In the frame: How Pogačar has played around with his position

In 2024, Pogačar and his teammates have used Colnago’s V4Rs race bike. The Slovenian won his first two Tour de France titles aboard the V3Rs but, says Colnago’s Tommaso Cervetti, as you’d expect, the latest incarnation has evolved. “There’s a more aerodynamic frame with more streamlined tubes,” the Italian tells us. “For example, the top-tube features a more flowing profile and thinner seatstays, while there’s also a stiffer and lighter fork steerer with round tube. Other features include a T47 bottom bracket, wider fork legs and the ability to fit up to 32mm tyres.” Pogačar, says Cervetti, was the first one to test the early prototype of V4Rs back in April 2022. “Subsequently, at December’s training camps it’s common to recheck and evaluate the positioning of every rider aboard the…

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