Il Tour of Italy it is also that of technique, of details and obviously of bicycles in all their colors and peculiarities.
We want to leave space (without going into excessive detail) for the images that represent The bicycles of the 22 teams at the start of the 2024 Giro.
The Van Rysel by Decathlon-AG2R
Surely one of the most observed bikes is the Van Rysel RCR Team, already very successful in these first 5 months of the year. transmission is Shimano Dura Ace in its entirety, Fizik saddles and integrated full carbon handlebar Deda (but on Van Rysel specifications), tubeless Shelf e Look pedals. The only bike to have the SwissSide wheels.
A new Aurum for Team Polti?
It certainly strikes the different and differentiated color for each bike of each riderThe aero and specific seatpost leads us to think that it is the new version of the MagmaTransmission Sram Red in its entirety and Look pedalsPrologo saddles and Enve components, with Vittoria rubber wheels.
Arkea-B&B with the Bianchi
Specialissima and Oltre RCThe former have an integrated handlebar compartment, but one that tends towards the traditional, while the Oltre RC has an integrated one with the characteristic split stem. The transmission is Shimano Dura Ace without variations, while the wheels are Vision with Vittoria rubber. The saddles are by Selle Italia. The pedals are by Shimano.
The BMCs of Team Tudor
All riders are equipped with the Teammachine R, no one (and it wasn't even seen on the team cars) showed up with the Teammachine SLR. Selle Italia, Schwalbe tubeless on DT Swiss ARC1100 Dicut wheels. Sram Red transmission and we also saw the new Red AXS (on Trentin's bike). As for pedals, the preferences range between Time and Wahoo.
SuperSix Evo Lab71 for the EF-Easy Post
The version is the top of the range Lab71, with Prologo saddles and integrated Vision full carbon handlebars. Vision also designed the wheels, the latest version of the SL (45 and 60), with Vittoria tubeless tires. The drivetrain is Shimano Dura Ace, but with an FSA crankset that integrates the PowerBox power meter. The pedals are Wahoo.
The Canyons of Movistar and Alpecin
All the riders from both teams showed up at the start with the Aeroad CFR (Some Ultimate CFRs are mounted on the team bikes). The Spanish team's build is based on the SRAM portfolio, with Zipp wheels and Time pedals (which replaced Look), Fizik saddles, and Continental tires. The Belgian team's Canyon bikes feature a complete Shimano package (drivetrains, wheels, and pedals), with Selle Italia saddles and Vittoria tubeless tires.
The Cervélo of Team Visma
All the athletes of the Dutch team started with the Cervélo S5 (the R5s were placed on the flagship models) and no one fitted the single front chainring. Sram Red AXS drivetrain and Reverse wheels (many riders opted for differentiated profiles between front and rear). Vittoria tubeless tires and Fizik saddles, while the pedals are Wahoo.
Colnago's V4Rs for Pogacar
The model is the same for all races and all riders. The variables are the Enve wheel profiles and the fact that riders can choose between Shimano or Carbon-Ti chainrings (on Dura-Ace drivetrains). The handlebars are Enve and the saddles are Prologo, while the tubeless tires are Continental. The brake discs are Carbon-Ti.
Cube in two versions for Intermarché
It's Litening Aero, used for example by Girmay (already victorious at the Giro) and the lightest and most slender Litening Air, used by Colleoni. All have integrated and specific handlebars, Prologo saddles and complete Dura-Ace transmissions (the Rotor crankset with power meter is no longer present). The wheels are NewMen with carbon spokes and Continental tubeless. The pedals are Look.
De Rosa for the VF Group
All riders are equipped with the De Rosa 70 and it's the only team with the complete Campagnolo package (drivetrain and wheels). Integrated Vision handlebars and Selle SMP saddles. The pedals are Favero with power meter and Vittoria tires.
Factor Ostro VAM for Israel
A new model that has shown itself off with several victories and important placings. Factor They are equipped with Dura Ace drivetrains, but with FSA PowerBox cranksets/power meters. Selle Italia and Black Inc. wheels with Continental tires, while the pedals are Shimano.
Jayco between Propel and the new TCR
The Australian team athletes were provided with two Giant models: the Propel , new TCRShimano transmission and pedals aside, the whole thing package is based on Cadex which signs wheels, handlebars and saddlesThe tubeless ones are Vittoria.
Team Cofidis on French bikes
They are the new ones Look 795 Blade RS with Corima wheels, with the distinctive Michelin tires. The handlebars are also Look. The drivetrain is Shimano, with some variables represented by the SRM power meter. Look Pedals (obviously) and saddles from Selle Italia.
A new Merida for Caruso?
The Merida Sculpture by Damiano Caruso is all black at the start of this Line of Business, with obviously Vision wheels, but without writing and stickers. Prologo saddles and integrated Vision handlebars. Shimano transmission (including the pedals) and Continental tubeless. In general, the whole thing Team Bahrain-Victorious splits its time between the Scultura and the aero Reacto.
The Tour of the Dogma F
An Pinarello Dogma F which has changed slightly in terms of color compared to last season. It features an integrated all-carbon handlebar and the complete Shimano package (wheels, transmission, and pedals). The tubeless tires are Continental. There are the Prologo saddles.
Foil for Team DSM Firmenich
All aerodynamic bike for all riders, including Bardet and it is one of the few teams to use 36mm wheelsThe Shimano package is complete, with Vittoria tubeless tires. The saddles are Scott.
SL8 for Bora and Soudal-Quick Step
The frame package is theS-Works SL8 and it's shared by both teams. The build changes except for the wheels and saddles, which are still from the Roval S-Works portfolio (including clinchers with inner tubes). On one side, we have SRAM drivetrains (for the Bora and even some new Reds), while for the Soudal Quick-Step it's Shimano.
Lidl-Trek with the Madones, except Lopez
All with the Trek Madone, all with SRAM, Bontrager wheels and saddles, Time pedals and Pirelli tires. The only exception is the small and light Lopez who started, (as is his habit) with the Emonda.
Wilier twice
FDJ-Groupama and Team Astana-QazaqstanThe French team only has the model SLR shooting with all Shimano components. The saddles are Prologo and the tubeless Continental. The team of the Italian Champion, Simone Velasco, instead he divides his time between the Filante SLR and the Zero, all with integrated Wilier handlebars and Prologo saddles, Vision wheels and Vittoria tubeless. The drivetrain and pedals are Shimano.
