{"id":676947,"date":"2026-07-06T16:12:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T16:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/676947\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T16:12:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T16:12:45","slug":"race-bikes-head-to-head-pogacars-colnago-y1rs-vs-vingegaards-cervelo-s5-which-setup-will-prove-fastest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/676947\/","title":{"rendered":"Race bikes head-to-head: Poga\u010dar’s Colnago Y1RS vs Vingegaard’s Cerv\u00e9lo S5 – Which setup will prove fastest?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Tour de France<\/a> is underway, and first blood has been drawn. Jonas Vingegaard wears the race leader’s yellow jersey, with Tadej Poga\u010dar sitting a mere six seconds off the lead after Stage 2’s explosive showdown<\/a> in central Barcelona.<\/p>\n

We bought you a comparison of the two big GC favourites’ time trial bikes ahead of the opening TTT, and are following that up with their race bikes now the first stage is behind us.<\/p>\n

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We bagged some time with each rider’s number two race bike at their respective team hotels in the days before the race, and took a look at their setups and a few details that, at times, fly under the radar for such famous bikes.<\/p>\n

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There’s a breakdown of components here: crank lengths, tyre sizes, and dimensions. The game is set, and we’re going to see a lot more of these machines over the coming days.<\/p>\n

The bikes themselves <\/p>\n

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\"Tadej\n<\/p>\n

Poga\u010dar is riding the Colnago Y1RS (Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/p>\n

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\"Jonas\n<\/p>\n

Vingegaard is riding a Cerv\u00e9lo S5 (Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/p>\n

First, the machines themselves.<\/p>\n

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Poga\u010dar is riding a Colnago Y1RS,<\/a> which was launched in late 2024. Poga\u010dar has taken countless big wins on it since then and uses it pretty much exclusively now in an all-black version that only he uses. The world champion rarely rides the less aero V5Rs, though Isaac del Toro did choose to use that bike for Stage 2.<\/p>\n

Vingegaard, meanwhile, is using the Cerv\u00e9lo S5<\/a> aero model; that bike got a refinement in the middle of last year, and the two models are amongst the most aerodynamic in the WorldTour based on our CN Labs aero testing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Handlebars <\/p>\n

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\"JonasVingegaard’s S5 uses the one-piece HB19 Cerv\u00e9lo bar\/stem combo. (Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )\"JonasThe bar uses the brand’s ‘plus four’ philosophy, meaning the bar is four cm narrower at the hoods than the drops. (Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )\"JonasThe stem bolt hole was covered with this neat sticker (Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )\"JonasVingegaard runs a pretty low front end.(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )\"JonasThere’s just one 5mm spacer under his stem; note the bayonet-style front fork, one of the things that makes the S5 so fast. (Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/p>\n

We were allowed a good look at both riders’ number two race bikes, something that never fails to surprise and impress mere days out from the start of the world’s biggest race. We did leave the mini shadow bike stands at home this time, and used a proper folding bike stand. The shadow stand is a great tool, but we wanted to minimise the risk of one of these bikes toppling over if we could; it wouldn’t have been a good look.<\/p>\n

Bar-wise, Vingegaard’s S5 has the accompanying HB19 integrated bar and stem from Cerv\u00e9lo with a single 5mm spacer underneath. It’s an aggressive and low front end, and after looking at so many bikes, where possible a low front end seems to be a priority for the team for an aero gain.<\/p>\n

We didn’t have time to get the tape measure out here for full measurements, but Vingegaard’s bar looked reasonably narrow; Cerv\u00e9lo offers it in 36\/40 and 38\/42cm versions, and it will almost certainly be one of these two. As long as overall handlebar width is 40cm (measured outside to outside) and the inner distance between brake hoods is 28 cm, bars are deemed UCI legal.<\/p>\n

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Vingegaard has a photo of his family attached to the bars of his number one race bike, as we saw this at the TTT start.<\/p>\n

Poga\u010dar’s bike features the Colnago CC.Y1 integrated bar and stem, with its distinctive forward sweep. Poga\u010dar’s bar had a 145mm ‘stem’ and was in the 377-400 size, which complies with the UCI rules. The bar has a reach of 79 and a drop of 130. Poga\u010dar also had an aero Wahoo computer mount and the famous Hulk sticker on the top of the bars.<\/p>\n

