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On the mountain road to Chamrousse, Vincenzo Nibali broke away. He poured on the octane and launched forward, guided by his trusty carbon fiber steed. What didnโt show was the flex, the power transfer, the precise and pivotal shifting of gears that went into taking his raw might and turning it into acceleration, power. What did show were two leg pistons pumping and one fine piece of machinery swaying under his grip.
The bad news: weโre not Nibali. The good news: we can ride his bike. Every year, the Tour de France introduces new rides and fresh tech; the Tour riders get the best at no cost, but for the man with deep enough pockets, the whole stable is available for purchase. Here are all of the bikes of the 2014 Tour de France that you can find on North American shelves.
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Team Sky: Pinarello Dogma F8
Froomeโs out of the race, but that doesnโt mean the F8โs not a podium contender with Richie Porte pushing its pedals. Ditching the ubiquitous Pinarello swivel on the fork and seat stays, the F8 makes bold lines with ultra stiff, lightweight T11001K carbon. Pinarello claims itโs 120 grams (4.2 ounces) lighter and 12 percent stiffer than the Dogma 65.1; Pinarello also worked with Jaguar to make the bike more aerodynamic.