{"id":45503,"date":"2026-07-03T11:54:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/45503\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T11:54:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:54:25","slug":"every-bike-racing-the-2026-tour-de-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/45503\/","title":{"rendered":"Every Bike Racing the 2026 Tour de France"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/clock-regular.4ddebeb.svg\" alt=\"Estimated read time\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>9 min read<img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"109th Giro d'Italia 2026 - Stage 16\" title=\"109th Giro d'Italia 2026 - Stage 16\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/c6c55499-1858-4b41-8814-91f0c85af629.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Tim de Waele\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Canyon Aeroad CFR<\/p>\n<p>Alpecin-Premier Tech<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">New name, familiar bike. Mostly. Alpecin-Premier Tech remains on Canyon, but the Aeroad gets a few Tour-timed updates for 2026. The big one is the new CP0053 RACE handlebar, a more aggressive cockpit aimed at getting riders lower, narrower, and faster. The frame also gets UDH, which matters less in a press release than it does when a rider needs a hanger fast. The team still has the lightweight Ultimate available, though it is rarely seen. Expect the Aeroad to remain the default here because this team does not exactly race like it is saving itself for the climbs.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"A sleek black Canyon racing bicycle with disc brakes and aerodynamic frame design.\" title=\"A sleek black Canyon racing bicycle with disc brakes and aerodynamic frame design.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"6912\" height=\"3888\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/46b6c310-ca50-4630-8094-375455cbcc1e.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Canyon<\/p>\n<p>Updated Aeroad with UDH and new handlebar.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: Canyon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a61972534\/canyon-aeroad-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a61972534\/canyon-aeroad-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Aeroad CFR\" data-node-id=\"6.2\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Aeroad CFR<\/a> \/ Ultimate CFR \/ Speedmax (TT)<br data-node-id=\"6.4\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Shimano Dura-Ace Di2\" data-node-id=\"6.7\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shimano Dura-Ace Di2<\/a><br data-node-id=\"6.8\"\/>Wheels: Shimano<br data-node-id=\"6.11\"\/>Tires: Pirelli<br data-node-id=\"6.14\"\/>Saddle: Selle Italia<br data-node-id=\"6.17\"\/>Computer: Wahoo<br data-node-id=\"6.20\"\/>Power Meter: Shimano<br data-node-id=\"6.23\"\/>Clothing: Kalas<br data-node-id=\"6.26\"\/>Helmet: Abus<br data-node-id=\"6.29\"\/>Eyewear: Oakley<br data-node-id=\"6.32\"\/>Nutrition: Sanday<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"109th Giro d'Italia 2026 - Stage 20\" title=\"109th Giro d'Italia 2026 - Stage 20\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4752\" height=\"3210\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/e9671343-cf77-4b6b-8c89-00c7890318ae.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Tim de Waele\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Bianchi Oltre RC<\/p>\n<p>Bahrain Victorious<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Bahrain Victorious has one of the bigger equipment changes in the 2026 race, moving from Merida to Bianchi. The team has the aero-looking Oltre RC and the new Specialissima available, but the Oltre RC will likely do most of the work. That is just where the Tour is now. The new Specialissima still matters, though, because it shows how thoroughly the old climbing-bike idea has changed: lighter, yes, but still shaped by aero thinking and modern race speeds.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"A sleek road bike featuring a white and teal design with disk brakes and aerodynamic frame.\" title=\"A sleek road bike featuring a white and teal design with disk brakes and aerodynamic frame.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1544\" height=\"954\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9d4a9f7b-f5ed-4fd9-8747-c23b478eac26.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Bianchi<\/p>\n<p>The new Bianchi Specialissima RC<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: Bianchi Oltre RC \/ Specialissima RC \/ Aquila (TT)<br data-node-id=\"13.2\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Shimano Dura-Ace Di2\" data-node-id=\"13.5\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shimano Dura-Ace Di2<\/a> \/ Elilee (cranks)<br data-node-id=\"13.7\"\/>Wheels: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a71270606\/vision-metron-45-rs-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a71270606\/vision-metron-45-rs-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Vision\" data-node-id=\"13.10\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Vision<\/a><br data-node-id=\"13.11\"\/>Tires: Continental<br data-node-id=\"13.14\"\/>Saddle: Prologo<br data-node-id=\"13.17\"\/>Computer: Garmin<br data-node-id=\"13.20\"\/>Power Meter: Elilee<br data-node-id=\"13.23\"\/>Clothing: Al\u00e9<br data-node-id=\"13.26\"\/>Helmet: Rudy Project<br data-node-id=\"13.29\"\/>Eyewear: Rudy Project<br data-node-id=\"13.32\"\/>Nutrition: Amacx<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"CYCLING-FRA-AUVERGNE-RHONE-ALPES\" title=\"CYCLING-FRA-AUVERGNE-RHONE-ALPES\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3546\" height=\"2484\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/b0a89050-00c1-4a10-88a7-c5093f94f151.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>MMR Adrenaline SLR<\/p>\n<p>Caja Rural-Seguros RGA<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"17\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Caja Rural-Seguros RGA brings MMR to the Tour, which is good because the race is more interesting when every bike is not from the same small circle of giant brands. Riders have the Aelion SLR and Adrenaline SLR, giving the Spanish team aero and lighter-weight road options. Beyond that, this is a pretty straightforward WorldTour setup. Nothing especially exotic. Nothing that needs explaining late at night in the truck.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"65th Itzulia Basque Country 2026 - Stage 6\" title=\"65th Itzulia Basque Country 2026 - Stage 6\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bdd22343-8388-47a4-a181-3160a7c8a066.