{"id":124371,"date":"2026-07-02T10:15:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T10:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/02\/up-close-and-personal-with-matej-mohorics-custom-bianchi-specialissima-rc-for-the-tour-de-france\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T10:15:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T10:15:19","slug":"up-close-and-personal-with-matej-mohorics-custom-bianchi-specialissima-rc-for-the-tour-de-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/02\/up-close-and-personal-with-matej-mohorics-custom-bianchi-specialissima-rc-for-the-tour-de-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Up close and personal with Matej Mohori\u010d&#8217;s custom Bianchi Specialissima RC for the Tour de France"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"elk-e3280937-7701-4867-80ee-4fc2a8df5822\">It&#8217;s hot in Barcelona right now. The heat and tension only seem to be building as the start of this year&#8217;s <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/tour-de-france\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/tour-de-france\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/tour-de-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tour de France<\/a> draws near.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s been a busy week already, and we managed to spot a new <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/remco-evenepoel-has-a-prototype-time-trial-bike-for-the-tour-de-france-is-specialized-finally-updating-the-shiv-tt\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/remco-evenepoel-has-a-prototype-time-trial-bike-for-the-tour-de-france-is-specialized-finally-updating-the-shiv-tt\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" 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data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/road\/bianchi-launches-new-race-bike-but-not-the-one-we-expected-are-we-calling-time-on-the-oltre\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/road\/bianchi-launches-new-race-bike-but-not-the-one-we-expected-are-we-calling-time-on-the-oltre\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/road\/bianchi-launches-new-race-bike-but-not-the-one-we-expected-are-we-calling-time-on-the-oltre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recently updated Specialissima<\/a><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/road\/bianchi-launches-new-race-bike-but-not-the-one-we-expected-are-we-calling-time-on-the-oltre\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/road\/bianchi-launches-new-race-bike-but-not-the-one-we-expected-are-we-calling-time-on-the-oltre\/\" 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We also asked about news on a new Oltre RC, but the brand remained tight-lipped on that front.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bike has received some aerodynamic updates and new components to make it a faster all-rounder, and move it away from pure lightweight climbing bike territory, which, given the speeds pro riders are moving at, wouldn&#8217;t be of much use.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold&#10;        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This model also had a special custom paint job, a dazzling greeny\/blue that shimmered next to the team&#8217;s hotel swimming pool in the afternoon sun.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bike is said to save around 16 watts over the old model; there&#8217;s a more aero frame, handlebar and fork, but a size 55 is still said to weigh around 750 grams, and this bike was under the 7kg mark. It did feel light.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-wkK4sbAmokwx7SeSc9VYA9\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-wkK4sbAmokwx7SeSc9VYA9 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bike had a few interesting details: a saddle slammed forward, a Chinese Elilee power meter crankset with Dura-Ace chainrings and Continental time trial tyres for maximum speed.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Stay tuned this week for more Tour de France tech stories and bike checks from the race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-41b4b9de-5efd-4d21-8c71-0a7a99fe8169\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matej Mohori&amp;amp;#269;&amp;#039;s Bianchi Specialissima at the Tour de France 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BnbRczRto9ARGemk4oCGBk.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Not a bad place for a bike check, Bahrain, Movistar and Visma were sharing the same hotel before stage 1. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-0b3004a5-37fd-4053-ba98-6a48700a6a9f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matej Mohori&amp;amp;#269;&amp;#039;s Bianchi Specialissima at the Tour de France 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ooULhgC6L87ZzLs6HyjLBj.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The Specialissima is the Bianchi lightweight all-rounder; the front end is very different-looking from the brand&#8217;s Oltre RC aero bike. The bike uses &#8216;Countervail&#8217; vibration-damping tech in its carbon layup. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-1f8961ea-c1a2-433b-b832-2931b1740348\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matej Mohori&amp;amp;#269;&amp;#039;s Bianchi Specialissima at the Tour de France 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JKeaxB4ST5ABGzf8JvaEjj.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The Specialissima recently got an overhaul, becoming more of an all rounder, it&#8217;s also said to be a good chunk faster than the old one. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-7e9cb253-3730-47b1-84bb-b2f4791cb2a2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matej Mohori&amp;amp;#269;&amp;#039;s Bianchi Specialissima at the Tour de France 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wM2XiVD5gnPRzX5BNHcCij.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">There&#8217;s also a new faster handlebar, it was nice to see some pristine white bar tape on this bike, something you don&#8217;t see as much of on pro bikes nowadays. It shone in the afternoon sun. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-d314a857-e217-46e0-985d-31b32b3dd98a\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matej Mohori&amp;amp;#269;&amp;#039;s Bianchi Specialissima at the Tour de France 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Rv7UzMdcYLAho7ZPogkSkj.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Shimano di2 sprint shifter buttons for Mohori\u010d. If you&#8217;ve ever been sprinting flat out and trying to change gear, these are a massive help. