Full Dura-Ace spec<\/h2>\n ![\""Alexander\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/Dare-VSRu20230629SvBA6300BR2637-8a5cd65.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" "\\"\"Alexander\\"")
<\/picture><\/div> Alexander Kristoff is running a 54\/40t crankset with the Dura-Ace FC-R9200-P power meter.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> ![\""Alexander\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/Dare-VSRu20230629SvBA6300BR2638-a699b44.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" "\\"\"Alexander\\"")
<\/picture><\/div> There\u2019s a K-Edge chain catcher behind the chainrings.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> Kristoff\u2019s Dare VSRu is the team\u2019s aero road bike<\/a>, with a claimed frame weight for a size S of 1,190g (although Kristoff uses a size-56cm frame). That includes alloy parts though, whereas many brands just quote a bare frameset weight.<\/p>\nThe team also has the MA-AFO (for \u2018mountain ace aficionado\u2019) lightweight bike and the TSRf time trial bike at its disposal. The u in the VSRu\u2019s name apparently stands for \u2018ultra\u2019; we don\u2019t know what the rest of the title signifies.<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Alexander Kristoff\u2019s Dare VSRu has a full Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 groupset.<\/span><\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nThe Uno-X team runs a full Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200<\/a> groupset, including the dual-sided power meter crankset and pedals, and is even kitted out with Shimano S-Phyre RC903<\/a> shoes.<\/p>\nAs with every other pro bike we\u2019ve seen, Kristoff is running the 54\/40t chainring configuration.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a K-Edge chain keeper attached ahead of the front derailleur, a feature we\u2019ve seen on a few pro bikes at the Tour.<\/p>\n
62mm-deep DT Swiss wheels<\/h2>\n ![\""Alexander\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/Dare-VSRu20230629SvBA6300BR2626-a69bd84.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" "\\"\"Alexander\\"")
<\/picture><\/div> DT Swiss supplies its ARC 1100 Dicut 62 wheels to Uno-X.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> ![\""Alexander\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/Dare-VSRu20230629SvBA6300BR2630-5e0a4a1.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" "\\"\"Alexander\\"")
<\/picture><\/div> Kristoff\u2019s Schwalbe Pro One TLE tyres have blue logos rather than the standard red.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> ![\""Alexander\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/Dare-VSRu20230629SvBA6300BR2646-68219ea.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" "\\"\"Alexander\\"")
<\/picture><\/div> A sticker on the rim records when sealant was added and how much.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> ![\""Alexander\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/Dare-VSRu20230629SvBA6300BR2644-a64f414.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" "\\"\"Alexander\\"")
<\/picture><\/div> We measured the 28c Schwalbe Pro One TLE tyres at 27.7mm wide.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Kai Eves \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> Wheels come from DT Swiss. The 62mm-deep ARC 1100 Dicut 62<\/a> wheels were co-developed with SwissSide aerodynamicists and include DT\u2019s SINC ceramic bearings and a lightweight Ratchet EXP freehub. DT claims a 1,676g wheelset weight.<\/p>\nThe wheels are equipped with Schwalbe Pro One TLE<\/a> tyres in 28c width, set up tubeless. We measured them at 27.7mm wide on the 20mm internal-width DT Swiss wheels. The VSRu frameset has clearance for tyres up to 30mm wide.<\/p>\nAs discussed in our Tour de France tyre tech deep dive<\/a>, these Schwalbe tyres have a non-standard blue bead and logo.<\/p>\nAlthough the team mechanics wouldn\u2019t confirm it, we reckon this could be an updated model, given this same blue branding is applied to the prototype Pro One Aerothan TLE<\/a> tyre we spotted at Eurobike<\/a> this year.<\/p>\nThe rims have a sticker on their side to indicate the tubeless sealant<\/a> level and when it was added. In Kristoff\u2019s case, 40ml of sealant was placed in the wheels on 27 June, four days ahead of the Grand D\u00e9part.<\/p>\nSealant dries out over time, so the team mechanics probably top it up or replace it regularly so that it remains effective if riders get a flat.<\/p>\n
We don\u2019t know what brand of sealant Uno-X is using, but we\u2019d guess it\u2019s either from DT Swiss\u2019s newly introduced sealant range<\/a> or Schwalbe\u2019s Doc Blue.<\/p>\n ![\""Alexander\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/Dare-VSRu20230629SvBA6300BR2624-c671bec.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" "\\"\"Alexander\\"")
<\/picture><\/div> The Dare VSRu comes with a one-piece bar\/stem.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> ![\""Alexander\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/Dare-VSRu20230629SvBA6300BR2640-06860c9.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" "\\"\"Alexander\\"")
<\/picture><\/div> Kristoff has turned the levers slightly inboard.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> ![\""Alexander\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/Dare-VSRu20230629SvBA6300BR2629-517b87f.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" "\\"\"Alexander\\"")
<\/picture><\/div> Dare claims aero gains from its one-piece design.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> ![\""Alexander\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/Tour-de-France-2023-tech-15-4cf14d9.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" "\\"\"Tour\\"")
