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Guaranteed privileged access to the biggest races on the calendar, WorldTour teams bring together the elite of professional cycling and benefit from global media exposure, from Classics to Grand Tours. An ideal context for bike and equipment brands, which engage in fierce competition to associate their image with the most successful teams and the most prominent riders. For this 2026 edition, we review the equipment used by all WorldTour teams, plus the four best ProTeam formations (TotalEnergies, Pinarello – Q36.5, Tudor and Cofidis) regularly invited to the biggest events. A complete overview of the bikes and equipment that shape performance at the highest level of professional cycling today.
The photos in this report come from press releases, team websites, brands, or their social networks (except for Visma | Lease a Bike, credit ©3bikes.fr).
=> SEE ALSO : the rosters, transfers, of the main teams for 2026
Which equipment manufacturers are most represented in the WorldTour? Here is a breakdown for each bike component.
Frames and forks
The 2026 season is marked by a certain continuity while confirming the extreme diversity of brands represented at the highest level. Canyon, Pinarello, and Specialized are the only brands to equip two teams each, confirming their status as major players in the WorldTour peloton and the best ProTeams. Behind this trio, the landscape remains very open with no less than 16 different brands represented by a single team, from Bianchi to Trek, including Colnago, Orbea, Lapierre, and Van Rysel.
After disappearing from the WorldTour in recent seasons, Scott makes its return to the highest level in 2026, as does Ridley, while XDS Carbon Tech continues its expansion with a now well-established presence among top-tier teams. This distribution illustrates a rare balance between major historical brands, newer manufacturers, and emerging players, making the 2026 lineup one of the most varied and representative of the competitive cycling industry.
- Canyon (2 teams)
- Pinarello (2 teams)
- Specialized (2 teams)
- Bianchi (1 team)
- BMC (1 team)
- Cannondale (1 team)
- Cervélo (1 team)
- Colnago (1 team)
- Cube (1 team)
- Giant (1 team)
- Lapierre (1 team)
- Look (1 team)
- Orbea (1 team)
- Ridley (1 team)
- Scott (1 team)
- Trek (1 team)
- Van Rysel (1 team)
- Wilier (1 team)
- XDS Carbon Tech (1 team)
Drivetrains
The 2026 season confirms a clear rebalancing of the drivetrain landscape at the highest level. Long ultra-dominant, Shimano remains the most represented brand with 11 teams equipped, but sees its lead shrink in the face of SRAM’s constant progress, now present in 10 top-tier teams. This strong surge by SRAM illustrates the massive adoption of its wireless groupsets by major WorldTour teams as well as the best ProTeams.
Campagnolo, for its part, maintains a symbolic but significant presence with only one team, standing out as an exception in a peloton now largely shared between the two Japanese and American giants. This trio highlights a 2026 season that is more balanced than ever, where teams’ technological choices reflect both sporting preferences and industrial strategies.
- Shimano (11 teams)
- SRAM (10 teams)
- Campagnolo (1 team)
Pedals
The 2026 season shows a clear dominance of Shimano in the pedal sector, with no less than 16 teams. Interestingly, some of these teams use unbranded Shimano pedals, outside of any official contract, especially those who have chosen SRAM groupsets: a way to benefit from Shimano’s recognized reliability while respecting their main partnerships.
- Shimano (16 teams)
- Look (2 teams)
- Time (2 teams)
- Wahoo Speedplay (2 teams)
Power meters
The 2026 season shows a perfect balance between Shimano and Quarq, with 10 teams each, confirming their role as benchmarks in power measurement. Elilee and Look maintain a marginal presence with one team each, illustrating the market’s openness to more specialized alternatives.
- Shimano (10 teams)
- Quarq (10 teams)
- Elilee (1 team)
- Look (1 team)
Wheels
The 2026 season sees a complete redistribution of cards in the wheel sector. Vision remains with only three teams, while Shimano is now represented by only one team. Zipp asserts itself as the other major player with three teams as well, and DT Swiss and Roval maintain a solid presence with two teams each. For the rest, the variety is total: Bontrager, Cadex, Campagnolo, Enve, Miche, Newmen, Oquo, Reserve, Scope, Swiss Side, and Ursus each equip only one team, illustrating a peloton where experimentation and technological diversification are more than ever in the spotlight.
