Quick-Step Floors' Colombian sprinter takes the first Tour yellow jersey on new Specialized
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Fernando Gaviria's Specialized S-Works Venge (Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Several new aero-focused framesets feature a similar swoop on the down tube away from the fork crown(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
A look at the seat cluster of Gaviria's S-Works Venge(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Lowered seat stays that come away from the frame allow air to flow through as well as around them(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Gaviria opts for an S-Works Romin Evo saddle from Specialized's saddle range(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Due to the tubing profile, the seat post on the frameset is positioned via a wedge system in the seat tube(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Specialized have located the Di2 charging and adjustment port in the seat post(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
A close look at the Specialized power meter unit(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Alongside the Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 front derailleur, Quick-Step Floors use customised chain catchers from K-Edge(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
A look at Gaviria's Shimano drivetrain(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Gaviria runs standard gearing of 53/39 chainrings with an 11-28 cassette(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Specialized say the new Venge is optimised for use with 26mm tyres(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Deep-rimmed Roval CLX 64 wheels further add to the aero performance of the bike(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
The new S-Works Aerofly 2 handlebars are paired with Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 levers(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
A proprietary stem on the Venge enables internal cable routing(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
A closer look at the Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 shift/brake levers(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
The stem faceplate can accommodate an out front accessory mount for computers and GoPros(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Quick-Step Floors' colours, Specialized's decals and #TheWolfpack adorn the fork legs on the Venge(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Thru-axles enable a square taper where the drop outs would usually be located(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
No brake track due to disc brakes allows for bigger, bolder brand decals on the deep-rimmed wheels(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
A handful of riders on Specialized's sponsored teams have been using fluoro covers on the Specialized power meters since the spring(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Quick-Step Floors use Tacx Ciro carbon bottle cages on their new Venge framesets(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Like the majority of the WorldTour, Quick-Step Floors opt for Shimano Dura-Ace R9150(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
The Shimano components extend to the Dura-Ace R9100 pedals(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Gaviria raced the first stage of the Tour aboard the new S-Works Venge, launched earlier this week by Specialized as the third iteration of the American brand's aero-specific frameset.
Specialized have focused on three new designs that define the new model – the Specialized Venge VIAS – including lower weight, more aerodynamics and better handling, dubbed "rider-first engineered".
Unlike the consumer versions of the new Venge, the two UCI WorldTour that are both sponsored by Specialized and ride their bikes – Quick-Step Floors and Bora-Hansgrohe – have white S-Works decals on the down tube and Specialized decals on the fork, which Specialized openly admit are there to give the brand maximum exposure during a race.
Several new aero-focused framesets feature a similar swoop on the down tube away from the fork crown
While riding for Quick-Step Floors last season, Marcel Kittel became the first rider to win a stage at a Grand Tour on disc brakes, and the Belgian team's sprinter for this year – Gaviria, with Kittel having moved on to Katusha-Alpecin – has continued the trend.
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In conjunction with the new frameset, Specialized also launched the new S-Works Aerofly 2 handlebars, which are designed to work in conjunction with the frame's proprietary stem.
The new S-Works Aerofly 2 handlebars are paired with Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 levers
Alongside the Specialized frameset and cockpit, Gaviria runs an S-Works Romin Evo saddle and 26mm S-Works Turbo tubular tyres. Specialized's wheel brand Roval also provide the Belgian team with carbon wheels with Gaviria's bike equipped with Roval CLX 64s.
Paired with the black and blue frameset is full Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 electronic groupset. Gaviria opts for standard gearing of 53/39 chainrings, an 11-28 cassette and uses 172.5mm cranks.
Click or swipe through the gallery above for a closer look at the first stage winner's bike of the 2018 Tour de France.
Full specification
A look at Gaviria's Shimano drivetrain
Frame: Specialized S-Works Venge FACT Carbon
Fork: Specialized S-Works Venge FACT Carbon
Front brake: Shimano Dura-Ace R9120
Rear brake: Shimano Dura-Ace R9120
Brake/shift levers: Shimano Dura-Ace R9170
Front derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace R9150
Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace R9150
Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100, 11-28
Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 with Specialized power meter, 53/39 chainrings, 172.5mm cranks
Bottom bracket: CeramicSpeed BB30
Wheelset: Roval CLX 64 with CeramicSpeed hub bearings
Tyres: S-Works Turbo, 26mm tubular
Handlebars: S-Works Aerofly 2, 400mm
Stem: S-Works Venge, 130mm
Headset: CeramicSpeed
Pedals: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
Saddle: S-Works Romin Evo
Seat post: S-Works Venge
Bottle cages: Tacx Ciro
Other accessories: S-Works Venge out front computer mount, K-Edge chain catcher
