Cockpit: A revised Wahoo BOLT mount integrates seamlessly into the CC.Y1 handlebar. They are paired with 3D-printed GPS and race number supports for full aero efficiency.
Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 with 165mm cranks and additional sprinter buttons on the drops. Notably, the UAE squad says PogaÄar retains his trusted power meter unit, moving it frame to frame for consistent data.
Gearing: The signature 55/38T Carbon-Ti chainrings. A combo that you’ll see on most of PogaÄar’s bikes remains his go-to choice for any terrain, including time trials.
Wheels: The ENVE 4.5 Pro rims matched to Continental GP5000 TT 28mm tires The team thought this was the ideal choice for reducing rolling resistance while maintaining stability in the winds of Ventoux.
Hydration hardware: Elite Leggero Carbon bottle cages, chosen for their ultralight construction.
Saddle: Fizik Argo R1 Adaptive with 3D-printed variable density
Bottom bracket: Supplied by Bikone, with external cups anodized with PogaÄar’s iconic “Hulk” motif.
Hardware: Titanium bolts are used wherever possible in place of steel. More anodized components from Carbon-Ti (bolts, axles, chainrings) and Framesandgear (direct mount hanger) complete the weight-saving and performance-focused approach.
custom finishing: deep dark red glaze treatment with gold lettering by artist Johnny Steinert of XS Design in Chemnitz, Germany, much of it over forged carbon laminate inserts
frame: Bike Ahead’s The Frame HT, 794g one-piece monocoque carbon hardtail made in Portugal, finished in Germany
rims: Bike Ahead SafeWing 30, 30mm internal patented rounded carbon rim bead, hookless tubeless, made in Würzburg; polished & glazed with painted graphics
spokes: PiRope textile Vectran spokes handmade in Chemnitz from 300 individual woven filaments, 2g each; black with two gold spokes per wheel beside the valve stems
hubs: Nonplus Components, 45T engagement with 4x more freewheel contact area than typical, made in Stuttgart; custom finish with painted graphics
tires: 29×2.25″ Schwalbe Racing Ray front & Racing Ralph rear, tubeless
derailleur: SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission, tuned with Hopp full carbon upgrade made in Berlin, including brand new Hopp Carbon derailleur cage with carbon derailleur pulleys
shifter: Zirbel Bike Twister AXS , ultralight and sleek thumb shifter with hidden controller inside the bar, 46g (external shifter, internal electronics & battery), made in Switzerland
crankset: SRAM XX SL Eagle T-type; polished, glazed & sealed with painted graphics
chainring: 34T Gemini Rigel, asymmetric carbon body over aluminum skeleton, handcrafted in Barcelona; lacquered with painted graphics
cassette: SRAM XX SL Eagle T-type 10-52T
chain: SRAM XX SL Eagle Flattop T-type
bottom bracket: Hope MTB PF41, sealed stainless steel, 77g, made in Barnoldswick, England
brakes: Hope XCR Pro X2, light CNC-machined body and carbon levers, 199g including rotor, made in Barnoldswick
cockpit: Bike Ahead The Unit ICR, fully integrated one-piece monocoque carbon, 205g, made in Würzburg; glazed with painted graphics
grips: Procraft SG1 silicone grips, 75g
seatpost: Bike Ahead The Straight, full carbon including clamp yoke, 140g, made in Würzburg; glazed with painted graphics
saddle: Bike Ahead THE HYPERSADDLE, 76 grams, made in Würzburg; glazed with painted graphics
