Tools for Gold: With Remco Evenepoel
with Remco Evenepoel
Remco Evenepoel claimed the 2024 Olympic Road Race Gold Medal in decisive form. Getting away solo and holding off the chasing riders. It was no easy feat – requiring careful management of both fitness and equipment to perfectly optimize performance. These are the tools that helped Remco Evenepoel win in Paris.
The Bike (S-Works Tarmac SL8):
Frame: S-works Tarmac SL8
- Designed to be both light and aerodynamic
- Specialized’s fastest race bike
Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (12 Speed)
- Shimano’s top-level of electronic shifting
- Wireless transmission from shifters to derailleurs
- Hydraulic disc brakes for maximal stopping power
Wheels: Roval Alpinist clx ii
- Lightweight climbing wheels – 1265g for the set
- Tubeless rims for best-in-class performance
- Super light LFD hubs
Tires: s-works turbo Cotton
- The fastest tube-type tires from Specialized
- Paired with TPU inner tubes
Saddle: S-Works power mirror
- Lightweight, high-performance saddle
- Features a carbon shell and carbon rails
- 3D printed Mirror Technology provides unique comfort
Pedals: Shimano Dura-Ace SPD-SL
- Shimano’s lightest clipless road pedals
- Clipless pedals help Evanpoel transfer power from his shoes to the bike
handlebar tape: supacaz
- Clean looking, high-performance bar tape
- Super tacky feel without sacrificing durability
- Available in a variety of stylish colors
The Gear
Helmet: S-Works Evade 3
- Specialized’s top-tier aero helmet
- Designed to balance aerodynamics and ventilation
- MIPS Air protection in the event of an impact
Shoes: S-Works Ares
- Performance road shoe designed for maximal power transfer
- Optimized to keep foot in the right position
- BOA-Li2 system for snug and customizable fit
Sunglasses: oakley sutro lite sweep
- Large lens shield provides a wide field of view and offer maximum protection
- Lenses tested to withstand impacts
- Practical yet stylish
Computer: Garmin Edge
- Garmin’s top line of GPS computers
- Edge computers display speed, power, heart rate, cadence, maps, and more
- The Edge allows Evenepoel to track his data for later review and analysis
Water Bottle Cages: Tacx Ciro Carbon Cages
Carbon Cages
- Lightweight, low profile water bottle cages
- Carbon and glass fiber construction is durable and light