Tadej Pogačar was lately noticed on the Giro d’Italia with some new ENVE Aero Extensions. Not like what ENVE gives on its website, the sculpted sticks provide a slippery, {custom} look. Whereas lately touring the ENVE Manufacturing facility 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
A lot of the riders from UAE Crew Emirates are utilizing the brand new ENVE Aero extensions, and we anticipate to see the whole 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 unit and the fantastically constructed {custom} frames whereas additionally driving the ENVE GRODEO and short-track TT. (*Facet observe – The GRODEO is without doubt one of the finest gravel rides I’ve ever completed – bucket checklist stuff for anybody curious).
Noticed on English Cycles
The {custom} frames have been all elegant, however one specifically had a singular piece of package. 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 plenty of adjustability and molded forearm rests. They seem like each comfy and sensible within the wind.
Tadej Pogačar Customized ENVE Aero Extensions
Later, within the {custom} fabrication nook of the ENVE Manufacturing facility, we noticed (and held) the ENVE TT extensions going straight to the Tour de France and Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago. The group at ENVE designed a {custom} ENVE Aero TT extension only for the yellow jersey hopeful.
What makes them completely different than what the group is driving?
The ENVE TT extensions the group rides use an alloy plate for mounting and have adjustable extension sticks. This ensures that every rider can dial in their very own trip to spec with no need a {custom} tune. The mounting {hardware} is commonplace, and the armrests are thicker to accommodate varied forearm varieties.
For Pogačar, the group put the already light-weight extensions on a tour eating regimen and trimmed “plenty of weight” from the package deal. How? The risers are carbon (not alloy), and the {hardware} is all titanium.
The Pogacar bars are usually 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 consider the scale of the Pogačar arms.
Is {that a} new ENVE Disc Wheel?
These with sharp eyes may also 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 info will come as we get it.
Pogačar’s new TT bars are useful items of carbon artwork and craftsmanship.
Take a look at extra made-in-the-USA carbon bits at ENVE.com.
