4 Tour de France Bikes They DON’T Want You To See

[@bikeradar]

Which bike is your favourite? Let us know in the comments 👇

[@9550707]

Why no sound check....hub sound...huhu...

[@goargoride]

Large size makes the bike looks awful

[@neil4701]

@@goargoride So does really small size.. (Ewan's). All bikes shoukd be 54cm. 😀

[@neil4701]

The look has the look!

[@philstx191]

The new BMC 👍

[@LyfeisByke]

Amazing how heavy that little Ridley is compared to that massive BMC

[@barverme]

Largely due to the heavier wheelset

[@kidsafe]

Those DT Swiss wheels really are obscenely heavy.

[@LyfeisByke]

Bora Ultra WTO 45s - 1425g DT ARC 1100s - 1380g

[@kidsafe]

@@LyfeisByke 1381g is for the 650B version of the 50mm ARC 1100s. Those are also unreleased WTO 45s.

[@richardcarr6493]

RIGHT wow that s heavy for such a small bike ...

[@JibbaJabber]

No doubt - Look has it. By far the most stylish 😙

[@dainiusvysniauskas2049]

I guess Specialized really knew what they were doing when they designed Tarmac SL7 when copycats like Look are still considered stylish 🤣🤣🤣

[@royanderson3478]

​@dainiusvysniauskas2049 So Look more or less copied the SL7? Shape . That's the new 795 ?

[@dainiusvysniauskas2049]

@@royanderson3478 Well, Look certainly borrowed lot of design cues from Tarmac SL7

[@trroland1248]

Cofidis mechanics are old school -- tubulars and white bar tape -- as it should be. I note that the only team in WT still riding Campy has gotten around the problem of no normal chainrings by riding last year's chain sets. 😅

[@ricardorusso1462]

That’s impressive for BMC to make a 7.3kg aero bike in a size 58 with that brick of a groupset that is the new Campagnollo Wireless. Props to them

[@andreasolsson2336]

what is the approx weight delta between duraace and the new campagnolo?

[@tsc4842]

@@andreasolsson2336~200g

[@serdiezv]

With the same wheels they'd be on the same weight. Surprisingly the difference in weight due to size isn't huge.

[@Timtimzi]

yup. campy shitty looking batteries look like the weigh a ton

[@livibam]

I’m on my 3rd gen BMC SLR01 … will likely get this new one when it comes out. Looks like an update TeamMachine to me. Always a good feeling riding a new frame. Got the same DT Swiss wheels on my current build, lovely ride quality.

[@BrianAndTheBike]

Factor Made a TCR-Tarmac wich is actually a good thing

[@andreasolsson2336]

out of these I would pick the BMC as a frameset, but honestly I am hoping for more new bike releases in this years TdF

[@bikebike2450]

SL8. Wait and see.

[@mR.pHonkY.]

​@@bikebike2450...that would be incredibly♥️🚴💨♥️

[@collinsph5113]

@@bikebike2450 there's been a leak regarding the SL8 it looks shit.

[@grosmince]

Ewan’s bike needs a minimal stack spacer because of the frame size and drop handlebar combination: the bottom of the drop cannot be lower than the top of the front tire, as per UCI rules.

[@elizabethpoley6882]

And, a new snazzy paint job for the Trek team!! Absolutely gorgeous!

[@Anon.User.602]

That "Look" is stunning.

[@johnmorrison7171]

Patrick Bateman would approve of that haircut. Great content, cheers!

[@wsbygt]

Nice !! Cant wait for more bikes! Cheers!

[@lesflynn4455]

Caleb Ewan's looks like a bike in minature. Simon Clarke's Factor looks totally Bootylicious.

[@WillPower46]

That Look is way way way nicer than the others.

[@Vinch22]

BMC looks BADASS

[@francois-josephguillaume3853]

Quite exciting new stuff, especially the BMC

[@Xhadp]

The new factor’s top tube is incredibly thin. Caleb probably gets the bike fit seal of approval with his setup. The BMC, integrated bottle holders was already their thing but now number holder? Sleek! Look, from another video appears to mostly be an SL7 clone with some under-the-hood changes such as geometry and materials.

[@BleakVision]

Can't wait to see these frames snapped on instagram.

[@fab4564]

When for the sworks sl8 ??? What is specialized doing ?

[@jeffreytaipei7907]

The BMC with that 'all-in' weight for a 56cm is very intriguing. I'm excited to see what the weight might be for the actual production models.

