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All the Tour de France team bikes, tech and kit 2024
CyclistAll the Tour de France team bikes, tech and kit 2024Despite Jumbo-Vismas Grand Tour dominance, Specialized was the most successful bike brand in 2023, with its sponsorship of four WorldTour teams including the force in womens cycling SD Worx paying off as it clocked up three more stage wins than Canyon, which had a strong Classics year thanks to Mathieu van der Poel.There were a few big changes coming into the season, including Groupama-FDJ and Lapierre splitting for the first time ever and the new Decathlon-AG2R setup bringing Decathlons Van Rysel brand to the top level with a huge amount of success so far.With the 2024 Tour de France approaching, including the inevitable influx of new bikes thatll be launched in the days before the race starts, lets take stock of what the current situation is and whats due an update. Related Posts Inside the weird and wonderful world of pro cycling merchandise All the 2024 WorldTour kits ranked from worst to first All the cycling tech leaked by the pros in 2024 including the new Canyon Aeroad, Pinarello Dogma F and Trek Madone/Emonda Who actually are the Tour de France team sponsors 2024? Mens and womens WorldTour team bikes 2024Alpecin-Deceuninck and Fenix-DeceuninckJames YorkWith Mathieu van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen, Canyon has more than justified its sponsorship of Alpecin-Deceuninck and its womens team Fenix-Deceuninck had a strong Tour de France Femmes in their first WorldTour season. Theres a new Aeroad due imminently.Bike:Canyon Aeroad, UltimateBottle cage:EliteClothing: KalasComputer:WahooGroupset:Shimano Dura-Ace Di2Helmets: AbusShoes: ShimanoSunglasses: OakleyTyres:VittoriaWheels:Shimano Dura-AceArka-B&B HotelsArka-B&B HotelsTheyve switched Samsic for B&B Hotels, but Arka generally has the same-setup as 2023 with Bianchi bikes. The most notable change is switching from Shimano to Vision wheels.Bike:Bianchi Specialissima, Oltre RCClothing: EkoGroupset:Shimano Dura-Ace Di2Handlebars/stem: VisionHelmets: EkoSaddle:Selle ItaliaSunglasses: EkoTyres:Vittoria Corsa ProWheels: VisionAstana QazaqstanIvan Benedetto SprintCyclingAgency via Astana QazaqstanTheyve got Mark Cavendish andtheyve got one of the prettiest bikes in the peloton, it could be a big July for Wilier if Cav breaks the record. The brand looks to be set to bring out a new road bike (spotted being ridden by Groupama-FDJ riders) and has a very fancy new time-trial bike.Bike:Wilier Filante SLR, Zero SLR, TurbineBottle cage:TacxBottom bracket:Ceramic Speed BB86Clothing: BiemmeComputer:GarminGroupset:Shimano Dura-Ace Di2Handlebar tape:PrologoHelmets: LimarPedals:Look Ko Blade carbonPulley:Ceramic Speed OSPWSaddle:Prologo Scratch 2Sunglasses: OakleyTyres:Vittoria Corsa ProWheels:VisionBahrain VictoriousJames YorkBahrain Victoriouss Tour de France special edition white kit from last year has become permanent for 2024, sadly Fred Wright wont be defending his national road race title so take one last look at his special bike.Bike:Merida Reacto Disc Team, Scultura Disc Team, Time Warp TTBottle cage:EliteClothing: AlGroupset:Shimano Dura-Ace Di2Handlebar tape:PrologoHandlebars/stem:FSAHelmet: Rudy ProjectPower meter:Shimano