{"id":2167655,"date":"2026-09-28T11:53:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T08:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2167655"},"modified":"2026-09-28T11:53:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T08:53:42","slug":"tom-pidcock-ditches-trade-team-wheels-in-favour-of-upgrade-at-road-world-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2167655","title":{"rendered":"Tom Pidcock ditches trade team wheels in favour of upgrade at Road World Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NpdbJJc7G3mMX2oXgsk2i8-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tZQ2h9dWLApwaQMde3mYsN-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tZQ2h9dWLApwaQMde3mYsN-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                                    As it happened: American wins men road title after stunning 32km solo ride at Road World Championships\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gdMMsQ2P9AmEQ3CGdbRd63-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gdMMsQ2P9AmEQ3CGdbRd63-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    &#8216;I don&#8217;t know what&#8217;s happened. 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often switched wheels for a World Championship, and for a time Lightweight (the brand&#8217;s name) wheels were a popular choice, with various riders rumoured to have purchased their world wheels themselves.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel 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extra technical advantage.<\/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\" 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bike wheels 2026: The top models we&#8217;ve lab and road tested to give you the best possible ride<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Here&#8217;s what we know about Pidcock&#8217;s wheels and tyres, and how they might differ from the wheels he usually rides.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4475971e-bb28-11f1-9925-0d7e4721b41d\" 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\/ZsJ99XYeTncN7YHSuPT8zC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZsJ99XYeTncN7YHSuPT8zC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZsJ99XYeTncN7YHSuPT8zC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZsJ99XYeTncN7YHSuPT8zC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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It seems Partington has created a cheaper wheelset in this latest R-Series iteration; the previous wheelset cost AU$ 9,898 or US $6,400.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The silver anodised aluminium hubs, which have 68 engagement points, on the wheels Pidcock used show the model, which is $1,000 cheaper than the Performance Ti wheelset the brand offers, which has black hubs and ceramic bearings. That is, of course, unless Pidcock was riding a custom-built wheelset with differing specs from stock.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Partington employs something called &#8216;floating bearing architecture,&#8217; a design that, in short, attempts to provide the best possible bearing performance and lifespan. 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Which setup will prove fastest?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMd5cBv6C4BrHKedhbv8Fg-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMd5cBv6C4BrHKedhbv8Fg-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\">XC goes aero, clever Di2 shifting hacks, and the 32in takeover begins: MTB World Championships tech gallery from Val di Sole<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uEPvfuLaZwSxv4H4U9psGD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uEPvfuLaZwSxv4H4U9psGD-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\">World Championships &#8216;favours saving for one big move&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock aiming for &#8216;truly amazing&#8217; road title<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock used the 50mm version of the wheelset setup with Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed tubeless time trial tyres, which are now widely used in the pro peloton.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The wheels feature a foam core and have a 23mm hooked rinner rim with a 34mm external width.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Partington says they are designed around a 30mm tyre, which aligns with the 30mm Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed tyres Pidcock used.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5b1bb3b2-bb29-11f1-9376-17ef8dcb9978\" 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\/wfv9zRH4XsfnZfyjpD3i2V-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfv9zRH4XsfnZfyjpD3i2V-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfv9zRH4XsfnZfyjpD3i2V-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfv9zRH4XsfnZfyjpD3i2V-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfv9zRH4XsfnZfyjpD3i2V-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfv9zRH4XsfnZfyjpD3i2V-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 effort was made to hide the Partington logo&#8217;s. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tim de Waele \/ Staff)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-379bd5b8-bb2c-11f1-a88a-a74eba627f48\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock&#8217;s Pinarello-Q36.5 trade team races on Zipp wheels, and Pidcock tends to use the American brand&#8217;s 454 NSW wheels.