Pro Team Gear: The Bikes and Jerseys of the 2022 World Tour Teams

Astana – Qazaqstan Team (Kazakhstan)

Riders to watch: Vincenzo Nibali, Alexey Lutsenko, Miguel Angel Lopez, Gianni Moscon

In 2022, the Astana team will mainly ride the Wilier Filante SLR, the Italian brand’s all-round model, both light and aerodynamic, paired with French Corima wheels. On some races, riders can benefit from the lighter Zero SLR, and of course the Turbine for time trials. Look, Prologo, and Vittoria are the other main partners of the Kazakh team.

Bahrain Victorious (Bahrain)

Riders to watch: Mikel Landa, Damiano Caruso, Wout Poels, Dylan Theuns, Sonny Colbrelli

Team Bahrain Victorious is still backed by the second major Taiwanese (and global) brand, Merida, and will mainly use the new Scultura Team, a model that is both light and aerodynamic (6.9 kg with disc brakes). Vision wheels and Shimano 12-speed groupsets complete the equipment.

Bora – Hansgrohe (Germany)

Riders to watch: Sam Bennett, Sergio Higuita, Jai Hindley, Aleksandr Vlasov, Maximilian Schachmann

The S-Works Tarmac SL7 is still one of the most versatile bikes in the peloton, appreciated by riders on flat and mountainous courses. This season it will be fitted with a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 12-speed groupset, and still with Roval Rapide and Alpinist CLX wheels. At Paris-Roubaix, it will of course be replaced by the Roubaix S-Works, and the riders will use the Shiv TT Disc for individual time trials. The riders will mainly run tubeless tires this season.

Cofidis (France)

Riders to watch: Guillaume Martin, Bryan Coquard, Jesus Herrada, Ion Izagirre, Benjamin Thomas

Cofidis remains loyal to De Rosa and Campagnolo for frames and groupsets, SRM for power meters, and Selle Italia for saddles. This season, however, the French brand Corima replaces Fulcrum wheels. Riders will have the choice between the Merak for the most hilly races and the SK Pininfarina for flatter courses. For time trials, the TT03 will be used.

EF Education – EasyPost (USA)

Riders to watch: Esteban Chaves, Rigoberto Urán, Alberto Bettiol, Hugh Carthy, Simon Carr

As in 2021, the EF Education – EasyPost riders (with the new co-sponsor) will mainly use two bikes: the SuperSix Evo for its versatility, and the SystemSix for its aerodynamics, which make it one of the fastest in the peloton. The SuperSlice will be the star for time trials. The bikes are also equipped with Shimano drivetrains, Vision wheels, and FSA/Vision cockpit components.

Groupama – FDJ (France)

Riders to watch: Arnaud Démare, Thibaut Pinot, David Gaudu, Valentin Madouas, Stefan Küng

Introduced mid-season in 2021 with the Groupama – FDJ riders, the new Xelius SL3 should become one of their favorite bikes at most of the Grand Tours and hilly races. For sprints and classics, Arnaud Démare will keep his Aircode DRS. For 2022, Groupama – FDJ will of course benefit from the new Shimano Dura-Ace 12-speed groupset, as well as the new Dura-Ace wheels.

INEOS Grenadiers (Great Britain)

Riders to watch: Egan Bernal, Geraint Thomas, Richard Carapaz, Adam Yates, Thomas Pidcock, Pavel Sivakov, Dani Martínez, Filippo Ganna, Richie Porte.

With the 2021 launch of the new Pinarello Dogma F, the INEOS Grenadiers riders have a bike that is just as versatile and high-performing on all terrain, but lighter than the previous Dogma F12. This weight saving lets the British team opt more often for the disc-brake version, which approaches the UCI minimum weight limit of 6.8 kg. Equipped with the new Shimano Dura-Ace 12-speed groupset and new Dura-Ace wheels, tubeless or tubular, the Dogma F remains one of the peloton’s safe bets. For time trials, riders will still use the very fast Bolide.

Intermarché – Wanty – Gobert Matériaux (Belgium)

Riders to watch: Alexander Kristoff, Jan Bakelants, Loïc Vliegen, Louis Meintjes, Biniam Girmay, Rein Taaramäe

Intermarché – Wanty – Gobert Matériaux continues its climb and is strengthened this season by veteran Alexander Kristoff. The Belgian team continues its partnership with the German brand Cube, which dates back to 2014. The Litening C:68X, fitted with Shimano and Newmen wheels, is a stiff, versatile bike.