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\"TadejPoga\u010dar’s bike features the Colnago CC.Y1 integrated bar and stem; a Poga\u010dar’s hulk sticker could also be found on his number two race bike. (Image credit: Josh Croxton)\"TadejA 3D printer computer mount smooths the airflow around this vital piece of tech.(Image credit: Josh Croxton)\"TadejHere’s the good stuff for you, all the metrics from Poga\u010dar’s bar.(Image credit: Josh Croxton)\"TadejIt looks like the World champion also runs a single 5mm spacer. Different UAE bikes have different spacer shapes behind the stem depending on stack height to ensure neat integration with the frame. (Image credit: Josh Croxton)\"TadejHere’s the hood-to-hood measurement. We had an extra few minutes with this bike, so we busted the tape out. (Image credit: Josh Croxton)Drivetrain and gearing <\/p>\n

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\"JonasVingegaard’s bike was set up with SRAM Red 1x(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )\"JonasA 52-tooth chainring for this bike; chainring swaps will depend on the course and terrain. (Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )\"JonasA Wolf Tooth chain keeper was fitted; spot the electrical tape, I assume to smooth things that little bit more. (Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )\"Jonas165mm cranks for Vingegaard: SRAM uses a colour coding system to denote crank arm length.(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/p>\n

Each rider and their teams use a different groupset, with Poga\u010dar on Shimano Dura-Ace and Vingegaard on SRAM Red.<\/p>\n

Vingegaard’s bike was running SRAM Red 1x, and he’s been on board with 1x drivetrains for quite some time now. His bike had 165mm cranks with a 52-tooth chainring with a 10-34 or 36 cassette, complete with a waxed chain.<\/p>\n

Poga\u010dar uses a 2x Dura-Ace setup with a range of aftermarket drivetrain parts. He runs 165mm cranks too, but this bike had 40-55 tooth Carbon-Ti chainrings, and thru axles, pulley wheel bolts, and a direct-mount rear mech hanger all from the same brand.<\/p>\n

He had a Dura-Ace cassette with an 11-34 tooth sprocket sizing, and a chain that looked like it had a drip wax lube applied.<\/p>\n

His bike was also fitted with a Beone bottom bracket – a Spanish manufacturer.<\/p>\n

Pedal-wise, Vingegaard uses the Wahoo \/ Speedplay aero pedals that have dimples on one side. His team buys these pedals themselves as they have an existing sponsorship agreement with rival Garmin for computers.<\/p>\n

Poga\u010dar uses Dura-Ace SPD-SL pedals with yellow cleats for a few degrees of ‘float’.<\/p>\n

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\"TadejPoga\u010dar’s bike had the customary red Carbon-Ti direct-mount thru-axle assembly fitted. (Image credit: Josh Croxton)\"TadejNote the di2 cable routing through the unit for a little added security and neatness. (Image credit: Josh Croxton)\"TadejHere’s the Dura-Ace SPD SL spring tension setting; it’s close to max tightness. (Image credit: Josh Croxton)\"Tadej165mm cranks too, the same as his great rival. (Image credit: Josh Croxton)\"TadejRed Carbon-Ti rear mech pulley wheel bolts too. (Image credit: Josh Croxton)Wheels and tyres <\/p>\n

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\"JonasVingegaard was running Vittoria Corsa Pro speed TT tyres.(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )\"Jonas‘690’ on the rear DT Swiss hub, an internal team note.(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )\"JonasName sticker on the wheels; this must help keep track of individual riders’ wheels, unless Vingegaard likes a specific spoke tension etc. (Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )\"JonasThis makes things clear. (Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/p>\n

When it comes to wheels and tyres, there are some interesting differences to be observed.<\/p>\n

Vingegaard’s bike was fitted with 30mm Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed time trial tyres set up tubeless. The team’s Head of Performance<\/a> Equipment, Jenco Drost, told me at a recent event that the team use a 29\/30mm tyre combination for racing too, and said they had found it to be fastest, but no more.<\/p>\n

