween the extensions neatly.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Di2 shifters tucked neatly inside the hand holds at the end of the bars.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">We watched a mechanic use a glue gun to attach this extra shifter.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the overall setup; it&#8217;s pretty mean looking.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-72cd685d-2743-46f7-ac67-fcddc0f82165\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Both bikes were fitted with carbon fibre, custom time trial bars, and whilst we didn&#8217;t have time to measure every dimension, we got a good look at them.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Both riders use grip tape on the base bars, and we were struck by just how low Vingegaard&#8217;s base bar was; it felt extreme.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It also had a weight sticker underneath, which you can see below.<\/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            What to read next<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-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfFJku8cuv2vkBRGzVoidc-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfFJku8cuv2vkBRGzVoidc-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\">Unorthodox and indecisive: Everything we know from Paris-Roubaix recon so far<\/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-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWodfDQm66WmgNix7KhdDH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWodfDQm66WmgNix7KhdDH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s new TT setup is finally complete thanks to massive new MET helmet seen at Giro d&#8217;Italia time trial<\/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-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-150-80.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\">By winning the Giro d&#8217;Italia, Jonas Vingegaard has had his strongest Tour de France preparation yet \u2013 but we still have no idea how he&#8217;ll compare with Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Both riders had Shimano and SRAM shifters at the ends of the extensions, and both riders had shifters glued onto the insides of their base bars.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">They had their computers tucked neatly in between the extensions, but one key difference is the Visma &#8216;mono&#8217; extension riser versus the dual risers on Poga\u010dar&#8217;s machine.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Interestingly Vingegaard is opting to use an older Garmin computer, likely due to the smaller size.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-HoFUMCM2IKNbgF1v1o1bu5wRIbwxdHd8\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-HoFUMCM2IKNbgF1v1o1bu5wRIbwxdHd8 slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 9<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Vingegaard&#8217;s extensions are branded Vision, and are also likely completely custom for him. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">517 grams; this is very interesting. A way for the team to easily track weight maybe? <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">SRAM blip shifters on the underside of the bar ends. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The extensions are attached to the base bar with a single vertical pillar. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The &#8216;stem&#8217; here is really sculpted and angular. Spot the white paint marker on the base bar &#8216;stem&#8217;.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">It looked striking in the flesh. Angular and purposeful. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">What struck us was just how low the base bars are, it felt extreme holding it, and you would need to be completely confident with a bike like this. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">An older Garmin Edge 540 computer tucked neatly in between the extensions. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">There it is, a very neat and slick setup. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"drivetrain-and-gearing-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Drivetrain and gearing <\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-c7LFcSOgdbqBo45EXrvLdOOBtV7CAwXp\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-c7LFcSOgdbqBo45EXrvLdOOBtV7CAwXp slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 4<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Vingegaard has a 64-tooth SRAM 1x aero chainring. 160mm cranks for the Danish star too.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The lowest gear won&#8217;t be too small with that 64-ring and this 10-36 cassette.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">He had a fully waxed drivetrain and a SRAM Red chain too.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">And a Wolf Tooth chain catcher, as officially reccomended by SRAM.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-eabc3da0-56a7-47ce-8078-974de7b5065a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Despite running different groupset brands, Vingegaard and Poga\u010dar will be using similar drivetrain configurations. This includes the same size front chainring of 64 teeth, and both are on 160mm cranks.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard had 160mm carbon fibre SRAM Red cranks, with a 64-tooth aero chainring. I wasn&#8217;t able to get a max tooth count on the cassette, but it looks like a 10-36.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">His bike was also fitted with a chain catcher from Wolf Tooth, and I know from recently speaking to Jenco Drost, the team&#8217;s head of performance, that the team regularly hot waxes its chains.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I understand each bike has a freshly waxed chain for every race; they have also experimented with the optimum amount of run-in kilometres for a race chain so it\u2019s as fast as possible.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-OlshAkwA9lrG4BGuYaGD2ANWmXcxHzFf\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-OlshAkwA9lrG4BGuYaGD2ANWmXcxHzFf slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 7<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s Poga\u010dar&#8217;s setup, Dura-Ace cranks and a 1x chainring. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The team were also running a K-Edge UAE custom chain catcher. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">11-30tooth cassette for Poga\u010dar here. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The bike had been fitted with gold Carbon-Ti aftermarket parts like the hanger and pulley wheel bolts. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">160mm cranks for Poga\u010dar.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">As well as a 64-tooth chainring too. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">This is the aero Bikone bottom bracket with a totally smooth threaded cup. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-9f2a0456-440c-4cef-b0d5-b423e54c3c85\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar is using Shimano equipment with some aftermarket parts, and Vingegaard is using SRAM.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Colnago TT2 had Dura-Ace cranks in a 160mm length, paired with a monster 64-tooth Carbon-Ti 1x chainring, whilst an 11-30 Dura-Ace cassette was fitted at the rear, though of course this could change come Saturday.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar&#8217;s bike had a K-Edge chain catcher fitted, and an &#8216;aero&#8217; Bikone bottom bracket with a smooth threaded left-hand cup.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Wax- or lube-wise, Poga\u010dar has been said to use Absolute Black chain lube, but I also saw a mechanic applying Silca Synergetic to a different team bike. It looked like a wax-based product had been applied, but the chain didn&#8217;t look fresh out of an immersive wax.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"wheels-and-tyres-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Wheels and tyres <\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-XqHFC9JD8VS8eYH6tL6Rs1mghOdJ7qy2\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-XqHFC9JD8VS8eYH6tL6Rs1mghOdJ7qy2 slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Vingegaard was running 30mm Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed tyres.