Julian Alaphilippe's new rainbow-themed Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7

Julian Alaphilippe's new world champion edition Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7
(Image credit: Kelly Henningsen / Specialized)

Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck-QuickStep) has kicked off his second successive stint as world champion with a fresh new rainbow-themed paint-job on his Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7, considered by many as one of the best road bikes.

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