Wout van Aert’s new cyclocross bike

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Due to a change of equipment supplier, Wout van Aert debuted his new cyclocross bike on January 3rd at the Herentals event, where he finished second behind Mathieu van der Poel after a puncture on the last lap. The Belgian champion in the discipline keeps his Cervélo R5 CX, but it is now equipped with a Sram Red eTap 1x groupset and Reserve wheels with 35/39 mm rim depth.

Images: Team Jumbo Visma

For 2023, Team Jumbo-Visma remains loyal to Cervélo, but switches from Shimano to Sram.

Compared to Gravel, tires are limited to a 33 mm width in cyclocross. Tubulars allow for riding with very low pressure, for grip.

Wout van Aert’s bike features a decoration in the colors of his Belgian champion’s jersey, even though he is not expected to defend his title on January 15th.

The Vision Metron handlebar is aero-profiled on its upper part.

Wout van Aert rides with a 46-tooth single chainring.

The two shift levers are only used for the rear derailleur, as the bike has a single chainring.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Frame: Cervélo R5 CX – Fork: Cervélo – Headset: FSA – Wheels: Reserve 35/39 tubular – Tubulars: Dugast – Crankset: Sram Red 1x 46 teeth, Quarq power meter – Chain: Sram Red 12 sp. – Rear derailleur: Sram Red eTap 12 sp. – Cassette: Sram Red 12 sp. 10-33 – Levers: Sram Red eTap AXS – Stem: FSA – Handlebar: Vision Metron – Brakes: Sram Red – Seatpost: Cervélo – Saddle: Fizik Antares R1 – Pedals: Shimano XTR.

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