- Vision (3 teams)
- Zipp (3 teams)
- DT Swiss (2 teams)
- Roval (2 teams)
- Bontrager (1 team)
- Cadex (1 team)
- Campagnolo (1 team)
- Enve (1 team)
- Miche (1 team)
- Newmen (1 team)
- Oquo (1 team)
- Reserve (1 team)
- Scope (1 team)
- Shimano (1 team)
- Swiss Side (1 team)
- Ursus (1 team)
Tires
The 2026 season confirms Continental’s dominance, with 10 teams, but also sees a strong presence from Vittoria with five teams. Pirelli and Specialized remain minority but solid with two teams each, while Michelin, Cadex, and Schwalbe make their appearance with only one team.
- Continental (10 teams)
- Vittoria (5 teams)
- Pirelli (2 teams)
- Specialized (2 teams)
- Cadex (1 team)
- Michelin (1 team)
- Schwalbe (1 team)
Cockpits
In 2026, Canyon, Deda, Most, and Roval slightly dominate the market with two teams each, while the rest of the peloton uses a wide variety of brands, from Bianchi to XDS, mostly linked to the frame brands used.
- Canyon (2 teams)
- Deda (2 teams)
- Most (2 teams)
- Roval (2 teams)
- Bianchi / Vision (1 team)
- BMC (1 team)
- Cannondale (1 team)
- Cervélo (1 team)
- Colnago (1 team)
- Cube (1 team)
- Giant (1 team)
- Lapierre (1 team)
- Look (1 team)
- Orbea (1 team)
- Trek (1 team)
- Syncros (1 team)
- Wilier (1 team)
- XDS (1 team)
Saddles
The 2026 season confirms Prologo’s dominance with nine teams, followed by Selle Italia and Fizik, present on five and four teams respectively. Specialized, Bontrager, and Cadex complete the panorama.
- Prologo (9 teams)
- Selle Italia (5 teams)
- Fizik (4 teams)
- Specialized (2 teams)
- Bontrager (1 team)
- Cadex (1 team)
Bike computers
In 2026, Garmin remains the undisputed leader with 12 teams, while Wahoo maintains a strong presence with eight teams. IGPSPORT and Magene make a marginal appearance, each with one team.
- Garmin (12 teams)
- Wahoo (8 teams)
- IGPSPORT (1 team)
- Magene (1 team)
Bottle cages
The 2026 season sees a close duel between Elite and Tacx, with nine and eight teams at the highest level, while BMC, Colnago, Giant, and Trek maintain a marginal presence with one team each. Camelbak also joins the top level, with Visma | Lease a Bike.
- Elite (9 teams)
- Tacx (8 teams)
- BMC (1 team)
- Camelbak (1 team)
- Colnago (1 team)
- Giant (1 team)
- Trek (1 team)
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Alpecin – Premier Tech (Belgium)
Sponsors: shampoo brands and industrial technology/ecological solutions
Bike brand: Canyon (Germany)
Alpecin – Premier Tech changes its name (Deceuninck is replaced by Premier Tech as co-sponsor), but the Belgian team remains loyal to its historical partners, namely Canyon for frames and Shimano for groupsets, wheels, pedals, shoes, and power meters. In addition, Mathieu van der Poel’s team uses Pirelli tires, Selle Italia saddles, and Wahoo bike computers.
 Frames and forks: Canyon Aeroad CFR, Speedmax TT |
Bahrain Victorious (Bahrain)
Sponsor: Kingdom of Bahrain
Bike brand: Bianchi (Italy)
After the discontinuation of Arkéa – B&B Hotels, Bianchi bounces back and remains at the highest level by equipping Team Bahrain Victorious, which had been using the Taiwanese brand Merida for several years, thus disappearing from the WorldTour. On the partner side, few changes, with Vision wheels and cockpits, Shimano drivetrains, Continental tires, and Prologo saddles. However, a surprise guest at this level is the crankset/power meter brand Elilee.
 Frames and forks: Bianchi Oltre RC, Specialissima, Aquila |
Decathlon – CMA CGM (France)
Sponsor: sports retail chain and transport and logistics company
Bike brand: Van Rysel (France)
A new era for the Van Rysel bikes of the Decathlon – CMA CGM team in 2026, with a renewed identity and an expanded range of bikes. Riders will still have the RCR Pro and RCR-F, with the latter preferred for faster races, while the XCR completes the fleet for specific events. A notable change in the drivetrain is the adoption of SRAM Red AXS groupsets, associated with Quarq power meters. The team remains loyal to Swiss Side wheels, Continental tires, Fizik saddles, Look Keo Blade Ceramic pedals, and Wahoo bike computers, with Van Rysel RCR-F or Deda Alanera cockpits depending on the configuration.
