{"id":2025701,"date":"2026-07-03T10:37:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T07:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2025701"},"modified":"2026-07-03T10:37:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T07:37:56","slug":"aero-bottom-bracket-titanium-bolts-and-a-e460-saddle-no-stone-left-unturned-for-tadej-pogacars-tour-de-france-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2025701","title":{"rendered":"Aero bottom bracket, titanium bolts, and a \u20ac460 saddle: No stone left unturned for Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s Tour de France bike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QWqHFK4CkcGLmKzBqf8Zs6-1920-80.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\/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-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                                    &#8216;It absolutely is a game-changer&#8217; 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drove the team hard towards improving its equipment a few seasons ago.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-387caf92-65ee-4250-ae9a-f1ffd37d0534-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Those changes included a switch from Pirelli to Continental tyres, SRM to Wahoo computers, and Campagnolo to Shimano groupsets. Similarly, I recall Colnago telling me last year that Poga\u010dar was pivotal in driving the brand to creating the Y1Rs aero bike too.<\/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\">Maguire says the team is now \u201cvery happy\u201d with their equipment, although that does include some aftermarket add-ons that help the bike get down to the 6.8kg weight limit.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ahead of the race\u2019s Grand D\u00e8part, Cyclingnews spent some time at the team hotel in Barcelona. We\u2019ve already brought you a comparison of his time trial bike versus big rival Vingegaard\u2019s, and now it\u2019s time to look at his road bike.<\/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\/bXSDPnw6gVtg5BEAzPMwaa-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bXSDPnw6gVtg5BEAzPMwaa-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 names teammate Isaac del Toro as a possible Tour de France winner<\/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\/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<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This is his \u2018number two\u2019 bike, so not the one he\u2019ll start each race aboard, but set up exactly the same so that if he has a mechanical, he can swap over without issue or detriment.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-bc2f6980-0221-43e3-addb-9dd95c250b32\" 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\/YaQYzFMnS4QNbLHe7oKzGj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YaQYzFMnS4QNbLHe7oKzGj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YaQYzFMnS4QNbLHe7oKzGj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YaQYzFMnS4QNbLHe7oKzGj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YaQYzFMnS4QNbLHe7oKzGj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YaQYzFMnS4QNbLHe7oKzGj-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 rides the Colnago Y1Rs, a bike which caused a lot of division when it launched due to its unconventional looks. The setup of his bike remains largely the same as the bike he won aboard in 2025. He switched to a raw, unpainted frame for the uphill time trial, and then stuck with that bike for the rest of the 2025 race. He then continued to race it throughout the first half of the 2026 season, including at Paris-Roubaix, albeit set up differently there, with bigger tyres and a 1x groupset. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f38c9250-5fb9-442f-9f38-82c463b42417\" 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\/7TBnsCXnM7Qg554Fbj9tyi-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7TBnsCXnM7Qg554Fbj9tyi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7TBnsCXnM7Qg554Fbj9tyi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7TBnsCXnM7Qg554Fbj9tyi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7TBnsCXnM7Qg554Fbj9tyi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7TBnsCXnM7Qg554Fbj9tyi-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\">He uses Shimano&#8217;s Dura-Ace Di2 groupset, and here at the Tour, this particular bike has a 2x chainset, and Enve&#8217;s SES 4.5 Pro wheels. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-085e3cb9-3b7e-455f-a678-f230773fa341\" 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\/VjQ3886D9gzQjzMMhTjkxU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VjQ3886D9gzQjzMMhTjkxU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VjQ3886D9gzQjzMMhTjkxU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VjQ3886D9gzQjzMMhTjkxU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VjQ3886D9gzQjzMMhTjkxU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VjQ3886D9gzQjzMMhTjkxU-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\">And despite surprisingly running 25mm tyres on his time trial bike, having dabbled with 30mm in recent Tours and running as wide as 35mm at Paris-Roubaix, he&#8217;s currently got 28mm tyres fitted. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-12dbaf83-9d4a-4ce4-8df1-fc2ee76ec58e\" 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\/33jume3Md9bFCdaXCXqdWg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/33jume3Md9bFCdaXCXqdWg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/33jume3Md9bFCdaXCXqdWg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/33jume3Md9bFCdaXCXqdWg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/33jume3Md9bFCdaXCXqdWg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/33jume3Md9bFCdaXCXqdWg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">This is his &#8216;number two&#8217; bike, but set up exactly the same as the others to ensure continuity. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6dacb119-2909-4e47-86fe-79ef6d1e1326\" 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\/3hmyLMQSVYeY35UpWbKHFj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3hmyLMQSVYeY35UpWbKHFj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3hmyLMQSVYeY35UpWbKHFj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3hmyLMQSVYeY35UpWbKHFj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3hmyLMQSVYeY35UpWbKHFj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3hmyLMQSVYeY35UpWbKHFj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The front end of the bike uses a bayonet-style head tube, meaning there&#8217;s no steerer tube running through the frame, but rather in front of it and then clamped at both the top and the bottom. This design enables an incredibly narrow configuration, which no doubt aids aerodynamics. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a01aa00-56e5-4fc3-8543-67afcb7a2fa5\" 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\/63Jab3VMjv3ydALuDikqog-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63Jab3VMjv3ydALuDikqog-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63Jab3VMjv3ydALuDikqog-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63Jab3VMjv3ydALuDikqog-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63Jab3VMjv3ydALuDikqog-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63Jab3VMjv3ydALuDikqog-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\">Here&#8217;s that design from the side-on, where you can see the gap at the top is surprisingly big. Poga\u010dar uses a 5mm spacer beneath his one-piece handlebar, and the small spacer behind smooths the gap to the frame&#8217;s top tube. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a9d31d77-47b0-415f-8d57-a1ae0b0aedc7\" 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\/HHpuS5iyWo47iGNZEHsZxi-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HHpuS5iyWo47iGNZEHsZxi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HHpuS5iyWo47iGNZEHsZxi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HHpuS5iyWo47iGNZEHsZxi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HHpuS5iyWo47iGNZEHsZxi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HHpuS5iyWo47iGNZEHsZxi-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 &#8211; and later the whole UAE team &#8211; started using Carbon-Ti components in 2023, as a way to bring the weight of his bike down to the 6.8kg UCI limit. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c8645158-a764-4292-91c4-31051edbd6a3\" 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\/FxbGNaUpziSmSJ6EzoDJbi-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FxbGNaUpziSmSJ6EzoDJbi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FxbGNaUpziSmSJ6EzoDJbi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FxbGNaUpziSmSJ6EzoDJbi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FxbGNaUpziSmSJ6EzoDJbi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FxbGNaUpziSmSJ6EzoDJbi-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\">It started with only his chainrings and disc rotors, but now extends to loads of other hardware, including this red derailleur hanger. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d9c24575-8443-4e7e-ae90-b5a991df0bc3\" 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\/tqHmuPaSbYpQiEfuGgMdvh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tqHmuPaSbYpQiEfuGgMdvh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tqHmuPaSbYpQiEfuGgMdvh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tqHmuPaSbYpQiEfuGgMdvh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tqHmuPaSbYpQiEfuGgMdvh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tqHmuPaSbYpQiEfuGgMdvh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The bottle cage bolts will rarely be seen when the racing gets underway, but likely save a small handful of grams too. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-988e7720-dd9a-4b2c-a895-18bc146fb669\" 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\/uXtjENHjcCxyp4gbNRL8vh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uXtjENHjcCxyp4gbNRL8vh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uXtjENHjcCxyp4gbNRL8vh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uXtjENHjcCxyp4gbNRL8vh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uXtjENHjcCxyp4gbNRL8vh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uXtjENHjcCxyp4gbNRL8vh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The rear thru axle is also from the Italian brand. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-fe9fa972-13c0-44af-833b-e8a3184f6200\" 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\/ZeKVEfJC4f9JKEwbNoJzQb-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZeKVEfJC4f9JKEwbNoJzQb-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZeKVEfJC4f9JKEwbNoJzQb-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZeKVEfJC4f9JKEwbNoJzQb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZeKVEfJC4f9JKEwbNoJzQb-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZeKVEfJC4f9JKEwbNoJzQb-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\">Even the pulley wheel bolt has been swapped for the titanium version. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-81649e5c-f1de-4657-b25f-d9c5e74f2978\" 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\/uYvDiPUBmQEY4hMwYHtmci-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uYvDiPUBmQEY4hMwYHtmci-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uYvDiPUBmQEY4hMwYHtmci-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uYvDiPUBmQEY4hMwYHtmci-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uYvDiPUBmQEY4hMwYHtmci-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uYvDiPUBmQEY4hMwYHtmci-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\">Up front, Poga\u010dar&#8217;s bike bears a Hulk sticker. I really like that he&#8217;s wearing rainbow shorts too, to commemorate the Slovenian&#8217;s status as world champion. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6d637985-9ccd-4886-a5df-a2c7d3036475\" 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\/GR2DLMZMekjZYKc3XeBu9i-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GR2DLMZMekjZYKc3XeBu9i-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GR2DLMZMekjZYKc3XeBu9i-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GR2DLMZMekjZYKc3XeBu9i-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GR2DLMZMekjZYKc3XeBu9i-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GR2DLMZMekjZYKc3XeBu9i-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\">In front of the hulk, Poga\u010dar&#8217;s Wahoo computer is held in place using a 3D-printed aero mount <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-32f78d77-f8e2-414c-a27f-b639908de699\" 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\/agm44ZER3RXKtBy4WaTzJh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/agm44ZER3RXKtBy4WaTzJh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/agm44ZER3RXKtBy4WaTzJh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/agm44ZER3RXKtBy4WaTzJh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/agm44ZER3RXKtBy4WaTzJh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/agm44ZER3RXKtBy4WaTzJh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The bars have their specs printed on the underside. Poga\u010dar runs a 145mm stem. The width is slightly unsual, in that is states two figures (377mm and 400mm), taking into account the slight flare of the bars from hoods to drops. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c359c34d-b8c7-4698-a3b7-22ffda0ff02a\" 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\/SeCu5jX4wXeFPQxm2M692h-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SeCu5jX4wXeFPQxm2M692h-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SeCu5jX4wXeFPQxm2M692h-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SeCu5jX4wXeFPQxm2M692h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SeCu5jX4wXeFPQxm2M692h-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SeCu5jX4wXeFPQxm2M692h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">We measured between the hoods and found the gap to be 280mm on the nose. Right on the UCI&#8217;s minimum legal limit. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e8cece0c-c5a3-4896-ba0f-2776aebd5ec8\" 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\/6HgFqeT5iTuWpsaYESsYQi-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HgFqeT5iTuWpsaYESsYQi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HgFqeT5iTuWpsaYESsYQi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HgFqeT5iTuWpsaYESsYQi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HgFqeT5iTuWpsaYESsYQi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HgFqeT5iTuWpsaYESsYQi-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\">Despite the trend towards more progressive bike fits and riders slamming their saddle forward on the rails, Poga\u010dar&#8217;s saddle sits fairly centrally. The seatpost does kink slightly forwards towards the top, though. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-85b20299-1603-4618-b417-1d9bf8601405\" 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\/NQ7edpM6ghyrTPMhtRw9Ei-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NQ7edpM6ghyrTPMhtRw9Ei-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NQ7edpM6ghyrTPMhtRw9Ei-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NQ7edpM6ghyrTPMhtRw9Ei-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NQ7edpM6ghyrTPMhtRw9Ei-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NQ7edpM6ghyrTPMhtRw9Ei-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\">Atop the seatpost, Poga\u010dar uses a Fizik custom-made &#8216;One to One&#8217; version of the Vento Argo saddle. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ba1fe163-3a17-4abf-ac07-de2d61e1b4fe\" 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\/DfTAEaNtpiotSQR97Yrnzh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DfTAEaNtpiotSQR97Yrnzh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DfTAEaNtpiotSQR97Yrnzh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DfTAEaNtpiotSQR97Yrnzh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DfTAEaNtpiotSQR97Yrnzh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DfTAEaNtpiotSQR97Yrnzh-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\">Another aftermarket add-on is the apparently aerodynamic bottom bracket shell from Bikone. The totally smooth shell is said to aid airflow. Certainly a small gain, but perhaps one that could make a difference at the top level. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-47d79c75-1a1d-4666-9c4f-3e8434da7ca3\" 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\/Kh5LHnzhnCphchbJMsZPEh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kh5LHnzhnCphchbJMsZPEh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kh5LHnzhnCphchbJMsZPEh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kh5LHnzhnCphchbJMsZPEh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kh5LHnzhnCphchbJMsZPEh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kh5LHnzhnCphchbJMsZPEh-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\">&#8220;July, Week 1&#8221; &#8211; We don&#8217;t know for sure, but guess this relates to when the sealant was last added to these tyres. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a15c6ea-9d9c-440e-9f99-df1cbba17b93\" 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\/Z9kFbsweL97KBRc6TiHLcg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z9kFbsweL97KBRc6TiHLcg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z9kFbsweL97KBRc6TiHLcg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z9kFbsweL97KBRc6TiHLcg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z9kFbsweL97KBRc6TiHLcg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z9kFbsweL97KBRc6TiHLcg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">This is a nice touch too. A small end cap with the Colnago logo blanks off the driveside thru axle hole. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-909b9b99-6bdd-4d24-93a5-222d97d1447a\" 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\/BMDc4x7mPqQjWSeL9kRZcf-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BMDc4x7mPqQjWSeL9kRZcf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BMDc4x7mPqQjWSeL9kRZcf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BMDc4x7mPqQjWSeL9kRZcf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BMDc4x7mPqQjWSeL9kRZcf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BMDc4x7mPqQjWSeL9kRZcf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">This is also a nice touch &#8211; A small sticker to cover the bolt hole for the seatpost adjustment bolt. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-652ec5c6-1137-45eb-abb3-154d3d1cd78a\" 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\/RVYvyhVonbvugVmvzjxN2e-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVYvyhVonbvugVmvzjxN2e-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVYvyhVonbvugVmvzjxN2e-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVYvyhVonbvugVmvzjxN2e-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVYvyhVonbvugVmvzjxN2e-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVYvyhVonbvugVmvzjxN2e-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\">No such cover here though. This is one area that Visma Lease a Bike are a step ahead in the pursuit of nerdy aero gains. You can also see here that Poga\u010dar is using 165mm cranks. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-281747d3-0a65-4bc4-a891-bf1aa7fa178a\" 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\/Nu88smDEZGJJAyTPxzQwSd-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nu88smDEZGJJAyTPxzQwSd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nu88smDEZGJJAyTPxzQwSd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nu88smDEZGJJAyTPxzQwSd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nu88smDEZGJJAyTPxzQwSd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nu88smDEZGJJAyTPxzQwSd-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\">&#8230; and at the end of those cranks, his pedals are cranked up to the max when it comes to cleat retention. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-aGQCyWJdo7RBEmQD8jT3M8\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-aGQCyWJdo7RBEmQD8jT3M8 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<\/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-aGQCyWJdo7RBEmQD8jT3M8\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-aGQCyWJdo7RBEmQD8jT3M8 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. 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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>\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\/fGxG8D3Lun5N52qPyTv3iF-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fGxG8D3Lun5N52qPyTv3iF-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fGxG8D3Lun5N52qPyTv3iF-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fGxG8D3Lun5N52qPyTv3iF-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fGxG8D3Lun5N52qPyTv3iF-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\">Our Tour de France predictions \u2013 The Cyclingnews team&#8217;s best guesses for how the race will play out<\/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\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-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 Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Poga\u010dar vs Vingegaard: Battle of the TT bikes &#8211; Very different tyre strategies, massive chainrings, and old bike computers<\/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\/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\/2z6ANuKit7p9SjvJbgDRJX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2z6ANuKit7p9SjvJbgDRJX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2z6ANuKit7p9SjvJbgDRJX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2z6ANuKit7p9SjvJbgDRJX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2z6ANuKit7p9SjvJbgDRJX-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 the Tour de France peloton getting younger? 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drove the team hard towards improving its equipment a few seasons ago.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-387caf92-65ee-4250-ae9a-f1ffd37d0534-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Those changes included a switch from Pirelli to Continental tyres, SRM to Wahoo computers, and Campagnolo to Shimano groupsets. Similarly, I recall Colnago telling me last year that Poga\u010dar was pivotal in driving the brand to creating the Y1Rs aero bike too.<\/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\">Maguire says the team is now \u201cvery happy\u201d with their equipment, although that does include some aftermarket add-ons that help the bike get down to the 6.8kg weight limit.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ahead of the race\u2019s Grand D\u00e8part, Cyclingnews spent some time at the team hotel in Barcelona. We\u2019ve already brought you a comparison of his time trial bike versus big rival Vingegaard\u2019s, and now it\u2019s time to look at his road bike.<\/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\/bXSDPnw6gVtg5BEAzPMwaa-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bXSDPnw6gVtg5BEAzPMwaa-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 names teammate Isaac del Toro as a possible Tour de France winner<\/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\/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<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This is his \u2018number two\u2019 bike, so not the one he\u2019ll start each race aboard, but set up exactly the same so that if he has a mechanical, he can swap over without issue or detriment.