Israel – Premier Tech (Israel)

Riders to watch: Chris Froome, Jakob Fuglsang, Sep Vanmarcke, Rudy Barbier, Michael Woods, Daryl Impey, Alessandro De Marchi

The Israel – Premier Tech riders will have the choice between the Factor Ostro Vam, the most versatile in the British brand’s range, the O2 Vam for mountains, and the Hanzō for time trials. The wheels remain Black Inc., and the drivetrains are Shimano Dura-Ace 12-speed. However, Rotor joins the list of suppliers, providing cranksets, with the Aldhu model fitted with the Inspider power meter.

Jumbo – Visma (Netherlands)

Riders to watch: Primož Roglič, Wout van Aert, Rohan Dennis, Tom Dumoulin, Christophe Laporte, Sepp Kuss

One of the strongest teams in the peloton still benefits from the support of the Canadian brand Cervélo, which provides riders with four different machines: the S5 for its aerodynamic properties, the R5 for the mountains, the Caledonia 5 for the cobbled classics, and the P5 for time trials. The bikes remain fitted with Shimano, with groupsets, wheels, and pedals.

Lotto – Soudal (Belgium)

Riders to watch: Tim Wellens, Philippe Gilbert, Caleb Ewan, Thomas De Gendt

For 2022, the Lotto – Soudal riders keep Ridley bikes, with the Noah Fast (the all-rounder) and the Helium SLX (for mountains), along with the new Dean Fast for time trials. The biggest change is in the equipment, since the team is switching from Campagnolo to Shimano, with the Dura-Ace 12-speed Di2 Disc groupset, and adopts DT Swiss wheels.

Riders to watch: Alejandro Valverde, Enric Mas, Gorka Izagirre, Alexander Aranburu

The Movistar team will again rely on Canyon bikes, with the Aeroad CFR for mixed terrain and the Ultimate CFR for the mountains. The SRAM Red eTap AXS groupsets will be fitted with chainring combinations not sold retail, 54-41 and 52-39, with a 12-speed cassette starting at 10 teeth. This choice mainly comes from the fact that riders (sprinters in particular) do not really like using the 10-tooth cog, which creates a very large gap in gear ratio with the 11. Otherwise, riders will use the full range of Zipp wheels (303, 404, 454…) in clincher or tubeless.

Quick Step – Alpha Vinyl Team (Belgium)

Riders to watch: Julian Alaphilippe, Remco Evenepoel, Kasper Asgreen, Mark Cavendish, Fabio Jakobsen, Florian Sénéchal

The Quick Step – Alpha Vinyl team of world champion Julian Alaphilippe will mainly ride the Tarmac S-Works SL7, a bike that is light, stiff, and aerodynamic, fitted with Roval tubeless wheels. At Paris-Roubaix, riders should prefer the Roubaix S-Works model, with its suspension integrated into the steerer tube. The Shiv TT Disc should be one of the favorite weapons of the phenomenon Remco Evenepoel. The only change from 2021 is the fitting of a Shimano Dura-Ace 12-speed groupset.

Team BikeExchange – Jayco (Australia)

Riders to watch: Simon Yates, Michael Matthews, Dylan Groenewegen

Team BikeExchange – Jayco is benefiting from Giant’s return to the World Tour and has formed a partnership with the Taiwanese giant (the world’s largest bicycle manufacturer). The riders will use the TCR Advanced SL for mountains and hilly terrain, and the Propel Advanced SL for flatter courses. Wheels, tires, cockpit components, and saddles also come from the sister brand Cadex, with bikes fitted with Shimano 12-speed drivetrains.

Team DSM (Netherlands)

Riders to watch: Romain Bardet, John Degenkolb, Søren Kragh Andersen

Romain Bardet’s Team DSM keeps Scott bikes, with the Addict RC for very hilly courses, the Foil for flatter courses, and the Plasma for time trials. The team stays loyal to Shimano, with a Dura-Ace 12-speed groupset, but also the wheels and pedals from the Japanese brand.

Trek – Segafredo (USA)

Riders to watch: Mads Pedersen, Giulio Ciccone, Bauke Mollema, Jasper Stuyven, Tony Gallopin, Kenny Elissonde, Julien Bernard

Team Trek – Segafredo, which sees the departure of Vincenzo Nibali but the return of Tony Gallopin, of course remains loyal to its Trek bikes, with the new Emonda introduced last year (the light and relatively aero bike), the Madone SLR for the rouleurs, the Domane for the cobbled classics, and the Speed Concept for time trials. Equipped with SRAM AXS, the riders’ bikes are mostly fitted with chainring combinations of 54-41 and 52-39 (with a 12-speed cassette starting at 10 teeth) rather than the combinations sold retail.