Vingegaard had Reserve 42mm deep, semi- or mini-hooked wheels fitted with a 25.4mm internal width with external nipples and bladed spokes, and seems to often prefer a slightly shallower rim. The team will have tested all combinations, and though there’s up to a 64mm option available, Vingegaard tends to run shallower wheels.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, you can’t seem to buy a pair of 42mm Reserve wheels on the brand’s website; the stock configuration is a 42\/49 pairing, so the team must have built up some 42mm rims.<\/p>\n

Poga\u010dar’s bike was fitted with Enve SES Pro 4.5 wheels with a 49\/55mm depth and 23.5mm internal width. These wheels also have a mini hook, but with internal spoke nipples and bladed spokes.<\/p>\n

Poga\u010dar also had time trial tyres fitted with Continental GP5000 TT tyres, also tubeless matching Vingegaard’s all-out time trial tyre speed. He did, however, have 28mm tyres, so a slighly smaller size than Vingegaard.<\/p>\n

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\"AnPoga\u010dar’s number two bike had Enve SES 4.5 Pro wheels fitted; these have a 49\/55mm depth.(Image credit: Josh Croxton )\"TadejTubeless, with hidden spoke nipples for a small aero gain.(Image credit: Josh Croxton)\"Tadej28mm Continental GP5000 TT tyres, all out speed for Poga\u010dar. (Image credit: Josh Croxton)\"TadejThe SES Pro wheels have these striking silver hubs and spokes; note the blind fork dropout. (Image credit: Josh Croxton)Saddles, seatposts and extras <\/p>\n

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\"JonasVingegaard had a 140mm width saddle fitted.(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )\"JonasThe inline aero post is striking. Vingegaard is reported to be around 176cm in height, so he likely sizes down to the 51cm frame. (Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )\"JonasSpot the tape covering the seatpost bolt clamp hole. (Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )\"JonasThe size sticker hides behind the seat tube bottle cage.(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )\"JonasThe narrow, aero front end is one of the S5’s assets.(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/p>\n

When it comes to saddles, Vingegaard had a 140mm Prologo Choice fitted, a sleek-looking saddle with a cutout that the brand says is aerodynamically optimised; check out those side ‘vents’ in the images.<\/p>\n

It weighs a claimed 152 grams, and the rails can be separated from the carbon shell, allowing for replacement parts to be swapped in the event of a crash.<\/p>\n

In terms of details, we were particularly impressed with the neatness with which the Visma mechanics had taped over various bolt holes to smooth airflow; everything looked tidy.<\/p>\n

Poga\u010dar uses a 3D printed Fizik Argo saddle without a cutout, and with carbon rails. The saddle is available in 140 and 150mm widths, but I wouldn’t be surprised if this was a custom saddle for Poga\u010dar himself. It’s a little heavier than Vingegaard’s, with a claimed weight of 196 grams, or 190 grams for the equivalent 140mm version.<\/p>\n

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\"TadejPoga\u010dar chooses a 3d printed Fizik Argo saddle; this one looks a little different from what you can buy off the shelf.(Image credit: Josh Croxton)\"TadejThat includes the rainbow stripe. (Image credit: Josh Croxton)\"TadejCarbon rails to drop a little more weight.(Image credit: Josh Croxton)\"TadejThis is an ‘aero’ bottom bracket from Spanish brand Bikeone.(Image credit: Josh Croxton)\"TadejCarbon-Ti thru-axle on the non-drive side. (Image credit: Josh Croxton)\"TadejHere’s that sharp-looking head tube, a little taller than Vingegaard’s S5.(Image credit: Josh Croxton)\"TadejAnother sticker covering the seat post clamp bolt.(Image credit: Josh Croxton)\"TadejHere’s the angular seatstay to the tube junction. (Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Tour de France is underway, and first blood has been drawn. Jonas Vingegaard wears the race leader’s…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":676948,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[4985,101,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-676947","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cycling","tag-cycling","tag-sports","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/676947","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=676947"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/676947\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/676948"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=676947"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=676947"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=676947"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}