“Insanely light” wheels from the Netherlands and rarely seen low-profile SRM pedals highlight Svensk’s purple/pink-painted Trek setup for Ironman Texas.
Published April 17, 2026 01:21PM
Sara Svensk’s Trek Speed Concept
Sweden’s Sara Svensk isn’t new to long-course triathlon — posting wins as far back as a victory in Ironman Barcelona in 2019 — but a top-10 finish at last year’s Ironman World Championship marks a continued ascension through the sport’s ranks.
Though typically known for her strong run (fourth fastest in Kona last year, 2:56:29), it’s Svensk’s bike leg that can truly impact the outcome of the race overall. Last year at Ironman Texas, Svensk was far behind out of the water (1:02:27), but motored her way through much of the field on the Ironman Texas bike course, ending up in fifth place overall.
Sara Svensk (SWE) will ride this Trek Speed Concept on the Ironman Texas 2026 course. (Photo: Travis Mundell/Triathlete)
This year, Svensk has made a few notable changes to her bike setup in the hope of climbing onto the podium — including a new custom cockpit, an “insanely light” set of wheels from Netherlands-based Scope, and rarely seen low-profile pedals from SRM that boast a notably low stack height.
Keep your eyes peeled on the 2026 Ironman Texas race tracker to see where Svensk exits the water and how many people she can ride down on her custom-painted steed. But until then, take a look at the video above (and specs below) to learn more about how you can translate Svensk’s gear choices onto your own ride.
Sara Svensk’s Ironman Texas 2026 bike specs