Quick Step-Alpha Vinyl Specialized Shiv TT – Kasper Asgreen

The Tour de France kicked off today under wet conditions as riders raced around Copenhagen, Denmark in Stage 1’s individual time trial. Many of the favorites chose early start times, but as the day progressed, the weather forecast proved to be inaccurate, allowing riders later in the day to see slightly less trecherous conditions on the 8 mile city circuit. Quick Step-Alpha Vinyl’s Yves Lampaert took the win with a time of 15:17, with teammate Kasper Asgreen finishing 43rd at 0:48 seconds behind.

Below is a gallary of Asgreen’s Shiv TT, who also used the new TT5 helmet launched days before the start. Lampaert stuck with the brand’s previous helmet. The bike itself is made up with a host of Specialized products, from the frame to the TTS saddle, Turbo Cotton tires, and Roval wheelset. Shimano handles the shifting and braking with a Dura-ace Di2 build. For the flat course, Asgreen’s bike was equipped with a 58/46 crankset, and 11-32 cassette out back, providing plenty of range for Asgreen to hold the big ring on the small amount of elevation change throughout the course.

Asgreen runs a rather high, but very narrow aerobar setup. Photo courtesy of Specialized.

The Shiv TT’s integrated front end keeps everything smooth. Photo courtesy of Specialized.

A Roval 321 Disc wheel branded to support Outride, a non-profit whose mission is to increase access to cycling for young people so that every kid can experience the freedom, joy, and community that riding a bike can provide. Photo courtesy of Specialized.

Asgreen celebrates the start of the Tour in his home country of Denmark. Photo courtesy of Specialized.

Fitted with Specialized’s Turbo Cotton clinchers. Photo courtesy of Specialized.

Up front, a Roval Rapide CLX II. Photo courtesy of Specialized.

The Shiv TT keeps a narrow profile. Photo courtesy of Specialized.

Asgreen’s Garmin computer is tucked behind his hands and out of the wind. Photo courtesy of Specialized.

The Shiv TT uses dropped rear stays to increase aerodynamic performance. Photo courtesy of Specialized.

Asgreen still uses the old model TTS saddle with titanium rails. Photo courtesy of Specialized.

Photo courtesy of Specialized.

Shimano Dura-ace Di2 handles the shifting and braking duties, with a 58/46 front chainring set and an 11-32 rear cassette. Photo courtesy of Specialized.

Scott Kingsley

Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Scott joined Bike World News as the Cyclocross Editor in 2012 before taking over as Tech Editor in 2016. He has also worked as a photographer for various pro teams and shoot races along the east coast of the US, including the 2012 US MTB National Championships, 2013 UCI Cyclocross World Championships, and 2016 UCI Road World Championships. Scott has a passion for performance and technology, with 35 years of riding and mechanic experience. He also enjoys soccer, running, teaching group fitness classes, and is the founder of Lancaster Beard Company.

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