With just under two hours left to go in the Sothebys auction, Tadej Pogaars Limited Edition Colnago Fleur-de-Lys 001/111s Limited Edition Colnago Fleur-de-Lys 001/111 is already more expensive than many typical bikes put together. Yet, in terms of what the auction expected to bring in (Sothebys expects 6 figures), the current price at the time of writing of 35,000 GBP is a relative bargain. As these kinds of things usually go, theres a good chance well see a flurry of activity at the last minute as prospective buyers (or their agents) attempt to swoop in at the last second to win at a lower price. Regardless of the final price, the winner will take home a truly unique bike that was built for Tadej Pogaar himself.(All Photos/Colnago)The official bike of the 2024 Tour de France, Colnago celebrated the grand Grand Dpart in Italy with a run of 111 Colnago C68 Fleur-de-Lys. Number one of those 111 bikes was reserved for Tadej and built to his specifications. Thats the bike thats up for auction here. Not only is Tadej the original owner as confirmed by the gold NFC tag on the downtube, but the other 110 bikes have already sold out, so this is the only one remaining. While Tadej showed up to the pre-Tour UAE Team Emirates rider presentationin June on the bike, its unclear if hes actually ridden it. Realistically, the new owner of this bike probably wont do much riding on it either unless theyre really trying to one-up their fellow riders on the local group rideThe Sothebys auction ends today at 12:01PM EDT. SpecificationsFrame: Modular carbon frame construction: 8 carbon partsFrame size: 48.5Fork: Carbon fork for disc brakes, integrated cables, 11/8 sectionHeadset: ID:35 OD 47 36/45 CeramicSpeed SLT Treated BearingsSeatpost: Carbon seatpost, 0.15 offset, D-shape sectionThrough Axles: Diameter: 12mm, length 100mm (front) 142mm (rear)Weight Limit: Maximum Limit combined weight of bicycle, rider and load) of 120kgDrivetrain: Shimano Dura Ace R9270 Di2 Disc 12vFront Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace FD-R9250Rear Derailleur: Shiman Shadow RD-9250 12vPulley: CeramicSpeed Shimano 9250/8150 OSPW Special Limited Edition Colnago X Tour de FranceChain: Shimano CN-M9100 12VChainrings: Carbon-Ti Special Limited Edition Custom Colnago 52-36TBottom Bracket: T47 Shimano with Steel BearingsBrakes: Shimano Dura Ace R9270Wheels: ENVE SES 4.5 Special Limited Edition Colnago X Tour de France, hand-spoked in Italy, with special gold spokesMaterial: CarbonRim height: Front: 50mm Rear: 56mmInternal Channel Width: 25mmHubs: ENVE INNERDRIVE Premium Straight-PullTyres: Continental GP5000 S 28mm (maximum tyre size 30mm)ComponentsSaddle: Prologo Nago R4 Special Limited Edition Colnago Fleur-de-LysHandlebar: Colnago CC.01 integrated cockpit Special Limited Edition with gold Tour de France logoStem: CC01 integrated cockpitHandlebar tape: Colnago Grip BlackBottle Cage: Colnago Special Limited Edition Replica of Tour de France trophyOther accessoriesColnago X Tour de France bike coverSpecial Booklet: Collection Edition: Colnago Fleur-de-LysThe post Expected to Top 6 Figures, Tadej Pogaars Limited Edition Colnago Sits at $45k appeared first on Bikerumor.