Polka-dot finish for early King of the Mountains jersey holder
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Tim Wellens' custom-painted Ridley Helium SLX(Image credit: FacePeeters/Ridley)
How long can Wellens hold onto the polka-dot jersey?(Image credit: FacePeeters/Ridley)
A closer look at the forks on Wellens' custom Ridley Helium SLX(Image credit: FacePeeters/Ridley)
SRM have also jumped aboard the polka-dot bandwagon(Image credit: FacePeeters/Ridley)
Black Ridley decals contrast against the white and red design(Image credit: FacePeeters/Ridley)
The polka-dot design changes from a white to red fade at the rear of the bike(Image credit: FacePeeters/Ridley)
Look have also given Tim Wellens some special pedals to complement his jersey(Image credit: FacePeeters/Ridley)
C-Bear provides Lotto Soudal with bottom brackets and pulley wheels(Image credit: FacePeeters/Ridley)
The Belgian's name and flag is overlaid onto the polka-dots(Image credit: FacePeeters/Ridley)
Tim Wellens (Lotto Soudal) extended his lead in the mountains classification on stage 6 of the Tour de France and should hold onto the jersey for at least stages 7 and 8 of the race.
Alongside the prestigious polka-dot jersey, Ridley have presented the Belgian with a custom-painted Ridley Helium SLX in a polka-dot and red/white fade finish.
The team’s pedal sponsor Look have also given Wellens’ Keo Carbon Blade pedals the polka-dot treatment, as well as his SRM PC-8 head unit.
Lotto Soudal pair their Ridley framesets with a groupset and wheels from Campagnolo, with Italian brands Sell Italia, Vittoria and Deda providing the majority of the finishing kit and tyres.
The Ridley Helium SLX is focused entirely on weight savings, with classically shaped round tubes, rim brakes and only the forks featuring any sort of aero profiling – a welcome change from the aero framesets that now dominate the peloton.
Click through the gallery above for a closer look at Tim Wellens’ custom-painted Ridley Helium SLX.
Tim Wellens’ Ridley Helium SLX full bike specifications
Frameset: Ridley Helium SLX in custom finish
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Front brake: Campagnolo Super Record Rear brake: Campagnolo Super Record Brake/shift levers: Campagnolo Super Record EPS Front derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record EPS Rear derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record EPS Cassette: Campagnolo Super Record Chain: Campagnolo Record Crankset: SRM with Campagnolo Super Record cranks Bottom bracket: C-Bear
Wheelset: Campagnolo Bora Ultra Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Speed, 25mm tubular
Handlebars: Deda Zero Stem: Deda Zero Pedals: Look Keo Blade Carbon in polka-dot finish Saddle: Selle Italia
Bottle cages: Tacx Ciro Computer: SRM PC-8 in polka-dot finish Other accessories: K-Edge chain catcher
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