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The 18 teams in the World Tour are guaranteed to compete in the biggest races, whether they are Classics or Grand Tours. These races are followed and televised around the world. This high level of exposure drives bicycle brands and equipment manufacturers to compete to outfit the top teams and riders, in order to secure visibility that leads to brand recognition and, ultimately, sales in the market. These collaborations between brands and teams also drive advancements in equipment, which are eventually incorporated into the manufacturers’ entire product lines. As we do every year, let’s take a closer look at the equipment used by the world’s best riders in 2025.
Photos: The photos in this feature are sourced from press releases, team and brand websites, or their social media accounts.
Which equipment manufacturers are most represented in the World Tour? Here’s a breakdown by bike component.
Frames and forks:
The 2025 season marks the grand return of the French brand Lapierre to the highest level with Team Picnic – Post NL, after a one-year hiatus following the end of its contract with Groupama-FDJ in late 2023. But the big news could well be the arrival of the Chinese brand XDS Carbon Tech, which is replacing Wilier at XDS – Astana. This is a first at this level. While Canyon and Specialized remain the only two brands to outfit two teams, Scott is bearing the brunt of this game of musical chairs by disappearing from the list of World Tour equipment sponsors.
- Canyon (2 teams)
- Specialized (2 teams)
- Bianchi (1 team)
- Cannondale (1 team)
- Cervélo (1 team)
- Colnago (1 team)
- Cube (1 team)
- Giant (1 team)
- Lapierre (1 team)
- Look (1 team)
- Merida (1 team)
- Pinarello (1 team)
- Trek (1 team)
- Van Rysel (1 team)
- Wilier (1 team)
- XDS Carbon Tech (1 team)
Drivetrains:
13 out of 18 teams use Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 12-speed drivetrains. That’s one fewer than in 2024, as Campagnolo makes a major comeback as an equipment supplier at this level of competition, thanks to a comprehensive partnership (drivetrains and wheels) with the French team Cofidis. SRAM remains a partner of four teams.
- Shimano (13 teams)
- SRAM (4 teams)
- Campagnolo (1 team)
Pedals:
12 out of 18 teams use Shimano pedals, compared to two teams each for Look, Time, and Wahoo Speedplay.
- Shimano (12 teams)
- Look (2 teams)
- Time (2 teams)
- Wahoo Speedplay (2 teams)
Power Meters:
As with drivetrains, Shimano remains the official leader in the field of power meters, with 11 out of 18 teams using them. It should be noted, however, that riders sometimes use other power meters during training, primarily for practical reasons or for reliability. Quarq power meters are used by the four teams riding SRAM, FSA Powerbox sensors by two teams, and Look Power pedals by Cofidis on the French brand’s bikes.
- Shimano (11 teams)
- Quarq (4 teams)
- FSA (2 teams)
- Look (1 team)
Wheels:
Vision (FSA) has now established itself as the leading wheel supplier at the World Tour level, equipping four teams. Next are Shimano and Roval, with two teams each. Ursus at Picnic – Post NL and Miche at Groupama – FDJ have replaced Shimano. And Campagnolo has replaced Corima at Corima. In total, 13 different wheel brands are represented in the peloton.
- Vision (4 teams)
- Shimano (2 teams)
- Roval (2 teams)
- Bontrager (1 team)
- Campagnolo (1 team)
- Cadex (1 team)
- Enve (1 team)
- Miche (1 team)
- Newmen (1 team)
- Reserve (1 team)
- Swiss Side (1 team)
- Ursus (1 team)
- Zipp (1 team)
Tires:
Continental and Vittoria account for the bulk of the peloton, ahead of Specialized and Pirelli. Michelin, which previously supplied Cofidis, is no longer present at this level, but has been replaced by Hutchinson, the other French brand, which can be found on the bikes of the Belgian team Intermarché – Wanty.
