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Pello Bilbao Chronometer

The Merida of Bilbao and that special wheel

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17.10.2020
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The bicycle used by Pello Bilbao in the time trial of the Giro d'Italia in Valdobbiadene is la Merida Warp TTAmong all the components it is equipped with, it deserves special attention. Vision's Lenticular Wheel: The Metron TFW.

Super light paint

Let's start by saying that the Warp TT is a bicycle that the Taiwanese brand presented in the second part of 2018 and It is designed for maximum aerodynamic efficiency, even if it is 400 grams lighter than the previous version. Specifically, the Merida Warp TT by Pello Bilbao is equipped with caliper brakes with wheels VisionThese are very interesting, because The rear lens is an absolute innovation from Vision. The Metron TFW has a very light paint job weighing just 4 grams, which also improves aerodynamics.For the occasion an elegant Custom McLaren graphics. It weighs just 945 grams..

The new Metron TFW lenticular wheel used by Bilbao
The new Metron TFW disc wheel used by Bilbao in the Giro d'Italia time trials.

Specific handlebars and saddle

The the handlebar typical stopwatch is branded Vision. The Warp allows for a wide range of height adjustment in order to help the riders find the best position Team Bahrain-McLaren.

La Prologo T-Gale TT CPC saddle It is designed for time trials and measures 240 by 180 millimetres. A saddle with a shorter than average nose, which helps maintain a low position for long stretches. The CPC, Connect Power Control, helps to better absorb shocks and stabilize the rider's position on the saddle.

For relationships, Pello Bilbao has mounted at the front a 56-42 with an 11-30 sprocket setGear ratios chosen to push as hard as possible on the flat sections and be agile on steep climbs like Cà del Poggio.

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