Factor’s mystery machine breaks cover at dauphiné

Bike manufacturers are always looking for new ways to make high-performance bikes for professional riders that are both fast and deeply desirable. For us mortals, though, something a few notches down

Colnago’s Y1Rs turned many heads with its radical looks when it was unveiled late last year, alongside bold claims that it was the fastest bike in the pro peloton. Since then, it’s been used by Tadej

Weight 7.53kg (58cm) Frameset Carbon fibre Groupset Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 (54/40t, 11-34t) Wheels Reserve 57|64 rims on DT Swiss 180 hubs Tyres Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR Wide Rim, 700c x 29mm Finish

Tour champ’s striking aero machine cuts no corners in the hunt for watts

Australian’s aero team machine

They say it’s the height of vanity to go reading through your old bike reviews, but I couldn’t help but go searching for the last time I rode a Wilier, and it was a whole nine years ago. And what a di