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-bc2f6980-0221-43e3-addb-9dd95c250b32\" 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\/YaQYzFMnS4QNbLHe7oKzGj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YaQYzFMnS4QNbLHe7oKzGj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YaQYzFMnS4QNbLHe7oKzGj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YaQYzFMnS4QNbLHe7oKzGj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YaQYzFMnS4QNbLHe7oKzGj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YaQYzFMnS4QNbLHe7oKzGj-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 rides the Colnago Y1Rs, a bike which caused a lot of division when it launched due to its unconventional looks. The setup of his bike remains largely the same as the bike he won aboard in 2025. He switched to a raw, unpainted frame for the uphill time trial, and then stuck with that bike for the rest of the 2025 race. He then continued to race it throughout the first half of the 2026 season, including at Paris-Roubaix, albeit set up differently there, with bigger tyres and a 1x groupset. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f38c9250-5fb9-442f-9f38-82c463b42417\" 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\/7TBnsCXnM7Qg554Fbj9tyi-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7TBnsCXnM7Qg554Fbj9tyi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7TBnsCXnM7Qg554Fbj9tyi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7TBnsCXnM7Qg554Fbj9tyi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7TBnsCXnM7Qg554Fbj9tyi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7TBnsCXnM7Qg554Fbj9tyi-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\">He uses Shimano&#8217;s Dura-Ace Di2 groupset, and here at the Tour, this particular bike has a 2x chainset, and Enve&#8217;s SES 4.5 Pro wheels. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-085e3cb9-3b7e-455f-a678-f230773fa341\" 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\/VjQ3886D9gzQjzMMhTjkxU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VjQ3886D9gzQjzMMhTjkxU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VjQ3886D9gzQjzMMhTjkxU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VjQ3886D9gzQjzMMhTjkxU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VjQ3886D9gzQjzMMhTjkxU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VjQ3886D9gzQjzMMhTjkxU-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\">And despite surprisingly running 25mm tyres on his time trial bike, having dabbled with 30mm in recent Tours and running as wide as 35mm at Paris-Roubaix, he&#8217;s currently got 28mm tyres fitted. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-12dbaf83-9d4a-4ce4-8df1-fc2ee76ec58e\" 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\/33jume3Md9bFCdaXCXqdWg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/33jume3Md9bFCdaXCXqdWg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/33jume3Md9bFCdaXCXqdWg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/33jume3Md9bFCdaXCXqdWg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/33jume3Md9bFCdaXCXqdWg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/33jume3Md9bFCdaXCXqdWg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">This is his &#8216;number two&#8217; bike, but set up exactly the same as the others to ensure continuity. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6dacb119-2909-4e47-86fe-79ef6d1e1326\" 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\/3hmyLMQSVYeY35UpWbKHFj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3hmyLMQSVYeY35UpWbKHFj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3hmyLMQSVYeY35UpWbKHFj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3hmyLMQSVYeY35UpWbKHFj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3hmyLMQSVYeY35UpWbKHFj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3hmyLMQSVYeY35UpWbKHFj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The front end of the bike uses a bayonet-style head tube, meaning there&#8217;s no steerer tube running through the frame, but rather in front of it and then clamped at both the top and the bottom. This design enables an incredibly narrow configuration, which no doubt aids aerodynamics. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a01aa00-56e5-4fc3-8543-67afcb7a2fa5\" 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\/63Jab3VMjv3ydALuDikqog-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63Jab3VMjv3ydALuDikqog-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63Jab3VMjv3ydALuDikqog-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63Jab3VMjv3ydALuDikqog-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63Jab3VMjv3ydALuDikqog-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63Jab3VMjv3ydALuDikqog-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\">Here&#8217;s that design from the side-on, where you can see the gap at the top is surprisingly big. Poga\u010dar uses a 5mm spacer beneath his one-piece handlebar, and the small spacer behind smooths the gap to the frame&#8217;s top tube. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a9d31d77-47b0-415f-8d57-a1ae0b0aedc7\" 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\/HHpuS5iyWo47iGNZEHsZxi-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HHpuS5iyWo47iGNZEHsZxi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HHpuS5iyWo47iGNZEHsZxi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HHpuS5iyWo47iGNZEHsZxi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HHpuS5iyWo47iGNZEHsZxi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HHpuS5iyWo47iGNZEHsZxi-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 &#8211; and later the whole UAE team &#8211; started using Carbon-Ti components in 2023, as a way to bring the weight of his bike down to the 6.8kg UCI limit. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c8645158-a764-4292-91c4-31051edbd6a3\" 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\/FxbGNaUpziSmSJ6EzoDJbi-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FxbGNaUpziSmSJ6EzoDJbi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FxbGNaUpziSmSJ6EzoDJbi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FxbGNaUpziSmSJ6EzoDJbi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FxbGNaUpziSmSJ6EzoDJbi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FxbGNaUpziSmSJ6EzoDJbi-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\">It started with only his chainrings and disc rotors, but now extends to loads of other hardware, including this red derailleur hanger. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d9c24575-8443-4e7e-ae90-b5a991df0bc3\" 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\/tqHmuPaSbYpQiEfuGgMdvh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tqHmuPaSbYpQiEfuGgMdvh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tqHmuPaSbYpQiEfuGgMdvh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tqHmuPaSbYpQiEfuGgMdvh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tqHmuPaSbYpQiEfuGgMdvh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tqHmuPaSbYpQiEfuGgMdvh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The bottle cage bolts will rarely be seen when the racing gets underway, but likely save a small handful of grams too. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-988e7720-dd9a-4b2c-a895-18bc146fb669\" 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\/uXtjENHjcCxyp4gbNRL8vh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uXtjENHjcCxyp4gbNRL8vh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uXtjENHjcCxyp4gbNRL8vh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uXtjENHjcCxyp4gbNRL8vh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uXtjENHjcCxyp4gbNRL8vh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uXtjENHjcCxyp4gbNRL8vh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The rear thru axle is also from the Italian brand. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-fe9fa972-13c0-44af-833b-e8a3184f6200\" 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\/ZeKVEfJC4f9JKEwbNoJzQb-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZeKVEfJC4f9JKEwbNoJzQb-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZeKVEfJC4f9JKEwbNoJzQb-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZeKVEfJC4f9JKEwbNoJzQb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZeKVEfJC4f9JKEwbNoJzQb-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZeKVEfJC4f9JKEwbNoJzQb-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\">Even the pulley wheel bolt has been swapped for the titanium version. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-81649e5c-f1de-4657-b25f-d9c5e74f2978\" 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\/uYvDiPUBmQEY4hMwYHtmci-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uYvDiPUBmQEY4hMwYHtmci-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uYvDiPUBmQEY4hMwYHtmci-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uYvDiPUBmQEY4hMwYHtmci-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uYvDiPUBmQEY4hMwYHtmci-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uYvDiPUBmQEY4hMwYHtmci-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\">Up front, Poga\u010dar&#8217;s bike bears a Hulk sticker. I really like that he&#8217;s wearing rainbow shorts too, to commemorate the Slovenian&#8217;s status as world champion. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6d637985-9ccd-4886-a5df-a2c7d3036475\" 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\/GR2DLMZMekjZYKc3XeBu9i-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GR2DLMZMekjZYKc3XeBu9i-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GR2DLMZMekjZYKc3XeBu9i-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GR2DLMZMekjZYKc3XeBu9i-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GR2DLMZMekjZYKc3XeBu9i-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GR2DLMZMekjZYKc3XeBu9i-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\">In front of the hulk, Poga\u010dar&#8217;s Wahoo computer is held in place using a 3D-printed aero mount <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-32f78d77-f8e2-414c-a27f-b639908de699\" 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\/agm44ZER3RXKtBy4WaTzJh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/agm44ZER3RXKtBy4WaTzJh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/agm44ZER3RXKtBy4WaTzJh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/agm44ZER3RXKtBy4WaTzJh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/agm44ZER3RXKtBy4WaTzJh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/agm44ZER3RXKtBy4WaTzJh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The bars have their specs printed on the underside. Poga\u010dar runs a 145mm stem. The width is slightly unsual, in that is states two figures (377mm and 400mm), taking into account the slight flare of the bars from hoods to drops. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c359c34d-b8c7-4698-a3b7-22ffda0ff02a\" 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\/SeCu5jX4wXeFPQxm2M692h-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SeCu5jX4wXeFPQxm2M692h-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SeCu5jX4wXeFPQxm2M692h-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SeCu5jX4wXeFPQxm2M692h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SeCu5jX4wXeFPQxm2M692h-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SeCu5jX4wXeFPQxm2M692h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">We measured between the hoods and found the gap to be 280mm on the nose. Right on the UCI&#8217;s minimum legal limit. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e8cece0c-c5a3-4896-ba0f-2776aebd5ec8\" 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\/6HgFqeT5iTuWpsaYESsYQi-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HgFqeT5iTuWpsaYESsYQi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HgFqeT5iTuWpsaYESsYQi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HgFqeT5iTuWpsaYESsYQi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HgFqeT5iTuWpsaYESsYQi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HgFqeT5iTuWpsaYESsYQi-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\">Despite the trend towards more progressive bike fits and riders slamming their saddle forward on the rails, Poga\u010dar&#8217;s saddle sits fairly centrally. The seatpost does kink slightly forwards towards the top, though. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-85b20299-1603-4618-b417-1d9bf8601405\" 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\/NQ7edpM6ghyrTPMhtRw9Ei-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NQ7edpM6ghyrTPMhtRw9Ei-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NQ7edpM6ghyrTPMhtRw9Ei-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NQ7edpM6ghyrTPMhtRw9Ei-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NQ7edpM6ghyrTPMhtRw9Ei-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NQ7edpM6ghyrTPMhtRw9Ei-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\">Atop the seatpost, Poga\u010dar uses a Fizik custom-made &#8216;One to One&#8217; version of the Vento Argo saddle. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ba1fe163-3a17-4abf-ac07-de2d61e1b4fe\" 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\/DfTAEaNtpiotSQR97Yrnzh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DfTAEaNtpiotSQR97Yrnzh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DfTAEaNtpiotSQR97Yrnzh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DfTAEaNtpiotSQR97Yrnzh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DfTAEaNtpiotSQR97Yrnzh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DfTAEaNtpiotSQR97Yrnzh-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\">Another aftermarket add-on is the apparently aerodynamic bottom bracket shell from Bikone. The totally smooth shell is said to aid airflow. Certainly a small gain, but perhaps one that could make a difference at the top level. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-47d79c75-1a1d-4666-9c4f-3e8434da7ca3\" 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\/Kh5LHnzhnCphchbJMsZPEh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kh5LHnzhnCphchbJMsZPEh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kh5LHnzhnCphchbJMsZPEh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kh5LHnzhnCphchbJMsZPEh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kh5LHnzhnCphchbJMsZPEh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kh5LHnzhnCphchbJMsZPEh-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\">&#8220;July, Week 1&#8221; &#8211; We don&#8217;t know for sure, but guess this relates to when the sealant was last added to these tyres. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a15c6ea-9d9c-440e-9f99-df1cbba17b93\" 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\/Z9kFbsweL97KBRc6TiHLcg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z9kFbsweL97KBRc6TiHLcg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z9kFbsweL97KBRc6TiHLcg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z9kFbsweL97KBRc6TiHLcg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z9kFbsweL97KBRc6TiHLcg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z9kFbsweL97KBRc6TiHLcg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">This is a nice touch too. A small end cap with the Colnago logo blanks off the driveside thru axle hole. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-909b9b99-6bdd-4d24-93a5-222d97d1447a\" 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\/BMDc4x7mPqQjWSeL9kRZcf-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BMDc4x7mPqQjWSeL9kRZcf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BMDc4x7mPqQjWSeL9kRZcf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BMDc4x7mPqQjWSeL9kRZcf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BMDc4x7mPqQjWSeL9kRZcf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BMDc4x7mPqQjWSeL9kRZcf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">This is also a nice touch &#8211; A small sticker to cover the bolt hole for the seatpost adjustment bolt. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-652ec5c6-1137-45eb-abb3-154d3d1cd78a\" 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\/RVYvyhVonbvugVmvzjxN2e-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVYvyhVonbvugVmvzjxN2e-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVYvyhVonbvugVmvzjxN2e-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVYvyhVonbvugVmvzjxN2e-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVYvyhVonbvugVmvzjxN2e-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVYvyhVonbvugVmvzjxN2e-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\">No such cover here though. This is one area that Visma Lease a Bike are a step ahead in the pursuit of nerdy aero gains. You can also see here that Poga\u010dar is using 165mm cranks. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-281747d3-0a65-4bc4-a891-bf1aa7fa178a\" 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\/Nu88smDEZGJJAyTPxzQwSd-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nu88smDEZGJJAyTPxzQwSd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nu88smDEZGJJAyTPxzQwSd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nu88smDEZGJJAyTPxzQwSd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nu88smDEZGJJAyTPxzQwSd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nu88smDEZGJJAyTPxzQwSd-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\">&#8230; and at the end of those cranks, his pedals are cranked up to the max when it comes to cleat retention. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-aGQCyWJdo7RBEmQD8jT3M8\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-aGQCyWJdo7RBEmQD8jT3M8 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<\/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-aGQCyWJdo7RBEmQD8jT3M8\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-aGQCyWJdo7RBEmQD8jT3M8 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. 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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 has thrown the kitchen sink at his bike for Paris-Roubaix and I love everything about it<\/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\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-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 Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Poga\u010dar vs Vingegaard: Battle of the TT bikes &#8211; Very different tyre strategies, massive chainrings, and old bike computers<\/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\/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>\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\/fGxG8D3Lun5N52qPyTv3iF-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fGxG8D3Lun5N52qPyTv3iF-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fGxG8D3Lun5N52qPyTv3iF-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fGxG8D3Lun5N52qPyTv3iF-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fGxG8D3Lun5N52qPyTv3iF-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\">Our Tour de France predictions \u2013 The Cyclingnews team&#8217;s best guesses for how the race will play out<\/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\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-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 Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Poga\u010dar vs Vingegaard: Battle of the TT bikes &#8211; Very different tyre strategies, massive chainrings, and old bike computers<\/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\/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\/2z6ANuKit7p9SjvJbgDRJX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2z6ANuKit7p9SjvJbgDRJX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2z6ANuKit7p9SjvJbgDRJX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2z6ANuKit7p9SjvJbgDRJX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2z6ANuKit7p9SjvJbgDRJX-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 the Tour de France peloton getting younger? Investigating the history of teenage riders at the Grand Tour as Paul Seixas makes his debut<\/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\/TWuPDsYPhdPzYHSAytcpvB-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWuPDsYPhdPzYHSAytcpvB-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWuPDsYPhdPzYHSAytcpvB-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWuPDsYPhdPzYHSAytcpvB-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TWuPDsYPhdPzYHSAytcpvB-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\">Poga\u010dar vs Vingegaard: A physiological head-to-head \u2013 Where the battle will be won at 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\/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! 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Similarly, I recall Colnago telling me last year that Poga\u010dar was pivotal in driving the brand to creating the Y1Rs aero bike too.<\/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\">Maguire says the team is now \u201cvery happy\u201d with their equipment, although that does include some aftermarket add-ons that help the bike get down to the 6.8kg weight limit.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ahead of the race\u2019s Grand D\u00e8part, Cyclingnews spent some time at the team hotel in Barcelona. We\u2019ve already brought you a comparison of his time trial bike versus big rival Vingegaard\u2019s, and now it\u2019s time to look at his road bike.<\/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\/bXSDPnw6gVtg5BEAzPMwaa-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bXSDPnw6gVtg5BEAzPMwaa-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 names teammate Isaac del Toro as a possible Tour de France winner<\/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\/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<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This is his \u2018number two\u2019 bike, so not the one he\u2019ll start each race aboard, but set up exactly the same so that if he has a mechanical, he can swap over without issue or detriment.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-bc2f6980-0221-43e3-addb-9dd95c250b32\" 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\/YaQYzFMnS4QNbLHe7oKzGj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YaQYzFMnS4QNbLHe7oKzGj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YaQYzFMnS4QNbLHe7oKzGj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YaQYzFMnS4QNbLHe7oKzGj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YaQYzFMnS4QNbLHe7oKzGj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YaQYzFMnS4QNbLHe7oKzGj-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 rides the Colnago Y1Rs, a bike which caused a lot of division when it launched due to its unconventional looks. The setup of his bike remains largely the same as the bike he won aboard in 2025. He switched to a raw, unpainted frame for the uphill time trial, and then stuck with that bike for the rest of the 2025 race. He then continued to race it throughout the first half of the 2026 season, including at Paris-Roubaix, albeit set up differently there, with bigger tyres and a 1x groupset. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f38c9250-5fb9-442f-9f38-82c463b42417\" 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\/7TBnsCXnM7Qg554Fbj9tyi-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7TBnsCXnM7Qg554Fbj9tyi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7TBnsCXnM7Qg554Fbj9tyi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7TBnsCXnM7Qg554Fbj9tyi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7TBnsCXnM7Qg554Fbj9tyi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7TBnsCXnM7Qg554Fbj9tyi-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\">He uses Shimano&#8217;s Dura-Ace Di2 groupset, and here at the Tour, this particular bike has a 2x chainset, and Enve&#8217;s SES 4.5 Pro wheels. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-085e3cb9-3b7e-455f-a678-f230773fa341\" 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\/VjQ3886D9gzQjzMMhTjkxU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VjQ3886D9gzQjzMMhTjkxU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VjQ3886D9gzQjzMMhTjkxU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VjQ3886D9gzQjzMMhTjkxU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VjQ3886D9gzQjzMMhTjkxU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VjQ3886D9gzQjzMMhTjkxU-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\">And despite surprisingly running 25mm tyres on his time trial bike, having dabbled with 30mm in recent Tours and running as wide as 35mm at Paris-Roubaix, he&#8217;s currently got 28mm tyres fitted. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-12dbaf83-9d4a-4ce4-8df1-fc2ee76ec58e\" 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\/33jume3Md9bFCdaXCXqdWg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/33jume3Md9bFCdaXCXqdWg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/33jume3Md9bFCdaXCXqdWg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/33jume3Md9bFCdaXCXqdWg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/33jume3Md9bFCdaXCXqdWg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/33jume3Md9bFCdaXCXqdWg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">This is his &#8216;number two&#8217; bike, but set up exactly the same as the others to ensure continuity. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6dacb119-2909-4e47-86fe-79ef6d1e1326\" 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\/3hmyLMQSVYeY35UpWbKHFj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3hmyLMQSVYeY35UpWbKHFj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3hmyLMQSVYeY35UpWbKHFj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3hmyLMQSVYeY35UpWbKHFj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3hmyLMQSVYeY35UpWbKHFj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3hmyLMQSVYeY35UpWbKHFj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The front end of the bike uses a bayonet-style head tube, meaning there&#8217;s no steerer tube running through the frame, but rather in front of it and then clamped at both the top and the bottom. This design enables an incredibly narrow configuration, which no doubt aids aerodynamics. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a01aa00-56e5-4fc3-8543-67afcb7a2fa5\" 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\/63Jab3VMjv3ydALuDikqog-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63Jab3VMjv3ydALuDikqog-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63Jab3VMjv3ydALuDikqog-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63Jab3VMjv3ydALuDikqog-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63Jab3VMjv3ydALuDikqog-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/63Jab3VMjv3ydALuDikqog-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\">Here&#8217;s that design from the side-on, where you can see the gap at the top is surprisingly big. Poga\u010dar uses a 5mm spacer beneath his one-piece handlebar, and the small spacer behind smooths the gap to the frame&#8217;s top tube. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a9d31d77-47b0-415f-8d57-a1ae0b0aedc7\" 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\/HHpuS5iyWo47iGNZEHsZxi-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HHpuS5iyWo47iGNZEHsZxi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HHpuS5iyWo47iGNZEHsZxi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HHpuS5iyWo47iGNZEHsZxi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HHpuS5iyWo47iGNZEHsZxi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HHpuS5iyWo47iGNZEHsZxi-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 &#8211; and later the whole UAE team &#8211; started using Carbon-Ti components in 2023, as a way to bring the weight of his bike down to the 6.8kg UCI limit. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c8645158-a764-4292-91c4-31051edbd6a3\" 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\/FxbGNaUpziSmSJ6EzoDJbi-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FxbGNaUpziSmSJ6EzoDJbi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FxbGNaUpziSmSJ6EzoDJbi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FxbGNaUpziSmSJ6EzoDJbi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FxbGNaUpziSmSJ6EzoDJbi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FxbGNaUpziSmSJ6EzoDJbi-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\">It started with only his chainrings and disc rotors, but now extends to loads of other hardware, including this red derailleur hanger. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d9c24575-8443-4e7e-ae90-b5a991df0bc3\" 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\/tqHmuPaSbYpQiEfuGgMdvh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tqHmuPaSbYpQiEfuGgMdvh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tqHmuPaSbYpQiEfuGgMdvh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tqHmuPaSbYpQiEfuGgMdvh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tqHmuPaSbYpQiEfuGgMdvh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tqHmuPaSbYpQiEfuGgMdvh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The bottle cage bolts will rarely be seen when the racing gets underway, but likely save a small handful of grams too. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-988e7720-dd9a-4b2c-a895-18bc146fb669\" 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\/uXtjENHjcCxyp4gbNRL8vh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uXtjENHjcCxyp4gbNRL8vh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uXtjENHjcCxyp4gbNRL8vh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uXtjENHjcCxyp4gbNRL8vh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uXtjENHjcCxyp4gbNRL8vh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uXtjENHjcCxyp4gbNRL8vh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The rear thru axle is also from the Italian brand. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-fe9fa972-13c0-44af-833b-e8a3184f6200\" 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\/ZeKVEfJC4f9JKEwbNoJzQb-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZeKVEfJC4f9JKEwbNoJzQb-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZeKVEfJC4f9JKEwbNoJzQb-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZeKVEfJC4f9JKEwbNoJzQb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZeKVEfJC4f9JKEwbNoJzQb-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZeKVEfJC4f9JKEwbNoJzQb-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\">Even the pulley wheel bolt has been swapped for the titanium version. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-81649e5c-f1de-4657-b25f-d9c5e74f2978\" 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\/uYvDiPUBmQEY4hMwYHtmci-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uYvDiPUBmQEY4hMwYHtmci-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uYvDiPUBmQEY4hMwYHtmci-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uYvDiPUBmQEY4hMwYHtmci-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uYvDiPUBmQEY4hMwYHtmci-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uYvDiPUBmQEY4hMwYHtmci-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\">Up front, Poga\u010dar&#8217;s bike bears a Hulk sticker. I really like that he&#8217;s wearing rainbow shorts too, to commemorate the Slovenian&#8217;s status as world champion. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6d637985-9ccd-4886-a5df-a2c7d3036475\" 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\/GR2DLMZMekjZYKc3XeBu9i-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GR2DLMZMekjZYKc3XeBu9i-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GR2DLMZMekjZYKc3XeBu9i-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GR2DLMZMekjZYKc3XeBu9i-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GR2DLMZMekjZYKc3XeBu9i-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GR2DLMZMekjZYKc3XeBu9i-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\">In front of the hulk, Poga\u010dar&#8217;s Wahoo computer is held in place using a 3D-printed aero mount <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-32f78d77-f8e2-414c-a27f-b639908de699\" 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\/agm44ZER3RXKtBy4WaTzJh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/agm44ZER3RXKtBy4WaTzJh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/agm44ZER3RXKtBy4WaTzJh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/agm44ZER3RXKtBy4WaTzJh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/agm44ZER3RXKtBy4WaTzJh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/agm44ZER3RXKtBy4WaTzJh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The bars have their specs printed on the underside. Poga\u010dar runs a 145mm stem. The width is slightly unsual, in that is states two figures (377mm and 400mm), taking into account the slight flare of the bars from hoods to drops. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c359c34d-b8c7-4698-a3b7-22ffda0ff02a\" 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\/SeCu5jX4wXeFPQxm2M692h-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SeCu5jX4wXeFPQxm2M692h-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SeCu5jX4wXeFPQxm2M692h-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SeCu5jX4wXeFPQxm2M692h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SeCu5jX4wXeFPQxm2M692h-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SeCu5jX4wXeFPQxm2M692h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">We measured between the hoods and found the gap to be 280mm on the nose. Right on the UCI&#8217;s minimum legal limit. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e8cece0c-c5a3-4896-ba0f-2776aebd5ec8\" 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\/6HgFqeT5iTuWpsaYESsYQi-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HgFqeT5iTuWpsaYESsYQi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HgFqeT5iTuWpsaYESsYQi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HgFqeT5iTuWpsaYESsYQi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HgFqeT5iTuWpsaYESsYQi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6HgFqeT5iTuWpsaYESsYQi-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\">Despite the trend towards more progressive bike fits and riders slamming their saddle forward on the rails, Poga\u010dar&#8217;s saddle sits fairly centrally. The seatpost does kink slightly forwards towards the top, though. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-85b20299-1603-4618-b417-1d9bf8601405\" 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\/NQ7edpM6ghyrTPMhtRw9Ei-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NQ7edpM6ghyrTPMhtRw9Ei-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NQ7edpM6ghyrTPMhtRw9Ei-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NQ7edpM6ghyrTPMhtRw9Ei-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NQ7edpM6ghyrTPMhtRw9Ei-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NQ7edpM6ghyrTPMhtRw9Ei-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\">Atop the seatpost, Poga\u010dar uses a Fizik custom-made &#8216;One to One&#8217; version of the Vento Argo saddle. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ba1fe163-3a17-4abf-ac07-de2d61e1b4fe\" 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\/DfTAEaNtpiotSQR97Yrnzh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DfTAEaNtpiotSQR97Yrnzh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DfTAEaNtpiotSQR97Yrnzh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DfTAEaNtpiotSQR97Yrnzh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DfTAEaNtpiotSQR97Yrnzh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DfTAEaNtpiotSQR97Yrnzh-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\">Another aftermarket add-on is the apparently aerodynamic bottom bracket shell from Bikone. The totally smooth shell is said to aid airflow. Certainly a small gain, but perhaps one that could make a difference at the top level. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-47d79c75-1a1d-4666-9c4f-3e8434da7ca3\" 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\/Kh5LHnzhnCphchbJMsZPEh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kh5LHnzhnCphchbJMsZPEh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kh5LHnzhnCphchbJMsZPEh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kh5LHnzhnCphchbJMsZPEh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kh5LHnzhnCphchbJMsZPEh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Kh5LHnzhnCphchbJMsZPEh-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\">&#8220;July, Week 1&#8221; &#8211; We don&#8217;t know for sure, but guess this relates to when the sealant was last added to these tyres. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a15c6ea-9d9c-440e-9f99-df1cbba17b93\" 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\/Z9kFbsweL97KBRc6TiHLcg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z9kFbsweL97KBRc6TiHLcg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z9kFbsweL97KBRc6TiHLcg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z9kFbsweL97KBRc6TiHLcg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z9kFbsweL97KBRc6TiHLcg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z9kFbsweL97KBRc6TiHLcg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">This is a nice touch too. A small end cap with the Colnago logo blanks off the driveside thru axle hole. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-909b9b99-6bdd-4d24-93a5-222d97d1447a\" 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\/BMDc4x7mPqQjWSeL9kRZcf-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BMDc4x7mPqQjWSeL9kRZcf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BMDc4x7mPqQjWSeL9kRZcf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BMDc4x7mPqQjWSeL9kRZcf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BMDc4x7mPqQjWSeL9kRZcf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BMDc4x7mPqQjWSeL9kRZcf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">This is also a nice touch &#8211; A small sticker to cover the bolt hole for the seatpost adjustment bolt. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-652ec5c6-1137-45eb-abb3-154d3d1cd78a\" 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\/RVYvyhVonbvugVmvzjxN2e-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVYvyhVonbvugVmvzjxN2e-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVYvyhVonbvugVmvzjxN2e-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVYvyhVonbvugVmvzjxN2e-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVYvyhVonbvugVmvzjxN2e-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RVYvyhVonbvugVmvzjxN2e-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\">No such cover here though. This is one area that Visma Lease a Bike are a step ahead in the pursuit of nerdy aero gains. You can also see here that Poga\u010dar is using 165mm cranks. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-281747d3-0a65-4bc4-a891-bf1aa7fa178a\" 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\/Nu88smDEZGJJAyTPxzQwSd-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nu88smDEZGJJAyTPxzQwSd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nu88smDEZGJJAyTPxzQwSd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nu88smDEZGJJAyTPxzQwSd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nu88smDEZGJJAyTPxzQwSd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Nu88smDEZGJJAyTPxzQwSd-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\">&#8230; and at the end of those cranks, his pedals are cranked up to the max when it comes to cleat retention. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-aGQCyWJdo7RBEmQD8jT3M8\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-aGQCyWJdo7RBEmQD8jT3M8 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<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/pro-bikes\/aero-bottom-bracket-titanium-bolts-and-a-eur460-saddle-no-stone-left-unturned-for-tadej-pogacars-tour-de-france-bike\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QWqHFK4CkcGLmKzBqf8Zs6-1920-80.png&#8221;] 1 &#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 2 Tour de France team-by-team guide \u2013 Line-up, leaders and ambitions for every squad on the start list 3 Fresh images emerge of Remco Evenepoel&#8217;s dazzling [&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-2025701","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\/2025701","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=2025701"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2025701\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2025701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2025701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2025701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}