Dura-AceSaddle:Prologo Scratch M5, Scratch M5 CPC, Dimension, Dimension TriSeatpost: FSASunglasses: Rudy ProjectTyres:ContinentalWheels:Vision Metron SL 45 Disc and 60 DiscBora-HansgroheJames YorkBora-Hansgrohe have made with switch from Shimano to SRAM for 2024, which may have something to do with new signing Primo Rogli, theyve also abandoned their lovely Le Col kit for old flame Sportful, which definitely has something to do with Peter Sagans retirement.SRAM recently released a new version of its top tier Red AXS groupset, which its sponsored teams will be using for the foreseeable future.Bike:Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8, Roubaix, Shiv TT DiscBottle cage:SpecializedClothing: SportfulComputer:Hammerhead Karoo 2Groupset:SRAM Red AXSHandlebar tape: SupacazHandlebars/stem: Roval RapidePedals:Shimano Dura-AcePower meter:QuarqSaddle:S-Works Power with MirrorShoes: SpecializedSunglasses: KooTyres:Specialized TurboWheels:Roval CLX RapideCanyon-SRAM RacingJames YorkThe Canyon-SRAM aesthetics are 10/10 still, as theyll be on the new Aeroad with new SRAM Red. Shiny.Bike:Canyon Aeroad CFR, Canyon Ultimate, Canyon Speedmax TTClothing: CanyonComputer:Hammerhead Karoo 2Groupset:SRAM Red eTap AXS Helmet: GiroPedals: TimePower meter:Quarq Saddle:Ergon Shoes: Canyon?Sunglasses: OakleyTyres:SchwalbeWheels:ZippCofidisJames YorkCofidis are riding these utterly lovely Look bikes in 2024.Bike:LookBottle cage:EliteClothing: MobelComputer:WahooGroupset:Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 with Look cranksHelmet: EkoPedals:LookPower meter: SRMSaddle:Selle ItaliaSunglasses: EkoTyres:MichelinWheels:Corima MCC DX, WS Black DX, WS TT DXDecathlon-AG2RJames YorkSwappingBMC for Decathlons Van Rysel branded bike, Decathlon-AG2R went through some big changes during the off-season. They even ditched Campagnolo for Shimano, leaving the Italians without a WorldTour representative. Its all paid off though as 2024 has been a hugely successful year for the team so far, but will Van Rysel bring something new to its home race? There havent been any hints of it and its not due given how new its all-rounder RCR bike is, but it wouldnt be a surprise.Bike:Van Rysel RCR, XCRClothing: RostiGroupset:Shimano Dura-Ace Di2Handlebars/stem: DedaHandlebar tape:Fizik Helmets: Van Rysel CPR, FCR, XCRPedals:Look Ko Blade Ceramic, Ceramic TiSaddle:FizikSunglasses: Van RyselTyres:Continental Grand-Prix 5000 S TRWheels: Swiss Side Hadron 2 Ultimate 380/500/625DSM-Firmenich-Post NLJames YorkColour and branding are the only new things for DSM etc this year.Bike:Scott Addict RC, Foil RC, PlasmaBottles and bottle cage:EliteClothing: NaliniComputer:WahooGroupset:Shimano Dura-Ace Di2Helmet: Scott Cadence, Centric plusPedals: Shimano Dura-AcePower meter: Shimano Dura-AceSaddle:Syncros Tofino, Savona and BelcarraShoes: ShimanoSunglasses: DriiveTyres:Vittoria CorsaPro, Corsa Control, SpeedWheels:Shimano Dura-Ace C36, C50, C60EF Education-EasyPostJames YorkTheyre undoubtedly the coolest team in the peloton, and officially have the best kit. The new paintjob isnt bad either.Bike:CannondaleSuperSix Evo, System Six, SuperSliceBottle cages: EliteBottles: CannondaleBottom bracket: Shimano BSA threadedClothing: RaphaComputer:Wahoo Groupset:Shimano Dura-Ace Di2with FSA cranksetHandlebar