Bicycle component brand PRO to supply handlebars and stems for UCI World Tour Team Quick-Step Floors Cycling.
Quick-Step Floors Cycling Team’s multinational roster of stars including Luxembourg’s Bob Jungels, Czech Republic’s Zdenek Stybar, France’s Julian Alaphilippe, Colombia’s Fernando Gaviria and former World Champion, Belgium’s Phillipe Gilbert will all be gunning for victory this season with PRO’s VIBE handlebar and stem adorning their Specialized Venge, Tarmac and Roubaix frames.
As the name implies, PRO components are inspired by the performances of the highest level riders, offering ultra-high performance to Quick-Step Floors Cycling Team so they can ride the most punishing conditions with total confidence, maximum aerodynamic performance and ultra-clean styling.
PRO Vibe handlebars and stems are designed with Shimano’s Di2 components in mind to offer complete aerodynamic integration. Specially-positioned cable ports allow Di2 or mechanical shift cables and hydraulic or regular brake cables to be hidden through the bars and the stem.
As well as this, rather than sitting under the stem, the Di2 junction box can sit discretely at the end of either handlebar drop in place of a bar plug allowing riders to change their shift preferences on the fly.
Finally, the Vibe stem’s integrated topcap and reversed bolts in the frontcap reduce air turbulence even further to aid in the pursuit of speed.
As well as aerodynamics though, PRO Vibe carbon handlebars also feature Innegra fibres to strengthen the bar’s most vulnerable areas without compromising weight, so, in the event of a crash, the bars will retain their basic structure to minimize the impact of crashes.
Quick-Step Floors Cycling Team riders will have the option of 40, 42 or 44cm PRO Vibe anatomic or compact bars weighing 220-230g. PRO Vibe stem range from 80-130mm at either -10° or -17° and start at 125g in weight.
Quick-Step Floors Cycling Team start their 2018 campaign at the Santos Tour Down Under in Australia on Tuesday 16 January 2018.
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3. QUICK-STEP FLOORS CYCLING TEAM: More info here http://www.quickstepfloorscycling.com
4. ABOUT PRO: At PRO we have a simple mission: To work together with the best people in the world to make the best products in the world. That’s why we work with the best riders, designers and The Shimano Dynamics Lab to co-create the products you use. The pro’s who put their name to our products are not just figureheads – they actually help design, prototype, test, modify, improve and fine-tune the most important components on your bike. They push our products to and often beyond their limits – on some of the world’s toughest road, trails, mountains and tracks. PRO. POWERS YOUR PERFORMANCE
About Shimano
About Shimano Europe: Founded in 1921, Shimano is dedicated to helping its customers get closer to nature, supporting people to realize their dreams and create new lifestyles. That comes with the desire to create outstanding cycling products and apparel. With over 100 years’ experience in creating internationally renowned bicycle components, Shimano is proud to have developed products that continue to take countless athletes to victory and provide the means for limitless global bicycle journeys. For more information see: bike.shimano.com
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