{"id":51834,"date":"2023-07-20T14:00:52","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T12:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=739397"},"modified":"2023-07-20T15:37:00","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T13:37:00","slug":"jonas-vingegaards-cervelo-s5-versus-tadej-pogacars-colnago-v4rs-tour-de-france-gc-bike-shoot-out","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/jonas-vingegaards-cervelo-s5-versus-tadej-pogacars-colnago-v4rs-tour-de-france-gc-bike-shoot-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Jonas Vingegaard\u2019s Cerv\u00e9lo S5 versus Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s Colnago V4Rs | Tour de France GC bike shoot-out"},"content":{"rendered":"

Which bike will win the 2023 Tour de France? <\/p>

By Simon von Bromley\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 20 July 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Although Jonas Vingegaard has taken a commanding lead over Tadej Poga\u010dar in the general classification battle at this year\u2019s Tour de France, the race nevertheless looks set for a firework-filled dash to Paris.<\/p>\n

Having tackled the only time trial<\/a> in this year\u2019s race on Tuesday, both the UAE-Team Emirates and Jumbo-Visma leaders are back on their team-issue road bikes for the rest of the race.<\/p>\n

As you\u2019d expect, both have access to some of the latest and greatest road bikes<\/a> available, along with top-of-the-range components, wheels and tyres.<\/p>\n

Being on different teams, though, each with its own blend of sponsors, means both riders have a number of options to choose from.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, let\u2019s take a look at the bikes of the two riders who have (so far) shaped this year\u2019s race for the coveted yellow jersey<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Frameset | The luxury or tyranny of choice<\/h2>\n

Jonas\u2019 Vingegaard\u2019s Cerv\u00e9lo S5 and R5<\/h3>\n
\""Jonas\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Jonas Vingegaard has access to a fleet of Cerv\u00e9lo road framesets, but has been riding the S5 (pictured here) and R5 at this year\u2019s Tour.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Jumbo-Visma is sponsored by Cerv\u00e9lo, so Vingegaard has the luxury of choice when it comes to his frameset.<\/p>\n

The Dane started this year\u2019s Tour de France<\/a> aboard a Cerv\u00e9lo S5<\/a>, the Canadian brand\u2019s aero road bike<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The S5 is fully optimised for slicing through the wind, with deep truncated aerofoil tube shapes throughout, and an innovative V-shaped stem.<\/p>\n

There are even distinct echoes of the Cerv\u00e9lo P5 time trial bike<\/a> in the S5\u2019s design, underlining its focus on aerodynamic efficiency.<\/p>\n

\""Jonas\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
The Cerv\u00e9lo S5\u2019s rear-wheel hugging seat tube is reminiscent of a time trial bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

For stages in the high mountains, however, he\u2019s also been using the Cerv\u00e9lo R5, the brand\u2019s lightweight climbing bike<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Although this bike still incorporates aero detailing (and Vingegaard pairs his with an aerodynamic, integrated handlebar, as we\u2019ll discuss later), it\u2019s far more traditional in its shaping.<\/p>\n

\""Sepp\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Vingegaard has been switching to the lighter, but less aerodynamic, Cerv\u00e9lo R5 for mountain stages.<\/span><\/figcaption> Joan Cros Garcia – Corbis\/Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

There are no dropped seatstays, rear-wheel hugging seat tube or hinge fork here. Instead, everything is about low weight, high stiffness and performance on long climbs.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also worth noting Vingegaard and his teammates have access to yet more road framesets from Cerv\u00e9lo, beyond the S5 and R5.<\/p>\n

\""Jonas\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
The Cerv\u00e9lo S5 has a hinge fork design that extends the effective depth of the head tube.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

There\u2019s the aero-lightweight all-rounder Soloist<\/a>, for example, which Jumbo-Visma used at this year\u2019s Paris-Roubaix<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Said to be around 250g lighter than the S5, yet more aerodynamic than the R5, we had wondered if the Dutch team might use the Soloist at this year\u2019s Tour for rolling stages. So far, though, it\u2019s yet to make an appearance.<\/p>\n