tape:PrologoOnetouch 2 and Onetouch 2 GelHandlebars/stem: Cannondale/Momo DesignHelmet: PocPedals: Wahoo SpeedplayPower meter: NG and NGeco PowerBoxSaddle:PrologoDimensionSunglasses: PocTyres:Vittoria CorsaWheels:Vision Metron SL FDJ-SuezJames YorkWhile the mens Groupama-FDJ team have moved off Lapierre, FDJ-Suez have stuck by the French brand for 2024.Bike:Lapierre Aircode DRS, Xelius SL, Arostorm DRSBottles and bottle cage:EliteClothing: GobikComputer:GarminGroupset:Shimano Dura-Ace Di2Handlebar tape:PrologoHelmet: LazerPedals:Shimano Dura-AceSaddle:PrologoShoes: ShimanoSuglasses: ShimanoTyres:ContinentalWheels:Shimano Dura-AceGroupama-FDJJames YorkIts more obvious than ever that the mens and womens FDJ teams are separate entities, the mens Groupama-FDJ team have split with Lapierre for the first time ever, bringing on these lovely Wilier bikes. Riders have been spotted on a new Wilier road bike, and Stefan Kng has helped the brand develop a fancy new TT bike.Bike:Wilier Filante, Zero, SupersonicaBottle cage:Elite Leggero CarbonClothing: AlComputer:GarminGroupset:Shimano Dura-Ace Di2Handlebar tape:PrologoHelmet: JulboPedals:Shimano Dura-AceSaddle:Prologo ScratchSunglasses: JulboTyres:Continental Competition Pro LTDWheels:Shimano Dura-AceHuman Powered HealthJames YorkHuman Powered Health have made a big switch from Felt to Factor bikes for 2024, and doesnt it look glorious.Bike:Factor Ostro VAM, O2 VAMBottle cage:ArundelClothing: PactimoComputer:WahooGroupset:SRAM Force eTap AXSHandlebar tape:SupacazHandlebars/stem: Black IncHelmet: SmithPedals:Wahoo SpeedplayPower meter: QuarqSaddle:PrologoTyres:GoodyearWheels:Black IncIneos GrenadiersDario Belingheri/Getty ImagesIneos Grenadiers switched their kit from Bioracer to Gobik this year, and theyve been spotted on a new Pinarello Dogma F too.Bike:Pinarello Dogma F, Bolide F TTBottle cage:EliteClothing: GobikComputer:GarminGroupset:Shimano Dura-Ace Di2Handlebar tape:Most UltragripHandlebars/stemHelmet: Kask Elemento, UtopiaPedals:Shimano Dura-AceSaddle:PrologoSunglasses: SunGodTyres:Continental Grand-Prix 5000 S TRWheels:Shimano Dura-AceIntermarch-Circus-WantyAlessandro Volders / @cyclingmedia_agency via Intermarch-WantyWhile their kit isnt to everyones taste, Intermarchs Cube bikes and Newmen wheels look sensational. Bike:Cube Litening Aero C:68X, Litening Air C:68XBottle cage:EliteVico CarbonClothing: VergeComputer: Bryton Rider S800Crankset:RotorGroupset:Shimano Dura-Ace Di2Handlebar tape:PrologoHelmet: UvexPedals:Look Ko Blade Carbon Ceramic TiPower meter: Shimano Dura-AceSaddle:PrologoShoes: GaerneSunglasses: UvexTyres:Continental GP5000 S TR/TT TRWheels:Newmen Advanced SL R.42/R.65 VonoaIsrael-Premier TechFactorIsrael-Premier Tech are Factors premier mens team, and they were spotted on the new Ostro VAM all the way back at the Tour Down Under, so there shouldnt be anything new for the Tour.Bike: Factor Ostro VAM, O2 VAMBottles: EliteClothing: EkoComponents: FSAComputer: GarminGroupset: Shimano Dura-AceHelmet: EkoSaddle: Selle ItaliaSunglasses: EkoTurbo trainer: EliteTyres: ContinentalWheels: Black IncJayco-AlUla and Liv-AlUla-JaycoGreenEdge CyclingGreenEdge CyclingMostly colour changes for the GreenEdge teams with these contenders for the best paintjobs of the season. Liv Racing Xstra merging