Chinese bikes, Campagnolo's return and Shimano domination: 2025 WorldTour bikes and trends analysed

The 2025 UCI WorldTour is road cycling’s top-ranking race series, comprising the sport’s most important events.

Contested by 18 teams in the men’s WorldTour and 15 teams in the women’s WorldTour, the riders and teams take part in 36 races throughout the season.

These include stage races such as the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and the Vuelta a España, as well as single-day events such as Paris-Roubaix, the Tour of Flanders and Milan-San Remo.

As the sport’s premier shop window, the riders and teams use some of the best equipment available, typically (although not always) supplied by sponsors looking to promote their kit to the viewing public.

Heading into the 2025 WorldTour, it’s a case of continuity for some teams and major changes for others.

From the first WorldTour team to ride bikes from a Chinese brand to the return of Italy’s legendary groupset manufacturer, Campagnolo, let’s dive into the big equipment changes ahead of the 2025 season, and run through what bike and kit each team is using this year.

Bentornato Campagnolo!

After only a year out of the WorldTour, Campagnolo is back.

Many lamented the apparent decline of one of cycling’s most acclaimed brands, but after rejoining the top level of the sport alongside Cofidis, could the Italian brand’s fortunes be starting to turn?

After two years using Shimano drivetrains, the long-standing French team will be using Campagnolo Super Record Wireless groupsets for 2025 and will also be using the brand’s Bora Ultra WTO wheels for both road and time trial events.

Campagnolo says it has a four-year agreement with Cofidis, signed after “an extensive period of testing conducted by the Team Cofidis technicians”, so the brand’s future in the WorldTour appears to be secured for now.

Shimano continues to dominate

Although Campagnolo is back with one team, Shimano remains the dominant groupset supplier in the WorldTour, with 13 (out of 18) teams using its Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 groupsets.

SRAM, meanwhile, supplies its flagship Red AXS groupset to four teams in the men's WorldTour peloton.

As always with professional sport, it's important to remember that this doesn't necessarily reflect the preferences of the teams and their riders. For the most part, what equipment the teams use is almost entirely dictated by financial considerations.

Chinese bikes reach the top level

The other big tech story ahead of the 2025 WorldTour season is the news that XDS Astana Team (formerly Astana Qazaqstan) has partnered with Chinese carbon fibre specialists XDS.

Having reportedly made a “major investment” in the Kazakh-based outfit, the team will use X-LAB bikes – XDS’ “premium brand”.

Though most bikes ridden in the WorldTour are now made in Asia, this marks the first time a team has partnered with a Chinese bike brand as a title sponsor.

While it remains to be seen whether this opens the door for further Chinese investment in the sport, fans will doubtless be keen to see how the X-LAB bikes square up to more established brands at the biggest races.

Goodbye Scott

Campagnolo may be back, but as Picnic-PostNL moves to Lapierre bikes, Scott is out of the WorldTour for 2025.

This means we won’t see the featherweight 2025 Scott Addict RC or the highly rated Foil RC Pro raced consistently at the highest level this season.

With Tom Pidcock moving to the second division, Q36.5 team for 2025, though, we should still see Scott road and time trial bikes popping up at big races from time to time.

An even faster Pogačar?

Colnago unveiled the Y1RS – its first new aero bike since 2016 – last December, raising the harrowing possibility that the sport's top rider might be about to get even faster.

While many influential brands, including Cannondale, Specialized, Trek and Pinarello, have gone down the ‘one bike to rule them all’ route in recent years, could 2025 mark a return to brands offering more specialised machines?

It’s not only performance that brands need to consider, though – Trek, for example, merged its aero Madone and lightweight Émonda platforms partly because it wanted to substantially reduce the amount of SKUs it was keeping.

Behind-the-scenes changes to key personnel

Aside from equipment and rider swaps, changes to the backroom staff at professional teams can also have a huge impact on performance.

A simple change in coach was partly credited for Tadej Pogačar’s wildly successful 2024 season, for example.

At Ineos Grenadiers, a number of key staff have left the team this winter, including director of racing Steve Cummings and performance engineer Dan Bigham.

Team principal Dave Brailsford also appears increasingly preoccupied with his role as director of sport at the wider Ineos group, and particularly its role in Manchester United.

As is often the case, one team’s loss is another's gain, though, with Cummings joining Team Jayco AlUla and Bigham heading to Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe.

Elsewhere, Soudal-QuickStep’s long-standing team manager, Patrick Lefevere, retired and stepped back from the sport.

Will Belgian star Remco Evenepoel, and the rest of the team, miss the influence of their famously outspoken boss?

2025 WorldTour bikes | Who’s riding what?

Here’s a summary run-down of each team’s bikes, groupset, wheels and other components, with more detail below.