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-e6f2aca3-52cd-4b08-bfda-fbd9873c924d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matej Mohori&amp;amp;#269;&amp;#039;s Bianchi Specialissima at the Tour de France 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BEeyhg72ooQ4Qs7a4bEADj.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">There&#8217;s a serious amount of history and heritage connected to this head tube badge. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-994b0f20-3fc7-4c89-873b-8cf251088b91\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matej Mohori&amp;amp;#269;&amp;#039;s Bianchi Specialissima at the Tour de France 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xe2EYXsQ9UzhVcXEwkjWGk.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The new bar has a claimed 25% aerodynamic improvement over the outgoing one. You can see elements of the Oltre RC bar in there. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-cefb3dda-63e0-428b-89ba-41e2786da8e5\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matej Mohori&amp;amp;#269;&amp;#039;s Bianchi Specialissima at the Tour de France 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5LYaErRKsVRdQWZDZNggKk.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The head and top tubes are both more angular, and deeper in places. Aero refinements seem to have been made. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-24f4b490-caf7-4e7d-9239-dba2d274d2d9\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matej Mohori&amp;amp;#269;&amp;#039;s Bianchi Specialissima at the Tour de France 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HyxuVY2DpnkAZ8YWCxe7ok.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The special paint on this bike glistened in the afternoon sun; it was hard to do it justice. This was a special colour that may be similar to the brand&#8217;s &#8216;Chameleon green&#8217; custom colour. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-64d392c0-0dcc-4535-9451-fd8d62bc41fc\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matej Mohori&amp;amp;#269;&amp;#039;s Bianchi Specialissima at the Tour de France 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SDaF8kms7KMbyQAnwzhwFk.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The Acros bearing top cover integrates well with the bikes top tube for a clean fit. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-7c7bd4d3-e6e9-44f2-9c1b-410c72cf4972\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matej Mohori&amp;amp;#269;&amp;#039;s Bianchi Specialissima at the Tour de France 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5VACFXSyrSFWzeTi3X7c3m.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">You can spot the sculpted seat tube here, the team told me this bike was fitted with new 47mm Vision Metron RS wheels. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-9eec4038-b882-4462-85d9-043034d5252e\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matej Mohori&amp;amp;#269;&amp;#039;s Bianchi Specialissima at the Tour de France 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keZdpsV8sYntGveJJCpTJk.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The team has run this combination for some time. We assume they purchase their groupsets and don&#8217;t have to exclusively use Shimano componentry. This could be a money thing, a weight thing, or a power meter thing. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-40235fc5-f3d0-4d4a-ba12-8eae504df660\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matej Mohori&amp;amp;#269;&amp;#039;s Bianchi Specialissima at the Tour de France 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YK5fQX87zhSzPomqpsGtLk.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">An Elilee Chinese carbon power meter crankset paired to Dura-Ace 40-54 tooth chainrings. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-2fe7c171-be23-40dd-84c7-03a0814dc412\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matej Mohori&amp;amp;#269;&amp;#039;s Bianchi Specialissima at the Tour de France 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzrSDBYp4koeUGWQ2akNhj.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">170mm cranks for Mohori\u010d. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-f76bbbf0-e526-4c53-93a5-6df8dfe64e91\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matej Mohori&amp;amp;#269;&amp;#039;s Bianchi Specialissima at the Tour de France 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NxJ5RcDbrjoW7WLt2bkLLk.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">This is a Specialissima RC model. Reparto Corse stands for racing department and is the classification top tier bikes receive. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-153af024-1346-4182-b820-ce2aab618c98\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matej Mohori&amp;amp;#269;&amp;#039;s Bianchi Specialissima at the Tour de France 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUQkce9vNVrWmi5rBx5kbk.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The bike was also fitted with Continental Grand Prix 5000 TT time trial tyres. Many teams are now racing on time trial rubber. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-0d9c4b5a-2663-423f-8bae-bf9698d529e8\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.67%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matej Mohori&amp;amp;#269;&amp;#039;s Bianchi Specialissima at the Tour de France 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FMUAhiYo9oLqtRhgGmyN8j.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">We were told Mohori\u010d may race this bike only on certain stages. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/pro-bikes\/up-close-and-personal-with-matej-mohorics-custom-bianchi-specialissima-rc-for-the-tour-de-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s hot in Barcelona right now. The heat and tension only seem to be building as the start of this year&#8217;s Tour de France draws near. It&#8217;s been a busy week already, and we managed to spot a new Specialized prototype time trial bike yesterday over at Bora-Hansgrohe. Cyclingnews tech is already on the hunt [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":124372,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124371"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=124371"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124371\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/124372"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=124371"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=124371"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=124371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}