Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Leopard-Trek) is sticking with his tried-and-true Trek Domane 6-Series for Sunday’s Ronde van VlaanderenJames Huang/BikeRadar
Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Leopard-Trek) has long preferred mechanical drivetrains over electronic ones for the cobbled classicsJames Huang/BikeRadar
Here’s another one for the SLAMTHATSTEM crowdJames Huang/BikeRadar
The Trek Domane 6-Series fork blades feature an exaggerated rake to help promote flex over rough surfaces. Backswept dropouts maintain a standard rake, thoughJames Huang/BikeRadar
Supple 25mm-wide FMB Paris-Roubaix are glued to Bontrager Aeolus 5 D3 carbon tubular wheelsJames Huang/BikeRadar
The Bontrager Team Issue saddle features a very traditional shape and solid titanium rails for durabilityJames Huang/BikeRadar
The team uses inexpensive Trek BAT cages for their firm holdJames Huang/BikeRadar
Is it Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Leopard-Trek) or Tony Montana? Depends on the day, we supposeJames Huang/BikeRadar
Fabian Cancellara’s (Radioshack-Leopard-Trek) trademark plaque decorates the stem on his Trek Domane 6-Series for Ronde van VlaanderenJames Huang/BikeRadar
With a paint job like this, it’s no surprise that Fabian Cancellara is looking to winJames Huang/BikeRadar
Sure, Trek offers this paint job through its custom Project One program but there’s only person who can truly pull it offJames Huang/BikeRadar
Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Leopard-Trek) prefers the uncannily smooth ride of Trek’s IsoSpeed-equipped Domane 6-Series year-round, not just for the cobbled classicsJames Huang/BikeRadar
175mm-long Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 crankarms are equipped with 53/39T chainrings hereJames Huang/BikeRadar
Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Leopard-Trek) puts the power down through a pair of Speedplay Zero pedalsJames Huang/BikeRadar
The German-made Berner rear derailleur cage features enormous pulleys that are claimed to decrease drivetrain frictionJames Huang/BikeRadar
A Bontrager DuoTrap wireless speed and cadence sensor is housed inside the non-driveside chain stayJames Huang/BikeRadar
A stainless steel number plate holder is sandwiched between the Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9000 brake caliper and brake bridgeJames Huang/BikeRadar
The built-in chain catcher on the Trek Domane 6-Series might come in handy when it comes time to hit the cobblesJames Huang/BikeRadar
There will be no mistaking the model of this bike in a finish line shotJames Huang/BikeRadar
The Shimano cartridge holders are filled with SwissStop Black Prince carbon-specific padsJames Huang/BikeRadar
Fabian Cancellara’s (Radioshack-Leopard-Trek) Shimano Dura-Ace 11-25T 11-speed cassette features five titanium cogs to save weightJames Huang/BikeRadar
Further adding to the remarkable comfort of Fabian Cancellara’s (Radioshack-Leopard-Trek) Trek Domane 6-Series are the spindly seat staysJames Huang/BikeRadar
The pointy end of Fabian Cancellara’s (Radioshack-Leopard-Trek) Trek Domane 6-SeriesJames Huang/BikeRadar
Tidy cable routing courtesy of Nokon’s aluminum housing and team mechanic Roger TheelJames Huang/BikeRadar
The UCI is indeed cracking down on teams filing down the lawyer tabsJames Huang/BikeRadar
Production Trek Domane frames use a replaceable rear derailleur hanger but Fabian Cancellara’s (Radioshack-Leopard-Trek) machine uses a one-piece dropout for improved crash durability and shifting performanceJames Huang/BikeRadar
The Bontrager Aeolus 5 D3 rear hub features a ‘stacked’ driveside spoke flangeJames Huang/BikeRadar
Sorry, folks, there’s no motor in hereJames Huang/BikeRadar
New Shimano Dura-Ace ST-9000 STI Dual Control levers are mounted high on Bontrager RL Anatomic barsJames Huang/BikeRadar
Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Leopard-Trek) is looking for redemption at this year’s Ronde van Vlaanderen, and he isn’t taking any chances equipment-wise. ‘Spartacus’ will tackle the Flemish cobbles aboard his tried-and-true Trek Domane 6-Series.
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While most of his teammates opt for the uncannily smooth-riding Domane only for the Belgian classics – otherwise using Trek’s more aggressive Madone model for the majority of races – Cancellara is unique in that he prefers it year-round. As it’s barely heavier and supposedly just as efficient in terms of power transfer, though, it’s perhaps surprising that more teammates don’t follow suit – particularly given that Trek even produces a special geometry with a shorter head tube, too.
Here’s another one for the slamthatstem crowd:James Huang/BikeRadar
Spartacus gets custom graphics — and a 140mm stem
As we’ve noted in years past, Cancellara’s setup for RVV is only slightly different from his everyday race configuration with no changes aside from the 25mm-wide FMB Paris-Roubaix tubular tires instead of the usual Schwalbes. The rear derailleur is also equipped with Berner’s ultra-oversized carbon fiber cage and pulleys – which are claimed to reduce drivetrain friction – while the driveside dropout is a one-piece unit instead of having the bolt-on replaceable hanger of the consumer version.
Otherwise, Cancellara’s Domane uses a straightforward build, including a complete Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 mechanical group instead of the electronic one we showed you just a few days ago. The Swiss rider is said to prefer the cable-actuated lever’s longer throws over Di2 buttons when things get bumpy.
The swiss-made berner rear derailleur cage features enormous pulleys that are claimed to decrease drivetrain friction:James Huang/BikeRadar
A Swiss-made Berner derailleur cage with huge pulley wheels that supposedly reduce friction
The Bontrager label is found on nearly everything else, including the 50mm-deep Aeolus 5 D3 carbon wheels, 140mm-long Race XXX Lite stem, Team Issue saddle, and 44cm-wide anatomic-bend aluminum Race Lite handlebar. Filling in the rest of the gaps are Nokon aluminum housing throughout, SwissStop’s latest Black Prince carbon-specific pads, titanium-spindled Speedplay Zero pedals, and a single wrap of standard Bontrager cork tape.
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Actual weight as pictured is 7.5kg/16.53lb.
Fabian cancellara (radioshack-leopard-trek) is sticking with his tried-and-true trek domane 6-series for sunday’s ronde van vlaanderen:James Huang/BikeRadar
Complete bike specifications
Frame
Trek Domane 6-Series, 58cm ‘pro’ fit
Fork
Trek IsoSpeed full carbon
Headset
Cane Creek Forty, 1 1/8-to-1 1/2″ tapered
Stem
Bontrager Race XXX Lite, 140mm x -7°
Handlebars
Bontrager RL Anatomic, 44cm (center-to-center)
Tape/grips
Bontrager cork
Front brake
Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9000 w/ SwissStop Black Prince carbon-specific pads
Rear brake
Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9000 w/ SwissStop Black Prince carbon-specific pads
Brake levers
Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control ST-9000
Front derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace FD-9000
Rear derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace RD-9000 w/ Berner pulleys and cage
