The Dogma’s stock seatpost has setback (likely 25mm), but Froome’s fit requires Pinarello’s optional zero-offset post.
A dropped chain could be the difference between winning and losing the
Tour de France. A K-Edge Pro Road chain catcher provides a bit of extra security on Froome’s bike. Whether you believe in the benefits of oval/egg-shaped rings or not, in our experience, non-round rings such as the ones that Froome uses are more likely to induce chain drop than round chainrings.
While Froome’s bikes are almost completely equipped with Shimano’s new Dura Ace 9100 group, this bike has an older-generation 9000-series front derailleur. We were not able to ask Sky’s mechanics the reason, but it’s possible that the older derailleur works better with Froome’s Osymetric rings than the 9100 front derailleur.
Team Sky is famous for minding every detail, no matter how seemingly small. You can be sure that whatever is in Froome’s bottles is specifically tailored to his nutritional and hydration needs and the demands of the day’s stage.
South African Gary Blem, Team Sky’s Head Mechanic and Froome’s personal mechanic, gives Froome’s bike one final check before the start of Stage Four.
