It’s that time of year when we cast our eye over those skinny road racing folk and the shiny bikes they ride. While most of us will never own a pro-level race bike, they’re great to drool over and here are what we think are five of the most interesting for 2017.
Factor 02
French Team Ag2r has changed from Focus to Factor bikes for 2017. The eagle-eyed among you might notice the team is not riding Factor's more radical 01 model, with its unique split downtube, instead riding the 02. This has a more traditional look and an ultra-low frame weight of 740g. Combined with Mavic’s Cosmic Carbon Ultimate wheels, we suspect Ag2r mechanics will have to add weight to the bike to ensure it stays over the UCI’s 6.8kg weight limit.
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Pinarello F10
Pinarello’s latest and allegedly greatest race bike was first used at the 2017 Tour Down Under, between the legs of those marginal gaining boys in black, Team Sky. Pinarello considers the F10 to be an evolution rather than a revolution, so on the surface it doesn’t look too different. But that hasn’t stopped it hitting all the usual marketing buzz words by way of increased stiffness, reduced weight and lower aerodynamic drag. Marketing claims aside, it’s a fast looking bike we’re sure to be seeing a lot more of in 2017.
Colnago C60
Specialized Venge ViAS Disc
Canyon Ultimate CF SLX
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