Jonas Vingegaard on Cervélo S5
As reported, Vingegaard opted for the Cervélo S5 on the high mountain stage, which was peppered with 4400 metres of altitude. The racing bike is actually significantly heavier than the Bergrad R5, which is also available to the Dane. But: "The S5 suits him better and we think it's the better bike for today," Visma's sports director Grischa Niermann told TOUR. A statement that also coincides with our technical analysis for the 19th stage.
To compensate for the weight disadvantage, Vingegaard rides a single drivetrain with a 50 mm chainring. His Cervélo also features new mountain wheels from Reserve. According to the manufacturer, the 34 and 37 millimetre high rims (front and rear) should be 30 grams lighter than the previously known set. Together with the DT Swiss hub, Reserve claims a system weight of 1200 grams. At the same time, the US manufacturer promises slightly better aero performance.
Unfortunately, we were not allowed to put the S5 of last year's winner on the scales before the Grand Depart. We only measured the weight of Christophe Laporte's bike: 7.6 kilograms with heavier aero wheels and a double crankset. We estimate that Vingegaard's bike - especially in the smaller frame size - weighs around 7.3 kilograms.
Hardly any differences in weight
This would almost result in a stalemate with the Colnago V4Rs from Pogacar. UAE also didn't want us to weigh the yellow bike this year. However, as hardly anything has changed in the setup compared to last year, the Italo racer should weigh around 7.4 kilograms.
Tuning parts on the Colnago V4Rs from Tadej Pogacar
Pogacar has also tuned his bike: with lightweight add-on parts from carbon specialist Carbon-Ti. Both chainrings - the Slovenian now rides the 55/40 combination - and disc brakes come from the Italians and replace the standard Shimano versions. Unlike last year, however, a "normal" seatpost from the bike sponsor is fitted to the frame. In 2023, Pogacar was travelling with a tuned version from Darimo.
Who drives which tyres?
The tyre choice is also exciting: Vingegaard is riding on a 29 millimetre wide time trial tyre from Vittoria. The Corsa Pro Speed is not yet officially available in this size. Another interesting fact: not all teams that are equipped by the Italian rubber specialist have access to this tyre. Victor Campenaerts, for example, rode the available standard model with 28 millimetres during his stage win yesterday.
A Conti Grand Prix 5000 S TR with a width of 30 millimetres is fitted to the 50 and 56 millimetre high Enve wheels from Pogacar. Compared to the time trial tyre from Korbach, this is slightly slower, but offers better suspension.
Equipment of the Colnago V4R by Tadej Pogacar
- Drive/gear shift: Shimano Dura-Ace/Carbon-Ti Evo (2x12)
- Brakes: Shimano Dura-Ace/Carbon-Ti X-Rotor (160/140 mm)
- Impellers: Enve SES 4.5
- Tyres: Continental Grand Prix 5000S TR (30 mm)
- Handlebars: Enve SES AR
- Computer: Wahoo Elemnt Bolt
- Saddle: Prologo Nago R4
- Pedals: Shimano Dura-Ace
- Frame size: 48,5
Equipment of the Cervélo R5 by Jonas Vingegaard
- Drive/gear shift: SRAM Red AXS (1x12)
- Brakes: SRAM Red (160/140 mm)
- Impellers: Reserve 34/37 TA
- Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed TLR (29 mm)
- Handlebar/stem: Cervélo HB14 Carbon
- Computer: Garmin Edge 840 Solar
- Saddle: Fizik Vento Antares
- Pedals: Wahoo Speedplay Aero
- Frame size: 51
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