 Frames and forks: Van Rysel RCR-F, RCR Pro and XCR |
EF Education – EasyPost (United States)
Sponsors: school education specialist and parcel delivery brand
Bike brand: Cannondale (USA)
Significant technical change for EF Education EasyPost’s Cannondale bikes in 2026 with the switch from Shimano drivetrains to SRAM Red AXS groupsets. Riders still rely on the SuperSix Evo Lab71 for road races, while the SuperSlice remains dedicated to time trials, all associated with Quarq power meters. The team, however, maintains strong continuity on the rest of the equipment, with Vision Metron wheels, Vittoria tires, Fizik saddles, the Cannondale SystemBar R-One cockpit, Wahoo Speedplay pedals, Wahoo bike computers, and Elite bottle cages.
Frames and forks: Cannondale SuperSix Evo Lab71 and SuperSlice |
Groupama – FDJ United (France)
Sponsors: insurance company and national lottery
Bike brand: Wilier (Italy)
Continuity and performance for Groupama-FDJ United’s Wilier bikes in 2026. The team relies on a trio of complementary frames with the Filante SLR for fast courses, the Verticale SLR dedicated to mountain stages, and the Supersonica SLR for time trials. The bikes are equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupsets with Shimano power meters, associated with Miche wheels and Continental tires. Groupama-FDJ United also retains Prologo saddles, Wilier cockpits, Shimano Dura-Ace pedals, and Elite bottle cages. New for 2026: the arrival of IGPSPORT bike computers within the French team.
 Frames and forks: Wilier Filante SLR, Verticale SLR, Supersonica SLR |
INEOS Grenadiers (United Kingdom)
Sponsors: petrochemical products and individual manufacturer
Bike brand: Pinarello (Italy)
A significant change for INEOS Grenadiers’ Pinarello bikes in 2026 with the arrival of Scope wheels, replacing the Shimano models used until now. The British team still relies on the new Dogma F for road races, while the Bolide remains the reference bike for time trials. The bikes retain Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupsets with Shimano power meters, associated with Continental tires. INEOS Grenadiers also remains loyal to Prologo saddles, the Most Talon Ultrafast cockpit, Shimano Dura-Ace pedals, Garmin bike computers, and Elite bottle cages.
 Frames and forks: Pinarello New Dogma F, Bolide |
Lidl – Trek (Germany)
Sponsors: supermarket chain and bike brand
Bike brand: Trek (United States)
Stability and efficiency for Lidl-Trek’s Trek bikes in 2026. The team relies on the Madone 8 SLR 9 for road races, while the Speed Concept remains dedicated to time trials. The bikes are equipped with SRAM Red AXS groupsets with Quarq power meters, associated with Bontrager Aeolus RSL wheels and Pirelli tires. Lidl-Trek maintains a 100% in-house configuration for many components, with Bontrager saddles, the Trek Aero RSL Road cockpit, and Madone-specific bottle cages, complemented by Shimano pedals (unbranded) and Wahoo bike computers.
 Frames and forks: Trek Madone 8 SLR 9 and Speed Concept |
Lotto Intermarché (Belgium)
Sponsors: national lottery and supermarket chain
Bike brand: Orbea (Spain)
The 2026 season marks a major turning point with the merger between Lotto and Intermarché-Wanty, giving birth to the Lotto Intermarché formation. This new entity allows Lotto to return to the WorldTour and is accompanied by the arrival of Orbea bikes, thus reaching the highest level of world cycling. The team relies on the Orbea Orca for mountainous courses, the Orca Aero for faster races, and the Ordu for time trials, also marking Orbea’s return to the WorldTour after several seasons at the lower level. The bikes are equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupsets with Shimano power meters, associated with Oquo wheels and Vittoria tires, complemented by Orbea OC components and proven equipment within the peloton.
 Frames and forks: Orbea Orca, Orca Aero and Ordu |
Movistar Team (Spain)
Sponsor: telephony operator
Bike brand: Canyon (Germany)
Stability and continuity for Movistar in 2026, with the Spanish team retaining all its technical partners from the previous season. Riders still rely on the Canyon range with the Aeroad CFR for fast courses, the Ultimate CFR in the mountains, and the Speedmax TT for time trials. The equipment remains unchanged with SRAM Red AXS groupsets and Quarq power meters, Zipp wheels, and Continental tires. Movistar also continues with Fizik saddles, Canyon cockpits, Time pedals, Garmin bike computers, and Tacx bottle cages, banking on a proven configuration at the highest level.
