The article focuses on the road bikes used in Stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia, highlighting the contrasting designs suitable for climbing and longer flat sections. Featuring bikes like the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 and Canyon Aeroad CFR, it discusses their adjustments and features that optimize them for a challenging 203km stage. The S-Works Tarmac SL8 stands out as a versatile all-rounder, while the Canyon Aeroad's design leans towards aerodynamics. The insights provide a glimpse into the careful considerations of equipment choices in elite cycling competition.
Specialized's race all-rounder S-Works Tarmac SL8 has touted itself as the ideal blend of lightweight and aerodynamics - perfect for a mountain stage.
Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe riders mostly stuck to deep Roval CLX wheels, wide fast rolling Turbo cotton, and not tubeless tires.
Canyon's latest Aeroad CFR is the weapon of choice for two World Tour teams as well, using deep-section aero for mountain stages.
The most interesting thing to me about these Alpecin-Deceuninck Aeroads is the blend of aerodynamics and weight, crucial for competitive racing.
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