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The tyres were set up tubeless, but were a good bit larger than Poga\u010dar&#8217;s.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the tubeless valve inside the disc wheel, which bore a date of 05.2026. Perhaps the sealant setup or manufacture date.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-4c8a6442-3ff7-4bc8-8f72-f7242e7c234a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Wheels-wise, both riders are using disc wheels and deep section front wheels; at least we assume they will on race day.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard is using a Reserve Infinity disc, with an inner width of 24.5mm, paired with a Reserve 77mm deep front wheel.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The biggest difference is in tyre sizes; Vingegaard\u2019s bike was fitted with 30mm Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed, which were set up tubeless.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar\u2019s wheels were fitted with 25mm Continental GP5000 TT tyres; a 25mm tyre is something we haven\u2019t seen in quite a while. The tyres may size up a little larger on the new Enve wheels, but the team may have decided the narrower, and likely aerodynamically faster, 25mm.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-QqY3UN8cILtEGtkvw7qf6EnrSEOkcoCK\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-QqY3UN8cILtEGtkvw7qf6EnrSEOkcoCK slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Poga\u010dar was running Continental GP5000 TT tyres, the brand&#8217;s fastest.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the tubeless valve, both Enve wheels also had &#8216;TP&#8217; marked on them by hand. Perhaps some extra work had gone into them. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">25mm tyres front and back were fitted. The team must have decided they are the fastest option. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"saddles-seatposts-and-extras-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Saddles, seatposts and extras <\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-8O6ph49Kk3IMu70RrdN7Rex2Bgrbri97\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-8O6ph49Kk3IMu70RrdN7Rex2Bgrbri97 slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 6<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">A Prologo TGale TT saddle for Vingegaard.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Note what appears to be an added aero cover at the back of the seatpost clamp. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The saddle was set pretty far back on the seatpost, and there&#8217;s a lot of adjustability. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The post sits very flush against the frame. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Vingegaard&#8217;s name was on the rear of the seatstay junction. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The P5 uses a bayonet style fork, which the Colnago TT2 has now eschewed in favour of user-friendliness. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-b4083a4e-13c3-4b47-a39d-6ed279f14e91\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Both riders are using time trial or triathlon-specific saddles from their team sponsors.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar is using the Fizik Transiro Aeris 3D-printed model, which weighs in at a claimed 190 grams.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard is using a more extreme-looking Prologo TGale TT model, which weighs a claimed 252 grams for the carbon-railed model.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In terms of extras, both bikes had minimal paint; Vingegaard\u2019s frame looked pretty raw, Poga\u010dar\u2019s had a slightly more normal finish.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-WpClMcpGSeQvIGorIrObxTo2YwWsKACC\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-WpClMcpGSeQvIGorIrObxTo2YwWsKACC slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 5<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">It&#8217;s a Fizik Aeris 1.0 TT saddle for Poga\u010dar.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">This was the defending Tour champion&#8217;s main TT bike. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The TT2&#8217;s seatstays are far more regular looking than the extreme shape of the TT1.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">UCI rider height categories dictate handlebar setup; both Poga\u010dar and Vingegaard are in category one. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The TT2 still has a very compact headtube. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-c5212297-5a50-4f58-9c5c-0ad2d615996e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Both bikes looked fast standing still, and in a few days we will see which one of cycling&#8217;s Grand Tour titans draws first blood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Josh Croxton<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Associate Editor (Tech)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Josh is Associate Editor of Cyclingnews \u2013 leading our content on the best bikes, kit and the latest breaking tech stories from the pro peloton. He has been with us since the summer of 2019 and throughout that time he&#8217;s covered everything from buyer&#8217;s guides and deals to the latest tech news and reviews. <\/p>\n<p>On the bike, Josh has been riding and racing for over 15 years. He started out racing cross country in his teens back when 26-inch wheels and triple chainsets were still mainstream, but he found favour in road racing in his early 20s, racing at a local and national level for Somerset-based Team Tor 2000. These days he rides indoors for convenience and fitness, and outdoors for fun on road, gravel, &#8216;cross and cross-country bikes, the latter usually with his two dogs in tow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar rides a new &#8216;significantly lighter&#8217; prototype Colnago time trial bike at the Tour de Romandie prologue <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/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\/tuchQ8zierWf99TX5kwHhh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tuchQ8zierWf99TX5kwHhh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tuchQ8zierWf99TX5kwHhh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tuchQ8zierWf99TX5kwHhh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tuchQ8zierWf99TX5kwHhh-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 Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France final countdown &#8211; UAE, Decathlon and Red Bull test TTT bikes and strategies during Barcelona Grand D\u00e9part<\/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\/PfFJku8cuv2vkBRGzVoidc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfFJku8cuv2vkBRGzVoidc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfFJku8cuv2vkBRGzVoidc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfFJku8cuv2vkBRGzVoidc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfFJku8cuv2vkBRGzVoidc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Unorthodox and indecisive: Everything we know from Paris-Roubaix recon so far<\/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\/yWodfDQm66WmgNix7KhdDH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWodfDQm66WmgNix7KhdDH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWodfDQm66WmgNix7KhdDH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWodfDQm66WmgNix7KhdDH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWodfDQm66WmgNix7KhdDH-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\">Helmets<\/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 TT setup is finally complete thanks to massive new MET helmet seen at Giro d&#8217;Italia time trial<\/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\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-320-80.