Pro bike: Chris Froome’s Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2

For the fifth stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné, Team Sky's Chris Froome had his bike set up with a 28-tooth big cog in preparation for the HC summit finish at Valmorel. After Froome’s success in the previous day's time trial, jumping from 11^th to second thanks to a powerful performance on the flat course, he’ll be hoping to consolidate his position as the eight-day race really starts to head upwards.

When BikeRadar visited the Team Sky hotel in Chambéry the night before the fifth stage, Froome's bike was prepped and ready for a day in the mountains. A 1,100g Shimano Dura-Ace C24 tubular wheelset and an 11-28t 11sp cluster at the back were the giveaways, and together with Froome's engine they should be enough to cope with the road to Valmorel, which has an average gradient of around seven percent for most of its 12.7km length.

The bike’s only deviation from sky team issue uniformity are the privately-sourced osymetric chainrings – 42-54, the mechanic told us: the bike’s only deviation from sky team issue uniformity are the privately-sourced osymetric chainrings – 42-54, the mechanic told us - Sam Dansie/BikeRadar

Froome is racing on Osymteric chainrings with a Dura-ACE SRM power meter

Sky bikes set a standard in uniformity in the peloton and Froome’s bike doesn’t deviate far from the roster of parts the British squad pulls from: Pinarello and Shimano and Japanese component maker’s subsidiary, Pro. The exception of course are those standout Osymetric chainrings, which are bolted onto a Dura-Ace SRM power meter crank.

Froome’s dogma 65.1 think 2 frame set up for the mountains: froome’s dogma 65.1 think 2 frame set up for the mountains - Sam Dansie/BikeRadar

Froome selected an 11-28t cassette for the mountainous fifth stage of the Dauphiné

Specifications

Frame: Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2
Stem: 126mm Pro
Handlebar: Pro, 40cm c-to-c
Handlebar tape: Pro Smart Silicone
Brakes: Shimano Dura-Ace BR9000
Front derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9070
Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9070 11sp
Shift/brake levers: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9070 11sp
Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace CS9000, 11-28
Cranks: Shimano Dura-Ace
Chain rings: Osymetric
Chain: Shimano CN-9000
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Dura-Ace SM-BB9000
Pedals: Shimano PD-9000
Wheelset: Shimano Dura-Ace C24
Tyres: Veloflex Carbon tubular
Saddle: Fi’zi:k Antares braided
Seatpost: Pinarello Custom
Bottle cages: Elite Custom Race
Other accessories: SRM wheel magnet and sensor

Pro bike: Chris Froome’s Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Think2

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