Tools of the Tour: Peter Sagan
with Peter Sagan
Peter Sagan knows what it takes to win at ‘The Tour’. The charismatic Slovakian racer has no less than 12 Tour de France stage wins to his name and is looking to add to that number this year. To capture victory, it is imperative that Sagan carefully manages both his fitness and his equipment to perfectly optimize performance. These are the tools that help Peter Sagan win stages at the Tour de France.
The Bike (S-Works Tarmac SL7)
Drivetrain: 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 Rapide CLX II
- Roval’s fast and stiff carbon fiber wheelset
- Aerodynamic, yet light
- Great for powerful riders like Sagan
Tires: Unreleased S-Works
- Sagan’s bike is equipped with yet to be released tires
- Presumably a new tubeless road tire from Specialized
Saddle: S-Works Romin EVO
- Lightweight, high-performance saddle
- Features a carbon shell and carbon rails
Pedals: Shimano Dura-Ace SPD-SL
- Shimano’s lightest clipless road pedals
- Clipless pedals help Sagan transfer power from his shoes to the bike
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
Sunglasses: 100% S3
- Large lens shield provides a wide field of view
- Hydrophobic & Oleophobic lenses repel water, oil, and dust
- Vents on underside of lenses prevent fogging
Computer: Garmin Edge
- Garmin’s top line of GPS computers
- Edge computers display speed, power, heart rate, cadence, maps, and more
- The Edge allows Sagan to track his data for later review and analysis
Shoes: S-Works Torch
- Specialized’s latest road shoe
- Ergonomically designed using over 100,000 foot scans
- Carbon fiber base plate for power transfer and weight savings
- Boa dials allow for quick and easy tension adjustment
Water Bottle Cages: Tacx Ciro
Carbon Cages
- Lightweight, low profile water bottle cages
- Carbon and glass fiber construction is durable and light