Cerv\u00e9lo also has the Caledonia<\/a> endurance road bike in its catalogue, although given the S5, R5 and Soloist share its 34mm tyre clearance, it\u2019s no surprise to see the pros lean towards the racier options, even for cobbled classics.<\/p>\n

\""Jonas\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Jumbo-Visma team bikes were shod with special-edition graphics for the most important race of the year.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s Colnago V4Rs<\/h3>\n
\""Tadej\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s Colnago V4Rs is designed to be a Grand Tour specialist\u2019s bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

For Poga\u010dar, the choice is simpler. Colnago only makes two dedicated road framesets \u2013 the aero all-rounder V4Rs<\/a> and the more classically styled C68<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Given the C68 makes next to no concession to aerodynamic efficiency \u2013 a key concern for any pro racing the Tour \u2013 it\u2019s highly unlikely we\u2019ll see it raced in anger at this year\u2019s Tour (or any other, for that matter).<\/p>\n

The only exception might be if Poga\u010dar takes to the streets of Paris aboard a custom-painted C68 \u2013 purely for the sake of marketing, considering the Tour\u2019s final stage is a largely ceremonial affair for the general classification \u2013 should he reach the final stage in the race leader\u2019s yellow jersey.<\/p>\n

Failing that, we expect Poga\u010dar will race the V4Rs for every stage, as he has done so far.<\/p>\n

\""Tadej\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
The V4Rs\u2019 dropped seatstays and lightweight aero tubing are typical of a modern all-rounder road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The V4Rs was first unveiled as the Colnago Prototipo<\/a> just before the 2022 Tour de France<\/a>, before eventually being officially launched in December that year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Designed with input from Poga\u010dar himself, the V4Rs is designed to be both aerodynamic and lightweight.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a similar philosophy to that used by Ineos-Grenadiers\u2019 Pinarello Dogma F<\/a> and Jayco-Alula\u2019s Giant Propel Advanced SL<\/a>.<\/p>\n

According to Colnago, the V4Rs is 3 per cent more aerodynamic than the V3Rs<\/a>, at an almost identical weight.<\/p>\n

\""Tadej\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s Colnago V4Rs is equipped with a new ENVE one-piece cockpit.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Poga\u010dar\u2019s bike may be even slippier, though, because he\u2019s paired his with a new ENVE integrated handlebar<\/a> (which we\u2019ll discuss in more detail later).<\/p>\n

Is there an element of compromise with a \u2018one bike fits all\u2019 approach? Perhaps, although this could also simply be what Poga\u010dar prefers.<\/p>\n

Colnago has previously made dedicated aero road bikes, such as the Colnago Concept<\/a>, so we\u2019re sure it would be open to making another (plus a dedicated lightweight bike for mountain stages) if Poga\u010dar or his team requested it.<\/p>\n

\""Tadej\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Tadej Poga\u010dar has used the same frameset for every road stage at this year\u2019s Tour.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Drivetrain | Battle of the titans<\/h2>\n

Vingegaard\u2019s SRAM Red eTap AXS<\/h3>\n
\""Jonas\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Jonas Vingegaard\u2019s Cerv\u00e9lo S5 has a SRAM Red eTap AXS drivetrain.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Vingegaard\u2019s bike is adorned with top-of-the-range SRAM Red eTap AXS<\/a> drivetrain components.<\/p>\n

When we photographed one of his S5s prior to the race start in Bilbao, Spain, Vingegaard\u2019s bike was equipped with a 2x drivetrain.<\/p>\n

This bike had 52\/39t chainrings paired with a wide-ranging 10-33t cassette out back.<\/p>\n

\""Jonas\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Jonas Vingegaard was using a 10-33t cassette on his 2x bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

