Tadej Pogačar was lately noticed on the Giro d’Italia with some new ENVE Aero Extensions. Not like what ENVE presents on its web site, the sculpted sticks provide a slippery, {custom} look. Whereas lately touring the ENVE Manufacturing unit in breathtaking Ogden, Utah, we additionally noticed some new {custom} aero bars made expressly for Tadej Pogačar and the Tour de France.
ENVE Aero Extensions
Many of the riders from UAE Crew Emirates are utilizing the brand new ENVE Aero extensions, and we count on to see the complete tour squad utilizing them within the coming weeks.
In Ogden, UT on the ENVE HQ final weekend for the GRODEO, we had a while to take a look at the manufacturing facility and the fantastically constructed {custom} frames whereas additionally using the ENVE GRODEO and short-track TT. (*Facet word – The GRODEO is likely one of the finest gravel rides I’ve ever executed – bucket listing stuff for anybody curious).
Noticed on English Cycles
The {custom} frames have been all elegant, however one specifically had a singular piece of equipment. Grasp builder Rob English’s custom-built English Cycles metal TT bike sported the sought-after slippery ENVE TT extensions.
The ENVE TT extensions have all the things a time trial rider must dial of their place. They boast a lot of adjustability and molded forearm rests. They look like each comfy and sensible within the wind.
Tadej Pogačar Customized ENVE Aero Extensions
Later, within the {custom} fabrication nook of the ENVE Manufacturing unit, we noticed (and held) the ENVE TT extensions going straight to the Tour de France and Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago. The workforce at ENVE designed a {custom} ENVE Aero TT extension only for the yellow jersey hopeful.
What makes them completely different than what the workforce is using?
The ENVE TT extensions the workforce rides use an alloy plate for mounting and have adjustable extension sticks. This ensures that every rider can dial in their very own experience to spec while not having a {custom} tune. The mounting {hardware} is normal, and the armrests are thicker to accommodate numerous forearm sorts.
For Pogačar, the workforce put the already light-weight extensions on a tour weight loss plan and trimmed “a lot of weight” from the package deal. How? The risers are carbon (not alloy), and the {hardware} is all titanium.
The Pogacar bars usually are not adjustable; they’re bonded in place completely. The highest shifter portion is 3D printed to spec and sanded to perfection. The armrests are barely thinner, however have in mind the size of the Pogačar arms.
Is {that a} new ENVE Disc Wheel?
These with sharp eyes can even discover a brand new ENVE SES disc wheel. All we all know is that it’s tubeless, it’s “quick,” and optimized for wider tires. Maintain a glance out—extra data will come as we get it.
Pogačar’s new TT bars are purposeful items of carbon artwork and craftsmanship.
Take a look at extra made-in-the-USA carbon bits at ENVE.com.
