Armstrong

instinct2 said:

What type of components does Armstrong use on his Trek Bike? Are they different from what they sell us or do they change them?

I'm sure a little digging online could turn up the current component profile for Lance's rides. Generally, it's off the shelf stuff; Shimano Dura Ace 10spd, Bontrager wheels, stem and handlbars, and so on.

One thing to note is that a guy like Lance in particular, like a handful of other big-money stars, spends time testing and racing prototype stuff as well--from time to time, he'll be on an unnamed set of aero bars or a new frame. It usually goes to market soon after (the Trek Madone frame is a notable current example).

As Lokstah said, mostly off-the-shelf. I've read that on his climbing bike he's a bit of a weight-weanie, and substitutes a bunch of titanium bolts, but again they're available to anyone who wants to play the game. The only component where I've seen non-available-to-the-public items is wheels; if memory serves he had some Bontrager 110 CF tubular wheels last year which were not a normal item.

Word of note:
Using the bike Lance rides, and using the same components Lance has on his bike, WILL NOT make you ride like Lance (unless you've got the 'engine' to do so) 😄

Peace.

In general, the parts are off the shelf. Like the above poster, you will see some prototype equipment from time to time, for example...the Treks that Discovery were riding in P-R and other classics were protos.

I do know that the old 9-speed DA "pro" shifters (with large Shimano logo on the levers) had stiffer springs than standard DA shifters....

You can always drill out your parts like Iban Mayo`s ride in last years Dauphine....

However, riding the piece of junk I use to have wouldn't allow Lance to ride like Lance!

e_guevara said:

Word of note:
Using the bike Lance rides, and using the same components Lance has on his bike, WILL NOT make you ride like Lance (unless you've got the 'engine' to do so) 😄

Peace.