As revealed in our 2023 Tour de France tech trends<\/a> article, though, Vingegaard and a few other SRAM-sponsored riders have also been using 1x drivetrains<\/a> at this year\u2019s Tour for certain stages.<\/p>\n

Because they\u2019re integrated into the chainrings at the Red and Force AXS<\/a> level, it\u2019s no surprise to see Vingegaard and the rest of his teammates employing SRAM Red AXS power meters (which use the same internals as the highly rated Quarq DFour DUB power meter<\/a>).<\/p>\n

\""Jonas\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Jumbo-Visma uses SRAM Red AXS power meters.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Vingegaard\u2019s bike also had a set of the recently updated SRAM Force AXS shifters (albeit with custom \u2018pro\u2019 graphics that make the SRAM logos more prominent).<\/p>\n

According to a SRAM representative, Vingegaard prefers the new shape of the nominally second-tier Force AXS hoods, as well as the fact that they\u2019re a little lighter than the Red-level ones.<\/p>\n

\""Jonas\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Vingegaard apparently prefers the new SRAM Force AXS shifters because they\u2019re lighter and he likes the new hood shape.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Poga\u010dar\u2019s upgraded Dura-Ace Di2 R9200<\/h3>\n
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Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s Colnago V4Rs has a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 drivetrain, with upgraded chainrings.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

With Poga\u010dar\u2019s team being sponsored by Shimano, it\u2019s no surprise to see his bike equipped with a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200<\/a> groupset.<\/p>\n

The Slovenian road and time trial<\/a> national champion (and current holder of the white jersey) has used a 2x setup for every stage in this year\u2019s race, so far.<\/p>\n

Whether that\u2019s because Shimano\u2019s road bike groupsets<\/a> don\u2019t officially support 1x use, or because Poga\u010dar simply prefers a 2x setup, we\u2019re not sure.<\/p>\n

\""Tadej\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Poga\u010dar has used a 2x drivetrain for every stage, so far.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Poga\u010dar has used 1x for time trials at the Tour<\/a> in previous years, though, so it\u2019s clearly something he\u2019s open to under the right circumstances.<\/p>\n

Like most other Shimano-sponsored riders, Poga\u010dar\u2019s bike was equipped with 54\/40t chainrings (which replaced the old 53\/39t \u2018standard\u2019 double-chainring setup in Shimano\u2019s latest Dura-Ace groupset), paired with an 11-34t cassette out back.<\/p>\n

Poga\u010dar is also using Shimano\u2019s latest Dura-Ace FC-R9200-P dual-sided power meter crankset.<\/p>\n

\""Tadej\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s drivetrain has been upgraded with these CarbonTi chainrings.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

In a notable deviation from Shimano\u2019s standard equipment, Poga\u010dar\u2019s bike is equipped with CarbonTi X-CarboRing EVO carbon chainrings.<\/p>\n

With claimed weights of 114g for the 54t and 47g for the 40t, these chainrings are presumably slightly lighter than stock Dura-Ace versions (we\u2019re not sure how much, unfortunately, as Shimano doesn\u2019t offer weights for these chainrings on its website).<\/p>\n

CarbonTi is listed as an \u2018official supplier\u2019 of Poga\u010dar\u2019s team, which is handy because this upgrade would otherwise cost well over \u20ac400 per set.<\/p>\n

Wheels and tyres | Divergent philosophies<\/h2>\n

Vingegaard\u2019s many options<\/h3>\n
\""Jonas\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Jonas Vingegaard\u2019s Cerv\u00e9lo S5 was equipped with lightweight wheels and tyres at the Grand D\u00e9part.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

As with his frameset and drivetrain, Vingegaard has also been swapping between different wheel and tyre setups depending on the varying demands of each stage.<\/p>\n