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Tim de Waele\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>MMR Aelion SLR<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"19\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: MMR Aelion SLR \/ Adrenaline SLR<br data-node-id=\"19.2\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Shimano Dura-Ace Di2\" data-node-id=\"19.5\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shimano Dura-Ace Di2<\/a><br data-node-id=\"19.6\"\/>Wheels: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a71270606\/vision-metron-45-rs-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a71270606\/vision-metron-45-rs-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Vision\" data-node-id=\"19.9\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Vision<\/a><br data-node-id=\"19.10\"\/>Tires: Vittoria<br data-node-id=\"19.13\"\/>Saddle: Selle Italia<br data-node-id=\"19.16\"\/>Computer: Garmin<br data-node-id=\"19.19\"\/>Power Meter: Shimano<br data-node-id=\"19.22\"\/>Clothing: Gsport<br data-node-id=\"19.25\"\/>Helmet: Spiuk<br data-node-id=\"19.28\"\/>Eyewear: Spiuk<br data-node-id=\"19.31\"\/>Nutrition: Scientiffic Nutrition (brand spells it with two f\u2019s)<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"Cyclist in a Cofidis jersey riding a road bike on a mountain road.\" title=\"Cyclist in a Cofidis jersey riding a road bike on a mountain road.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4000\" height=\"2668\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/850de7ae-1b3b-4c03-86f0-1cf7a75cabd4.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Look Cycles<\/p>\n<p>The just released Look 795 Blade RS 3.<\/p>\n<p>Cofidis<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"23\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Cofidis remains the lone Campagnolo team in the TdF peloton, which still feels unusual now that Campagnolo has gone from Tour regular to genuine outlier. The bigger news is Look\u2019s new 795 Blade RS 3, a cleaner, sharper third-generation aero bike. Look is making the usual performance claims, but the more interesting part is that it seems to have put real thought into rider position and fit, not just tube shapes. That matters more than another tunnel number in isolation.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"24\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: Look 795 Blade RS 3 \/ 796 Monoblade RS (TT)<br data-node-id=\"24.2\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a66050552\/campagnolo-super-record-13-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a66050552\/campagnolo-super-record-13-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Campagnolo Super Record 13\" data-node-id=\"24.5\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Campagnolo Super Record 13<\/a><br data-node-id=\"24.6\"\/>Wheels: Campagnolo<br data-node-id=\"24.9\"\/>Tires: Vittoria<br data-node-id=\"24.12\"\/>Saddle: Selle Italia<br data-node-id=\"24.15\"\/>Computer: Wahoo<br data-node-id=\"24.18\"\/>Power Meter: Look Keo Blade Power<br data-node-id=\"24.21\"\/>Clothing: Etxeondo<br data-node-id=\"24.24\"\/>Helmet: Uvex Sports<br data-node-id=\"24.27\"\/>Eyewear: Uvex<br data-node-id=\"24.30\"\/>Nutrition: 226ERS<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"89th Tour de Suisse 2026 - Stage 5\" title=\"89th Tour de Suisse 2026 - Stage 5\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/a1ef3077-ee09-4abc-8953-f7d6bd3dcd73.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Tim de Waele\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Van Rysel RCR<\/p>\n<p>Decathlon CMA CGM Team<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"28\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Decathlon CMA CGM stays on Van Rysel, though this is one to watch closely. Paul Seixas has already been seen on what looked like an updated RCR prototype, with visible aero changes around the front end. That does not confirm a new platform, but it does suggest there is something coming. The other big change is drivetrain: Decathlon moves from Shimano to SRAM Red AXS for 2026. For now, the confirmed race bikes remain the current RCR and RCR-F.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026 - Stage 8\" title=\"78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026 - Stage 8\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2af17bbc-b5ef-407f-826f-78b053fdeffb.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Dario Belingheri\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Unreleased Van Rysel prototype.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"30\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: Van Rysel RCR \/ RCR-F \/ XCR (TT)<br data-node-id=\"30.2\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60775015\/sram-red-axs-2024-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60775015\/sram-red-axs-2024-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"SRAM Red AXS\" data-node-id=\"30.5\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SRAM Red AXS<\/a><br data-node-id=\"30.6\"\/>Wheels: Swiss Side<br data-node-id=\"30.9\"\/>Tires: Continental <br data-node-id=\"30.12\"\/>Saddle: Fizik<br data-node-id=\"30.15\"\/>Computer: Wahoo<br data-node-id=\"30.18\"\/>Power Meter: SRAM\/Quarq<br data-node-id=\"30.21\"\/>Clothing: Van Rysel<br data-node-id=\"30.24\"\/>Helmet: Van Rysel<br data-node-id=\"30.27\"\/>Eyewear: Van Rysel<br data-node-id=\"30.30\"\/>Nutrition: Decathlon<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026 - Stage 1\" title=\"78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026 - Stage 1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3314\" height=\"2465\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6830f07e-a346-45f6-b067-f10c77b752f1.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Dario Belingheri\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Cannondale SuperSix Evo<\/p>\n<p>EF Education-EasyPost<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"34\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">EF rolls into the Tour on Cannondale\u2019s new SuperSix Evo, which is the main bike story. But there is also a major sponsor change around it: the team moves to SRAM Red AXS and Quarq power meters for 2026. So EF is not just showing up with a new road bike, but with a meaningfully different equipment package around it, too. Given how EF tends to race, it will probably all get plenty of airtime.