Ironman World Championships (Nice, France) Bike Count

Specialized Dominates, Cervélo Leads Non-Sponsored Brands

Breakdown of the Bikes Used by the Pros

The 2023 Ironman World Championships in Nice, France, showcased the latest and greatest bikes in the triathlon industry. Specialized was the dominant brand, with over 40% of the athletes choosing to ride their bikes. Other popular brands included Cervélo, Trek, and Canyon.

Among the non-sponsored brands, Cervélo was the clear leader, with over 10% of the athletes choosing to ride their bikes. Other popular non-sponsored brands included BMC, Ridley, and Kuota.

The most popular bike model among the pros was the Specialized Shiv Disc, which was ridden by over 20% of the athletes. Other popular models included the Cervélo P5X and the Trek Speed Concept.

The majority of the pros (over 80%) chose to ride disc brakes, with only a small minority (less than 20%) opting for rim brakes.

The average price of the bikes used by the pros was over $10,000, with some models costing over $15,000.

The Ironman World Championships is one of the most prestigious events in triathlon, and the bikes used by the pros are a testament to the cutting-edge technology and innovation that is driving the industry forward.