As discussed in our Tour tyre tech deep dive<\/a>, Vingegaard\u2019s bike was equipped with unusually narrow 24c Vittoria Corsa Pro tubular tyres on a Reserve 34|37 wheelset at this year\u2019s Grand D\u00e9part.<\/p>\n

\""Jonas\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
These 24.4mm Vittoria Corsa Pro tubular tyres were the narrowest tyres we saw at this year\u2019s race.<\/span><\/figcaption> Kai Eves \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Throughout the race, though, Vingegaard has also used tubeless setups based on Reserve\u2019s 40|44 wheelset and Corsa Pro TLR<\/a> or Vittoria Corsa Speed G2.0 TLR tyres (Vittoria\u2019s time trial-specific model).<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, we spotted Vingegaard was using Corsa Pro Speed TLR tyres in yesterday\u2019s time trial<\/a> \u2013 a model which has yet to be officially released.<\/p>\n

\""Jonas\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Vingegaard used unreleased Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed TLR tyres to win the time trial on stage 16.<\/span><\/figcaption> Bernard Papon – Pool\/Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Wide rims and tyres for Poga\u010dar<\/h3>\n
\""Tadej\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s Colnago V4Rs had super-wide ENVE SES 4.5 rims paired with 28c Continental time trial tyres.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Again in contrast, Poga\u010dar has stuck with a fairly consistent wheel and tyre setup throughout the race.<\/p>\n

On most stages, Poga\u010dar has been using an ENVE SES 4.5 wheelset<\/a> paired with 28c Continental GP5000 TT TR<\/a> tubeless tyres \u2013 Conti\u2019s latest time-trial specific option.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the cavernous, 25mm internal width of the ENVE rims, these 28c tyres balloon up to 31.3mm-wide at the front, and 32.2mm-wide at the rear.<\/p>\n

\""Tadej\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s tyres measured well over 30mm wide, front and rear.<\/span><\/figcaption> George Scott \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

In contrast to Jumbo-Visma\u2019s tyre sponsor, Vittoria, Continental hasn\u2019t updated its tubular offerings in a long time.<\/p>\n

Likewise, ENVE\u2019s latest wheels are all tubeless-ready (and have hookless rims<\/a>, which require the use of tubeless tyres<\/a>), too.<\/p>\n

\""Continental\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Tadej Poga\u010dar has been using time-trial specific tyres for road stages, despite the reduced puncture protection and durability.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Given this, Poga\u010dar has stuck with tubeless setups for every stage.<\/p>\n

The only deviations from the above combination have been to ENVE\u2019s lighter 2.3 climbing wheelset<\/a> for steep mountain-top finishes, and to AeroCoach Aeox wheels for the time trial on stage 16.<\/p>\n

\""Tadej\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Poga\u010dar used AeroCoach Aeox wheels for the stage 16 time trial, with an Ultra Orbit rear disc and Titan front wheel.<\/span><\/figcaption> David Ramos\/Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Finishing kit | Bling galore for Poga\u010dar<\/h2>\n

Stock spec to finish off Vingegaard\u2019s bikes<\/h3>\n
\""Jonas\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Jonas Vingegaard\u2019s Cerv\u00e9lo S5.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Finishing kit is one area where Vingegaard seems happy to stick with relatively stock options.<\/p>\n

On his S5, Vingegaard is using the proprietary V stem and integrated handlebar, with a 120mm stem and a 38cm-wide handlebar (measured centre to centre at the brake hoods).<\/p>\n

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Vingegaard\u2019s Cerv\u00e9lo R5 has been equipped with a Vision Metron 5D integrated handlebar throughout the race.<\/span><\/figcaption> Tim de Waele\/Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

On his R5, which uses a D-shaped steerer tube capable of pairing with both integrated and non-integrated setups, Vingegaard is using a Vision Metron 5D integrated handlebar.<\/p>\n

Vingegaard opts for Fizik\u2019s Vento Antares 00 saddle, which has a claimed weight of just 118g for the 140mm-wide model.<\/p>\n

