How much do the bikes used by the competing teams in the Tour de France cost?
The athletes are the protagonists of the Tour de France but before experiencing the tension and celebrating the triumphs, we get to know the physical equipment they have to compete.
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The bicycles that are first released in France and then in approximately three months are available for purchase by the general public, have prices that range between $45 to $60 million, because as explained by the founder of Bike House and a great connoisseur of the cycling industry , Carlos Ballesteros, the final price can vary up to 8% taking into account the dollar rate.
Since these road bikes are specialized and not a massive product, their production is done in small volumes, which makes it an even more exclusive product. The winning model of the last Tour, Colnago brand V3Rs, will only make 108 units.
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Each team usually has two or three bicycle models to adapt to the characteristics required by the test, an example of this is Oltre XR4, Specialissima and Aquila TT from Bianchi, the first is the most aerodynamic, the second focuses on mountain stages and the last one is for time trial.
This same classification is given with the models of other brands; those of the Swiss manufacturer BMC than the French team AG2R Citröen, and will be using the Timemachine 01, and the Teammachine SLR01 in time trials. But the triplet is repeated with the Reacto, Scultura and Warp TT models of the Merida brand. With SystemSix, SuperSix and SuperSlice from the American company Cannondale. The Aeroad, Ultimate, Speedmax from Canyon. Scott's Addict RC, Foil and Plasma models, and many more.
To buy any of these bicycles, you must contact the authorized distributor in Colombia, such as the specialized Strongman store to order it, or through the official website of the preferred brand.
There are also other forms such as the Project One sales model of the Trek brand, in which you can buy a bicycle tailored to the buyer or 'à la carte', since you can choose from the width of the handlebar and other measurements, the colors of the paint, the weight of the gear ratio according to the place where the sport is going to be practiced and many combinations of parts that a cycling enthusiast will appreciate.
Carlos Ballesteros explains that this customization opportunity is viable with brands that manufacture in the United States, since "those that are produced in China and Taiwan are more difficult because it is a more online production."
Pinarello Dogma F12 Grenadier This reference, which can cost up to US$18,620, has accumulated more than a dozen grand tour victories in the last decade. But it also highlights that when using these bicycles, the Ineos Grenadiers is the only team that does not compete with disc brakes, which are "a trend in most teams, at a general level this technology is already applied in 95% of road bikes in the market” explains Ballesteros.
Cervélo S5 Disc model bicycle The main assembly was carried out by the Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 group, which was in charge of the transmission, wheels, pedals and potentiometers. This is one of the models that the Dutch team Jumbo-Visma is going to use, since also, within the variety of the Canadian brand, the R5 Disc, Caledonia and P5 bicycles will be chosen, the latter to be ridden in races time trial The frame of this S5 alone costs $4,500.
Émonda SLR 9 for Trek SegafredoThis $14,500 model features a SRAM Red eTap AXS drivetrain and power meters, Bontrager wheels and components, and Pirelli tires. For the Tour, the team made up of the bicycle manufacturer, Trek, and the Italian coffee company, Segafredo, have three emblematic bicycle models available to the racers, the Madone SLR, Emonda SLR and the Speed Concept.
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Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7vUnlike the others, this road bike is not ridden by just one of the more expensive teams in contention, but instead is ridden by two teams, Belgium's Deceuninck - Quick-Step and Belgium's Deceuninck - Quick-Step. German Bora-Hansgohe. This model is for the online stages, instead the S-Works Shiv TT Disc is used for time trials. It is mounted with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 and Roval wheels. It may cost $51 million.
Specialissima, Bianchi modelFor the exclusivity of the BikeExchange team, which includes Esteban Chaves, this bike and two more models are available: Oltre XR4 and Aquila TT. As for the assemblies, the transmission group is the Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, which together with Vision sign the wheels of these road bikes. These compounds outline Specialissima as a great tool for mountain climbing. The frame costs $17 million.