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\">By winning the Giro d&#8217;Italia, Jonas Vingegaard has had his strongest Tour de France preparation yet \u2013 but we still have no idea how he&#8217;ll compare with Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/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\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-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\">Up close and personal with Matej Mohori\u010d&#8217;s custom Bianchi Specialissima RC for the 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\/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>\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 Features<\/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\/qCYPANHHB5mQBitVjVuWiG-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qCYPANHHB5mQBitVjVuWiG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qCYPANHHB5mQBitVjVuWiG-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qCYPANHHB5mQBitVjVuWiG-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qCYPANHHB5mQBitVjVuWiG-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\">New national champion jerseys, switch-out kits on display in Barcelona&#8217;s splashy Tour de France team presentation<\/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\/gmK6UAAnbPJ6yhkQJ9AwoK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gmK6UAAnbPJ6yhkQJ9AwoK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gmK6UAAnbPJ6yhkQJ9AwoK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gmK6UAAnbPJ6yhkQJ9AwoK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gmK6UAAnbPJ6yhkQJ9AwoK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Quiz! Can you name every Tour de France foreign start?<\/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\/EeMC5xdbm8kJHhaRgS22sF-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EeMC5xdbm8kJHhaRgS22sF-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EeMC5xdbm8kJHhaRgS22sF-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EeMC5xdbm8kJHhaRgS22sF-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EeMC5xdbm8kJHhaRgS22sF-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It absolutely is a game-changer&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s performance coach reveals more about his preparation, training tools and motivators ahead of the 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\/mZSK2J6G442b7A6mM6KUWe-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mZSK2J6G442b7A6mM6KUWe-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mZSK2J6G442b7A6mM6KUWe-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mZSK2J6G442b7A6mM6KUWe-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mZSK2J6G442b7A6mM6KUWe-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">What I hope to witness at this year&#8217;s Tour de France \u2013 The birth of Paul Seixas, the wrath of Remco and great racing every day<\/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\/nNZdgKXADFtdt2gJKXskJT-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNZdgKXADFtdt2gJKXskJT-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNZdgKXADFtdt2gJKXskJT-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNZdgKXADFtdt2gJKXskJT-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nNZdgKXADFtdt2gJKXskJT-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Few people thought Riis and Telekom would be the ones to win&#8217; 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The yellow jersey is on the line for the fastest rider over the 19.6km course, and that means riders are here in Barcelona with their time trial bikes optimised to the Nth degree.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve already seen that Remco Evenepoel has a brand new Specialized Shiv TT time trial bike, and no time trial is complete without a mention of his name in the running, but what of the two hot favourites for the GC by the time we get to Paris in three weeks, Tadej Poga\u010dar and Jonas Vingegaard?<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6e54371f-6ff4-44f8-b93c-c83118391a4c-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> tech team are here in Barcelona for the Grand D\u00e9part, and in our tour of the team hotel car parks over the past two days, we were able to spend time with both of their &#8216;number one&#8217; time trial bikes; i.e. the bike they will respectively roll down the start ramp aboard.<\/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\">So here in this article, we&#8217;ll pit the duo head-to-head. Who has the biggest chainring? Are they running one-by or two-by groupsets? Who has the deepest front wheel? And who&#8217;s bike is coolest?<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-bikes-themselves-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bikes themselves <\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f80fa83a-2132-4982-a59f-0fe6e9c4972d\" 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\/BRyRNbAEaHU7nCyWXq7Crn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BRyRNbAEaHU7nCyWXq7Crn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BRyRNbAEaHU7nCyWXq7Crn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BRyRNbAEaHU7nCyWXq7Crn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BRyRNbAEaHU7nCyWXq7Crn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BRyRNbAEaHU7nCyWXq7Crn-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\">Poga\u010dar is riding the new Colnago TT2 <\/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-f7643c8f-8d0f-49bb-8629-79f5142f3195\" 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\/8NG7MzHChPCDxk5woCRGLJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8NG7MzHChPCDxk5woCRGLJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8NG7MzHChPCDxk5woCRGLJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8NG7MzHChPCDxk5woCRGLJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8NG7MzHChPCDxk5woCRGLJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8NG7MzHChPCDxk5woCRGLJ-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\">Vingegaard is riding a raw, unpainted Cerv\u00e9lo P5 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-798f8a73-7d92-4a16-94fe-fd78191be882\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">First up, we&#8217;ll look at the bikes themselves. Poga\u010dar is using a Colnago TT2 time trial machine, the newly launched time trial bike that Colnago brought out recently. The headline for this bike is that it saves around 500 grams over the previous TT1 bike he used last year, whilst still being just about as aero.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tadej Poga\u010dar rides a new &#8216;significantly lighter&#8217; prototype Colnago time trial bike at the Tour de Romandie prologue <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s new time trial bike is officially here \u2013 All the details on the half-kilo lighter Colnago TT2<\/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\/tuchQ8zierWf99TX5kwHhh-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tuchQ8zierWf99TX5kwHhh-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\">Tour de France final countdown &#8211; UAE, Decathlon and Red Bull test TTT bikes and strategies during Barcelona Grand D\u00e9part<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard is riding the Cervelo P5, which, as far as we know, has remained the same for a while. This bike has a raw carbon finish, whilst a lot of the other team bikes had full, glossy black and yellow team paint.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The machines above were the riders&#8217; number 1 time trial bikes, and we believe the bikes they will ride on Saturday and later in the race.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J 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<h2 id=\"handlebars-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Handlebars <\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-EhaBDE7rmVUaL4m6yttvg5EaAXKAb6Lv\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-EhaBDE7rmVUaL4m6yttvg5EaAXKAb6Lv slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 7<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E34KE45nMHyfnTPK6MJFXn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E34KE45nMHyfnTPK6MJFXn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E34KE45nMHyfnTPK6MJFXn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E34KE45nMHyfnTPK6MJFXn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E34KE45nMHyfnTPK6MJFXn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E34KE45nMHyfnTPK6MJFXn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E34KE45nMHyfnTPK6MJFXn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E34KE45nMHyfnTPK6MJFXn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E34KE45nMHyfnTPK6MJFXn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Poga\u010dar&#8217;s extensions are raised up, and at an angle, they are almost certainly totally custom for him. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">There&#8217;s foam pading on the arm rests and further up near the hand holds too.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Grip tape on the base bar, plus two pairs of di2 shifters per side. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The Wahoo Bolt computer gets tucked inbetween the extensions neatly.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Di2 shifters tucked neatly inside the hand holds at the end of the bars.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">We watched a mechanic use a glue gun to attach this extra shifter.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the overall setup; it&#8217;s pretty mean looking.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-72cd685d-2743-46f7-ac67-fcddc0f82165\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Both bikes were fitted with carbon fibre, custom time trial bars, and whilst we didn&#8217;t have time to measure every dimension, we got a good look at them.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Both riders use grip tape on the base bars, and we were struck by just how low Vingegaard&#8217;s base bar was; it felt extreme.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It also had a weight sticker underneath, which you can see below.<\/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            What to read next<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-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfFJku8cuv2vkBRGzVoidc-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfFJku8cuv2vkBRGzVoidc-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\">Unorthodox and indecisive: Everything we know from Paris-Roubaix recon so far<\/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-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWodfDQm66WmgNix7KhdDH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWodfDQm66WmgNix7KhdDH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s new TT setup is finally complete thanks to massive new MET helmet seen at Giro d&#8217;Italia time trial<\/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-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-150-80.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\">By winning the Giro d&#8217;Italia, Jonas Vingegaard has had his strongest Tour de France preparation yet \u2013 but we still have no idea how he&#8217;ll compare with Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Both riders had Shimano and SRAM shifters at the ends of the extensions, and both riders had shifters glued onto the insides of their base bars.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">They had their computers tucked neatly in between the extensions, but one key difference is the Visma &#8216;mono&#8217; extension riser versus the dual risers on Poga\u010dar&#8217;s machine.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Interestingly Vingegaard is opting to use an older Garmin computer, likely due to the smaller size.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-HoFUMCM2IKNbgF1v1o1bu5wRIbwxdHd8\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-HoFUMCM2IKNbgF1v1o1bu5wRIbwxdHd8 slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 9<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Vingegaard&#8217;s extensions are branded Vision, and are also likely completely custom for him. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">517 grams; this is very interesting. A way for the team to easily track weight maybe? <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">SRAM blip shifters on the underside of the bar ends. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The extensions are attached to the base bar with a single vertical pillar. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The &#8216;stem&#8217; here is really sculpted and angular. Spot the white paint marker on the base bar &#8216;stem&#8217;.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">It looked striking in the flesh. Angular and purposeful. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">What struck us was just how low the base bars are, it felt extreme holding it, and you would need to be completely confident with a bike like this. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">An older Garmin Edge 540 computer tucked neatly in between the extensions. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">There it is, a very neat and slick setup. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"drivetrain-and-gearing-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Drivetrain and gearing <\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-c7LFcSOgdbqBo45EXrvLdOOBtV7CAwXp\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-c7LFcSOgdbqBo45EXrvLdOOBtV7CAwXp slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 4<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Vingegaard has a 64-tooth SRAM 1x aero chainring. 160mm cranks for the Danish star too.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The lowest gear won&#8217;t be too small with that 64-ring and this 10-36 cassette.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">He had a fully waxed drivetrain and a SRAM Red chain too.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">And a Wolf Tooth chain catcher, as officially reccomended by SRAM.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-eabc3da0-56a7-47ce-8078-974de7b5065a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Despite running different groupset brands, Vingegaard and Poga\u010dar will be using similar drivetrain configurations. This includes the same size front chainring of 64 teeth, and both are on 160mm cranks.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard had 160mm carbon fibre SRAM Red cranks, with a 64-tooth aero chainring. I wasn&#8217;t able to get a max tooth count on the cassette, but it looks like a 10-36.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">His bike was also fitted with a chain catcher from Wolf Tooth, and I know from recently speaking to Jenco Drost, the team&#8217;s head of performance, that the team regularly hot waxes its chains.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I understand each bike has a freshly waxed chain for every race; they have also experimented with the optimum amount of run-in kilometres for a race chain so it\u2019s as fast as possible.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-OlshAkwA9lrG4BGuYaGD2ANWmXcxHzFf\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-OlshAkwA9lrG4BGuYaGD2ANWmXcxHzFf slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 7<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s Poga\u010dar&#8217;s setup, Dura-Ace cranks and a 1x chainring. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The team were also running a K-Edge UAE custom chain catcher. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">11-30tooth cassette for Poga\u010dar here. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The bike had been fitted with gold Carbon-Ti aftermarket parts like the hanger and pulley wheel bolts. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">160mm cranks for Poga\u010dar.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">As well as a 64-tooth chainring too. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">This is the aero Bikone bottom bracket with a totally smooth threaded cup. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-9f2a0456-440c-4cef-b0d5-b423e54c3c85\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar is using Shimano equipment with some aftermarket parts, and Vingegaard is using SRAM.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Colnago TT2 had Dura-Ace cranks in a 160mm length, paired with a monster 64-tooth Carbon-Ti 1x chainring, whilst an 11-30 Dura-Ace cassette was fitted at the rear, though of course this could change come Saturday.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar&#8217;s bike had a K-Edge chain catcher fitted, and an &#8216;aero&#8217; Bikone bottom bracket with a smooth threaded left-hand cup.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Wax- or lube-wise, Poga\u010dar has been said to use Absolute Black chain lube, but I also saw a mechanic applying Silca Synergetic to a different team bike. It looked like a wax-based product had been applied, but the chain didn&#8217;t look fresh out of an immersive wax.