Is this the shortest stem in the pro peloton? We take a closer look at Alaphilippe's Tarmac SL7 and find plenty of surprises cycling TourdeFrance
). Whether the rumours are true or not, Alaphilippe has certainly had plenty of time to refine his current equipment choices.
These direct mount hangars don't come as standard on the SL7 Tarmac frames, but they are available as a spare part from most Specialized dealers. Or, you could get a really bright-coloured aftermarket one if you're looking to bling up your bike. I also quite like how the Di2 wire is taped so it doesn't catch on the cassette, or anything else in the heat of a mid-race wheel change.The groupset is the latest generation Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 complete with a double-sided power meter.
The front wheel is also super wider at 35mm at its widest point. For more mountainous stages the riders will take advantage of the lighter, shallower Alpinist CLX wheels.Interestingly these are the first-generation Roval Rapide CLX wheels rather than the latest ones, and this is a trend we've seen happening at the other teams sponsored by Specialized too.
Independent studies such as those conducted by zero friction cycling have shown that a waxed chain can save between 1-1.5% of your total watt output. That might not sound like a lot, and to be fair it isn't; but when Alaphillipe is smashing it up a hill at 400 watts, he might be saving between four and six watts.
The computer mount has a small tab of foam-backed insulation tape in the bottom of it, presumably to prevent the computer from rattling over rough surfaces as the tabs do wear over time. While carbon fibre is a wonderful material with excellent strength to weight and sometimes vibration-dampening qualities, its impact strength is often superseded by alloys. This means that in the event of a crash it's sometimes difficult to assess the damage, especially when hidden under bar tape, so we suspect that the primary reason for choosing alloy bars could be safety-related.
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