 Frames and forks: Canyon Aeroad CFR, Ultimate CFR and Speedmax TT |
NSN Cycling Team (Switzerland)
Sponsor: international sports and entertainment company
Bike brand: Scott (Switzerland)
A new page for the WorldTour in 2026 with the arrival of NSN Cycling Team, which takes over from Israel Premier Tech under a new identity. This change also marks Scott’s grand return to the highest level of world cycling. The team relies on Scott Foil RC frames for fast courses and Addict RC for the mountains, associated with SRAM Red AXS groupsets with Quarq power meters. NSN also relies on proven partners with Zipp wheels, Continental tires, Selle Italia saddles, Syncros cockpits, Shimano pedals (unbranded), Garmin bike computers, and Elite bottle cages.
 Frames and forks: Scott Foil RC, Addict RC |
Red Bull – Bora – Hansgrohe (Germany)
Sponsors: energy drink and hob and faucet brands
Bike brand: Specialized (United States)
Total continuity for Red Bull – Bora – Hansgrohe in 2026, with the team retaining all its technical partners from the previous season. Riders ride on Specialized Tarmac S-Works SL8 frames for road races and the Shiv TT Disc for time trials. The equipment remains unchanged with SRAM Red AXS groupsets and Quarq power meters, Roval wheels, and Specialized tires. The team also continues with Specialized saddles, Roval cockpits, Shimano pedals (unbranded), Garmin bike computers, and Tacx bottle cages, banking on a proven and high-performance configuration at the highest level.
 Frames and forks: Specialized Tarmac S-Works SL8, Shiv TT Disc |
Soudal – Quick Step (Belgium)
Sponsors: silicone and sealant producer, and flooring manufacturer
Bike brand: Specialized (United States)
For the 2026 season, Soudal–QuickStep relies on what has made its strength: proven and high-performance equipment. Specialized Tarmac S-Works SL8 frames remain in use for road races, while the Shiv TT Disc remains the preferred choice for time trials. Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupsets and Shimano sensors ensure precision and reliability, supported by Roval wheels, Specialized tires and saddles, as well as a Roval cockpit and Shimano Dura-Ace pedals. With this solid and consistent combination, the team relies on experience and consistency to continue to shine in the WorldTour.
 Frames and forks: Specialized Tarmac S-Works SL8 and Shiv TT Disc |
Team Jayco – AlUla (Australia)
Sponsors: private patronage and RV brand
Bike brand: Giant (Taiwan)
In 2026, Team Jayco AlUla opts for continuity by renewing all its technical partners. The Australian team still relies on the Giant platform, with the Propel Advanced SL for fast races, the TCR Advanced SL for hilly and mountain stages, and the Trinity Advanced Pro for time trials. This proven base is associated with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupsets, as well as Cadex wheels, tires, and saddles. Giant Contact cockpits, Shimano pedals, Garmin bike computers, and Giant bottle cages complete the bike setup.
 Frames and forks: Giant Propel Advanced SL, TCR Advanced SL, Trinity Advanced Pro |
Team Picnic – PostNL (Netherlands)
Sponsors: mobile supermarket, postal services
Bike brand: Lapierre (France)
A notable change for Team Picnic PostNL in 2026 with the arrival of Michelin as a new tire partner, a first for the Dutch team. Riders still rely on Lapierre frames, with the Xelius DRS for hilly and mountainous courses and the Aerostorm DRS for faster races. The setup is equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupsets with Shimano power meters, associated with Ursus wheels. Team Picnic PostNL also retains Prologo saddles, Lapierre cockpits, Shimano Dura-Ace pedals, Wahoo bike computers, and Elite bottle cages.
 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)
In 2026, Team Visma | Lease a Bike continues on the path of stability by maintaining a technical configuration identical to that of the previous season. Riders still rely on the Cervélo range, with the S5 for fast races, or the R5 for the mountains and the P5 for time trials. The equipment remains unchanged with SRAM Red AXS groupsets and Quarq power meters, associated with Reserve wheels and Vittoria tires. Prologo saddles, Cervélo cockpits, Wahoo Speedplay pedals, Garmin bike computers, and Tacx bottle cages complete an equipment package designed for performance and consistency at the highest level of the WorldTour.
