Vincenzo Nibali's Specialized S-Works Tarmac
The design directives for Vincenzo Nibali's special Tour-edition paint job were simple, according to Specialized PR man Chris Reikert. "More blue, more shark. I think they did it," he said. We have to agree — that's some serious shark.
Nibali rode a 56cm Specialized S-Works Tarmac, built up with a Campagnolo Super Record RS mechanical group, Corima wheels, an SRM power meters, and FSA cockpit and seatpost, to his stage win on Sunday. That win netted him the second yellow jersey of the Tour. He rides a Fizik Antares saddle with the logos marked out. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.comVincenzo Nibali's Specialized S-Works Tarmac
A blue shark with pink eyes; fitting for the man they call the Shark of Messina, Giro d'Italia winner Vincenzo Nibali. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vincenzo Nibali's Specialized S-Works Tarmac
The Shark eats cables and housing for lunch. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vincenzo Nibali's Specialized S-Works Tarmac
Nibali's form seemed to be a bit off in his final pre-Tour warmup, the Criterium du Dauphine. But counting the Giro champ out would is always a mistake, as he proved Sunday. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vincenzo Nibali's Specialized S-Works Tarmac
Nibali rides a 56cm Tarmac. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vincenzo Nibali's Specialized S-Works Tarmac
Nibali rides S-Works cranks, just like the rest of his Astana team. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vincenzo Nibali's Specialized S-Works Tarmac
The new Tarmac has a neat internal seat post clamp. That sticker goes on every bike, even the ones destined for stardom. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vincenzo Nibali's Specialized S-Works Tarmac
Astana rides with Ceramicspeed ceramic bearings. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vincenzo Nibali's Specialized S-Works Tarmac
Nibali's 120mm stem appears short relative to the incredibly long positions used by many pros. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vincenzo Nibali's Specialized S-Works Tarmac
Astana uses Tacx carbon cages. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vincenzo Nibali's Specialized S-Works Tarmac
Corima recommends its bright red cork pads for use with its carbon wheels. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vincenzo Nibali's Specialized S-Works Tarmac
Nibali rides with an SRM power meter on most stages. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vincenzo Nibali's Specialized S-Works Tarmac
Saddles are highly personal, and Nibali prefers this Fizik Antares saddle. But because Fizik isn't a sponsor, the logos are taped over. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vincenzo Nibali's Specialized S-Works Tarmac
Astana uses FSA handlebars, stems, and seatposts. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vincenzo Nibali's Specialized S-Works Tarmac
Nibali has always been a fan of mechanical groups, and now has this Campagnolo Super Record RS group as his disposal. RS is a version of super record that's been further tuned for racing. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
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