#RIDE AS ONE

Team BAHRAIN VICTORIOUS team bikes continue to stand out from the crowd thanks to the eye-catching colour design dominated by various shades of red and some blue, reflecting the national colours of the kingdom of Bahrain. Furthermore, after their most successful season on disc-brake equipped bikes, Team BAHRAIN VICTORIOUS can also rely on this stopping technology in time trial events thanks to the brand-new TIME-WARP TT DISC. With some strong time trial specialists joining the team for 2022, we are greatly looking forward to seeing how these riders perform aboard the new bike. And as Matej Mohoric's recent victory at the Milano – Sanremo classic shows, MERIDA continues to closely cooperate with the team to optimize their equipment further and give the riders a competitive advantage. 
 
To give the riders detailed and accurate information about their performance, the team has selected the latest generation Shimano Dura-Ace R9200-P power meters. On top of that, the team chooses to use the 9250 Dura-Ace Di2 series groupset, including electronically actuated shifting and hydraulic disc brakes. The latest Di2 version works semi-wirelessly and the frame of the new SCULTURA has been optimized around this system. 

Regarding wheels, Team BAHRAIN VICTORIOUS trusts in the latest generation of Vision's superb METRON SL Disc wheel series, which were further improved in terms of rim shape and carbon structure. The METRON SL 40 Disc wheels are the first choice for days with plenty of climbing due to their weight of less than 1.25 kg per set. Sprinters and breakaway racers will opt for the METRON SL 60 Disc with a more deep-section rim-profile, offering an improved aero-performance and slightly higher stiffness at full-gas sprinting with somewhat trickier handling in heavy crosswinds as a trade-off. All wheels used by the team are hand-built, trued in Italy and spin on low resistance ceramic bearings.  
 
The 2021 season saw the team’s gradual switch from tubular to tubeless wheels, an experiment that has been a complete success and has allowed the riders to profit from increased traction and puncture protection without a trade-off in rolling resistance.

When it comes to tyres, only the best will do, so Team BAHRAIN VICTORIOUS uses Continental's new GP5000S TR tyres. Available in widths ranging from 25 to 32 mm, these tubeless-ready tyres combine ultimate grip, super-fast rolling speeds and high puncture resistance. FSA and Vision will continue to supply the cockpits and seat posts. After an intense testing period, a significant part of the team roster has decided to select the one-piece Vision METRON stem/handlebar combos, which offer superior aerodynamic performance and improve stiffness during sprints. The team's climbers will choose the FSA K-Force cockpits for their low weight and incredibly stiffness. Vision is also the supplying partner for the one-piece METRON TT time trial cockpits and offers specific, 3D shaped handlebar extensions for the team leaders.
 
Finally, saddles are supplied by Prologo – all with carbon rails and carbon shells. Riders can choose between the PAS system (with a central recess) and closed-shell designs, plus they can also use Prologo's unique CPC anti-friction system on the covers. The brand-new Scratch M5 saddle will also be provided, offering a compact option that delivers a higher level of comfort and an impressive weight of just 140 grams.