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"35\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: Cannondale <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a70223320\/cannondale-supersix-evo-gen-5-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a70223320\/cannondale-supersix-evo-gen-5-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"SuperSix Evo\" data-node-id=\"35.2\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SuperSix Evo<\/a> \/ SuperSlice (TT)<br data-node-id=\"35.4\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60775015\/sram-red-axs-2024-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60775015\/sram-red-axs-2024-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"SRAM Red AXS\" data-node-id=\"35.7\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SRAM Red AXS<\/a><br data-node-id=\"35.8\"\/>Wheels: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a71270606\/vision-metron-45-rs-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a71270606\/vision-metron-45-rs-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Vision\" data-node-id=\"35.11\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Vision<\/a><br data-node-id=\"35.12\"\/>Tires: Vittoria<br data-node-id=\"35.15\"\/>Saddle: Fizik<br data-node-id=\"35.18\"\/>Computer: Wahoo<br data-node-id=\"35.21\"\/>Power Meter: SRAM\/Quarq<br data-node-id=\"35.24\"\/>Clothing: Assos<br data-node-id=\"35.27\"\/>Helmet: POC<br data-node-id=\"35.30\"\/>Eyewear: POC<br data-node-id=\"35.33\"\/>Nutrition: Amacx<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"89th Tour de Suisse 2026 - Stage 5\" title=\"89th Tour de Suisse 2026 - Stage 5\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/de37a260-45c2-4f4e-9101-086f2a9eca16.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Tim de Waele\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Wilier Triestina Filante SLR ID2<\/p>\n<p>Groupama-FDJ United<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"39\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Groupama-FDJ United keeps things pretty settled. The confirmed road bike is the Filante SLR ID2, with the Supersonica SLR for time trials. Miche wheels, owned by the same parent as Wilier, came on in 2025.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"40\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: Wilier Triestina Filante SLR ID2 \/ Supersonica SLR (TT)<br data-node-id=\"40.2\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Shimano Dura-Ace Di2\" data-node-id=\"40.5\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shimano Dura-Ace Di2<\/a><br data-node-id=\"40.6\"\/>Wheels: Miche<br data-node-id=\"40.9\"\/>Tires: Continental<br data-node-id=\"40.12\"\/>Saddle: Prologo<br data-node-id=\"40.15\"\/>Computer: iGPSPORT<br data-node-id=\"40.18\"\/>Power Meter: Shimano<br data-node-id=\"40.21\"\/>Clothing: Bioracer<br data-node-id=\"40.24\"\/>Helmet: Julbo<br data-node-id=\"40.27\"\/>Eyewear: Julbo<br data-node-id=\"40.30\"\/>Nutrition: Winforce<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"89th Tour de Suisse 2026 - Stage 5\" title=\"89th Tour de Suisse 2026 - Stage 5\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/a29e28cd-204a-4a43-89de-07f910d98532.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Tim de Waele\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Trek Madone Gen 8<\/p>\n<p>Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"44\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Lidl-Trek is one of the more stable equipment programs in the race. Madone for the road. Speed Concept for time trials. The current Madone effectively killed off Trek\u2019s old split between the Madone aero bike and \u00c9monda climbing bike and is now Trek\u2019s one race bike for everything. Based on where pro equipment has gone, that looks less like a gamble and more like the obvious answer.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"45\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: Trek <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a61487762\/trek-madone-review-2024\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a61487762\/trek-madone-review-2024\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Madone\" data-node-id=\"45.2\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Madone<\/a> \/ Speed Concept (TT)<br data-node-id=\"45.4\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60775015\/sram-red-axs-2024-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60775015\/sram-red-axs-2024-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"SRAM Red AXS\" data-node-id=\"45.7\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SRAM Red AXS<\/a><br data-node-id=\"45.8\"\/>Wheels: Bontrager<br data-node-id=\"45.11\"\/>Tires: Pirelli<br data-node-id=\"45.14\"\/>Saddle: Trek<br data-node-id=\"45.17\"\/>Computer: Wahoo<br data-node-id=\"45.20\"\/>Power Meter: SRAM\/Quarq<br data-node-id=\"45.23\"\/>Clothing: Santini<br data-node-id=\"45.26\"\/>Helmet: Trek<br data-node-id=\"45.29\"\/>Eyewear: 100 Percent<br data-node-id=\"45.32\"\/>Nutrition: Gatorade (hydration) \/ Unbroken (recovery drink)<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"Close-up of a cyclist's hands on the handlebars of a silver bike, with motion blur depicting speed.\" title=\"Close-up of a cyclist's hands on the handlebars of a silver bike, with motion blur depicting speed.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/522579f5-a702-4d0a-8d2a-0a356607af2f.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>IVAN ARRIBAS<\/p>\n<p>Orbea Orca Aero<\/p>\n<p>Lotto Intermarch\u00e9<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"49\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">The formerly separate Lotto and Intermarch\u00e9-Wanty teams of 2025 merged into the unified Lotto Intermarch\u00e9 of 2026. Orbea, which sponsored Lotto in 2025, won the bike contract (Intermarch\u00e9-Wanty\u2019s bike sponsor, Cube, has moved to TotalEnergies for 2026). The notable bike update is the new Orca Aero, which Orbea is selling less as a faster frame and more as a complete rider-bike system. Everybody is saying some version of that now because it happens to be true. The details matter, but the larger point is simple: Orbea is taking aero, fit, and rider stability much more seriously than \u201cOrbea team bike\u201d might have suggested a few years ago.