Alpecin-Deceuninck (ADC)

• Framesets: Canyon Aeroad CFR / Ultimate CFR / Speedmax CFR (TT)
• Drivetrain: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200
• Wheels: Shimano
• Components: Canyon
• Pedals: Shimano 
• Power meter: Shimano 
• Tyres: Vittoria 
• Other: Selle Italia saddles, Elite bottle cages, Wahoo bike computers

Alpecin-Deceuninck's bike setup is largely unchanged from 2024, giving star riders Mathieu van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen familiarity going into 2025.

Given how light the 2024 Canyon Aeroad CFR is (it has a claimed weight of 7.07kg in a size medium), most Alpecin-Deceuninck riders will likely opt for it over the Ultimate CFR for the majority of races.

The team continues with Vittoria tyres, Shimano groupsets and Wahoo bike computers.

Arkéa-B&B Hotels (ARK)

• Framesets: Bianchi Specialissima RC / Oltre RC / Aquila (TT)
• Drivetrain: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200
• Wheels: Vision 
• Components: Bianchi
• Pedals: Shimano
• Power meter: FSA Powerbox Team Edition
• Tyres: Vittoria
• Other: Selle Italia saddles, Elite bottle cages, Wahoo bike computers

Arkéa-B&B Hotels is once again on Bianchi bikes, with riders getting a choice of the aero Oltre RC or the all-rounder Specialissima RC.

The French team is one of four to use Vision wheels, which it will pair with Vittoria tyres such as the Corsa Pro TLR.

Groupsets and pedals are supplied by Shimano, with finishing kit coming from Selle Italia and Elite, and bike computers from Wahoo.

For 2025, the team has switched from using Shimano power meter cranksets to FSA's Powerbox Team Edition, which appears to be a rebadged Power2Max NG Road spider paired with FSA cranks and chainrings.

Bahrain Victorious (TBV)

• Framesets: Merida Scultura Team / Reacto Team / Time Warp (TT)
• Drivetrain: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200
• Wheels: Vision
• Components: Vision / FSA
• Pedals: Shimano 
• Power meter: Shimano
• Tyres: Continental
• Other: Prologo saddles and bar tape, Elite bottle cages, Garmin bike computers

Bahrain Victorious will be back on Merida road and time trial bikes for 2025, giving its riders a choice between the aero Reacto Team and all-rounder Scultura Team.

With the Reacto nearing five years old – the current version launched back in 2020 when Mark Cavendish still rode for the team – might it be a model we see updated in 2025?

Potential new frames aside, groupsets and pedals come courtesy of Shimano, while wheels and components are supplied by Vision / FSA.

Finishing kit comes from Prologo and Elite, while Continental supplies tyres and Garmin bike computers.

Cofidis (COF)

• Framesets: Look 795 Blade RS / 796 Monoblade RS (TT)
• Drivetrain: Shimano Dura-Ace, Token bottom bracket
• Wheels: Corima
• Components: Look bar/stem
• Pedals: Look Kéo
• Power meter: Campagnolo 
• Tyres: Vittoria
• Other: Selle Italia saddles, Elite bottle cages, Wahoo bike computers

Cofidis starts its third year on the Look 795 Blade RS, the French brand's lightweight aero all-rounder.

This year, though, sees the team back on Campagnolo groupsets and wheels, which replace the Shimano groupsets and Corima wheels the team used in 2024.

Notably, the team also appears to have changed tyre sponsor, going from its compatriots Michelin to Italian brand Vittoria, and pushing the famous French tyre manufacturer out of the WorldTour altogether.

Finishing kit comes from Selle Italia, Elite and Look, while Wahoo supplies bike computers.

Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale Team (DAT)

• Framesets: Van Rysel RCR Pro, RCR-F, XCR (TT)
• Drivetrain: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200
• Wheels: SwissSide
• Components: Deda
• Pedals: Look
• Power meter: Shimano
• Tyres: Continental
• Other: Fizik saddles, Elite bottle cages, Wahoo bike computers

The Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale Team is back for another season on Van Rysel's much-hyped RCR Pro.

With Van Rysel claiming its new RCR-F aero bike is "13 watts" more aero, though, don't be surprised to see riders opting for that bike on flat and rolling days.

Otherwise, the team's bike setup is unchanged from 2024, with Shimano supplying the groupset, wheels from SwissSide, cockpits from Deda and finishing kit from Continental, Fizik, Look, Elite and Wahoo.

EF Education-EasyPost (EFE)

• Framesets: Cannondale SuperSix Evo LAB71 / SystemSix / SuperSlice (TT)
• Drivetrain: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200
• Wheels: Vision
• Components: Cannondale
• Pedals: Wahoo Speedplay
• Power meter: FSA Powerbox Team Edition
• Tyres: Vittoria
• Other: Prologo saddles, FSA chainrings, Elite bottle cages, Wahoo bike computers

Lairy paintjobs aside, EF Education-EasyPost's bike setup is unchanged going into 2025.