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"wheels-and-tyres-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Wheels and tyres <\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-XqHFC9JD8VS8eYH6tL6Rs1mghOdJ7qy2\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-XqHFC9JD8VS8eYH6tL6Rs1mghOdJ7qy2 slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Vingegaard was running 30mm Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed tyres.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The tyres were set up tubeless, but were a good bit larger than Poga\u010dar&#8217;s.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the tubeless valve inside the disc wheel, which bore a date of 05.2026. Perhaps the sealant setup or manufacture date.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-4c8a6442-3ff7-4bc8-8f72-f7242e7c234a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Wheels-wise, both riders are using disc wheels and deep section front wheels; at least we assume they will on race day.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard is using a Reserve Infinity disc, with an inner width of 24.5mm, paired with a Reserve 77mm deep front wheel.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The biggest difference is in tyre sizes; Vingegaard\u2019s bike was fitted with 30mm Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed, which were set up tubeless.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar\u2019s wheels were fitted with 25mm Continental GP5000 TT tyres; a 25mm tyre is something we haven\u2019t seen in quite a while. The tyres may size up a little larger on the new Enve wheels, but the team may have decided the narrower, and likely aerodynamically faster, 25mm.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-QqY3UN8cILtEGtkvw7qf6EnrSEOkcoCK\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-QqY3UN8cILtEGtkvw7qf6EnrSEOkcoCK slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Poga\u010dar was running Continental GP5000 TT tyres, the brand&#8217;s fastest.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the tubeless valve, both Enve wheels also had &#8216;TP&#8217; marked on them by hand. Perhaps some extra work had gone into them. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">25mm tyres front and back were fitted. The team must have decided they are the fastest option. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"saddles-seatposts-and-extras-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Saddles, seatposts and extras <\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-8O6ph49Kk3IMu70RrdN7Rex2Bgrbri97\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-8O6ph49Kk3IMu70RrdN7Rex2Bgrbri97 slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 6<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">A Prologo TGale TT saddle for Vingegaard.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Note what appears to be an added aero cover at the back of the seatpost clamp. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The saddle was set pretty far back on the seatpost, and there&#8217;s a lot of adjustability. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The post sits very flush against the frame. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Vingegaard&#8217;s name was on the rear of the seatstay junction. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The P5 uses a bayonet style fork, which the Colnago TT2 has now eschewed in favour of user-friendliness. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-b4083a4e-13c3-4b47-a39d-6ed279f14e91\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Both riders are using time trial or triathlon-specific saddles from their team sponsors.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar is using the Fizik Transiro Aeris 3D-printed model, which weighs in at a claimed 190 grams.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard is using a more extreme-looking Prologo TGale TT model, which weighs a claimed 252 grams for the carbon-railed model.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In terms of extras, both bikes had minimal paint; Vingegaard\u2019s frame looked pretty raw, Poga\u010dar\u2019s had a slightly more normal finish.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-WpClMcpGSeQvIGorIrObxTo2YwWsKACC\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-WpClMcpGSeQvIGorIrObxTo2YwWsKACC slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 5<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">It&#8217;s a Fizik Aeris 1.0 TT saddle for Poga\u010dar.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">This was the defending Tour champion&#8217;s main TT bike. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The TT2&#8217;s seatstays are far more regular looking than the extreme shape of the TT1.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">UCI rider height categories dictate handlebar setup; both Poga\u010dar and Vingegaard are in category one. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The TT2 still has a very compact headtube. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-c5212297-5a50-4f58-9c5c-0ad2d615996e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Both bikes looked fast standing still, and in a few days we will see which one of cycling&#8217;s Grand Tour titans draws first blood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Josh Croxton<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Associate Editor (Tech)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Josh is Associate Editor of Cyclingnews \u2013 leading our content on the best bikes, kit and the latest breaking tech stories from the pro peloton. He has been with us since the summer of 2019 and throughout that time he&#8217;s covered everything from buyer&#8217;s guides and deals to the latest tech news and reviews. <\/p>\n<p>On the bike, Josh has been riding and racing for over 15 years. He started out racing cross country in his teens back when 26-inch wheels and triple chainsets were still mainstream, but he found favour in road racing in his early 20s, racing at a local and national level for Somerset-based Team Tor 2000. These days he rides indoors for convenience and fitness, and outdoors for fun on road, gravel, &#8216;cross and cross-country bikes, the latter usually with his two dogs in tow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar rides a new &#8216;significantly lighter&#8217; prototype Colnago time trial bike at the Tour de Romandie prologue <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/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\/tuchQ8zierWf99TX5kwHhh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tuchQ8zierWf99TX5kwHhh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tuchQ8zierWf99TX5kwHhh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tuchQ8zierWf99TX5kwHhh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tuchQ8zierWf99TX5kwHhh-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 Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de France final countdown &#8211; UAE, Decathlon and Red Bull test TTT bikes and strategies during Barcelona Grand D\u00e9part<\/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\/PfFJku8cuv2vkBRGzVoidc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfFJku8cuv2vkBRGzVoidc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfFJku8cuv2vkBRGzVoidc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfFJku8cuv2vkBRGzVoidc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfFJku8cuv2vkBRGzVoidc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Unorthodox and indecisive: Everything we know from Paris-Roubaix recon so far<\/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\/yWodfDQm66WmgNix7KhdDH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWodfDQm66WmgNix7KhdDH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWodfDQm66WmgNix7KhdDH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWodfDQm66WmgNix7KhdDH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWodfDQm66WmgNix7KhdDH-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\">Helmets<\/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 TT setup is finally complete thanks to massive new MET helmet seen at Giro d&#8217;Italia time trial<\/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\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-320-80.