{"id":199733,"date":"2025-10-09T08:56:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T08:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/199733\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T08:56:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T08:56:14","slug":"solveig-lovseths-2025-ironman-world-championship-bike-triathlete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/199733\/","title":{"rendered":"Solveig L\u00f8vseth\u2019s 2025 Ironman World Championship Bike \u2014 Triathlete"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most hyped Ironman World Championship rookies in 2025, Solveig L\u00f8vseth, shows off her custom-painted Felt IA 2.0.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Solveig Lovseth will be riding a Felt IA 2.0 in the 2025 Ironman World Championship.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.triathlete.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SolveigLovseth2025IronmanBikeFeatured.jpg\" data-loaded=\"true\" fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SolveigLovseth2025IronmanBikeFeatured.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"py-tight text-left font-utility text-utility3-size leading-utility3-line-height text-text-secondary\"> (Photo: Brad Kaminski\/Triathlete)<\/p>\n<p>Updated October 8, 2025 02:07PM<\/p>\n<p>If you have the fastest-ever Ironman debut at only age 26, people are bound to notice. Sure enough, when Norway\u2019s <a target=\"_self\" class=\"text-primary underline hover:text-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triathlete.com\/culture\/news\/solveig-lovseths-journey-from-olympic-disappointment-to-ironman-dominance\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Solveig L\u00f8vseth<\/a> crossed the line at Ironman Hamburg in June with a 8:12:28, the world paid attention.<\/p>\n<p>The former short-course specialist then followed up the performance with a <a target=\"_self\" class=\"text-primary underline hover:text-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triathlete.com\/culture\/news\/triathlon-race-results-july-19-20-2025\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">win at the notoriously challenging Ironman Lake Placid<\/a> \u2013 ahead of a star-studded field, no less.<\/p>\n<p>And so it follows that many eyes are on L\u00f8vseth heading into this weekend\u2019s Ironman World Championship, especially as people make comparisons to countrymen Gustav Iden, Kristian Blummenfelt, and newly minted <a target=\"_self\" class=\"text-primary underline hover:text-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triathlete.com\/culture\/news\/mens-2025-ironman-world-championship-results\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ironman World Champion Casper Stornes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With a bike leg that was less than 1:30 off <a target=\"_self\" class=\"text-primary underline hover:text-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triathlete.com\/gear\/bike\/kat-matthews-2025-ironman-world-championship-bike\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kat Matthews\u2019<\/a> (GBR) best split of the day at Hamburg, L\u00f8vseth relies on a balanced attack that could propel her to a podium on Saturday under the right conditions. And being such a long-course newcomer (she did her first 70.3 only two years ago), we had to take an opportunity to check out her super stylized Felt, full of custom-painted details and aero sensibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Read on to learn more about the Kona rookie\u2019s ride.<\/p>\n<p>Visit our <a target=\"_self\" class=\"text-primary underline hover:text-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triathlete.com\/2025-ironman-world-championship-kona-women\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kona Central hub<\/a> for news, analysis, history, photo galleries, and so much more \u2013 new stories added daily from our team on the ground at the women\u2019s 2025 Ironman World Championship.<\/p>\n<p>Solveig L\u00f8vseth\u2019s 2025 Ironman World Championship bike<\/p>\n<p>Keep scrolling to see the many unique details on L\u00f8vseth\u2019s race-day ride.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-508126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760000171_624_SolveigLovseth2025IronmanBikeFeatured.jpg\" alt=\"Solveig Lovseth will be riding a Felt IA 2.0 in the 2025 Ironman World Championship.\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\"\/>(Photo: Brad Kaminski\/Triathlete)<\/p>\n<p>Riding one of the few Felts in the pro field, L\u00f8vseth\u2019s size 54 IA 2.0 stands out for many reasons.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-508127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SolveigLovseth2025IronmanBike2.jpg\" alt=\"Solveig L\u00f8vseth has chosen a Princeton Carbon Works TSV2 three-spoked wheel with Continental GP 5000 TT tires.\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\"\/>(Photo: Brad Kaminski\/Triathlete)<\/p>\n<p>On race day, L\u00f8vseth has chosen a Princeton Carbon Works TSV2 three-spoked wheel with <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-primary underline hover:text-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-afl-p=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/competitivecyclist.g39l.net\/c\/2850304\/368279\/5416?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.competitivecyclist.com%2Fcontinental-grand-prix-5000-tt-tubeless-tire&amp;subId1=solveig-lovseth-bike-gallery\">Continental GP 5000 TT tires<\/a> \u2013 25mm or 28mm, depending on conditions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-508128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SolveigLovseth2025IronmanBike3.jpg\" alt=\"Solveig L\u00f8vseth will use a 12-speed Sram Red AXS wireless drive train with a 10-33t cassette.\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\"\/>(Photo: Brad Kaminski\/Triathlete)<\/p>\n<p>L\u00f8vseth will use a 12-speed Sram Red AXS wireless drive train with a 10-33t cassette.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-508129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SolveigLovseth2025IronmanBike4.jpg\" alt=\"Up front, Solveig L\u00f8vseth will use a Sram front derailleur on a 165mm Sram Red power meter crankset with 54\/41T chainrings.