Sam Bennett's Argon 18 Nitrogen Pro machine is an absolute work of art and among its many features are aerodunamic handlebars which, according to the manufacturers, offer up to 30% drag savings over a standard round bar.
By Brian Canty
Forget who is going to win all the races in 2016; the big question is ‘who will look the best?’.
Ireland will be represented by Nicolas Roche, Ryan Mullen, Philip Deignan, Matt Brammeier and Dan Martin in the WorldTour while Sam Bennett is in the Pro Continental ranks.
They’re each on some pretty magnificent machines and we anticipate some intense competition.
But which is your favourite?
TEAM SKY - Nicolas Roche and Philip Deignan
Team Sky will once again ride the Pinarello Dogma F8 with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset.
It’s a stunning matt-black mount with a touch of cobalt blue and white.
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ETIXX-QUICK STEP - Dan Martin
Dan Martin will ride a bike that’s the envy of the cycling world and we reckon he can do serious damage on board this machine.
The Specialized Venge VIAS, complete with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset and ROVAL wheels is an absolutely stunning piece of work and with a new roster for 2016 they’ll be keen to prove their worth.
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DIMENSION DATA - Matt Brammeier
Matt Brammeier is a lucky man that he gets to ride around this Cervelo S5 for work.
It varies greatly from the R5, the bike Dan Martin rode at Garmin-Cannondale, but there can be no denying the S5 looks the part.
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 is again the groupset of choice….exactly what you need when you’ve Cav on your wheel with 500 metres to go.
CANNONDALE - Ryan Mullen
Any bike that Peter Sagan describes as the best in the world has to be given respect and aboard the Cannondale SuperSix EVO next year is Ryan Mullen.
Mavic Cosmic wheels are flawless while the Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset again gets the nod.
BORA-ARGON 18 - Sam Bennett
This was the bike that took Sam Bennett to five pro wins in 2015 as well as a host of top results, so it’s understandable they’ll be keeping it for next year.
The Nitrogen Pro Aero road bike is a work of art and as well as using hidden brakes (front and rear), uses an 830g frame, seriously slick Vision Metron 55 wheels and yet again, the Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset.
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