<\/picture><\/div> We measured the bars at the pros\u2019 favourite 38cm width.<\/span> <\/figcaption> George Scott \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> ![\""Alexander\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/Tour-de-France-2023-tech-14-3b679d4.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" "\\"\"Tour\\"")
<\/picture><\/div> The 12cm stem length is the longest stock option for the 38cm width.<\/span> <\/figcaption> George Scott \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> The team\u2019s website claims it is running Garmin Edge 530 bike computers<\/a>, rather than the newest Edge 540<\/a>, although we\u2019d expect the team has had an upgrade to the Edge 540 this year.<\/p>\nThe Edge 530 and 540 are button operated, whereas the Edge 830 and 840 computers have a touchscreen. All are from Garmin\u2019s more compact format range, rather than the larger, heavier Edge 1040.<\/p>\n
The computer is mounted on a proprietary K-Edge out-front mount, designed to fit the VSRu\u2019s AeroV1 integrated cockpit.<\/p>\n
Kristoff is running a 38cm handlebar width (measured centre-to-centre at the brake hoods), following the pro trend for narrower bars<\/a>, along with a somewhat short (for a pro) 12cm effective stem length, although this is the maximum stock length for the bar\/stem in this width. He has turned his levers inboard in pro fashion though.<\/p>\nCeramicSpeed UFO waxed chain<\/h2>\n ![\""Alexander\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/Dare-VSRu20230629SvBA6300BR2633-9650df1.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723"\" "\\"\"Alexander\\"")
<\/picture><\/div> Alexander Kristoff\u2019s Dare VSRu is equipped with a CeramicSpeed UFO waxed chain, but not the brand\u2019s OSPW system.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Simon von Bromley \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
<\/picture><\/div> <\/picture><\/div> Kristoff\u2019s Dare VSRu is the team\u2019s aero road bike<\/a>, with a claimed frame weight for a size S of 1,190g (although Kristoff uses a size-56cm frame). That includes alloy parts though, whereas many brands just quote a bare frameset weight.<\/p>\n The team also has the MA-AFO (for \u2018mountain ace aficionado\u2019) lightweight bike and the TSRf time trial bike at its disposal. The u in the VSRu\u2019s name apparently stands for \u2018ultra\u2019; we don\u2019t know what the rest of the title signifies.<\/p>\n The Uno-X team runs a full Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200<\/a> groupset, including the dual-sided power meter crankset and pedals, and is even kitted out with Shimano S-Phyre RC903<\/a> shoes.<\/p>\n As with every other pro bike we\u2019ve seen, Kristoff is running the 54\/40t chainring configuration.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a K-Edge chain keeper attached ahead of the front derailleur, a feature we\u2019ve seen on a few pro bikes at the Tour.<\/p>\n Wheels come from DT Swiss. The 62mm-deep ARC 1100 Dicut 62<\/a> wheels were co-developed with SwissSide aerodynamicists and include DT\u2019s SINC ceramic bearings and a lightweight Ratchet EXP freehub. DT claims a 1,676g wheelset weight.<\/p>\n The wheels are equipped with Schwalbe Pro One TLE<\/a> tyres in 28c width, set up tubeless. We measured them at 27.7mm wide on the 20mm internal-width DT Swiss wheels. The VSRu frameset has clearance for tyres up to 30mm wide.<\/p>\n As discussed in our Tour de France tyre tech deep dive<\/a>, these Schwalbe tyres have a non-standard blue bead and logo.<\/p>\n Although the team mechanics wouldn\u2019t confirm it, we reckon this could be an updated model, given this same blue branding is applied to the prototype Pro One Aerothan TLE<\/a> tyre we spotted at Eurobike<\/a> this year.<\/p>\n The rims have a sticker on their side to indicate the tubeless sealant<\/a> level and when it was added. In Kristoff\u2019s case, 40ml of sealant was placed in the wheels on 27 June, four days ahead of the Grand D\u00e9part.<\/p>\n Sealant dries out over time, so the team mechanics probably top it up or replace it regularly so that it remains effective if riders get a flat.<\/p>\n We don\u2019t know what brand of sealant Uno-X is using, but we\u2019d guess it\u2019s either from DT Swiss\u2019s newly introduced sealant range<\/a> or Schwalbe\u2019s Doc Blue.<\/p>\n The team\u2019s website claims it is running Garmin Edge 530 bike computers<\/a>, rather than the newest Edge 540<\/a>, although we\u2019d expect the team has had an upgrade to the Edge 540 this year.<\/p>\n The Edge 530 and 540 are button operated, whereas the Edge 830 and 840 computers have a touchscreen. All are from Garmin\u2019s more compact format range, rather than the larger, heavier Edge 1040.<\/p>\n The computer is mounted on a proprietary K-Edge out-front mount, designed to fit the VSRu\u2019s AeroV1 integrated cockpit.<\/p>\n Kristoff is running a 38cm handlebar width (measured centre-to-centre at the brake hoods), following the pro trend for narrower bars<\/a>, along with a somewhat short (for a pro) 12cm effective stem length, although this is the maximum stock length for the bar\/stem in this width. He has turned his levers inboard in pro fashion though.<\/p>\n![\""Alexander\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/07\/Dare-VSRu20230629SvBA6300BR2627-fcdd30e.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" "\\"\"Alexander\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>62mm-deep DT Swiss wheels<\/h2>\n
<\/picture><\/div> <\/picture><\/div> <\/picture><\/div> <\/picture><\/div> <\/picture><\/div> <\/picture><\/div> <\/picture><\/div> <\/picture><\/div> <\/picture><\/div> CeramicSpeed UFO waxed chain<\/h2>\n
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