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"50\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: Orbea Orca Aero \/ Orca \/ Ordu (TT)<br data-node-id=\"50.2\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Shimano Dura-Ace Di2\" data-node-id=\"50.5\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shimano Dura-Ace Di2<\/a><br data-node-id=\"50.6\"\/>Wheels: Oquo<br data-node-id=\"50.9\"\/>Tires: Vittoria<br data-node-id=\"50.12\"\/>Saddle: Selle Italia<br data-node-id=\"50.15\"\/>Computer: Garmin<br data-node-id=\"50.18\"\/>Power Meter: Shimano<br data-node-id=\"50.21\"\/>Clothing: Vermarc<br data-node-id=\"50.24\"\/>Helmet: EKO\u00cf<br data-node-id=\"50.27\"\/>Eyewear: EKO\u00cf<br data-node-id=\"50.30\"\/>Nutrition: Precision Fuel &amp; Hydration<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"89th Tour de Suisse 2026 - Stage 2\" title=\"89th Tour de Suisse 2026 - Stage 2\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"5024\" height=\"3347\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01074154-c6c1-4856-bca5-7ab2ea491991.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Tim de Waele\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Canyon Aeroad CFR<\/p>\n<p>Movistar Team<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"54\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Movistar stays in the Canyon\/SRAM\/Zipp universe, with the updated Aeroad CFR as the most important bike in the lineup. This is not a clean-sheet replacement, but Canyon has made the right kind of changes: a more aggressive race cockpit, UDH, and more flexibility around fit and setup. So the Aeroad gets a little faster, a little more adaptable, and a little easier to live with, while still being the bike Movistar will likely use most often.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"55\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: Canyon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a61972534\/canyon-aeroad-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a61972534\/canyon-aeroad-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Aeroad CFR\" data-node-id=\"55.2\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Aeroad CFR<\/a> \/ Ultimate CFR \/ Speedmax CFR (TT)<br data-node-id=\"55.4\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60775015\/sram-red-axs-2024-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60775015\/sram-red-axs-2024-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"SRAM Red AXS\" data-node-id=\"55.7\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SRAM Red AXS<\/a><br data-node-id=\"55.8\"\/>Wheels: Zipp<br data-node-id=\"55.11\"\/>Tires: Continental <br data-node-id=\"55.14\"\/>Saddle: Fizik<br data-node-id=\"55.17\"\/>Computer: Garmin<br data-node-id=\"55.20\"\/>Power Meter: SRAM\/Quarq<br data-node-id=\"55.23\"\/>Clothing: Gobik<br data-node-id=\"55.26\"\/>Helmet: Abus<br data-node-id=\"55.29\"\/>Eyewear: 100 Percent<br data-node-id=\"55.32\"\/>Nutrition: 226ERS<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"89th Tour de Suisse 2026 - Stage 5\" title=\"89th Tour de Suisse 2026 - Stage 5\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/d2ef759b-cdbf-420b-88ca-16b92d7712da.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Tim de Waele\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Pinarello Dogma F<\/p>\n<p>Netcompany INEOS<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"59\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">The name changes again, but the Pinarello part does not. Netcompany INEOS is still on the Dogma F and Bolide (for time trials), still very much operating inside the same equipment logic it has lived in for years. The interesting change is wheels: Scope replaces Shimano. For a program this consistent, even that counts as real news.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"60\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: Pinarello Dogma F \/ Bolide (TT)<br data-node-id=\"60.2\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Shimano Dura-Ace Di2\" data-node-id=\"60.5\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shimano Dura-Ace Di2<\/a><br data-node-id=\"60.6\"\/>Wheels: Scope<br data-node-id=\"60.9\"\/>Tires: Continental<br data-node-id=\"60.12\"\/>Saddle: Prologo<br data-node-id=\"60.15\"\/>Computer: Garmin<br data-node-id=\"60.18\"\/>Power Meter: Shimano<br data-node-id=\"60.21\"\/>Clothing: Gobik<br data-node-id=\"60.24\"\/>Helmet: Kask<br data-node-id=\"60.27\"\/>Eyewear: SunGod<br data-node-id=\"60.30\"\/>Nutrition: Maurten<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"Cyclist in a blue kit racing on a sleek bike along a path surrounded by tall grass.\" title=\"Cyclist in a blue kit racing on a sleek bike along a path surrounded by tall grass.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ec3491ad-eedd-4bc3-be2c-ab5c114e4a06.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>NSN Cycling Team<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"64\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Scott is back in the men\u2019s Tour, this time under NSN Cycling Team. That alone makes this team worth a look. The Foil RC is still a very credible modern race bike, and the Addict RC gives the team a lighter option if the race finally gives weight a day in court.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"Colorful bicycle frame design with modern geometric patterns and a mix of black and white elements.\" title=\"Colorful bicycle frame design with modern geometric patterns and a mix of black and white elements.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3144\" height=\"3144\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9c4e4216-527d-43c6-a0ec-b47b84a1b446.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Scott Bicycles<\/p>\n<p>Scott Addict RC in limited NSN TdF 2026 paint.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"66\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: Scott Foil RC \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a64300436\/scott-addict-rc-review-2025\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a64300436\/scott-addict-rc-review-2025\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Addict RC\" data-node-id=\"66.2\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Addict RC<\/a> \/ Plasma RC TT <br data-node-id=\"66.4\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60775015\/sram-red-axs-2024-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60775015\/sram-red-axs-2024-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"SRAM Red AXS\" data-node-id=\"66.7\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SRAM Red AXS<\/a><br data-node-id=\"66.8\"\/>Wheels: Zipp<br data-node-id=\"66.11\"\/>Tires: Continental<br data-node-id=\"66.14\"\/>Saddle: Selle Italia<br data-node-id=\"66.17\"\/>Computer: Hammerhead<br data-node-id=\"66.20\"\/>Power Meter: SRAM\/Quarq<br data-node-id=\"66.23\"\/>Clothing: EKO\u00cf<br data-node-id=\"66.26\"\/>Helmet: EKO\u00cf<br data-node-id=\"66.29\"\/>Eyewear: EKO\u00cf<br data-node-id=\"66.32\"\/>Nutrition: NDURANZ<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"89th Tour de Suisse 2026 - Stage 3\" title=\"89th Tour de Suisse 2026 - Stage 3\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/81999079-6b53-4f4a-b690-7f3f50e1609c.