Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Vincenzo Nibali Pro Cycling Racer Profile

Vicenzo Nibali is a professional road bike racer who won the Giro D'Italia 2013 and the Tour de France 2014 and Vuelta Espana in 2010. 

Vicenzo riding style is more of the classic style which means staying sat on the saddle while climbing  (en facteur) or riding under heavy gears while current style of riders are to stand on the pedals (en danseuse).
In cycling history, only 6 riders have won the 3 Grand Tour; they are Jacques Anquetil, Felice Gimondi, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Alberto Contador and Vincenzo Nibali.
Throughout his professional career Vincenzo has been rider for several brands and it is interesting to note that he raced with the 3 gears manufacturers which are Campagnolo, Shimano and Sram.

Also his bike position and style is easy to recognise among the peloton.
His stem set up is mostly set to 0mm stack which indicate a soft body.  

DOB: November 14, 1984
Birth Place: Messina (Italy)
Current Residence: Mastromarco (Italy)
Nationality: Italian
Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight: 64 kg (140 lb; 10.1 st)
Nickname: The Shark / The Squal of Messina
Strengths: Climber / All rounder
Pro Since: 2005
Favorite Race:
Marital status: Married
Hobbies:
Twitter: @VincenzoNibali
Instagram: vincenzonibali

2018 Team: Barhain-Merida
2017 Team: Barhain-Merida 
2016 Team: Astana Pro cycling
2015 Team: Astana Pro cycling
2014 Team: Astana Pro cycling
2013 Team: Team Astana
2012 Team:  Liquigas-Cannondale

Vicenzo Nibali riding the Merida Sculptura on Tirreno Adriatico 2018

For the 2018 season, Vicenzo Nibali is racing on a Merida Scultura Carbon bike equipped with the following components:
Frame: Merida Scultura CF4
Fork: Merida Superlite Carbon Tapered Fork
Front brake: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
Rear brake: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
Brake/shift levers: Shimano Dura-Ace R9150
Front derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace R9150
Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace R9150
Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
Crankset: SRM Origin Road with Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 chainrings, 53/39
Wheelset: Fulcrum Speed 40T
Tyres: Continental Competition ALX, 25mm tubular
Handlebars: FSA K-Force Light
Stem: FSA OS-99
Tape/grips: Prologo
Pedals: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
Saddle: Prologo Nago Evo C3
Seat post: FSA K-Force Light
Bottle cages: Elite Custom Race Plus
Computer: SRM PC-8 in custom gold for Bahrain-Merida  

2016 Victories:

1st Overall Tour of Oman
1st Stage 4 Tour of Oman
1st Stage 1 (TTT) Giro del Trentino
1st stage 19 Giro d'Italia


Vincenzo Nibali is racing 2016 UCI World Pro Tour on a Size 59cm Specialized S-Work Tarmac and Specialized Roubais SL4 road bikes.
Nibali's Specialized S-Work is equipped with Campagnolo Super Record EPS 11 speed groupset, Corima Carbon wheels, SRM system, Look Aero profiled Blade 2 pedals, SRM powermeter on Specialized crankset, FSA stem, 42cm wide / 125mm drop / 80mm reach handlebar, bar tape and seat post, Tacx bottle cage and bottles, Fizi:k antares saddle.

2013 Victories:
Tirreno-Adriatico Overall

Vincenzo Nibali raced 2013 season with a size 61cm Specialized road bike, equiped with Corima Carbon wheels, Campagnolo Super-Record groupset, Look Aero profiled Blade 2 pedals, SRM powermeter on Specialized crankset.

2012 Victories:
Tirreno-Adriatico Overall
Stage 5 Tour of Oman

Vincenzo Nibali  raced 2012 season on a Cannondale Super Six Evo, equipped with Sram Red groupset, Mavic carbon wheels, Speedplay pedals, Fizik saddle.

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