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Jonas Vingegaard\u2019s Cerv\u00e9lo S5.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

He also uses Wahoo Speedplay Aero pedals<\/a>, which ditch dual-sided entry for a dimpled, aerodynamically optimised bottom side.<\/p>\n

Vingegaard\u2019s bike is finished off with a set of Tacx Ciro carbon bottle cages and a Garmin Edge 830 bike computer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Jonas Vingegaard uses Wahoo Speedplay Aero pedals.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Wahoo Speedplay Aero pedals have a dimpled underside that\u2019s claimed to improve their aerodynamic efficiency.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A stock Cerv\u00e9lo S5 seatpost does the job for the Jumbo-Visma leader.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Vingegaard was still using a previous-generation Garmin Edge 830 bike computer in the run-up to the Tour, rather than the new Edge 840.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

Flash upgrades for Poga\u010dar<\/h3>\n
\""Tadej\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s Colnago V4Rs was dripping with upgrades.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

It\u2019s here where Poga\u010dar\u2019s bike comes into its own.<\/p>\n

For a start, it has ENVE\u2019s unreleased one-piece handlebar<\/a>, instead of the stock Colnago option.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not clear what the performance advantage would be compared to Colnago\u2019s integrated bar, but ENVE confirmed the handlebar has been designed around Poga\u010dar\u2019s requirements and isn\u2019t an off-the-shelf piece of tech.<\/p>\n

\""Tadej\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
The new ENVE integrated handlebar has apparently been designed around Poga\u010dar\u2019s own requirements.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

At a glance, the integrated handlebar appears to combine ENVE\u2019s existing Aero Road stem and its flared Aero Handlebar.<\/p>\n

Although it can be tricky to tell with integrated setups, Poga\u010dar\u2019s stem appeared to be around 120 to 130mm long, and was paired with a 36cm-wide handlebar (again, measured centre to centre at the brake hoods).<\/p>\n

Poga\u010dar also has Di2 sprint shifters positioned to enable him to shift with his thumbs when holding the drops.<\/p>\n

\""Tadej\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Poga\u010dar has sprint shifters on the drops, just beneath each shifter.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Elsewhere, Poga\u010dar has even more carbon bling.<\/p>\n

His ENVE wheels are equipped with CarbonTi X-Rotor SteelCarbon 3 carbon disc brake rotors, with 160 and 140mm rotors front and rear.<\/p>\n

\""Tadej\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
The CarbonTi brake rotors save a little weight, but cost a lot of money (though it\u2019s unlikely Poga\u010dar and his team are paying for them).<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

These have a claimed weight of 98 and 86g each, and cost \u20ac220 per rotor.<\/p>\n

Compared to the latest Dura-Ace RT-CL900 rotors<\/a>, that saves just 23g per set, so it\u2019s a truly marginal gain.<\/p>\n

\""Tadej\"<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s Colnago V4Rs had an unpainted carbon seatpost, which looks suspiciously like those made by Darimo.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Pog\u2019s seatpost also appeared to be a non-standard affair.<\/p>\n

With an unpainted, unidirectional carbon finish, it bears a strong resemblance to the ultra-light carbon seatposts made by Spanish brand Darimo.<\/p>\n

Of course, it might also just be a standard team-issue post with the paint stripped off to save a few grams.<\/p>\n

Either way, it\u2019s clear Poga\u010dar (or someone on his team) has sweated the fine details for the two-time Tour winner\u2019s bike.<\/p>\n

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Poga\u010dar has a special-edition saddle celebrating his previous Tour de France victories.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Poga\u010dar uses a special-edition Prologo Scratch M5 saddle<\/a>, which celebrates his Tour de France victories in 2020 and 2021.<\/p>\n

As you\u2019d expect, it has carbon rails to keep things light, and a claimed weight of 180g.<\/p>\n

