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Bikes Of The Peloton :: 2013 ProTeam Rides

Today marked the beginning of the 2013 World Tour season with Andre Greipel winning Stage One of the Tour Down Under. Yesterday I was able to track down most of the 2013 ProTeam bikes and managed to bring back a peek from the Tour Village. Which are your favorites?

Don’t miss RIDE Cycling Review issue #59 where they’ll be featuring studio shots of all these 2013 Pro Team bikes with measurements, weights and interviews with mechanics.

: Vacansoleil-DCM Bianchi new Oltre XR equipped with a mix of Campagnolo EPS, FFWD chainsets and wheels. This one belongs to Barry Markus of the Netherlands.

: Team SKY’s Pinarello Dogma’s equipped with Shimano Di2 and wheels. This one belongs to Matty Hayman.

: Orica-GreenEDGE’s Scott Foil equipped with Shimano Di2 and Dura Ace wheels. This is Stuart O’Grady’s 2012 model and they haven’t received their 2013 bikes yet. The paintjob isn’t changing but they’ll be receiving Di2 11-speed. You can see above Gerro’s prototype 11-speed Di2 that he’s still using.

: Garmin-Sharp’s Cervelo S5 aero bike equipped with Shimano Ultegra Di2, Mavic Cosmic wheels, and Rotor cranksets. This one belongs to Jack Baur of NZ.

: Lotto-Belisol’s Ridley Noah equipped with Campagnolo EPS and Bora wheels. This one belongs to Greg Henderson. Hendo likes the 25mm tyres and narrow 38cm bars.

: Lampre’s Merida Scultura SL equipped with Shimano Di2 and Falcrum wheels. This one belongs to Daniele Pietropolli of Italy

: FDJ’s Lapierre Xelius 400 equipped with Di2 and Shimano wheels. This one belongs to Laurent Mangel of France.

: Omega Pharma-Quick Step’s Specialized Tarmac equipped with SRAM and Zipp wheels, handlebar, stem and seatpost. This particular bike belongs to Serge Pauwels from Belgium.

: Euskaltel’s Orbea Orca equipped with Shimano Di2 and Dura Ace C-50 wheels. This one belongs to Gorka Izairre of Spain.

: Team Cannondale’s EVO equipped with SRAM groupset and Vision Wheels. Cannondale isn’t riding their 2013 bikes yet, so this is their 2012’s at the TDU.

: Blanco’s new Giant Propel’s equipped with Shimano Di2 and Dura Ace C-50 wheels. This is Graeme Brown’s.

: Astana’s Specialized Tarmac equipped with Campagnolo EPS and Corima wheels.

: Saxo-Tinkoff’s Specialized Venge equipped with SRAM and Zipp wheels and components. Some riders also use the Tarmac, depending on their preference. This ride belongs to Australian Jay McCarthy.

: Argos-Shimano’s Felt F1 equipped with Shimano Di2 and Dura Ace C-50 wheels. The team isn’t riding their 2013 bikes yet, so this is a photo of their 2012 bikes being used at the TDI. Notice the “sprint shifters” on the inside of the handlebar. This one is Marcel Kittel’s 58cm steed.

: Ag2r-La Mondiale’s Focus Izalco equipped with Campagnolo EPS groupset and Fulcrum wheels. This one belongs to Mikaël Cherel of France.

: Radioshack-Leopard’s Trek Madone equipped with Shimano Di2 and Bontrager wheels and components. This is Andy Schleck’s 2012 bike, but the 2013 bikes won’t be changing much except for running Dura Ace 11-speed.

: Movistar’s Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2 with Campagnolo EPS and Boras.

: Philippe Gilbert’s BMC Team Machine SLR01 with Shimano Di2 (with sprint shifters), and Shimano C50 wheels which are very popular in the peloton this year.

: Andy Schleck’s custom painted Trek Madone that just arrived to the TDU. Shimano Di2 groupset and Bontrager parts & wheels.

Tags: 2013 Pro Team Bikes

http://weirdtanlines.blogspot.com/ Daniel S

Ridley is my pick - that bike is insane!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Carpenter/100003062396943 Chris Carpenter

Ok, I give up! How do you make the bike stand upright? Oh the Lampere Merida is pants looking. The paint job is just awful.
- http://www.cyclingTipsBlog.com cyclingTips
  
  You’ll see that a couple of them have a hand on the wheel. As for the rest, I can’t give up the trade secret!
  - http://twitter.com/man_thom Manning Thomson
    
    The shadows on the cannondale, lapierre, ridley and scott are a bit of a clue ;-)
    - Andy
      
