Gallery: Alejandro Valverde’s rainbow bike

To match his rainbow jersey, won in Innsbruck this fall, Alejandro Valverde has a special Canyon Ultimate CF SLX to match.

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Valverde and Unzué have been together since 2005.
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The rainbow colors on the Canyon Ultimate CF SLX stand out from a distance. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
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Canyon opted for a fade on the front and bands on the seat tube. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
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Valverde will be familiar with the Ultimate CF SLX frame, having ridden it to victory in Switzerland. Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images
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Top tube graphics detail the Spaniard’s accomplishment. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
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The bike speaks for itself. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
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Even Valverde’s Power2Max power meter, mounted to a Campagnolo Super Record crank, has rainbow accents. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
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Valverde will sit atop this Fizik Antares, with subtle rainbow accents, of course. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
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Valverde will continue to ride rim brakes for the time being. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
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The carbon Campanolo Bora Ultra wheels are also made to match the rainbow motif. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
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Valverde still rides Campagnolo’s 11-speed gear cluster, although the Italian company recently announced a 12-speed drivetrain. Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images
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It’s safe to say this chain will often be in the big chainring. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
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UCI approved, rainbow colors and all. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
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Canyon’s integrated bar/stem combo affords one more spot for branding. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
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Joaquín Rojas couldn’t resist a selfie with his teammate and world champion. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images
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You have to yield for that rainbow jersey. Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images

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