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Tim de Waele\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Pinarello Dogma F<\/p>\n<p>Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"70\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">After years of tying its Tour identity to one team\u2014with all the success and baggage that came with that\u2014Pinarello is back to sponsoring two teams in the race: the established Netcompany INEOS, formerly INEOS Grenadiers and Team Sky, and the young, scrappy Q36.5 squad. Even the drivetrains reflect the split, with the traditionalists at INEOS on Shimano and the upstarts at Q36.5 on SRAM.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"A sleek blue and gold racing bicycle with high-performance wheels and disc brakes.\" title=\"A sleek blue and gold racing bicycle with high-performance wheels and disc brakes.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"8272\" height=\"6200\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/cbcf91c2-6870-4bdc-b038-32922249190e.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Pinarello<\/p>\n<p>Switchout colorway for 2026 Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"72\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: Pinarello Dogma F \/ Bolide (TT)<br data-node-id=\"72.2\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60775015\/sram-red-axs-2024-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60775015\/sram-red-axs-2024-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"SRAM Red AXS\" data-node-id=\"72.5\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SRAM Red AXS<\/a><br data-node-id=\"72.6\"\/>Wheels: Zipp<br data-node-id=\"72.9\"\/>Tires: Vittoria<br data-node-id=\"72.12\"\/>Saddle: Prologo<br data-node-id=\"72.15\"\/>Computer: Garmin<br data-node-id=\"72.18\"\/>Power Meter: SRAM\/Quarq<br data-node-id=\"72.21\"\/>Clothing: Q36.5<br data-node-id=\"72.24\"\/>Helmet: Abus<br data-node-id=\"72.27\"\/>Eyewear: React Eyewear<br data-node-id=\"72.30\"\/>Nutrition: AMACX<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"gianni vermeersch of red bull \u2013 bora \u2013 hansgrohe during the tour de france jersey photoshoot in sierra nevada, spain, on may 24, 2026  maximilian fries  red bull content pool  si202606090497  usage for editorial use only\" title=\"Gianni Vermeersch\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"5464\" height=\"8192\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ce31f28f-53d8-4e2d-bc40-fbdad6ef6631.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Maximiian Fries<\/p>\n<p>Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/p>\n<p>Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"76\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe gets Specialized\u2019s brand-new S-Works Tarmac SL9 for the 2026 TdF. Specialized is pitching the bike as a broader performance answer, not just a lighter bike or a slipperier bike, but a more complete one. Which is what every big brand is chasing now. The details are very Specialized, meaning many claims, much science, and at least one feature that sounds slightly absurd until you remember this is pro racing.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"77\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: Specialized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a71770556\/specialized-tarmac-sl9-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a71770556\/specialized-tarmac-sl9-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"S-Works Tarmac SL9\" data-node-id=\"77.2\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/a> \/ S-Works Shiv TT <br data-node-id=\"77.4\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60775015\/sram-red-axs-2024-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60775015\/sram-red-axs-2024-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"SRAM Red AXS\" data-node-id=\"77.7\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SRAM Red AXS<\/a><br data-node-id=\"77.8\"\/>Wheels: Roval<br data-node-id=\"77.11\"\/>Tires: Specialized<br data-node-id=\"77.14\"\/>Saddle: Specialized<br data-node-id=\"77.17\"\/>Computer: Hammerhead<br data-node-id=\"77.20\"\/>Power Meter: SRAM\/Quarq<br data-node-id=\"77.23\"\/>Clothing: Specialized<br data-node-id=\"77.26\"\/>Helmet: Specialized<br data-node-id=\"77.29\"\/>Eyewear: 100 Percent<br data-node-id=\"77.32\"\/>Nutrition: MNSTRY<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"109th Giro d'Italia 2026 - Stage 3\" title=\"109th Giro d'Italia 2026 - Stage 3\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4867\" height=\"3247\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f3d66452-7042-4421-91f1-064cc8b0eced.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Dario Belingheri\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Specialized Tarmac SL8 shown; the team moves to the Tarmac SL9 for 2026<\/p>\n<p>Soudal Quick-Step<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"81\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Soudal Quick-Step also moves to the new S-Works Tarmac SL9, but with Shimano rather than SRAM. That makes this one of the cleaner comparisons in the 2026 peloton: same new frame platform, different drivetrain partner, different team personality. Specialized\u2019s core argument is that the bike is meant to be its one-bike answer for nearly every kind of road racing, which is exactly where the top end of the market keeps heading.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"Blue gradient bicycle frame with &quot;Specialized&quot; branding displayed against a dark background.\" title=\"Blue gradient bicycle frame with &quot;Specialized&quot; branding displayed against a dark background.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5f86c68d-c01b-4b17-a792-d9a98723a4f7.