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\">By winning the Giro d&#8217;Italia, Jonas Vingegaard has had his strongest Tour de France preparation yet \u2013 but we still have no idea how he&#8217;ll compare with Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/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\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-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\">Up close and personal with Matej Mohori\u010d&#8217;s custom Bianchi Specialissima RC for the 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\/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>\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 Features<\/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\/qCYPANHHB5mQBitVjVuWiG-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qCYPANHHB5mQBitVjVuWiG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qCYPANHHB5mQBitVjVuWiG-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qCYPANHHB5mQBitVjVuWiG-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qCYPANHHB5mQBitVjVuWiG-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\">New national champion jerseys, switch-out kits on display in Barcelona&#8217;s splashy Tour de France team presentation<\/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\/gmK6UAAnbPJ6yhkQJ9AwoK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gmK6UAAnbPJ6yhkQJ9AwoK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gmK6UAAnbPJ6yhkQJ9AwoK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gmK6UAAnbPJ6yhkQJ9AwoK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gmK6UAAnbPJ6yhkQJ9AwoK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Quiz! Can you name every Tour de France foreign start?<\/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\/EeMC5xdbm8kJHhaRgS22sF-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EeMC5xdbm8kJHhaRgS22sF-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EeMC5xdbm8kJHhaRgS22sF-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EeMC5xdbm8kJHhaRgS22sF-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EeMC5xdbm8kJHhaRgS22sF-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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The yellow jersey is on the line for the fastest rider over the 19.6km course, and that means riders are here in Barcelona with their time trial bikes optimised to the Nth degree.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve already seen that Remco Evenepoel has a brand new Specialized Shiv TT time trial bike, and no time trial is complete without a mention of his name in the running, but what of the two hot favourites for the GC by the time we get to Paris in three weeks, Tadej Poga\u010dar and Jonas Vingegaard?<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6e54371f-6ff4-44f8-b93c-c83118391a4c-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> tech team are here in Barcelona for the Grand D\u00e9part, and in our tour of the team hotel car parks over the past two days, we were able to spend time with both of their &#8216;number one&#8217; time trial bikes; i.e. the bike they will respectively roll down the start ramp aboard.<\/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\">So here in this article, we&#8217;ll pit the duo head-to-head. Who has the biggest chainring? Are they running one-by or two-by groupsets? Who has the deepest front wheel? And who&#8217;s bike is coolest?<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-bikes-themselves-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bikes themselves <\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f80fa83a-2132-4982-a59f-0fe6e9c4972d\" 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\/BRyRNbAEaHU7nCyWXq7Crn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BRyRNbAEaHU7nCyWXq7Crn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BRyRNbAEaHU7nCyWXq7Crn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BRyRNbAEaHU7nCyWXq7Crn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BRyRNbAEaHU7nCyWXq7Crn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BRyRNbAEaHU7nCyWXq7Crn-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\">Poga\u010dar is riding the new Colnago TT2 <\/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-f7643c8f-8d0f-49bb-8629-79f5142f3195\" 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\/8NG7MzHChPCDxk5woCRGLJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8NG7MzHChPCDxk5woCRGLJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8NG7MzHChPCDxk5woCRGLJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8NG7MzHChPCDxk5woCRGLJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8NG7MzHChPCDxk5woCRGLJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8NG7MzHChPCDxk5woCRGLJ-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\">Vingegaard is riding a raw, unpainted Cerv\u00e9lo P5 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-798f8a73-7d92-4a16-94fe-fd78191be882\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">First up, we&#8217;ll look at the bikes themselves. Poga\u010dar is using a Colnago TT2 time trial machine, the newly launched time trial bike that Colnago brought out recently. The headline for this bike is that it saves around 500 grams over the previous TT1 bike he used last year, whilst still being just about as aero.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gEhxaiwrySiD8LjCsNcpQF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tadej Poga\u010dar rides a new &#8216;significantly lighter&#8217; prototype Colnago time trial bike at the Tour de Romandie prologue <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ndLDPHRkbMTkNnpt4Hqa6-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s new time trial bike is officially here \u2013 All the details on the half-kilo lighter Colnago TT2<\/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\/tuchQ8zierWf99TX5kwHhh-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tuchQ8zierWf99TX5kwHhh-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\">Tour de France final countdown &#8211; UAE, Decathlon and Red Bull test TTT bikes and strategies during Barcelona Grand D\u00e9part<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard is riding the Cervelo P5, which, as far as we know, has remained the same for a while. This bike has a raw carbon finish, whilst a lot of the other team bikes had full, glossy black and yellow team paint.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The machines above were the riders&#8217; number 1 time trial bikes, and we believe the bikes they will ride on Saturday and later in the race.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J 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<h2 id=\"handlebars-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Handlebars <\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-EhaBDE7rmVUaL4m6yttvg5EaAXKAb6Lv\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-EhaBDE7rmVUaL4m6yttvg5EaAXKAb6Lv slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 7<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" 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data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E34KE45nMHyfnTPK6MJFXn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Poga\u010dar&#8217;s extensions are raised up, and at an angle, they are almost certainly totally custom for him. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yUEgK4D99E4N7cDfxNkFYm.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">There&#8217;s foam pading on the arm rests and further up near the hand holds too.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YNM4m2kydGnsfXMfMJHdZm.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Grip tape on the base bar, plus two pairs of di2 shifters per side. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RYPPA8ZoWM3tV3SDcdnQNn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The Wahoo Bolt computer gets tucked inbetween the extensions neatly.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pJ89PiGDSbdQjT35qQ3hRn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Di2 shifters tucked neatly inside the hand holds at the end of the bars.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XtnEbB8Xq9FXdZAbFTdGWn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">We watched a mechanic use a glue gun to attach this extra shifter.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NT8kwzWcmrey9eghDyeann.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the overall setup; it&#8217;s pretty mean looking.