Giro pro bike: Michele Scarponi’s Wilier Zero.7
- By Caley Fretz
- Published May. 23, 2012
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7 just before the start of stage 17. Lampre-ISD is kitted out by Campagnolo, and Scarponi is running an electronic Record EPS group. Fulcrum provides wheels, in this case a set of Racing Light XLR HGs. Scarponi rides a San Marco Concor saddle, 40cm integrated bars, and has a saddle heigh of 71.5cm. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
Integrated bar/stem, 40cm C-C. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
Custom stickers on Scarponi's bars. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
Scarponi became the 2011 Giro champion shortly before this year's race, giving him the right to race with #1. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
The Record EPS front derailleur. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
Scarponi ran a 52/36 chainring combo on an compact spider. The combination gave him a low gear for the steep Passo Giau, while maintaining a high gear for the fast descent back down into the finish. It was common chainring selection among all the GC favorites on Wednesday. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
Scarponi ran an 11-27 cassette on Wednesday. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
Scarponi's Record EPS electronic rear derailleur. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
Rear end. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
The Zero.7 is Wilier's lightest race frame. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
The front end of Scarponi's ride. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
No tape on the tops means more room for logo placement. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
EPS battery mount. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
Lampre rides 23mm Vittoria Corsa EVO CX team prototype tubulars. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
Straight pull spokes and a carbon hub shell on the Fulcrum Racing Light wheels. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
Lots of yellow. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
A chain catcher has become standard equipment. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
EPS cable entry. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
Carbon tubular rims. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
Carbon front hub shell. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
172.5 crankarms for the defending Giro champ. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
Slammed. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Michele Scarponi's Wilier Zero.7
Each bike gets a quick shifting check before the start. Scarponi's Wilier waits in line. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
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Caley Fretz
Tech Editor Caley Fretz came on board with VN in September 2010, and now splits his year between Boulder, Colorado and Annecy, France. Beyond his journalistic pursuits, he is a category 1 road, 'cross and track racer. He also holds a pro XC mountain bike license, though unlicensed racing is now more his style.