 Frames and forks: Cervélo S5, R5 and P5 |
UAE Team Emirates – XRG (United Arab Emirates)
Sponsors: airline, United Arab Emirates, international investment company in energy and chemical products
Bike brand: Colnago (Italy)
Dominant in the peloton and an absolute reference in the WorldTour, UAE Team Emirates approaches the 2026 season without any equipment changes, faithful to a configuration that has largely contributed to its recent successes, notably driven by Tadej Pogačar. Riders continue to rely on the Colnago range with the Y1RS for the fastest courses, the V5RS Disc in the mountains, and the Kone for time trials. The setup remains unchanged with Enve wheels, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupsets, and Continental tires. Fizik saddles, Colnago cockpits, Shimano Dura-Ace pedals, Wahoo bike computers, and Colnago bottle cages complete a package that has already largely demonstrated its level of performance.
 Frames and forks: Colnago Y1RS, V5RS Disc and Kone |
Uno-X Mobility (Norway)
Sponsor: fuels and service stations
Bike brand: Ridley (Belgium)
A new player in the WorldTour in 2026, Uno-X Mobility marks a historic step for the Norwegian team. Riders rely on Ridley Noah Fast frames for fast courses and Dean Fast for time trials, associated with SRAM Red AXS groupsets and Quarq power meters. DT Swiss wheels, Continental tires, Prologo saddles, and Deda Elementi cockpits complete a package designed for efficiency and reliability. With Shimano pedals (unbranded), Garmin bike computers, and Tacx bottle cages, Uno-X combines consistency and technology to mark its entry at the highest level of world cycling.
 Frames and forks: Ridley Noah Fast and Dean Fast |
XDS Astana (Kazakhstan)
Sponsor: carbon manufacturer, capital of Kazakhstan
Bike brand: XDS Carbon Tech (China)
Technological novelty for XDS Astana in 2026 with the introduction of Magene bike computers, replacing previously used models. The team relies on X-Lab AD9 frames, associated with Vision wheels and Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupsets with Shimano power meters. Continental tires, Prologo saddles, X-Lab cockpits, Shimano Dura-Ace pedals, and Tacx bottle cages complete the riders’ equipment.
 Frames and forks: X-Lab AD9 |
The four best ProTeam teams
Cofidis (France)
Sponsor: financial credit company
Bike brand: Look (France)
Cofidis starts the 2026 season in ProTeam, but remains the only top-level team to continue playing a leading role while being equipped with Campagnolo. Riders ride on Look Blade 795 RS and 796 Monoblade RS frames, associated with Campagnolo wheels and Super Record 13 groupsets. The bikes retain Vittoria tires, Selle Italia saddles, Monocoque Look cockpits, Look pedals, Wahoo bike computers, and Look Keo Blade Power power meters, with Elite bottle cages to complete the setup.
 Frames and forks: Look Blade 795 RS, 796 Monoblade RS |
Team TotalEnergies (France)
Sponsor: energy company
Bike brand: Cube (Germany)
TotalEnergies starts the 2026 season under the sign of renewal with the return of Cube frames to the forefront, after the brand was excluded from the merger between Lotto and Intermarché. The Litening C:68X and Litening Air C:68X become the team’s new spearheads, offering lightness and aerodynamics for all types of courses. The equipment is completed by Newmen wheels, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupsets, and carefully chosen elements to maximize performance and comfort.
 Frames and forks: Cube Litening C:68X, Litening Air C:68X |
Pinarello – Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team (Switzerland)
Sponsors: bike and cycling apparel brands
Bike brand: Pinarello (Italy)
Pinarello-Q36.5 establishes itself as one of the most formidable teams to face the WorldTour in 2026. This season marks the arrival of Pinarello as co-sponsor, which now becomes the team’s emblematic brand. Riders ride on Pinarello Dogma F frames for road races and the Bolide for time trials, associated with SRAM Red AXS groupsets. Zipp wheels, Vittoria tires, Prologo saddles, and the Most Talon Ultrafast cockpit complete a package designed for efficiency and performance.
 Frames and forks: Pinarello Dogma F and Bolide |
Tudor Pro Cycling Team (Switzerland)
Sponsor: luxury watch brand
Bike brand: BMC (Switzerland)
Even in ProTeam, Tudor Pro Cycling Team is one of the forces to watch in 2026, capable of competing with the best WorldTour teams. Riders ride on BMC Teammachine R01 frames for road races and Speedmachine for time trial events, associated with SRAM Red AXS groupsets and Quarq power meters. DT Swiss wheels, Schwalbe tires, Selle Italia saddles, and BMC cockpits complete a package designed for efficiency and performance. With Time pedals, Wahoo bike computers, and BMC bottle cages, the team combines consistency and technology to rank among the best in all key races of the season.
 Frames and forks: BMC Teammachine R01 and Speedmachine |
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