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The Slovenian rode the Colnago Y1Rs onto the Champs Élysée in a special yellow livery, as his outfitter Colnago announced in advance. In addition to the main yellow colour, the world champion stripes are also part of the design, as seen on his white and black frame during the Tour de France.
Due to its paintwork, the bike is likely to be 100 to 200 grams heavier than his previous black machine and break the 7.5-kilogram mark - possibly a disadvantage on the new route over Montmartre. However, it is doubtful whether this difference in weight was the decisive factor. Pogačar clearly did everything he could to win the stage in Paris, but in the end he was beaten by a too strong Wout van Aert and also let Davide Ballerini (XDS Astana Team) and Matej Mohorič (Bahrain - Victorious) pass him.
The photos of the yellow bike from Mantes-La-Ville were taken by our colleague Leon van Bon: the ex-racer has been a photographer at the Tour de France for many years and has also taken photos for TOUR.
Specifications of the Colnago Y1R by Tadej Pogačar
- Drive/gear shift: Shimano Dura-Ace/Carbon-Ti (2x12; 54/40, 11-34 Z.)
- Brakes: Shimano Dura-Ace
- Brake discs: Shimano Dura-Ace (160/140 mm)
- Impellers: Enve Pro
- Tyres: Continental Grand Prix 5000 TT (28 mm)
- Handlebars: Enve
- Computer: Wahoo
- Saddle: Fizik
- Pedals: Shimano
Jens Klötzer
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