Poga\u010dar uses Shimano\u2019s flagship Dura-Ace PD-R9100 pedals \u2013 one of the most popular pedals in the peloton.<\/p>\n

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Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s Colnago V4Rs has a CeramicSpeed bottom bracket to reduce drivetrain friction.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Finishing things off, Poga\u010dar\u2019s bike has a CeramicSpeed bottom bracket (which is presumably fitted with ceramic bearings<\/a>) and a set of Elite Leggero Carbon bottle cages.<\/p>\n

When we saw Poga\u010dar\u2019s bike at the Grand D\u00e9part, it wasn\u2019t equipped with a bike computer<\/a>, but the team is sponsored by Wahoo and Poga\u010dar appears to favour the Elemnt Bolt<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Weight | Lightweight bikes for lightweight riders<\/h2>\n

Vingegaard\u2019s flyweight aero bike<\/h3>\n
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Jonas Vingegaard\u2019s Cerv\u00e9lo S5 was impressively light for a dedicated aero road bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> George Scott \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Vingegaard has changed his bike setup on a regular basis throughout this year\u2019s Tour, but when we weighed his S5 before the start of the race, it was a surprisingly svelte 7.195kg.<\/p>\n

Granted, it had narrow tyres mounted on shallow tubular rims, but that\u2019s still impressive for a proper aero road bike, with pedals and bottle cages.<\/p>\n

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7.195kg for Jonas Vingegaard\u2019s Cerv\u00e9lo S5.<\/span><\/figcaption> George Scott \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Would switching to the R5 be enough to tickle the UCI\u2019s minimum bike weight limit of 6.8kg? It\u2019s certainly possible.<\/p>\n

Poga\u010dar\u2019s not so lightweight all-rounder?<\/h3>\n
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Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s Colnago V4Rs wasn\u2019t heavy, but it wasn\u2019t as light as we expected (given its array of expensive carbon parts).<\/span><\/figcaption> George Scott \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Given it was dripping with all manner of expensive carbon upgrades, we assumed Poga\u010dar\u2019s bike would be very close to the hallowed 6.8kg mark.<\/p>\n

Surprisingly, though, it came in at 7.245kg on our scales \u2013 more than 400g over the UCI weight limit.<\/p>\n

Of course, compared to Vingegaard\u2019s S5, that\u2019s a difference of just 50g, and while Vingegaard\u2019s aero bike was equipped with climbing wheels and tyres, Poga\u010dar\u2019s Colnago had exceptionally wide rims and tyres.<\/p>\n

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Tadej Poga\u010dar\u2019s Colnago V4Rs weighed 7.245kg in full race trim.<\/span><\/figcaption> George Scott \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Switching to the ENVE 2.3 climbing wheelset ought to save Poga\u010dar a claimed 255g, and if paired with narrower, lighter 25c tyres, it\u2019s possible to save another 40g or so there (we weighed a 25c GP5000 TT TR tyre at 230g<\/a>, while a 28c tyre weighed 252g on our scales).<\/p>\n

When it mattered, then, it\u2019s likely Poga\u010dar\u2019s bike wouldn\u2019t have been too far off the minimum permitted weight.<\/p>\n

Which bike will win the 2023 Tour de France?<\/h2>\n
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It looks likely Jonas Vingegaard will arrive in Paris in the yellow jersey, aboard one of his Cerv\u00e9los.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

It\u2019s the rider that wins the Tour, of course, and \u2013 as things stand \u2013 it looks as if Vingegaard and his fleet of Cerv\u00e9los have taken a decisive lead in the race for the yellow jersey.<\/p>\n

Even with more than seven and a half minutes now separating Vingegaard and Poga\u010dar, though, we\u2019re sure Jumbo-Visma won\u2019t be taking anything for granted as the peloton speeds towards Paris.<\/p>\n

Whatever happens, it\u2019s been an exciting Tour for bike tech nerds, and it has been fascinating to see the diverging and evolving setups of two titans of the Tour de France.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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