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-72cd685d-2743-46f7-ac67-fcddc0f82165\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Both bikes were fitted with carbon fibre, custom time trial bars, and whilst we didn&#8217;t have time to measure every dimension, we got a good look at them.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Both riders use grip tape on the base bars, and we were struck by just how low Vingegaard&#8217;s base bar was; it felt extreme.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It also had a weight sticker underneath, which you can see below.<\/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            What to read next<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-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfFJku8cuv2vkBRGzVoidc-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfFJku8cuv2vkBRGzVoidc-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\">Unorthodox and indecisive: Everything we know from Paris-Roubaix recon so far<\/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-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWodfDQm66WmgNix7KhdDH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yWodfDQm66WmgNix7KhdDH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s new TT setup is finally complete thanks to massive new MET helmet seen at Giro d&#8217;Italia time trial<\/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-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rAsAd4XPiLEaLrbBawWTL3-150-80.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\">By winning the Giro d&#8217;Italia, Jonas Vingegaard has had his strongest Tour de France preparation yet \u2013 but we still have no idea how he&#8217;ll compare with Tadej Poga\u010dar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Both riders had Shimano and SRAM shifters at the ends of the extensions, and both riders had shifters glued onto the insides of their base bars.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">They had their computers tucked neatly in between the extensions, but one key difference is the Visma &#8216;mono&#8217; extension riser versus the dual risers on Poga\u010dar&#8217;s machine.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Interestingly Vingegaard is opting to use an older Garmin computer, likely due to the smaller size.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-HoFUMCM2IKNbgF1v1o1bu5wRIbwxdHd8\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-HoFUMCM2IKNbgF1v1o1bu5wRIbwxdHd8 slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 9<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9dzDohL7myLT3n8HVqvw6H.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Vingegaard&#8217;s extensions are branded Vision, and are also likely completely custom for him. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v5EBZ9pd8oRwcugpuho7iH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">517 grams; this is very interesting. A way for the team to easily track weight maybe? <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pWcsKiGhcbXHn7ZrNB5fwH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">SRAM blip shifters on the underside of the bar ends. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Pfqi26ok6dHf8LiJoYtM7J.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The extensions are attached to the base bar with a single vertical pillar. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jf4Fj2VhgMkJuF2Aearz7J.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The &#8216;stem&#8217; here is really sculpted and angular. Spot the white paint marker on the base bar &#8216;stem&#8217;.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DnBqx36EcfGxyQBp77n3KJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">It looked striking in the flesh. Angular and purposeful. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GevsCs5wv9BGadBqv2uxGJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">What struck us was just how low the base bars are, it felt extreme holding it, and you would need to be completely confident with a bike like this. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Y23YgRki5KhciUCrivFzGJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">An older Garmin Edge 540 computer tucked neatly in between the extensions. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kJVM5VxAiTsFmnJ39K5uJJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">There it is, a very neat and slick setup. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"drivetrain-and-gearing-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Drivetrain and gearing <\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-c7LFcSOgdbqBo45EXrvLdOOBtV7CAwXp\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-c7LFcSOgdbqBo45EXrvLdOOBtV7CAwXp slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 4<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sW9KKBwDA4PRgWGX53DfKJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Vingegaard has a 64-tooth SRAM 1x aero chainring. 160mm cranks for the Danish star too.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E22VR8NmggU62eKsvTr7HJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The lowest gear won&#8217;t be too small with that 64-ring and this 10-36 cassette.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GWzieLMkpv8jjLkHLoRoFJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">He had a fully waxed drivetrain and a SRAM Red chain too.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vE6FvEt5nTbtWxv8EJuaGJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">And a Wolf Tooth chain catcher, as officially reccomended by SRAM.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-eabc3da0-56a7-47ce-8078-974de7b5065a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Despite running different groupset brands, Vingegaard and Poga\u010dar will be using similar drivetrain configurations. This includes the same size front chainring of 64 teeth, and both are on 160mm cranks.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard had 160mm carbon fibre SRAM Red cranks, with a 64-tooth aero chainring. I wasn&#8217;t able to get a max tooth count on the cassette, but it looks like a 10-36.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">His bike was also fitted with a chain catcher from Wolf Tooth, and I know from recently speaking to Jenco Drost, the team&#8217;s head of performance, that the team regularly hot waxes its chains.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I understand each bike has a freshly waxed chain for every race; they have also experimented with the optimum amount of run-in kilometres for a race chain so it\u2019s as fast as possible.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-OlshAkwA9lrG4BGuYaGD2ANWmXcxHzFf\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-OlshAkwA9lrG4BGuYaGD2ANWmXcxHzFf slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 7<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QhADsjaH8g7WJPJNS3tJin.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s Poga\u010dar&#8217;s setup, Dura-Ace cranks and a 1x chainring. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4u8d377ZvWx9spEjMr8gn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The team were also running a K-Edge UAE custom chain catcher. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9XRqKVNbKVTTESVmj7mKfn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">11-30tooth cassette for Poga\u010dar here. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8b2dJRgwmjGAgWVUNuEhbn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The bike had been fitted with gold Carbon-Ti aftermarket parts like the hanger and pulley wheel bolts. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dFnTXUL2HT9soYTGb9KhZn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">160mm cranks for Poga\u010dar.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iJyTr3zSoLa4Sz7X2xpRYn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">As well as a 64-tooth chainring too. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MDsNiPrUQJmhYyRvvzpYVn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">This is the aero Bikone bottom bracket with a totally smooth threaded cup. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-9f2a0456-440c-4cef-b0d5-b423e54c3c85\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar is using Shimano equipment with some aftermarket parts, and Vingegaard is using SRAM.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Colnago TT2 had Dura-Ace cranks in a 160mm length, paired with a monster 64-tooth Carbon-Ti 1x chainring, whilst an 11-30 Dura-Ace cassette was fitted at the rear, though of course this could change come Saturday.