French star Julian Alaphilippe rode this Specialized S-Works Tarmac Disc to victory on stage three of the 2019 Tour de France - Specialized
Alaphilippe has emerged as the star of French cycling in recent years, winning Milan–San Remo, La Flèche Wallonne, Clásica de San Sebastián and Strade Bianche, as well as a stage of the Vuelta a España and now three stages of the Tour (along with last year's mountains jersey) - Specialized
The S-Works Tarmac is one of three bikes available to Deceuninck-QuickStep riders, along with the Venge and Roubaix. While the Tarmac isn't as aerodynamic as the Venge, it's low weight is preferred by a punchy climber like Alaphilippe - Specialized
Deceuninck-QuickStep is one of 14 WorldTour teams uses Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 drivetrain components at the Tour de France. The 53-39t chainset matches up with an 11-30t cassette - Specialized
Roval CLX50 Disc wheels, spinning on CeramicSpeed bearings, are paired with Specialized S-Works Turbo tubular tyres. Specialized also provides the saddle, with Alaphilippe using the Romin Evo - Specialized
Alaphilippe uses a PRO Vibe handlebar and stem (100mm in length, if you were wondering). A K-Edge mount keeps the Bryton's Aero 60T computer (not pictured) in prime position - Specialized
Alaphilippe harnessed every watt to attack on the short but steep Côte de Mutigny, 16km from the finish, before soloing to victory - Zac Williams/SWPix.com
The 27-year-old finished 26 seconds ahead of the peloton in Épernay, with Australian Michael Matthews winning the sprint for second from the chasing group
Alaphilippe is the first Frenchman to pull on the yellow jersey since 2014, when Tony Gallopin held the maillot jaune for one day - Zac Williams/SWPix.com
Julian Alaphilippe produced a blockbuster performance to win stage three of the Tour de France and claim the yellow jersey as the race returned to home soil after the Grand Départ in Belgium. Check out the Specialized S-Works Tarmac Disc the Deceuninck-Quick-Step rider soloed to victory on.
The 27-year-old attacked on the short but steep climb of the Côte de Mutigny, 16km from the finish, to finish 26 seconds ahead of the chasing peloton in Épernay.
The S-Works Tarmac is one of three road bikes available to the Deceuninck-Quick-Step squad, along with the aero Venge and comfort-focussed Roubaix.
Alaphilippe, a punchy climber who has now registered three stage wins at the Tour, along with last year's mountains jersey, opts for the low weight of the Tarmac, although Specialized claims the latest model is now as aerodynamic as the original Venge. Ideal for a breakaway artist.
Alaphilippe, the first Frenchman to wear the maillot jaune since 2014, rides a 52cm frame and runs a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes, with the Japanese firm's components subsidiary, PRO, providing the handlebar and stem.
Specialized provides the Romin Evo saddle and S-Works Turbo tubular tyres, wrapped to Roval CLX50 mid-depth wheels.
Take a closer look at Alaphilippe's stage-winning bike in the gallery above — or check out our Tour de France hub for more from the 2019 race.
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