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Specialized<\/p>\n<p>The new Tarmac SL9<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"83\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: Specialized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a71770556\/specialized-tarmac-sl9-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a71770556\/specialized-tarmac-sl9-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"S-Works Tarmac SL9\" data-node-id=\"83.2\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/a> \/ S-Works Shiv TT<br data-node-id=\"83.4\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Shimano Dura-Ace Di2\" data-node-id=\"83.7\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shimano Dura-Ace Di2<\/a><br data-node-id=\"83.8\"\/>Wheels: Roval<br data-node-id=\"83.11\"\/>Tires: Specialized<br data-node-id=\"83.14\"\/>Saddle: Specialized<br data-node-id=\"83.17\"\/>Computer: Garmin<br data-node-id=\"83.20\"\/>Power Meter: Shimano<br data-node-id=\"83.23\"\/>Clothing: Castelli<br data-node-id=\"83.26\"\/>Helmet: Specialized<br data-node-id=\"83.29\"\/>Eyewear: Oakley<br data-node-id=\"83.32\"\/>Nutrition: 6D Sports Nutrition<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"48th Tour of the Alps 2026 - Stage 4\" title=\"48th Tour of the Alps 2026 - Stage 4\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ce5a1246-e56c-45c3-814c-a4b5769c04d3.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Tim de Waele\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Giant Propel Advanced SL<\/p>\n<p>Team Jayco AlUla<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"87\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Jayco AlUla stays with Giant, using the Propel and TCR on the road. The Propel will likely do most of the work, because again: modern Tour, modern speeds, modern logic. The TCR still has a place, but probably a smaller one than it would have had a few years ago. Also, yes, Giant is still out there with integrated seat masts, because Giant does not care if your travel case is annoyed.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"Stylish bicycle frame showcasing a metallic gradient of silver to purple and a bold &quot;GIANT&quot; logo.\" title=\"Stylish bicycle frame showcasing a metallic gradient of silver to purple and a bold &quot;GIANT&quot; logo.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2667\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ebf12622-6141-4ea5-bca4-6c09ac5e4479.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Giant Bicycles<\/p>\n<p>Giant TCR Advanced SL.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"89\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: Giant Propel Advanced SL \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a61625053\/giant-tcr-advanced-2024-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a61625053\/giant-tcr-advanced-2024-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"TCR Advanced SL\" data-node-id=\"89.2\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TCR Advanced SL<\/a> \/ Trinity (TT)<br data-node-id=\"89.4\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Shimano Dura-Ace Di2\" data-node-id=\"89.7\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shimano Dura-Ace Di2<\/a><br data-node-id=\"89.8\"\/>Wheels: Cadex<br data-node-id=\"89.11\"\/>Tires: Vittoria<br data-node-id=\"89.14\"\/>Saddle: Cadex<br data-node-id=\"89.17\"\/>Computer: Garmin<br data-node-id=\"89.20\"\/>Power Meter: Shimano<br data-node-id=\"89.23\"\/>Clothing: MAAP<br data-node-id=\"89.26\"\/>Helmet: Giant<br data-node-id=\"89.29\"\/>Eyewear: Giant<br data-node-id=\"89.32\"\/>Nutrition: 6D Sports Nutrition<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"109th Giro d'Italia 2026 - Stage 20\" title=\"109th Giro d'Italia 2026 - Stage 20\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"5693\" height=\"3795\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/f92411e2-7d6b-4b22-be6a-f3aff8c03b09.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Tim de Waele\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Lapierre Xelius DRS<\/p>\n<p>Team Picnic PostNL<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"93\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Team Picnic PostNL remains on Lapierre\u2019s Xelius DRS, with the Aerostorm DRS for time trials. The most notable change is Michelin replacing Vittoria as the tire sponsor.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"94\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: Lapierre Xelius DRS \/ Aerostorm DRS (TT)<br data-node-id=\"94.2\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Shimano Dura-Ace Di2\" data-node-id=\"94.5\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shimano Dura-Ace Di2<\/a><br data-node-id=\"94.6\"\/>Wheels: Ursus<br data-node-id=\"94.9\"\/>Tires: Michelin<br data-node-id=\"94.12\"\/>Saddle: Prologo<br data-node-id=\"94.15\"\/>Computer: Wahoo<br data-node-id=\"94.18\"\/>Power Meter: Shimano<br data-node-id=\"94.21\"\/>Clothing: Nalini<br data-node-id=\"94.24\"\/>Helmet: Lazer<br data-node-id=\"94.27\"\/>Eyewear: Driive<br data-node-id=\"94.30\"\/>Nutrition: up4<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"89th Tour de Suisse 2026 - Stage 5\" title=\"89th Tour de Suisse 2026 - Stage 5\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"5088\" height=\"3392\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/65334f8b-18ef-4064-a6fd-8a3c6c2d2be0.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Tim de Waele\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Cerv\u00e9lo S5<\/p>\n<p>Team Visma | Lease a Bike<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"98\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Visma | Lease a Bike stays with one of the most refined setups in the race. Riders have the S5 and R5 available, which means the old categories still exist inside the team truck even if the race keeps making the S5 aero bike the obvious answer. Whether the R5 gets much use is another question. Recent races keep suggesting the answer is: not much.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"4th Tour de France Femmes 2025 - Stage 9\" title=\"4th Tour de France Femmes 2025 - Stage 9\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/da2751dc-7d5d-42eb-9d27-2f6f8db6aacf.