[@mogglie]

I could buy the LOOK just for the horizontal top tube. That’s the look I like. No pun intended

[@charlesblithfield6182]

Less handlebar drop and longer stem enables the most aero position with forearms sort of parallel to ground? Noticing less drop of HB from seats. Interesting to see these adaptations of body to aero optimizing. The bike is nothing compared with the body in terms of aerodynamics hence the fact that aero kit (socks incl.) probably brings as much or more benefit than a fancy aero frame.

[@jameshoward9700]

Nice look behind the scenes. Tubeless, discs, electronic, wireless, aero... hilarious that the pros have to ride bikes between 0.5 and 1kg heavier than any self-respecting amateur... Still, I'm sure the aero makes loads of difference rolling along in a peloton! I've built plenty of mechanical Ultegra/rim brake bikes that easily make 6.8, with pedals, cages and computer mount. These bikes are bizarre for road racing (that's mostly bunch sheltered and all about acceleration) or Strava (!) but would make fantastic high-average speed, competitive Fondo bikes.

[@mavallarino]

My winners are BMC (only because it has the only groupset/wheel set) and Look (always amazing and good for any recreational rider)

[@jason200912]

Why don't they fill in the frame with more material and does the UCI ban bike frame bags?

[@Timtimzi]

still can't believe factor went backwards with the ISP 🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@trancenikola]

That BMC and LOOK are breathtaking

[@kixigvak]

My favorite bike, one more time, is my '72 Eddy Merckx Molteni. All Campagnolo Super Record.

[@bikeradar]

An absolute classic 💗

[@Robert-mn8gc]

My Bike Mechanic in Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 was over in Europe approx a month ago 4 a month with the Australian ParaOlympic Cycling Team 🚲 He just built up my SL7 S-WORKS 54CM & Let's guess what it's weight is.... Come on be a sport & guess ...😅 7.3 Nah 7.2 Nah 7.1 Nah 7.0 Nah It's weight with the Time Xpro 15 Pedals and S-WORKS Carbon Bottle Cages & the FSA computer mount ... Weight is 6.83 & Peter the Mechanic said it was much lighter than the Pro Peleton Riders So l am well pleased with that 😅

[@kinmanbk]

Good Job!!

[@syazwanabdull4835]

Beautiful bikes

[@marcusingram522]

Factor for me. Filth 😍😍

[@SR-fm1ft]

I rub a 140 stem and 36 bars but not integrated. Are there integrated options in this spec or is that custom one off?

[@whunderwhoiam2489]

The BMC top tube looks like it will crack from any crash

[@tomrachellesfirstdance7843]

The forks on the factor are very slim looks like a proper climbers bike

[@damienbayle1632]

For Specialized ?? New sl8 or new Venge???

[@bikebike2450]

It is SL8. Already out in the distro inventory.

[@Timtimzi]

Considering that redbull is dominating f1, the new bmc bike probably has the most legitimate aero claims currently

[@universe-juice]

Im picking the look because i like the brand but the factor bike would obviously have an advantage. Im not racing, ever. So ill take the look!

[@hiho6869]

Really hoping specialized comes out with something….. bring back the Venge.

[@BlueMoonday19]

Maybe it was the paint job, but the BMC looked pretty cool

[@bardamu9662]

All these elite race bikes have roughly the same performance ... At this professional level, what makes the difference are the mental and physical shape.

[@laszlozoltan5021]

gd, those are absolutely beautiful looking rigs-- if I had a million dollars...(I'd be broke....)

[@Calatriste54]

Mon Dieu!!! FACTOR

[@samueltennent5861]

'They DONT want you to see'. But heres a bike on the TdF with a custom paint job and on a display bike stand in a filming area.... not to mention the paid product placement Jst say '4 Tour de France Bikes'.

[@mochno1]

Common. Crank lenght??😊

[@dermotbarry-murphy9451]

Title: "4 bikes they DON'T want you to see" Also title: "Paid content" 🤔

[@bbbb6066]

What is the cost of the bikes Ben

[@Timtimzi]

Where’s the new specialized? (Not that I would get one)

[@richardcarr6493]

WOW HEAVY BIKES NOW !! WHAT HAPPENED TO THE DAYS OF ADDING WEIGHT ?? 7.5 KG FOR A 51????

[@bismarckottovon1802]

Look at these new bikes all weighting over 7 kilos. I mean comparing to these bike the venge is not really that heavy. Really hoping specialized re-launch the venge with 12r carbon or maybe a new one.