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar&#8217;s bike had a K-Edge chain catcher fitted, and an &#8216;aero&#8217; Bikone bottom bracket with a smooth threaded left-hand cup.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Wax- or lube-wise, Poga\u010dar has been said to use Absolute Black chain lube, but I also saw a mechanic applying Silca Synergetic to a different team bike. It looked like a wax-based product had been applied, but the chain didn&#8217;t look fresh out of an immersive wax.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"wheels-and-tyres-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Wheels and tyres <\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-XqHFC9JD8VS8eYH6tL6Rs1mghOdJ7qy2\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-XqHFC9JD8VS8eYH6tL6Rs1mghOdJ7qy2 slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxZ6nTjyGr7Sgwynow5T6J.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Vingegaard was running 30mm Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed tyres.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfb4Q2i3PDZEiYs4F4joEH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The tyres were set up tubeless, but were a good bit larger than Poga\u010dar&#8217;s.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8mh694Y8befefVXk3jvypH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the tubeless valve inside the disc wheel, which bore a date of 05.2026. Perhaps the sealant setup or manufacture date.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-4c8a6442-3ff7-4bc8-8f72-f7242e7c234a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Wheels-wise, both riders are using disc wheels and deep section front wheels; at least we assume they will on race day.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard is using a Reserve Infinity disc, with an inner width of 24.5mm, paired with a Reserve 77mm deep front wheel.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The biggest difference is in tyre sizes; Vingegaard\u2019s bike was fitted with 30mm Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed, which were set up tubeless.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar\u2019s wheels were fitted with 25mm Continental GP5000 TT tyres; a 25mm tyre is something we haven\u2019t seen in quite a while. The tyres may size up a little larger on the new Enve wheels, but the team may have decided the narrower, and likely aerodynamically faster, 25mm.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-QqY3UN8cILtEGtkvw7qf6EnrSEOkcoCK\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-QqY3UN8cILtEGtkvw7qf6EnrSEOkcoCK slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/htwm5qxAsf9CDgtDVT5KXn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Poga\u010dar was running Continental GP5000 TT tyres, the brand&#8217;s fastest.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ExyvDj8CWnpAh2tPQsAbcn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the tubeless valve, both Enve wheels also had &#8216;TP&#8217; marked on them by hand. Perhaps some extra work had gone into them. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TrhoPWZDnizWX2vAX95fkj.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">25mm tyres front and back were fitted. The team must have decided they are the fastest option. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"saddles-seatposts-and-extras-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Saddles, seatposts and extras <\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-8O6ph49Kk3IMu70RrdN7Rex2Bgrbri97\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-8O6ph49Kk3IMu70RrdN7Rex2Bgrbri97 slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 6<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/enfYQQtBSQ79KVFUevkpJJ.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">A Prologo TGale TT saddle for Vingegaard.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fDTzrq88KKrMy6tDDyHw3J.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Note what appears to be an added aero cover at the back of the seatpost clamp. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wvBEq9YKEKqs3L28LeAAeG.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The saddle was set pretty far back on the seatpost, and there&#8217;s a lot of adjustability. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TFGYcT8Wf6oeViCWkbFUgH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The post sits very flush against the frame. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FN2iPaZaHa5hiT4wgDjkqH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Vingegaard&#8217;s name was on the rear of the seatstay junction. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyLfodXm2N65nSzapSQeoH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The P5 uses a bayonet style fork, which the Colnago TT2 has now eschewed in favour of user-friendliness. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-b4083a4e-13c3-4b47-a39d-6ed279f14e91\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Both riders are using time trial or triathlon-specific saddles from their team sponsors.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar is using the Fizik Transiro Aeris 3D-printed model, which weighs in at a claimed 190 grams.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vingegaard is using a more extreme-looking Prologo TGale TT model, which weighs a claimed 252 grams for the carbon-railed model.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In terms of extras, both bikes had minimal paint; Vingegaard\u2019s frame looked pretty raw, Poga\u010dar\u2019s had a slightly more normal finish.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-WpClMcpGSeQvIGorIrObxTo2YwWsKACC\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-zHFEJv2hBhbRi4qK9GXk7J-WpClMcpGSeQvIGorIrObxTo2YwWsKACC slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 5<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V2KikWrPCLMkmPsxW4G5in.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">It&#8217;s a Fizik Aeris 1.0 TT saddle for Poga\u010dar.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bh9Ujmqi2HLvLo3aRUkZkn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">This was the defending Tour champion&#8217;s main TT bike. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7s29zo2W2JuqRkz3xpEkXn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The TT2&#8217;s seatstays are far more regular looking than the extreme shape of the TT1.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UFCUQPQko2J9rKdyFQd9Rn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">UCI rider height categories dictate handlebar setup; both Poga\u010dar and Vingegaard are in category one. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\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=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iLe7XDap2wrWkMuNpTQRdn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The TT2 still has a very compact headtube. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-c5212297-5a50-4f58-9c5c-0ad2d615996e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Both bikes looked fast standing still, and in a few days we will see which one of cycling&#8217;s Grand Tour titans draws first blood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/pro-bikes\/pogacar-vs-vingegaard-battle-of-the-tt-bikes-very-different-tyre-strategies-massive-chainrings-and-old-bike-computers\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-1920-80.png&#8221;] 1 Tour de France team-by-team guide \u2013 Line-up, leaders and ambitions for every squad on the start list 2 &#8216;It absolutely is a game-changer&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s performance coach reveals more about his preparation, training tools and motivators ahead of the Tour de France 3 Write off Jonas Vingegaard at your peril, [&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-2024804","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\/2024804","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=2024804"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2024804\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2024804"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2024804"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2024804"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}