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Pro Bike: Nibali’s pink Giro Specialized Tarmac

Specialized unveiled a stunning, shiny, pink S-Works Tarmac for Vincenzo Nibali to ride to glory on the Giro d'Italia's final day.

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Pro — Specialized unveiled a shimering pink S-Works Tarmac for Vincenzo Nibali to ride into Torino, victorious on the Giro d’Italia’s final stage Sunday. Photo: Iri Greco / BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com

Pro — Nibali chooses to ride mechanical Campagnolo Super Record. Interestingly, he had two dropped chains in this Giro — one during the crucial uphill time trial on Alpe di Siusi. Photo: Iri Greco / BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com

Pro — The Tarmac’s paint has a brilliant gleam. Photo: Iri Greco / BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com

Pro — The S-Works is equipped with pink Tacx cages — naturally. Photo: Iri Greco / BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com

Pro — The front end of Nibali’s bike is tidy, with his SRM computer still bearing the blue of Astana’s colors. Photo: Iri Greco / BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com

Pro — Nibali and his Astana team ride Corima wheels. Photo: Iri Greco / BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com

Pro — The handlebar tape is pink as well. It’s a pity they couldn’t match that frame’s glimmer though. Photo: Iri Greco / BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com

Pro — The S-Works frame is built with FACT 11r carbon fiber. Perhaps the paint added a touch of extra weight, but it’s worth it. Photo: Iri Greco / BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com

Pro — Nibali keeps track of wattage with a Campy-specific SRM power meter. Photo: Iri Greco / BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com

Pro — The head tube is a shapely hour-glass. Photo: Iri Greco / BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com

Pro — His name’s on the top tube, but really, is there any doubt about who should ride it? Photo: Iri Greco / BrakeThrough Media | brakethroughmedia.com

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