      The orbea gives it away
    - http://www.cyclingTipsBlog.com cyclingTips
      
      I know what you’re thinking, but no photoshop on these.
    - http://www.cyclingTipsBlog.com cyclingTips
      
      I know what you’re thinking, but no photoshop on these.
  - Mark
    
    Can I say?
    - http://www.cyclingTipsBlog.com cyclingTips
      
      Go for it!
    - http://www.cyclingTipsBlog.com cyclingTips
      
      Go for it!
      - Chris
        
        Hang on - let go - bike stays up - take photos - catch bike before it falls. Repeat until happy.
- Abdu
  
  Lampre should never have dropped the Wilier bikes, serves them right now getting the ugliest looking bike since the recumbent was invented.
- Mark Adam Abramowicz
  
  A spoke stuck in the skewer from the other side. I take a lot of photos in the biz, it never fails for me.
  - MadBlack
    
    Well, Wade is using a transparent plastic tube underneath the BB from the opposite site for most of the above shots.
Gold

Slam that stem!!
Gold

Slam that stem!!
The Bone Ranger

I’ll give you $50 for the lot.
- The Bone Ranger
  
  Seriously, though, great pics!! Lovely to get the direct comparison of the team bikes all in one place.
Nic_3

strongly dislike the aesthetics of the cervelo (i’m sure it rides great though)
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Carpenter/100003062396943 Chris Carpenter
  
  I’m with you on the aesthetics, much prefer their R series. I’ve read more than once the S5 can be quite unforgiving in it’s ride.
- salita
  
  trust me rides as ugly as it looks
DocAdrian

Boy, they are all ugly. But good job on posting all of them……. *goes off and try to figure out how the pictures are taken*
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=508810653 Carlo Gironi

Supersix Evo is my fav. and not just because I ride one :)
- jules
  
  i don’t dig the simple, straight tubing on that, but then the Bianchi’s bends make me wonder if i’m hallucinating.
  
  i prefer the more subtle designs of the S-Works Tarmac or the Scott.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=552410532 Ben Pilot

Jack should be on a 56cm not the 58cm….
http://twitter.com/hmoffatt Hamish Moffatt

I guess it’s kind of the whole point but some of those bikes are just overboard with manufacturer logos, particularly the Vacansoleil-DCM Bianchi. On this count my vote is for the Sky Pinarello as nicest..
- Dave
  
  The Orica-GreenEDGE Scott and Argos-Shimano Felt are not too bad in this regard either, they get my votes for having great liveries and a more tidy design than Sky’s Pinarello.
interested

is it the shadows… or are there a few dura ace cranks that dont look like last years and also dont look like this years???
- Dagoose
  
  I think those teams that run shimano and srm power meters usually adopt older dura ace cranks as they weren’t compatible with 7900 DA.
- Dagoose
  
  I think crank arm of 9000 DA will make it even harder. I’m yet to see them married… Anyone seen one yet?
interested

green edge v blanco as an example…
http://www.facebook.com/people/Stefan-Rohner/100001954136176 Stefan Rohner

ugly choppers and wale bikes.
Peter S.

Out of the ones posted so far I really like the new Giant Propel, although the amount of logos are a bit much and I’d prefer it all black with the white logos. Really looking forward to the BMC bike. I’m assuming it will be the TMR01 Time Machine although many climbers should still be on the SLR01. I wonder what’s next for the SLR01. It’s been unchanged for the most part since its release aside for the paint and seat post.
- lefthandside
  
  Hope they got the photos of Gilbert’s BMC before the crash!
http://www.facebook.com/craig.hoskin Craig Hoskin

What’s with Garmin running Ultegra Di2?
- hpm09
  
  Not enough 11 Speed Dura-Ace Di2 out yet, and a shortage of 10spd Dura-Ace stuff apparently (source: http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/race-tech-tour-down-under-kicks-off-the-pro-equipment-season-for-2013/249489)
  - echidna_sg
    
    more like nobody is buying ultegra di2 - so they need to give it some “cred”
    - jules
      
      really? who would spend almost double on DA?
    - Anonymous
      
      I thought Garmin bought their own Shimano components, at least they did last year according to Inner Ring.
- hpm09
  
  Not enough 11 Speed Dura-Ace Di2 out yet, and a shortage of 10spd Dura-Ace stuff apparently (source: http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/race-tech-tour-down-under-kicks-off-the-pro-equipment-season-for-2013/249489)
- hpm09
  
  Not enough 11 Speed Dura-Ace Di2 out yet, and a shortage of 10spd Dura-Ace stuff apparently (source: http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/race-tech-tour-down-under-kicks-off-the-pro-equipment-season-for-2013/249489)
http://www.facebook.com/skippydetour Skippy Mc Carthy

Nice set of Photos ! All well beyond my budget . Will blog about them on http://www.tourdafrance.blogspot.com when i catch up with them at the Paris - Nice , in march !