\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\"\/>(Photo: Brad Kaminski\/Triathlete)<\/p>\n<p>Up front, L\u00f8vseth will use a Sram front derailleur on a 165mm Sram Red power meter crankset with 54\/41T chainrings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-508130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SolveigLovseth2025IronmanBike17.jpg\" alt=\"For race-day power measurement, L\u00f8vseth will use Garmin Vector 3 pedals.\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\"\/>(Photo: Brad Kaminski\/Triathlete)<\/p>\n<p>For race-day power measurement, L\u00f8vseth will use <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-primary underline hover:text-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-afl-p=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-100862508-15733577?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2Fp%2F606555%2F&amp;sid=solveig-lovseth-bike-gallery\">Garmin Vector 3 pedals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-508131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SolveigLovseth2025IronmanBike11.jpg\" alt=\"For her front wheel, L\u00f8vseth says she\u2019ll decide between Princeton Carbon Works\u2019 TSV2 (pictured) or a WAKE 6560 if it\u2019s extremely windy.\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\"\/>(Photo: Brad Kaminski\/Triathlete)<\/p>\n<p>For her front wheel, L\u00f8vseth says she\u2019ll decide between Princeton Carbon Works\u2019 TSV2 (pictured) or a WAKE 6560 if it\u2019s extremely windy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-508132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SolveigLovseth2025IronmanBike10.jpg\" alt=\"L\u00f8vseth\u2019s cockpit includes Drag2Zero .66 extensions mounted onto stock Felt basebars.\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\"\/>(Photo: Brad Kaminski\/Triathlete)<\/p>\n<p>L\u00f8vseth\u2019s cockpit includes Drag2Zero .66 extensions mounted onto stock Felt basebars.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-508133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SolveigLovseth2025IronmanBike18.jpg\" alt=\"Here we get another view of L\u00f8vseth\u2019s cockpit with a Drag2Zero between-the-arms (BTA) hydration mount and XLab Gorilla cages and Garmin Edge 1030 bike computer.\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\"\/>(Photo: Brad Kaminski\/Triathlete)<\/p>\n<p>Here we get another view of L\u00f8vseth\u2019s cockpit with a Drag2Zero between-the-arms (BTA) hydration mount and XLab Gorilla cages and Garmin Edge 1030 bike computer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-508134\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SolveigLovseth2025IronmanBike12.jpg\" alt=\"L\u00f8vseth\u2019s IA 2.0 has deep integrated hydration and nutrition solutions.\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\"\/>(Photo: Brad Kaminski\/Triathlete)<\/p>\n<p>L\u00f8vseth\u2019s IA 2.0 has deep integrated hydration and nutrition solutions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-508135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SolveigLovseth2025IronmanBike7.jpg\" alt=\"In Norwegian L\u00f8vseth\u2019s first name roughly means \u201cpath of the sun,\u201d so she\u2019s captured this concept in a graphic on her head tube.\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\"\/>(Photo: Brad Kaminski\/Triathlete)<\/p>\n<p>In Norwegian, L\u00f8vseth\u2019s first name roughly means \u201cpath of the sun,\u201d so she\u2019s captured this concept in a graphic on her head tube.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-508136\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SolveigLovseth2025IronmanBike6.jpg\" alt=\"Here we get another look at one of L\u00f8vseth\u2019s custom stylized frame design elements.\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\"\/>(Photo: Brad Kaminski\/Triathlete)<\/p>\n<p>Here we get another look at one of L\u00f8vseth\u2019s custom stylized frame design elements.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-508137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SolveigLovseth2025IronmanBike15.jpg\" alt=\"Near her bottom bracket we see another unique design.\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\"\/>(Photo: Brad Kaminski\/Triathlete)<\/p>\n<p>Near her bottom bracket we see another unique design.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-508138\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SolveigLovseth2025IronmanBike19.jpg\" alt=\"L\u00f8vseth has even tucked tiny little details into interesting spots like this little frog illustration.\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\"\/>(Photo: Brad Kaminski\/Triathlete)<\/p>\n<p>L\u00f8vseth has even tucked tiny little details into interesting spots like this little frog illustration.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-508139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SolveigLovseth2025IronmanBike9.jpg\" alt=\"For race day, L\u00f8vseth has chosen to use an ISM PS 1.0 saddle.\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\"\/>(Photo: Brad Kaminski\/Triathlete)<\/p>\n<p>For race day, L\u00f8vseth has chosen to use an <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-primary underline hover:text-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-afl-p=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=18465&amp;pw=322981&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.performancebike.com%2Fism-ps-1.0-tt-saddle-black-crn-ti-alloy-rails-130mm-vl9073blk%2Fp1262402%3Fv%3D468516&amp;website_id=322981&amp;ctc=solveig-lovseth-bike-gallery\">ISM PS 1.0 saddle<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-508140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SolveigLovseth2025IronmanBike18-1.jpg\" alt=\"In addition to her BTA and integrated bladder hydration system, L\u00f8vseth will use a EZ Gains behind-the-saddle system with an XLab Gorilla Grip cage.\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\"\/>Photo: Brad Kaminski (Photo: Brad Kaminski\/Triathlete)<\/p>\n<p>In addition to her BTA and integrated bladder hydration system, L\u00f8vseth will use a EZ Gains behind-the-saddle system with an XLab Gorilla Grip 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