Pro bike: Dan Martin’s Cervelo S3

<source media="(max-width: 320px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=90&resize=160%2C208, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=45&resize=320%2C416 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=45&resize=480%2C624 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=45&resize=640%2C832 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 375px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=90&resize=190%2C247, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=45&resize=380%2C494 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=45&resize=570%2C741 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=45&resize=692%2C900 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 425px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=90&resize=215%2C279, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=45&resize=430%2C559 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=45&resize=645%2C838 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=45&resize=692%2C900 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 768px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=90&resize=295%2C383, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=45&resize=590%2C767 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=45&resize=693%2C900 3x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(max-width: 992px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=90&resize=136%2C176, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=45&resize=272%2C353 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=45&resize=408%2C530 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=45&resize=544%2C707 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <source media="(min-width: 993px)" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=90&resize=155%2C201, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=45&resize=310%2C403 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=45&resize=465%2C604 3x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=45&resize=620%2C806 4x" type="image/jpeg"> <img class="wp-image-318693 size-portrait_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-gallery-grid-src-image" src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4.jpg?quality=90&resize=556%2C723" width="556" height="723" data-crop-width="" data-crop-height="" alt="Hometown favourite Dan Martin (Garmin-Sharp) was set to ride this Cervélo S3 in this year's Giro d'Italia before an unfortunate crash in the opening team time trial forced him to retire" title="1400023625456-5lv25riwkib8-de765e4" style="width: auto; height: 100%;"> Hometown favourite Dan Martin (Garmin-Sharp) was set to ride this Cervélo S3 in this year’s Giro d’Italia before an unfortunate crash in the opening team time trial forced him to retire James Huang/Future Publishing

Dan Martin (Garmin-Sharp) had major goals heading into this year’s Giro d’Italia . With exceptional form just ahead of the start in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and having grown up just a few hours away, he was a huge hometown favourite.

Fans were trying to pry open the doors of the team bus just to catch a glimpse of him. It all went wrong during the open team trial though, and the Cervélo S3 that he would have used for this year’s road stages sadly won’t see any use.

While Garmin-Sharp riders have a range of Cervélo frame models to choose from, team mechanic Geoff Brown tells BikeRadar that the S3 is far and away the most popular choice. According to Brown, riders appreciate the bike’s aerodynamic shape but also the smoother ride and more versatile handling as compared to the more extreme S5 model.

That versatility is reflected in the frame’s design. Deep cross-sections are used throughout the main frame and fork blades but the seat stays are comparatively tiny. Down below, meaty chain stays and an extra-wide BBright bottom bracket shell with bulbous adjoining tubes promise excellent power transfer.

The build kit is all business. Highlights include a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9070 transmission (but with no supplemental shift buttons), speedy 40mm deep Mavic Cosmic Carbone 40 carbon tubular wheels, a stiff Rotor 3D+ hollow-machined aluminium crankset with a solid spider and solid outer chainring, and an all-aluminium cockpit from 3T with a traditional bend and a thin, single layer of grippy tape.

Martin would have sat upon a fi’zi:k Antares saddle with a carbon fibre shell and hollow k:ium metallic rails and, after an exceptionally long delay, the entire team is finally using Garmin’s Vector power meter pedals .

Finishing things off are a pair of Arundel Mandible carbon fibre bottle cages (with Camelbak Podium bottles), a Rotor adjustable chain catcher and press-fit bottom bracket, a Cane Creek headset, Mavic tyres (that are clearly made by someone else), and a Garmin Edge 510 computer.

Total weight is 7.78kg (17.15lb) without the computer or bottles – and without Martin’s heavy heart. Luck hasn’t been on the Irishman’s side recently but this machine will be waiting for him upon his return.

Complete bike specifications Frame: Cervélo S3, 54cm Fork: Cervélo FK42 Headset: Cane Creek integrated, 1 1/8-to-1 3/8in tapered Stem: 3T ARX Team, 130mm x -17° Handlebar: 3T Rotundo Pro, 42cm (c-c) Tape: 3T Front brake: Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9000 w/ Shimano carbon-specific pads Rear brake: Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9000 w/ Shimano carbon-specific pads Brake levers: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 STI Dual Control ST-9070 Front derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 FD-9070 Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 RD-9070 Shift levers: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 STI Dual Control ST-9070 Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace CN-9000, 11-25T Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace CN-9000 Crankset: Rotor 3D+, 172.5mm, 53/39T Bottom bracket: Rotor PressFit 4630 Pedals: Garmin Vector Wheelset: Mavic Cosmic Carbone 40 tubular Front tyre: ‘Mavic Yksion Grip Link’ tubular, 25mm Rear tyre: ‘Mavic Yksion Grip Link’ tubular, 25mm Saddle: fi’zi:k Antares, carbon fibre shell, k:ium rails Seatpost: Cervélo Aero (two-position) Bottle cages: Arundel Mandible (2) Other accessories: Garmin Edge 510 computer, Rotor adjustable chain catcher Critical measurements Rider’s height: 1.76m (5ft 10in) Rider’s weight: 62kg (137lb) Saddle height from BB, c-t: 745mm Saddle setback: 62mm Seat tube length (c-t): 485mm Seat tube length (c-c): 470mm Tip of saddle nose to center of bars (next to stem): 567mm Saddle-to-bar drop: 95mm Head tube length: 148mm Top tube length (effective): 548mm Weight: 7.78kg (17.15lb) without computer or bottles