We just got up close with the Tour de France leader's bike, Julian Alaphilippe's Specialized S-Works Tarmac Disc
It's a tradition that the leader of the Tour sport some yellow on his bike. Alaphilippe's Tarmac has yellow bar tape and computer mount.
Each rider has a number plate attached to his seat post. Alaphilippe is rider No. 21. The No. 3 represents the number of stage wins he has in the Tour in his career.
Some Tour leaders' bikes go overboard with yellow. We like that the Frenchman's has not too much.
Each Tour rider's bike has a transponder attached to the chain stay. It relays the rider's location and start/finish time.
Alaphilippe's Shimano gears run from an 11-tooth cog for the sprints up to a 30-tooth cog for the climbs.
The yellow bottle cages by Tacx complement the tape.
Alaphilippe opts for 50-centimeter-profile carbon aero wheels by Roval, a Specialized brand. The tires are also by Specialized: These are the S-Works Turbos, 26mm tubular tires, which are glued onto the rim.
The fast Frenchman rides a Specialized EVO saddle, which features a cut-out for added comfort.
The Specialized S-Works Tarmac retails for $11,000, but Alaphilippe's bike in this build would costs a bit more.
How long can Alaphilippe stay in yellow? Stay tuned.
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