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At that level of competition, there might - might - be a few competitors who are using a bike that you have heard of, if you are a rider. But trust me, the overwhelming number of riders use custom-built bikes designed especially for them, and costing five figures. The same is true of many other such professional endeavors.
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How many teams use Pinarello bikes on the tour de France?
I think one team this year Caisee D'Epargne the Spanish team Rode Pinarello Prince Bikes
What is the name of the famous cross-France bike ride held every year?
Le tour de France
Who won tour de France?
Albert Contador won the last Tour De France in 2009.
Le tour de France information?
Try the offical Tour de France website www.letour.fr
WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON TO WIN THE TOUR DE FRANCE ON THEIR FIRST APPEARANCE?
rookie winners of the tour de France
Do tour de france bikes have brakes?
Yes, the bikes on the tour de France have brakes on each wheel.
Does the tour de france have long bikes?
No. They use regular road bikes and TT(time trial) bikes.
How tall are Tour de France bikes?
They're the same size as regular drop bar road bikes.
What vehicle is race on tour De France?
Drop bar road racing bikes.
What are the tour de france bikes made out of?
These days, as much carbon fiber as possible.
What type of bikes do the people use in le tour de la france?
Mostly road bikes, but the race also contain one Time Trial section in which specific TT bikes are ridden.
How many teams use Pinarello bikes on the tour de France?
I think one team this year Caisee D'Epargne the Spanish team Rode Pinarello Prince Bikes
What types of bikes are teams riding in the tour de France?
Multi-geared, drop bar road bikes and TT (time trial) bikes.
Which Tour de France winners rode Campagnolo bikes?
Camagnolo don't make bikes, they make bike parts, like gears and brakes. Many Tour de France winners have won on Campagnolo-equipped bikes. There have been thirty winners on Campagnolo-equipped bikes. The most recent was in 2006, Oscar Pereiro won.
Why do they use road bikes in the Tour de France and what are the important features that they provide?
They use road bikes in the Tour de France mostly because the race course is on roads. Since the road is mostly smooth, the additional weight and complexity of a bicycle suspension is not required. In fact, anything that does not directly contribute to the riders moving along the road as quickly and safely as possible is left off, such as racks, lights, and fenders.
Who is riding specialized bikes in 2012 tour de france?
Omega Pharma Quick Step Astana Saxo Bank
What does tour de mean in english?
"Tour de" basically means "tour of". So tour de France = tour of France.