Hope you are coping with the 40+C weather .
http://www.facebook.com/skippydetour Skippy Mc Carthy

Nice set of Photos ! All well beyond my budget . Will blog about them on http://www.tourdafrance.blogspot.com when i catch up with them at the Paris - Nice , in march !

Hope you are coping with the 40+C weather .
salita

The headtube on the Cervelo and the Trek as high as Effel tower, hence the negative stem as last solution for the rider to be able to handle this horrible bike.
- http://twitter.com/BPriestie Brad Priest
  
  Agree. A year or two ago there seemed to be a trend for manufacturers to go up in headtube length. For instance Cervelo changed headtube lengths on the R series on a size 56cm from 160cm to 180cm to give greater rider comfort over race position. For some reason, when the S5 was developed they continued a 180cm headtube, into a aero race bike (go figure?). The S2 series on a 56cm still has the 160cm headtube. Cervelo don’t seem to publish geometry these days on their website? You’re right, the S5 needs a ‘team’ alternative with a lower headtube length.
  - Cape_Horn
    
    The head tube is more aero than a steerer tube with spacers, for a normal rider (they who pay the bills) they won’t need to use (as many) spacers with the taller head tube, thus, more aero.
    Should there be a team issue with a significantly shorter head tube? depends, how many people cannot get a good position using a 17° stem? if they need a more aggressive stem, then maybe, but if it is only one or two riders who would benefit, then from a cost point of view - meh.
    Reality for me is that I would rather see (and use) a 17° or greater stem in use, than a 6° and a stack of spacers, just because some guy decided the ‘team’ bike must be better and so brought it over the better fitting (and in his case faster) non-team edition.
    - salita
      
      I am sorry Cape_Horn i have to disagree with you on that, I personally do not buy the Aero thing, how can it be aero to put a rider UP like in arm chair?? you only need 180 headtube if the rider is really tall. and please dont tell use the wind tunnel test, we all ride on the road and not in MClaren’s HQ.
    - http://twitter.com/BPriestie Brad Priest
      
      Crikey, just read my post, mm, not cm :)
      
      Yup, I know where you’re coming from. Hopefully the LBS is good at fitting prior to purchase though.
- http://twitter.com/BPriestie Brad Priest
  
  Agree. A year or two ago there seemed to be a trend for manufacturers to go up in headtube length. For instance Cervelo changed headtube lengths on the R series on a size 56cm from 160cm to 180cm to give greater rider comfort over race position. For some reason, when the S5 was developed they continued a 180cm headtube, into a aero race bike (go figure?). The S2 series on a 56cm still has the 160cm headtube. Cervelo don’t seem to publish geometry these days on their website? You’re right, the S5 needs a ‘team’ alternative with a lower headtube length.
- http://twitter.com/BPriestie Brad Priest
  
  Agree. A year or two ago there seemed to be a trend for manufacturers to go up in headtube length. For instance Cervelo changed headtube lengths on the R series on a size 56cm from 160cm to 180cm to give greater rider comfort over race position. For some reason, when the S5 was developed they continued a 180cm headtube, into a aero race bike (go figure?). The S2 series on a 56cm still has the 160cm headtube. Cervelo don’t seem to publish geometry these days on their website? You’re right, the S5 needs a ‘team’ alternative with a lower headtube length.
- mattb
  
  agree. The Cervelo is, as my Nanna would say, “as ugly as a hat full of bums”
salita

just watch the headtube on most bikes, almost the same, 70% are from the same Chinese factory. yawwwwnnnnnn
woody

Lampre have hit rock bottom seemingly. Riding Merida’s and Fulcrums!!
- BB
  
  Merida manufacture Specialized . . .
  - Notso Swift
    
    They may be the second largest manufacture in the world after Giant, but with any paint job that ugly they lose ALL respect!
- jules
  
  maybe they sold all their Wiliers? :-)
http://twitter.com/BPriestie Brad Priest

I bet that bike sh*ts itself every time Hendo gets on it.
http://www.facebook.com/pmark1bike pmark1bike

Ridley with EPS and Boras my pick.
BB

love the new Trek
- Notso Swift
  
  Got a mate who has ordered (in Sept) one of the custom painted 2013 Treks with Di2 11… now 4 months overdue, so RST may be on this one for a while!
  - VeloBruce
    
    I ordered mine in July - just came in a few days ago. But so worth the wait, the 9070 11spd is sick, and with concealed battery in the seat tube!
- Mark
  
  I agree… it looks awesome, which is saying something as I’ve hated them for soooo long. Something about the hidden rear brake caliper.
- Mark
  
  I agree… it looks awesome, which is saying something as I’ve hated them for soooo long. Something about the hidden rear brake caliper.
- Mark
  
  I agree… it looks awesome, which is saying something as I’ve hated them for soooo long. Something about the hidden rear brake caliper.
Mark

The Pinarello Dogma makes me want to scratch my eyes out.