- Continental (7 teams)
- Vittoria (6 teams)
- Pirelli (2 teams)
- Specialized (2 teams)
- Hutchinson (1 team)
Saddles:
Prologo remains the most widely represented brand on the World Tour, ahead of Fizik, Selle Italia, and Specialized. It’s worth noting an amusing swap between Visma–Lease a Bike and UAE Team Emirates—the two top teams in the field—who switched from Fizik to Prologo, and from Prologo to Fizik.
- Prologo (7 teams)
- Fizik (4 teams)
- Selle Italia (3 teams)
- Specialized (2 teams)
- Bontrager (1 team)
- Cadex (1 team)
Dashboards:
Wahoo and Garmin account for nearly the entire field, with nine and eight teams out of 18, respectively. Bryton is also represented, with Intermarché – Wanty.
- Garmin (9 teams)
- Wahoo (8 teams)
- Bryton (1 team)
Water bottle cages:
Elite is the most widely represented brand, with 10 out of 18 teams, ahead of Tacx (five teams). Next come Colnago, Trek, and Giant, whose bikes have specific designs that require water bottle cages from the same brand.
- Elite (10 teams)
- Tacx (5 teams)
- Colnago (1 team)
- Giant (1 team)
- Trek (1 team)
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Alpecin – Deceuninck (Belgium)
Sponsors: shampoo brands and door and window manufacturers
Bicycle brand: Canyon (Germany)
Alpecin–Deceuninck is a long-standing partner of Canyon, as well as Shimano. It’s therefore no surprise that the bikes have changed little since the middle of the 2024 season, with the arrival of the new Aeroad CFR, which is even lighter and more versatile than its predecessor. This bike will undoubtedly be the bike of choice on most courses, except on mountain stages with the greatest elevation gain. The only notable change this year: Vittoria has been replaced by Pirelli for the tires.
 Frames and forks: Canyon Aeroad CFR, Ultimate CFR, Speedmax TT |
Arkea – B&B Hotels (France)
Sponsors: bank and hotel chain
Bicycle brand: Bianchi (Italy)
For the third year, Bianchi will outfit the Arkea – B&B Hotels riders with the Oltre RC for fast races and the Specialissima RC for mountain stages. For time trials, the Aquila will continue to be the bike of choice. While the Bianchi bikes will still be equipped with Shimano drivetrains, they will now feature Vision wheels and FSA power meters to round out the equipment for the French World Tour team.
 Frames and forks: Bianchi Oltre RC, Specialissima RC, and Aquila |
Bahrain Victorious (Bahrain)
Sponsor: Kingdom of Bahrain
Bike brand: Merida (Taiwan)
No changes to equipment suppliers in 2025 for Bahrain Victorious, which is sticking with its Merida Reacto and Scultura bikes: the former is preferred for fast races, the latter for mountain stages. Shimano drivetrains, Vision wheels and handlebars, and Prologo saddles keep these predominantly white bikes—featuring blue and gold accents that echo the team jersey—up to date.
 Frames and forks: Merida Reacto, Scultura, Time Wrap |
Cofidis (France)
Sponsor: financial services company
Bicycle brand: Look (France)
2025 marks Campagnolo’s grand return to the World Tour circuit as the equipment supplier for the French team Cofidis. The Look Blade 795 RS bikes feature the Super Record Wireless groupset, in addition to Bora WTO wheels. This new partnership also brings Vittoria on board for tires, replacing Michelin. Note that the riders use Look Keo Blade Power pedals as power meters.
 Frames and forks: Look Blade 795 RS, 796 Monoblade RS |
Decathlon – Ag2r La Mondiale (France)
Sponsor: sports retail chain and health insurance group
Bicycle brand: Van Rysel (France)
New colors for the Decathlon-Ag2R La Mondiale Van Rysel bikes for the 2025 season, featuring green and blue. The riders will also benefit from the new RCR-F, an aerodynamic bike expected to be used in the fastest races alongside the RCR Pro in the mountains. The team remains loyal to Swiss Side wheels, Continental tires, Shimano drivetrains, Look pedals, and fi’zi:k saddles, just as in 2024.