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Tim de Waele\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>The Cerv\u00e9lo R5 ridden by Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9votat the 2025 Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"100\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: Cerv\u00e9lo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a65291924\/cervelo-s5-review-2025\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a65291924\/cervelo-s5-review-2025\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"S5\" data-node-id=\"100.2\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">S5<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a65985115\/2025-cervelo-r5-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a65985115\/2025-cervelo-r5-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"R5\" data-node-id=\"100.4\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">R5<\/a> \/ P5 (TT)<br data-node-id=\"100.6\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60775015\/sram-red-axs-2024-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60775015\/sram-red-axs-2024-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"SRAM Red AXS\" data-node-id=\"100.9\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SRAM Red AXS<\/a><br data-node-id=\"100.10\"\/>Wheels: Reserve<br data-node-id=\"100.13\"\/>Tires: Vittoria<br data-node-id=\"100.16\"\/>Saddle: Prologo<br data-node-id=\"100.19\"\/>Computer: Garmin<br data-node-id=\"100.22\"\/>Power Meter: Quarq<br data-node-id=\"100.25\"\/>Clothing: Nimbl<br data-node-id=\"100.28\"\/>Helmet: Giro<br data-node-id=\"100.31\"\/>Eyewear: Oakley<br data-node-id=\"100.34\"\/>Nutrition: Amacx<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"95th Baloise Belgium Tour 2026 - Stage 5\" title=\"95th Baloise Belgium Tour 2026 - Stage 5\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"5531\" height=\"3687\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/97448679-8bda-487b-9c5e-42b2b68880f5.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Luc Claessen\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Unreleased version of Cube\u2019s Litening Aero C:68X<\/p>\n<p>TotalEnergies<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"104\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">TotalEnergies has one of the bigger bike changes for 2026, moving from Enve to Cube, which was in the 2025 Tour under the now-merged Intermarch\u00e9-Wanty program. There is also a prototype wrinkle, because Cube has shown a new Litening Aero shape with the team, and it looks meaningfully different from the current bike.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"105\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: Cube Litening Aero C:68X \/ Aerium C:68X (TT)<br data-node-id=\"105.2\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Shimano Dura-Ace Di2\" data-node-id=\"105.5\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shimano Dura-Ace Di2<\/a><br data-node-id=\"105.6\"\/>Wheels: Newmen<br data-node-id=\"105.9\"\/>Tires: Continental<br data-node-id=\"105.12\"\/>Saddle: Selle Italia<br data-node-id=\"105.15\"\/>Computer: Garmin<br data-node-id=\"105.18\"\/>Power Meter: Shimano<br data-node-id=\"105.21\"\/>Clothing: Bioracer<br data-node-id=\"105.24\"\/>Helmet: HJC<br data-node-id=\"105.27\"\/>Eyewear: 4KAAD<br data-node-id=\"105.30\"\/>Nutrition: 226ERS<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"89th Tour de Suisse 2026 - Stage 3\" title=\"89th Tour de Suisse 2026 - Stage 3\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/645c1ea0-4b33-45f8-b3aa-72c2ababf2bd.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Tim de Waele\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>BMC Teammachine R 01<\/p>\n<p>Tudor Pro Cycling Team<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"109\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Tudor\u2019s Swiss-forward identity remains intact, with BMC frames, DT Swiss wheels, and, of course, a Swiss watch brand as title sponsor. Equipment is little changed from last year, with the Teammachine R 01 for road stages and the Timemachine for time trials. The standout detail is Schwalbe: Tudor is the only team in the peloton riding the brand\u2019s tires.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"110\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: BMC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60127139\/bmc-teammachine-r-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60127139\/bmc-teammachine-r-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Teammachine R 01\" data-node-id=\"110.2\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Teammachine R 01<\/a> \/ Timemachine (TT)<br data-node-id=\"110.4\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60775015\/sram-red-axs-2024-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60775015\/sram-red-axs-2024-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"SRAM Red AXS\" data-node-id=\"110.7\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SRAM Red AXS<\/a><br data-node-id=\"110.8\"\/>Wheels: DT Swiss<br data-node-id=\"110.11\"\/>Tires: Schwalbe<br data-node-id=\"110.14\"\/>Saddle: Selle Italia<br data-node-id=\"110.17\"\/>Computer: Wahoo<br data-node-id=\"110.20\"\/>Power Meter: SRAM\/Quarq<br data-node-id=\"110.23\"\/>Clothing: Sportful<br data-node-id=\"110.26\"\/>Helmet: Oakley<br data-node-id=\"110.29\"\/>Eyewear: Oakley<br data-node-id=\"110.32\"\/>Nutrition: NDURANZ<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"109th Giro d'Italia 2026 - Stage 7\" title=\"109th Giro d'Italia 2026 - Stage 7\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"5445\" height=\"3630\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0ac7eb1a-f71c-44d7-b8c6-01b8227a2a60.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Dario Belingheri\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Colnago Y1Rs<\/p>\n<p>UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"114\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG again has two of the most talked-about bikes in the race: Colnago\u2019s V5Rs and Y1Rs. The V5Rs is the lighter all-rounder. The Y1Rs is the aero bike that looks like it was designed to exploit the gray areas of the UCI\u2019s rule book. Tadej Poga\u010dar will make whatever he rides look inevitable, which is unfair to the rest of us and probably unfair to the bikes, too.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"5th Volta Ciclista a Catalunya Femenina 2026 - Stage 1\" title=\"5th Volta Ciclista a Catalunya Femenina 2026 - Stage 1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4984\" height=\"3323\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/48cc0a44-af5c-48e3-a7e8-23a9eb777d94.