Tour Pro Bike: Vinokourov’s custom Specialized Tarmac SL4
- By Caley Fretz
- Published Jul. 20, 2012
- Updated Jul. 20, 2012 at 2:13 PM EDT
Vinokourov's Specialized Tarmac SL4
Vinokourov's Specialized Tarmac SL4 is a unique tribute to the legendary Kazakh, who is likely competing in his last Tour de France this year. We say likely because, frankly, with Vino you just never know. Vinokourov rides a 52cm frame with a saddle heigh of 70.5cm and a reach of 56cm from saddle tip to bars. He has 42cm bars, center-to-center, and though his stem is integrated into the bars, it is effectively 12cm long. Special little details abound on Vino's machine. A custom Selle Italia Flite saddle is the most obvious, followed closely by his custom-painted bar setup, which reads simply "Vino Forever." Gold Alligator I-Link housing adds a little bling. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vinokourov's Specialized Tarmac SL4
Vino's saddle is wrapped in a the flag of his country, and his team. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vinokourov's Specialized Tarmac SL4
The sun and eagle graces Vino's integrated bars as well. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vinokourov's Specialized Tarmac SL4
Vinokourov uses an FSA Monolink seatpost and Monolink Selle Italia saddle, which offers loads of adjustability. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vinokourov's Specialized Tarmac SL4
Gold housing out back, and an old Red cassette with new Red rear derailleur. Vino rode and 11-28 for the final big mountain stage of the Tour. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vinokourov's Specialized Tarmac SL4
Vinokourov is undoubtedly the patron of the Astana squad, but he didn't get 181 this year. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vinokourov's Specialized Tarmac SL4
Vino smash. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vinokourov's Specialized Tarmac SL4
A Corima Viva S on the back of Vino's ride. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vinokourov's Specialized Tarmac SL4
The Monolink system offers a ton of adjustability, but saddle selection is still limited. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vinokourov's Specialized Tarmac SL4
A Corima MCC S up front, with its graphics a little worse for wear. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vinokourov's Specialized Tarmac SL4
Forever Vino. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vinokourov's Specialized Tarmac SL4
More gold housing up front. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vinokourov's Specialized Tarmac SL4
An SRM power meter and Sram Red chainrings. Sram will be releasing their Yaw-ready chainrings for non-Red cranks early next year. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vinokourov's Specialized Tarmac SL4
Tacx carbon cages. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Vinokourov's Specialized Tarmac SL4
Yaw front derailleur. Astana appears to use Gore liners inside Vino's Alligator housing outers. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
FILED UNDER: Bikes and Tech / Gallery / Pro Bikes / Tour de France TAGS: Alexander Vinokourov
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.