[@emiliagreceanu]

[@nicolorebellato3101]

no SL8? :(

[@hiho6869]

Next year :/

[@openwheelracing88]

what was that mechanic doing to the tire? shaving?

[@nomadcarpenter8549]

Removing the release agent used in the manufacturing process. Would normally wear off with a few km of riding

[@ADVRaiderKTM]

"They don't want you to see" - while literally offering them up for display and review

[@jonathannguyen7166]

Almost all aussies 🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘

[@scottscottman8141]

ID on his shoes?

[@andipiper9289]

The long stem has to do with a longer upper body and flexibility !!!

[@robertcatuara5118]

Everyone was a 25c tire? I thought we all decided to switch to 28c minimum?

[@pennyblue6372]

the dt swiss wheels are not optimal for 28

[@jason200912]

Wonder if the thumbnail bike could handle your body weight in a supertuck without cracking since it's a pencil diameter.

[@nuttynut722]

mate, the mallet doesn't work

[@matthewlewis2072]

An integrated handlebar AND seatpost? How handy...😠

[@DavidStacey-tx7on]

Brand new bike from BMC, so much put into r&d and it gets finished off with that boat anchor campy wireless crap

[@drchris103]

EW, A ISP?

[@HidayatFamily2.8]

In 2033 TDF, they will ride a 3kg bikes

[@FooFahFoeFum]

It would be smart to always measure the 56 cm frames as a standard ....

[@JFomo]

No Tarmac 😔

[@hiho6869]

:( I was checking everyday for one

[@canepaper967]

campag know low xD

[@NemmyKIA]

What on earth is the mechanic doing at 0:18 seconds? Is he using a scissors on a tyre?

[@bikeradar]

He will be taking the glaze off the new tyre so that it is grippy just like a tyre that has been worn in slightly.

[@pantster9855]

“Bikes they don’t want you to see” and yet they’ve given you bikes to look at

[@bikeradar]

The team mechanics are much happier to show us unreleased bikes than the brands 😂

[@pantster9855]

@@bikeradar you honestly believe the brands don't know, and have approved media seeing the bikes?

[@DRNeKky]

That shaking while holding a 7.5 kg bike. My man needs some protein in that diet...

[@djibey]

"They don't want you to see", lol.

[@TheUnrevealer]

How then they even "UCI legal" if you cant get them in real life?

[@larryt.atcycleitalia5786]

Don't want you to see? But somehow they let you/us see them? 14/15 cm stem tells you the choice in frame size was "too small, too big and close enough." Meanwhile it's KAHM-PAHN-YOLO...not CAM-PAG-NOLO.

[@roadracer1584]

Pull my finger.

[@giovanniluna-mq1dp]

Cervelo still the best !

[@kevinnielsen1356]

The rediculousness of modern bicycle tech is evident in the overt reactions displayed by fans and the rediculous prices they pay for that tech. Example. It can cost thousands to shave a few pounds off a race bike. So this is the result. 20lb bike + 175lb rider = 195lb vehicle, 17lb bike + 175 lb rider = 192lb vehicle. A total mass reduction of 1.5% for a cost of $$$, sky's the limit. Rediculous

[@AlexPeka]

Not watching the video. Just saying if it's at the TDF, they want you to see it.

[@lomilomi3535]

So much for modern tech...bikes are getting heavier...disc brakes with clincher tyres will see to that...and most people seem to think that is ok...

[@glenni249]

They're faster, so I don't see what the issue is.

[@turner02]

is that ridley for a 10 year old?

[@pilikiosuafoa1727]

A short 5'6 sprinter lol

[@jksjksjks85]

Campagnolo is not pronounced like this.

[@quwers]

So many noo bikes.

[@larsmunch4536]

Please pronounce Campagnolo as Campaniolo. It is so annoying, when presenters don't even try to do it correctly and don't even bother to investigate how to do it correctly.

[@povertyspec9651]

These bikes are trash compared to the classic Columbus tubed frames guys like Fignon rode!

[@astrayagrarian]

All these bikes literally all look the same…..

[@saveriodipoce2201]

More than like,each of these bikes cost over 15 thousand euro.For that money you can buy 3 Benelli Tornado 402.( Google this bike just to get an idea what you get for 5000 Euro) It does not make any sense they should cost this much. As far is i am concern,they should not cost any more than 3/4 thousand euro.