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">According to the SRAM website, that wheelset comes in at 1,400 grams for the pair, so based on Partington&#8217;s listed weights, Pidcock would have saved himself a healthy 200 grams with his upgrade.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Alongside the weight saving, Pidcock likely gained the advantage of a stiffer wheelset, not least due to Partington&#8217;s carbon fibre spokes, compared to the steel-spoked Zipps. 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bike wheels 2026: The top models we&#8217;ve lab and road tested to give you the best possible ride<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Here&#8217;s what we know about Pidcock&#8217;s wheels and tyres, and how they might differ from the wheels he usually rides.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4475971e-bb28-11f1-9925-0d7e4721b41d\" 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\/ZsJ99XYeTncN7YHSuPT8zC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZsJ99XYeTncN7YHSuPT8zC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZsJ99XYeTncN7YHSuPT8zC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZsJ99XYeTncN7YHSuPT8zC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZsJ99XYeTncN7YHSuPT8zC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZsJ99XYeTncN7YHSuPT8zC-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\">Pidcock ran Patington R-Series wheels for the race. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Dario Belingheri \/ Staff)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-dd9b1244-bb27-11f1-96ff-3fe1e2ebdf35\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock appears to have used the Partington R-Series Performance wheelset, which retails for a healthy AUD $5,500 &#8211; or US $3,856.46 &#8211; based on today&#8217;s conversion rate.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Z9NqQ7NfaVTLoCRR37AVSh\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Z9NqQ7NfaVTLoCRR37AVSh slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Partington offers two wheelsets in its R-Series lineup, and we reviewed the previous iteration a couple of years ago. It seems Partington has created a cheaper wheelset in this latest R-Series iteration; the previous wheelset cost AU$ 9,898 or US $6,400.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The silver anodised aluminium hubs, which have 68 engagement points, on the wheels Pidcock used show the model, which is $1,000 cheaper than the Performance Ti wheelset the brand offers, which has black hubs and ceramic bearings. That is, of course, unless Pidcock was riding a custom-built wheelset with differing specs from stock.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Partington employs something called &#8216;floating bearing architecture,&#8217; a design that, in short, attempts to provide the best possible bearing performance and lifespan. This feature was present on the previous generation wheelset we tested and resulted in a very impressive spin test.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-150-80.png.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\">Race bikes head-to-head: Poga\u010dar&#8217;s Colnago Y1RS vs Vingegaard&#8217;s Cerv\u00e9lo S5 &#8211; Which setup will prove fastest?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMd5cBv6C4BrHKedhbv8Fg-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMd5cBv6C4BrHKedhbv8Fg-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\">XC goes aero, clever Di2 shifting hacks, and the 32in takeover begins: MTB World Championships tech gallery from Val di Sole<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uEPvfuLaZwSxv4H4U9psGD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uEPvfuLaZwSxv4H4U9psGD-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\">World Championships &#8216;favours saving for one big move&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock aiming for &#8216;truly amazing&#8217; road title<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock used the 50mm version of the wheelset setup with Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed tubeless time trial tyres, which are now widely used in the pro peloton.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The wheels feature a foam core and have a 23mm hooked rinner rim with a 34mm external width.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Partington says they are designed around a 30mm tyre, which aligns with the 30mm Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed tyres Pidcock used.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5b1bb3b2-bb29-11f1-9376-17ef8dcb9978\" 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\/wfv9zRH4XsfnZfyjpD3i2V-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfv9zRH4XsfnZfyjpD3i2V-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfv9zRH4XsfnZfyjpD3i2V-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfv9zRH4XsfnZfyjpD3i2V-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfv9zRH4XsfnZfyjpD3i2V-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfv9zRH4XsfnZfyjpD3i2V-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 effort was made to hide the Partington logo&#8217;s. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tim de Waele \/ Staff)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-379bd5b8-bb2c-11f1-a88a-a74eba627f48\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock&#8217;s Pinarello-Q36.5 trade team races on Zipp wheels, and Pidcock tends to use the American brand&#8217;s 454 NSW wheels.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">According to the SRAM website, that wheelset comes in at 1,400 grams for the pair, so based on Partington&#8217;s listed weights, Pidcock would have saved himself a healthy 200 grams with his upgrade.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Alongside the weight saving, Pidcock likely gained the advantage of a stiffer wheelset, not least due to Partington&#8217;s carbon fibre spokes, compared to the steel-spoked Zipps. The R-Series wheels use &#8216;Flexon&#8217; Toray carbon fibre spokes, which it says results in &#8216;world-class lateral stiffness.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock&#8217;s wheels weren&#8217;t the only interesting tech we spotted during Worlds week; a new Canyon Speedmax CFR time trial bike was ridden to gold by Marlen Reusser, who interestingly used a deeper front wheel and shallower rear for the women&#8217;s road race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<p>Road<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-Z9NqQ7NfaVTLoCRR37AVSh\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-Z9NqQ7NfaVTLoCRR37AVSh slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio slice-container-authorBio\" id=\"slice-container-authorBio\" data-component-name=\"Slice:AuthorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-author-bio-max-height=\"250\" data-author-bio-read-more=\"Read more\" data-author-bio-read-less=\"Read less\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">\n<p>Tom Wieckowski<\/p>\n<\/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\">\nSocial Links Navigation\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Tech writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as a tech writer. Despite having a degree in English Literature he has spent his entire working life in the cycling industry in one form or another. He has over 10 years of experience as a qualified mechanic, with the last five years before joining Cyclingnews being spent running an independent workshop. This means he is just as happy tinkering away in the garage as he is out on the road bike, and he isn\u2019t afraid to pull a bike apart or get hands-on with it when testing to really see what it\u2019s made of.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>He has ridden and raced bikes from an early age up to a national level on the road and track, and has ridden and competed in most disciplines. He has a keen eye for pro-team tech and enjoys spotting new or interesting components in the wild. During his time at Cyclingnews, Tom has already interviewed some of the sport&#8217;s biggest names including Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Poga\u010dar and Alberto Contador. He&#8217;s also covered various launches from brands such as Pinarello, Ridley, Specialized and more, tackled the Roubaix Challenge sportive aboard his own rim-brake Cannondale SuperSix Evo, tested over 20 aero helmets in the wind tunnel, and has created helpful in-depth buying advice relating to countless categories from torque wrenches to winter clothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkWxDYyD6q9fpBMmPLXEuh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkWxDYyD6q9fpBMmPLXEuh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkWxDYyD6q9fpBMmPLXEuh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkWxDYyD6q9fpBMmPLXEuh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkWxDYyD6q9fpBMmPLXEuh-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\">Mountain 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 Tom Pidcock&#8217;s World Championship-winning Pinarello Dogma XC<\/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\/sTr9MWpwTYAQ6AFXvXjCK4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTr9MWpwTYAQ6AFXvXjCK4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTr9MWpwTYAQ6AFXvXjCK4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTr9MWpwTYAQ6AFXvXjCK4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTr9MWpwTYAQ6AFXvXjCK4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">$1,300 per bike to save a handful of grams &#8211; 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Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Best road bike wheels 2026: The top models we&#8217;ve lab and road tested to give you the best possible ride<\/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\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-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\">Race bikes head-to-head: Poga\u010dar&#8217;s Colnago Y1RS vs Vingegaard&#8217;s Cerv\u00e9lo S5 &#8211; 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sTr9MWpwTYAQ6AFXvXjCK4-150-80.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\">$1,300 per bike to save a handful of grams &#8211; Lidl-Trek has some fresh Tactics for the Tour de France that have flown under the radar<\/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\/u9AgLKrXfztBGijSFrQYAn-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u9AgLKrXfztBGijSFrQYAn-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\">Best road bike wheels 2026: The top models we&#8217;ve lab and road tested to give you the best possible ride<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Here&#8217;s what we know about Pidcock&#8217;s wheels and tyres, and how they might differ from the wheels he usually rides.