 Frames and forks: Van Rysel RCR-F, RCR Pro, and XCR |
EF Education – EasyPost (United States)
Sponsors: school education specialist and package delivery brand
Bicycle brand: Cannondale (USA)
The EF Education – EasyPost team’s Cannondale SuperSix Evo Lab71 bikes feature a new color scheme that perfectly matches their jerseys. This versatile bike, comfortable on all terrains, is equipped with a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 drivetrain and an FSA Powerbox power meter crankset. The team also uses Wahoo Speedplay Aero pedals, along with Wahoo speed sensors. The saddles (Fizik instead of Prologo) and bottle cages (Elite instead of Tacx) are the only notable changes from the previous season.
 Frames and forks: Cannondale SuperSix Evo Lab71 and SuperSlice |
Groupama – FDJ (France)
Sponsors: insurance company and national lottery
Bike brand: Wilier (Italy)
For 2025, Groupama–FDJ will continue to use Wilier bikes, with the Filante SLR as the primary model, supported by the Verticale SLR for high-altitude racing and the Superconica SLR for time trials. The bikes remain nearly identical to those from the previous season, with the exception of the wheels, as the French team switches from Shimano to Miche, the Italian brand making its World Tour debut.
 Frames and forks: Wilier Filante SLR, Verticale SLR, Supersonica SLR |
INEOS Grenadiers (United Kingdom)
Sponsors: petrochemicals and a custom bike builder
Bike brand: Pinarello (Italy)
For 2025, INEOS remains loyal to Pinarello, as it has been since the late 2000s and the creation of Team Sky. The new Dogma F, used by the British team’s riders since the middle of the 2024 season, is still in use, and there are no changes to the partner lineup. The riders are officially equipped with Shimano wheels, but in recent seasons they have been seen riding with Princeton wheels, particularly in time trials or in the mountains. Will this still be the case this season?
 Frames and forks: Pinarello New Dogma F, Bolide |
Intermarché – Wanty (Belgium)
Sponsors: supermarket chain and construction company
Bicycle brand: Cube (Germany)
Intermarché-Wanty has changed both its jersey colors and bike colors, adopting red and black in place of white, blue, and neon yellow. The riders are keeping their Cube Litening C:68X and Litening Air C:68X bikes for mountain stages and fast races. While the team is switching from Look to Shimano pedals, the biggest change is in the tires, as Hutchinson makes its return to the World Tour, replacing Continental. Intermarché – Wanty is also the only team to use Newmen wheels and Bryton bike computers.
 Frames and forks: Cube Litening C:68X, Litening Air C:68X, and Aerium TT |
Lidl – Trek (United States)
Sponsors: supermarket chain and bicycle brand
Bicycle brand: Trek (United States)
In 2025, riders on the Lidl–Trek team will ride exclusively the latest generation of the Trek Madone, a lightweight and versatile bike that is just as effective on steep climbs as it is in terms of aerodynamics, thanks in particular to its handlebar setup and specialized bottle cages. They also use Bontrager wheels (a Trek brand) with different profiles depending on the terrain. Pirelli tires, Wahoo computers, SRAM Red AXS groupsets, Quarq power meters, and Time pedals round out the equipment.
 Frames and forks: Trek Madone 8 SLR 9 and Speed Concept |
Movistar Team (Spain)
Sponsor: telecommunications provider
Bike brand: Canyon (Germany)
Movistar has remained loyal to Canyon for several seasons, now riding the new Aeroad CFR and Ultimate CFR, although the former—which is increasingly versatile—is expected to be the bike of choice for most races. The team is a preferred partner of SRAM, opting for SRAM Red groupsets, as well as Zipp wheels and Time pedals, all of which are owned by the American equipment manufacturer.
 Frames and forks: Canyon Aeroad CFR, Ultimate CFR, and Speedmax TT |
Red Bull – Bora – Hansgrohe (Germany)
Sponsors: cooktop and faucet brands
Bicycle brand: Specialized (United States)
There are few changes to the Red Bull – Bora – Hansgrohe bike for 2025 compared to 2024. The team will continue to ride Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL 8 bikes in all races, except for Paris-Roubaix and time trials. Equipped with Roval wheels and a Roval handlebar set, a Specialized saddle, and a SRAM Red groupset, the bike is perfectly versatile. This season, the team is opting for Garmin computers instead of Hammerhead, and Tacx bottle cages rather than Specialized ones.
