Tour de France tech gallery: Four new bikes, $1,700 hubs, brand new wheels, and a $1,400 saddle
The Tour de France, while not the premier event for new road tech, remains the largest bike race globally, prompting teams to utilize advanced gear for competitive advantage.
Best carbon road bikes 2025: Our pick of the best racing and endurance road bikes
Specialized has hit the lightweight/aero sweetspot with the Tarmac SL8, which improves the front end aerodynamics while adding comfort from a slimmed-down seat tube area.