Tour Tech: Swedish time trial champ Gustav Larsson’s Bianchi Pico Crono

Saturday's short prologue didn't suit five-time Swedish time trial champ Gustav Larsson, but he'll be looking towards the next two time trials to make a mark. He rides a Large Bianchi Pico Crono, kitted out by sponsors FSA, FFWD, Shimano and KMC. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com

Larsson rides with a narrow arm position for a man of his size. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com

Vision's new Metron bar offers up sleek integration of brake levers and stem. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com

Vacansoleil uses FSA's Trimax Carbon aero crankset. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com

Gold KMC chain with Dura-Ace mechanical, which Larsson uses to get a bit of extra reach. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com

Gustav Larrson's Bianchi Pico Crono. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com

Bianchi's seatmast system offers tons of adjustability. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com

Larsson has a saddle height of 84.5cm, and his reach is right at the UCI limit. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com

23mm Vredestein Fortezza tubulars front and rear. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com

Larsson used a massive 58-tooth big ring on Saturday. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com

Fast Forward tri-spoke up front. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com

Mechanics do what they can to keep cables out of the wind. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com

Look's aero Blade pedals are popular among time trialists. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com

No bottle needed for Saturday's short effort. Carbon-ti bolts are used to save a bit of weight. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com