I much prefer the traditional shaping (eg along the lines of the S-Works Tarmac / Trek / Felt etc - a lot are very very similar though).

I’d take any of them… (but would sell the Dogma)!

If I was to try and pick something a little different, I’d go the Bianchi.
Mark

The Pinarello Dogma makes me want to scratch my eyes out.

I much prefer the traditional shaping (eg along the lines of the S-Works Tarmac / Trek / Felt etc - a lot are very very similar though).

I’d take any of them… (but would sell the Dogma)!

If I was to try and pick something a little different, I’d go the Bianchi.
Mark

The Pinarello Dogma makes me want to scratch my eyes out.

I much prefer the traditional shaping (eg along the lines of the S-Works Tarmac / Trek / Felt etc - a lot are very very similar though).

I’d take any of them… (but would sell the Dogma)!

If I was to try and pick something a little different, I’d go the Bianchi.
Notso Swift

Too bad Cofidis are not WorldTour, the LOOK would win

RST nice and clean, needs better looking wheels, as with the stylish simplicity of the Sky Pinarello (spoiled by battery and SRM)
FDJ LaPierre is worthy of mention, but needs to lose the PRO branding for something more subtle

All in all I reckon mine looks better, but then I am not a rolling billboard
Rob

The Lampre Merida is so ugly its beautiful.
Rob

The Lampre Merida is so ugly its beautiful.
mattb

the Merida paint is Euro-trash tastic. Looks like Pantani inspired the paint job.
I hope they are all issued with a pair of old school Briko glasses when they ride this.

Saying that I would still take the Bianchi
http://twitter.com/BPriestie Brad Priest

By the way, how does Giant get away with the aero tapering on the down tube, surely that would have to infringe on Cervelo Patents on the S5, (if they have any).
- Mark Adam Abramowicz
  
  Not sure it’s patented by Cervelo.
  - http://twitter.com/BPriestie Brad Priest
    
    Well this has puzzled me so I’ve had a quick look with the Canadian IP Office. For all Cervelo’s engineering and ingenuity over the years, they have only filed 3 patents in Canada. You would think there is a great deal of IP they would want to protect, and hold the market off.
    
    The only ‘full’ Cervelo bike which seems to be protected (expired now) is the curved seat tube of the TT bike the P3, protected by both Patent and Design Registration.
    
    But what I neglected to remember, is the shaping of the downtube with the flat taper to reduce drag around the bidons was originally introduced in the Scott Foil.
    
    On searching, again there’s no apparent Design or Patent registration. Which made me think, whilst we see incarnations, with so much IP in bikes these days, and the industry such a competitive market, with bike designs 2-3 years out, why don’t manufacturers protect their IP so much in frame design?
Mike

All those slammed stems makes my back ache. I’m an old dude.
Klaas

my opinion from worst to best:

FDJ
lampre
astana
ag2r
argos
cannondale
radioshack
blanco
sky
vacansoleil
euskatel
omega
garmin
orica
saxo
lotto

I miss the Canyons and personally think the cervelo S3 is better looking then the S5. The S5 color scheme is just way off.
Andrew

The LaPierre by a country mile. But , god forbid and wash my mouth out with ProLink Gold lube,,,,, the Trek is starting to look good
Daytona

Why does it seem as though everyone is running there dam seat so far forward these days!!!!? Am I missing something here besides not being a pro cyclist…….=)
Divest

Hendo passed me last year in Boulder, thought he was a damn motorcycle! Bet the 38cm bars make him even faster…
Peter Siestrzewitowski

Damn I love the BMC SLR01! Can’t wait to get my hands on one!
Francis

Trek looks amazing.. im impressed.
http://twitter.com/europeantouches Philipp

Am I the only one that likes the Focus a lot? Cannondale, Lapierre and the BMC are also really awesome! Merida and the Pinarello are just plain terrible!
http://twitter.com/europeantouches Philipp

Am I the only one that likes the Focus a lot? Cannondale, Lapierre and the BMC are also really awesome! Merida and the Pinarello are just plain terrible!
ken

The Focus one can be my dream bike.