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Szymon Gruchalski\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Colnago\u2019s V5Rs under a UAE ADQ Rider<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"116\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: Colnago <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a65864064\/colnago-v5rs-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a65864064\/colnago-v5rs-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"V5Rs\" data-node-id=\"116.2\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">V5Rs<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a62766103\/colnago-y1rs-first-look\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a62766103\/colnago-y1rs-first-look\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Y1Rs\" data-node-id=\"116.4\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Y1Rs<\/a> \/ TT1 (TT)<br data-node-id=\"116.6\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Shimano Dura-Ace Di2\" data-node-id=\"116.9\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shimano Dura-Ace Di2<\/a><br data-node-id=\"116.10\"\/>Wheels: Enve<br data-node-id=\"116.13\"\/>Tires: Continental<br data-node-id=\"116.16\"\/>Saddle: Fizik<br data-node-id=\"116.19\"\/>Computer: Wahoo<br data-node-id=\"116.22\"\/>Power Meter: Shimano<br data-node-id=\"116.25\"\/>Clothing: Pissei<br data-node-id=\"116.28\"\/>Helmet: MET<br data-node-id=\"116.31\"\/>Eyewear: Scicon<br data-node-id=\"116.34\"\/>Nutrition: Enervit<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"89th Tour de Suisse 2026 - Stage 3\" title=\"89th Tour de Suisse 2026 - Stage 3\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ca32a24f-9c40-40bd-84c2-4a171c5f1c88.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Tim de Waele\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Ridley Noah Fast 3<\/p>\n<p>Uno-X Mobility<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"120\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Uno-X Mobility stays with Ridley, but the interesting bike might not be the Noah Fast 3. A Ridley prototype has been spotted under Uno-X riders, and it looks much more like a new all-rounder than another pure aero bike. Until Ridley says more, the confirmed setup remains the Noah Fast 3 and Dean Fast. But if the prototype appears in the mountains, Uno-X suddenly becomes a much more interesting bike-spotting team.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026 - Stage 8\" title=\"78th Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes 2026 - Stage 8\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/fbde5cae-dc9c-4340-9593-356190a5009d.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Dario Belingheri\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Unreleased Ridley all-rounder.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"122\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: Ridley Noah Fast 3 \/ Dean Fast (TT) <br data-node-id=\"122.2\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60775015\/sram-red-axs-2024-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a60775015\/sram-red-axs-2024-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"SRAM Red AXS\" data-node-id=\"122.5\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SRAM Red AXS<\/a><br data-node-id=\"122.6\"\/>Wheels: DT Swiss<br data-node-id=\"122.9\"\/>Tires: Continental<br data-node-id=\"122.12\"\/>Saddle: Prologo<br data-node-id=\"122.15\"\/>Computer: Garmin<br data-node-id=\"122.18\"\/>Power Meter: SRAM\/Quarq<br data-node-id=\"122.21\"\/>Clothing: Fusion<br data-node-id=\"122.24\"\/>Helmet: Sweet Protection<br data-node-id=\"122.27\"\/>Eyewear: Sweet Protection<br data-node-id=\"122.30\"\/>Nutrition: Maurten<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"89th Tour de Suisse 2026 - Stage 5\" title=\"89th Tour de Suisse 2026 - Stage 5\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/d59ad76c-6afc-45cb-ac29-894548993124.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/>Tim de Waele\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>XDS X-Lab AD9<\/p>\n<p>XDS Astana Team<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"126\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">XDS Astana is no longer the novelty act it was a year ago. The surprise now is that the setup is starting to feel settled. The bikes still bring a stronger Chinese-brand presence than most of the WorldTour, but the overall package looks less like an experiment and more like a real program finding its footing.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"127\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Frame: XDS X-Lab AD9 \/ DB01 (TT)<br data-node-id=\"127.2\"\/>Drivetrain: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a37407628\/shimano-dura-ace-9200\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Shimano Dura-Ace Di2\" data-node-id=\"127.5\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shimano Dura-Ace Di2<\/a><br data-node-id=\"127.6\"\/>Wheels: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a71270606\/vision-metron-45-rs-review\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.bicycling.com\/bikes-gear\/a71270606\/vision-metron-45-rs-review\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Vision\" data-node-id=\"127.9\" class=\"body-link css-hwwm8d emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Vision<\/a><br data-node-id=\"127.10\"\/>Tires: Continental<br data-node-id=\"127.13\"\/>Saddle: Prologo<br data-node-id=\"127.16\"\/>Computer: Magene<br data-node-id=\"127.19\"\/>Power Meter: Shimano<br data-node-id=\"127.22\"\/>Clothing: EKO\u00cf<br data-node-id=\"127.25\"\/>Helmet: XDS<br data-node-id=\"127.28\"\/>Eyewear: EKO\u00cf<br data-node-id=\"127.31\"\/>Nutrition: SYFORM<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/9c5bfeb1-f864-4bc8-9bab-611e300ac6db_1548188460.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Matt Phillips\" title=\"Headshot of Matt Phillips\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"css-o0wq4v ev8dhu53\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A gear editor for his entire career, Matt\u2019s journey to becoming a leading cycling tech journalist started in 1995, and he\u2019s been at it ever since; likely riding more cycling equipment than anyone on the planet along the way. Previous to his time with Bicycling, Matt worked in bike shops as a service manager, mechanic, and sales person. Based in Durango, Colorado, he enjoys riding and testing any and all kinds of bikes, so you\u2019re just as likely to see him on a road bike dressed in Lycra at a Tuesday night worlds ride as you are to find him dressed in a full face helmet and pads riding a bike park on an enduro bike. He doesn\u2019t race often, but he\u2019s game for anything; having entered road races, criteriums, trials competitions, dual slalom, downhill races, enduros, stage races, short track, time trials, and gran fondos. Next up on his to-do list: a multi day bikepacking trip, and an e-bike race.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"9 min readTim de Waele\/\/Getty Images Canyon Aeroad CFR Alpecin-Premier Tech New name, familiar bike. Mostly. 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