 Frames and forks: Specialized Tarmac S-Works SL8, Roubaix S-Works SL8, Shiv TT Disc |
Soudal – Quick Step (Belgium)
Sponsors: manufacturer of silicone and sealants, and producer of coatings
Bicycle brand: Specialized (United States)
The Soudal–Quick Step team will use exactly the same equipment in 2025 as it did in the previous season. Only the bike’s color has changed slightly, with the addition of a touch of white on the lower part of the frame and fork to match the updated jersey design. The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 is used in all races, equipped with Roval Rapide CLX or Alpinist CLX wheels, Specialized tires and saddles, a Roval handlebar and stem, and a Shimano Dura-Ace drivetrain (including a power meter and pedals).
 Frames and forks: Specialized Tarmac S-Works SL8, Roubaix S-Works SL8, and Shiv TT Disc |
Team Jayco – AlUla (Australia)
Sponsors: private sponsorship and a motorhome brand
Bicycle brand: Giant (Taiwan)
The Jayco-AlUla team is riding Giant TCR Advanced SL and Propel Advanced SL bikes this season, along with the new Trinity Advanced SL for time trials. Shimano drivetrains, Cadex wheels and components, and Vittoria tires round out the bikes, which are simply getting a new color scheme for 2025.
 Frames and forks: Giant Propel Advanced SL, Trinity Advanced Pro |
Team Picnic – PostNL (Netherlands)
Sponsors: Mobile Supermarket, Post Office
Bicycle brand: Lapierre (France)
2025 marks Lapierre’s big comeback to the World Tour, following the end of its contract with Groupama-FDJ in 2023. The riders of the Dutch Team Picnic – PostNL use the brand-new Xelius DRS in all road races and the Aerostorm DRS for time trials. Also noteworthy is the arrival of the Italian wheel brand Ursus, replacing Shimano, the team’s longtime partner.
 Frames and forks: Xelius DRS and Aerostorm DRS |
Team Visma – Lease a Bike (Netherlands)
Sponsors: software company and bike rental company
Bike brand: Cervélo (USA)
Team Visma – Lease a Bike is sticking with the same two bikes as last year, at least for the first part of the season. The Cervélo S5 remains the bike of choice for fast races, while the lighter R5 is favored by some riders in the mountains. Compared to the start of the 2024 season, the only change is the groupset, as SRAM introduced its brand-new Red AXS during the Giro. As for partners, there are almost no changes to note, with the sole exception being the switch from Fizik to Prologo for saddles.
 Frames and forks: Cervélo S5, R5, and P5 |
UAE Team Emirates – XRG (United Arab Emirates)
Sponsors: airline, United Arab Emirates, international investment company in the energy and chemicals sectors
Bicycle brand: Colnago (Italy)
The spectacular Colnago Y1RS has been the talk of the town since this winter. The new aero bike ridden by Tadej Pogacar and his teammates is said to offer a 20-watt advantage at high speeds compared to the bike used by the UAE Team riders in 2024. Otherwise, the equipment remains the same, except for the saddles, as Fizik now supplies the riders’ saddles. We also note the apparent move away from Carbon Ti chainrings in favor of 100% Shimano drivetrains, still paired with Enve wheels.
 Frames and forks: Colnago Y1RS, V4RS Disc, and Kone |
XDS Astana (Kazakhstan)
Sponsor: carbon bike manufacturer, capital of Kazakhstan
Bike brand: XDS Carbon Tech (China)
For the first time, a Chinese brand has entered the World Tour, with XDS replacing Wilier at Astana. Otherwise, the team remains loyal to its usual partners, with Shimano for drivetrains and brakes, Vision/FSA for wheels and handlebars, as well as Prologo, Garmin, and Tacx for saddles, computers, and bottle cages. Note that the team is switching from Vittoria to Continental for tires.
 Frames and forks: X-Lab AD9 |
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