with the womens team has added some colour and boy has it paid off.Bike:Giant TCR, Propel, Trinity Advanced Pro TT, Liv Langma Advanced Disc SLBottle cage:GiantClothing: AlComputer: GarminGroupset:Shimano Dura-Ace Di2Helmet: GiantPedals: ShimanoSaddle:Giant,Cadex BoostSunlasses: SciconTyres:CadexWheels:Cadex 36, 42, 65, Aero Disc, 4-SpokeLaboral Kutxa-Fundacin EuskadiFundacin EuskadiBasque Continental team Laboral Kutxa-Fundacin Euskadi will be making their first Tour de France Femmes appearance this year.Bikes: Orbea OrcaBottle cages: EliteClothing: ExteondoGroupset: Shimano Dura-AceHelmet: AbusShoes: DMTSunglasses: OakleyTyres: VittoriaWheels: OquoLidl-TrekDario Belingheri/Getty ImagesThe least quiet launch of recent years came in the shape of the new Trek Madone SLR in 2022 with a crazy looking hole in the seatpost, there looks. to be another one on the way but its not yet clear whether its a Madone or an monda. Bike:Trek monda, Madone, Domane, Speed ConceptClothing: SantiniComputer:WahooGroupset:SRAM Red eTap AXSHelmet: TrekPedals:TimePower meter:QuarqSaddle:Bontrager Verse ProShoes: BontragerSunglasses: 100%Tyres:Pirelli P Zero RaceWheels:Bontrager Aeolus RSLLotto-DstnyLotto-DstnyLotto-Dstny controversially switched from Ridley to Orbea this year.Bikes: Orbea OrcaBottles and cages: TacxComponents: FSAComputer: GarminHandlebar tape: Lizard SkinsHelmet: EkoSaddle: Selle ItaliaSocks: DeFeetSunglasses: EkoTurbo trainer: TacxTyres: VittoriaWheels: Oquo/ZippMovistarDario Belingheri/Getty ImagesMovistars mens and womens teams are the same unit, so use the same stuff. That means Canyon, SRAM and Zipp lead the way. Theyre already on the unreleased Aeroad.Bike:Canyon Aeroad CFR, Canyon Ultimate,Speedmax CFR TTBottle cage:EliteClothing: GobikComputer:GarminGroupset:SRAM Red eTap AXSHandlebar tape:Lizard SkinsHelmet: AbusPedals:TimePower meter:QuarqSaddle:Fizik Antares Versus Evo 00Shoes: FizikSunglasses: 100%Tyres:ContinentalWheels:ZippRolandRoland CyclingAfter Israel-Premier Tech pulled out of the team its all change for Swiss team Roland, theyve switched Factor for Pinarello, with FSA and Vision parts, and are wearing Q36.5 kit and Limar helmets.Bike: Pinarello Dogma FBottle cage and bottles:TacxClothing: Q36.5Computer:GarminGroupset:Shimano Dura-Ace, FSA cranksetHandlebars/stem: Roval RapideHelmet: LimarSunglasses: LimarTyres:PirelliWheels:VisionSD Worx-ProtimeSD WorxIt wont come as a surprise that SD Worxs suppliers remain unchanged for 2024.Bike:Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8, Shiv TTBottle cage:TacxClothing: SpecializedComputer:GarminGroupset:SRAM Red eTap AXSHandlebars/stem: Roval RapideHelmet: SpecializedPedals:TimePower meter:QuarqSaddle:Specialized S-Works PowerShoes: SpecializedSunglasses: RokaTyres:Specialized TurboWheels:Roval Alpinist CLX (Zipp for TT bike)Soudal-QuickStep and AG Insurance-SoudalJames YorkOne of the most predictable in the peloton. Its always going to be Specialized and Shimano here, barring something extraordinary, and Soudal-QuickStep and womens team AG Insurance-Soudal have the same kit now.Bike:Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8, Roubaix SL8Bottle cage:TacxBottom bracket:CeramicSpeedClothing: CastelliComputer:GarminGroupset:Shimano Dura-Ace Di2Handlebar tape:SupacazHelmet: SpecializedPedals:Shimano Dura-AcePower meter:Shimano Dura-AceSaddle:Specialized S-Works Power with MirrorShoes: SpecializedSunglasses: OakleyTyres:Specialized Turbo CottonWheels:Roval Rapide CLX, Alpinist CLX, CLX 50, CLX 64, 321 DiscsSt. Michel-Mavic-Auber93French Continental team St. Michel-Mavic-Auber93 have a lovely colour scheme, and last years time-trial even led to a biscuit-themed disc wheel.Bike: CannondaleClothing: PoliComponents: FSAGroupset: ShimanoHelmet: EkoPedals: LookSaddle: PrologoSunglasses: EkoTyres: MichelinWheels: MavicTashkent City WomenDario Belingheri/Getty ImagesThis team is a bit of a mystery, as you can tell from the selection of completely different helmets, but here are the consistenciesClothing: AlkaThats it.TotalEnergiesEnveAfter the departure of Peter Sagan, TotalEnergies switched bike sponsor from Specialized to Enve in the brands first road pro bike sponsorship.Bike: Enve, Specialized Shiv for time-trialsClothing: SportfulComputer: GarminGroupset: Shimano Dura-AceHelmet: HJCSaddle: Sella ItaliaSunglasses: 100%Wheels: EnveUAE Team ADQUAE Team ADQs set-up is unchanged for 2024, and why would you want to change it?Bike:Colnago V4RsBottle cage:EliteClothing: PisseiGroupset:Shimano Dura-Ace Di2Handlebar tape:PrologoHelmet: MetSaddle:PrologoSunglasses: SciconTyres:ContinentalWheels:EnveUAE Team EmiratesJames YorkUAE Team Emirates have the same sponsors as UAE Team ADQ with a slightly different paintjob, and expect those Enve wheels to be extra loud this year.Bike:Colnago V4Rs, TT01Bottle cage:EliteClothing: PisseiGroupset:Shimano Dura-Ace Di2Handlebar tape: PrologoHandlebars/stem: EnveHelmet: MetPedals:Look Ko Blade Carbon TiSaddle:PrologoSunglasses: SciconTyres:ContinentalWheels:Enve Uno-XJames YorkThe Norwegian team are unchanged for 2024, and with some big names added to their mens team. Theyve been spotted on a new aero bike in the run up to the Tour.ve Bike:Dare MA-AFO, VSRu, TSRf (TT)Bottles and bottle cages: EliteClothing: BioracerComputer: GarminGroupset:Shimano Dura-Ace Di2Helmet: Sweet ProtectionOSPW:CeramicSpeedSaddle:PrologoShoes: ShimanoSunglasses: Sweet ProtectionTyres:Schwalbe Pro OneWheels:DT SwissExtras: WattShop aero accessories, CeramicSpeed OSPWVisma-Lease a BikeJames YorkDespite the name change, Visma-Lease a Bike are largely the same, theyve even kept the yellow. The most notable change is probably switching from Lazer to Giro helmets. And its weird that theyre Garmin sponsored but use Wahoo Speedplay pedals. Bike:Cervlo R5,S5,Caledonia, P5Bottle cage:TacxClothing: AguComputer:GarminGroupset:SRAM Red eTap AXSHandlebar tape:FizikHelmet: GiroPedals: Wahoo SpeedplayPower meter: QuarqSaddle:FizikShoes: NimblSunglasses: OakleyTyres:VittoriaCorsa ProWheels:ReserveBut what do the names mean? Check out our full breakdown of who the Tour de France team sponsors actually are Related Posts Inside the weird and wonderful world of pro cycling merchandise All the 2024 WorldTour kits ranked from worst to first All the cycling tech leaked by the pros in 2024 including the new Canyon Aeroad, Pinarello Dogma F and Trek Madone/Emonda Who actually are the Tour de France team sponsors 2024? The post All the Tour de France team bikes, tech and kit 2024 appeared first on Cyclist.
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