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4475971e-bb28-11f1-9925-0d7e4721b41d\" 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\/ZsJ99XYeTncN7YHSuPT8zC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZsJ99XYeTncN7YHSuPT8zC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZsJ99XYeTncN7YHSuPT8zC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZsJ99XYeTncN7YHSuPT8zC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZsJ99XYeTncN7YHSuPT8zC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZsJ99XYeTncN7YHSuPT8zC-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\">Pidcock ran Patington R-Series wheels for the race. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Dario Belingheri \/ Staff)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-dd9b1244-bb27-11f1-96ff-3fe1e2ebdf35\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock appears to have used the Partington R-Series Performance wheelset, which retails for a healthy AUD $5,500 &#8211; or US $3,856.46 &#8211; based on today&#8217;s conversion rate.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Z9NqQ7NfaVTLoCRR37AVSh\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Z9NqQ7NfaVTLoCRR37AVSh slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Partington offers two wheelsets in its R-Series lineup, and we reviewed the previous iteration a couple of years ago. It seems Partington has created a cheaper wheelset in this latest R-Series iteration; the previous wheelset cost AU$ 9,898 or US $6,400.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The silver anodised aluminium hubs, which have 68 engagement points, on the wheels Pidcock used show the model, which is $1,000 cheaper than the Performance Ti wheelset the brand offers, which has black hubs and ceramic bearings. That is, of course, unless Pidcock was riding a custom-built wheelset with differing specs from stock.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Partington employs something called &#8216;floating bearing architecture,&#8217; a design that, in short, attempts to provide the best possible bearing performance and lifespan. This feature was present on the previous generation wheelset we tested and resulted in a very impressive spin test.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-150-80.png.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\">Race bikes head-to-head: Poga\u010dar&#8217;s Colnago Y1RS vs Vingegaard&#8217;s Cerv\u00e9lo S5 &#8211; Which setup will prove fastest?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMd5cBv6C4BrHKedhbv8Fg-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMd5cBv6C4BrHKedhbv8Fg-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\">XC goes aero, clever Di2 shifting hacks, and the 32in takeover begins: MTB World Championships tech gallery from Val di Sole<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uEPvfuLaZwSxv4H4U9psGD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uEPvfuLaZwSxv4H4U9psGD-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\">World Championships &#8216;favours saving for one big move&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock aiming for &#8216;truly amazing&#8217; road title<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock used the 50mm version of the wheelset setup with Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed tubeless time trial tyres, which are now widely used in the pro peloton.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The wheels feature a foam core and have a 23mm hooked rinner rim with a 34mm external width.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Partington says they are designed around a 30mm tyre, which aligns with the 30mm Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed tyres Pidcock used.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5b1bb3b2-bb29-11f1-9376-17ef8dcb9978\" 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\/wfv9zRH4XsfnZfyjpD3i2V-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfv9zRH4XsfnZfyjpD3i2V-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfv9zRH4XsfnZfyjpD3i2V-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfv9zRH4XsfnZfyjpD3i2V-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfv9zRH4XsfnZfyjpD3i2V-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wfv9zRH4XsfnZfyjpD3i2V-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 effort was made to hide the Partington logo&#8217;s. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tim de Waele \/ Staff)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-379bd5b8-bb2c-11f1-a88a-a74eba627f48\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pidcock&#8217;s Pinarello-Q36.5 trade team races on Zipp wheels, and Pidcock tends to use the American brand&#8217;s 454 NSW wheels.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">According to the SRAM website, that wheelset comes in at 1,400 grams for the pair, so based on Partington&#8217;s listed weights, Pidcock would have saved himself a healthy 200 grams with his upgrade.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Alongside the weight saving, Pidcock likely gained the advantage of a stiffer wheelset, not least due to Partington&#8217;s carbon fibre spokes, compared to the steel-spoked Zipps. 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