On paper, the riders have a choice between Cannondale's all-rounder SuperSix Evo LAB71 and the aero-optimised SystemSix Hi-Mod for road races.

In reality, though, it appears the SystemSix may have been quietly retired, because it's seldom seen these days. Could we see a new version this season? We certainly hope so – two of our tech writers called it out as one of the bikes we want to see in 2025.

Framesets aside, EF Education-EasyPost's bikes are completed with Vision wheels and Vittoria tyres, FSA power meters, plus Prologo saddles, Elite bottle cages and Wahoo bike computers.

Groupama-FDJ (GFC)

• Framesets: Wilier Triestina Filante SLR / Verticale SLR / Supersonica SLR (TT)
• Drivetrain: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200
• Wheels: Miche
• Components: Wilier
• Pedals: Shimano
• Power meter: Shimano 
• Tyres: Continental
• Other: Prologo saddles and bar tape, Elite bottle cages, Garmin bike computers

After ending its long-standing relationship with Lapierre bikes ahead of the 2024 season, 2025 sees Groupama-FDJ continue with Wilier Triestina.

We expect most riders to opt for the all-rounder Filante SLR, with the climbing-focused Verticale SLR reserved for big days in the mountains.

The French team makes a switch to Miché for wheels this season (moving away from Shimano), marking the Italian brand's debut in the WorldTour.

Elsewhere, though, it's more of the same, with Shimano groupsets and pedals, Continental tyres, Wahoo bike computers and finishing kit from Prologo and Elite.

Ineos Grenadiers (IGD)

• Framesets: Pinarello Dogma F / Bolide F (TT)
• Drivetrain: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200
• Wheels: Shimano Dura-Ace / Princeton CarbonWorks
• Components: MOST
• Pedals: Shimano
• Power meter: Shimano
• Tyres: Continental
• Other: Prologo saddles, Elite bottle cages, Garmin bike computers

Despite the churn in backroom staff, it's continuity for the Ineos Grenadiers in terms of bike setup.

Riders can choose between Pinarello's all-rounder racer, the Dogma F and the Italian brand's endurance road bike, the Dogma X. In reality, though, we expect to see the lighter and more aero Dogma F used for almost every race – including cobbled classics such as Paris-Roubaix.

Groupsets, wheels and tyres continue to be supplied by Shimano and Continental, respectively, although the team uses Princeton CarbonWorks wheels for time trials.

Finishing kit is supplied by MOST (Pinarello's in-house component brand), Prologo and Elite, while the British team uses Garmin bike computers.

Intermarché–Wanty (IWA)

• Framesets: Cube Litening Aero C:68X / Litening Air C:68X / Aerium (TT)
• Drivetrain: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200
• Wheels: Newmen Advanced SL
• Components: Cube
• Pedals: Look Kéo
• Power meter: Shimano
• Tyres: Hutchinson
• Other: Prologo saddles and bar tape, Elite bottle cages, CeramicSpeed OSPW, Bryton bike computers

It's also a tale of equipment continuity for Intermarché–Wanty, which sticks with Cube's Litening Aero C:68X aero bike and Litening Air C:68X all-rounder, paired with Newmen wheels.

As before, Shimano supplies its flagship Dura-Ace groupset, with finishing kit coming from Prologo, Elite and CeramicSpeed. Bryton bike computers also make their sole appearance in the WorldTour with the Belgian team.

The only notable change in equipment is the tyres, with the team dropping Continental in favour of Hutchinson. Intermarché–Wanty will use the French brand's "fastest-ever" Hutchinson Blackbird Racing Lab TLR tyres.

Lidl-Trek (LTK)

• Framesets: Trek Madone SLR / Domane SLR / Speed Concept SLR (TT)
• Drivetrain: SRAM Red AXS
• Wheels: Bontrager
• Components: Trek
• Pedals: Time
• Power meter: SRAM
• Tyres: Pirelli
• Other: Bontrager saddles, Wahoo bike computers

As a title sponsor, Trek unsurprisingly dominates Lidl-Trek's equipment line-up.

Riders will be able to choose between the all-rounder Madone SLR and the Domane SLR endurance road bike, although we expect riders to use the Madone for almost every race beyond the toughest cobbled classics.

SRAM supplies its Red AXS groupset and Time pedals, while Trek's in-house component brand, Bontrager, steps up for wheels various bits of finishing kit.

Having sponsored a number of teams in recent seasons, Lidl-Trek is now the only team in the WorldTour using Pirelli tyres.

Movistar Team (MOV)

• Framesets: Canyon Aeroad CFR / Ultimate CFR / Speedmax CFR TT (TT)
• Drivetrain: SRAM Red AXS
• Wheels: Zipp
• Components: Canyon
• Pedals: Time
• Power meter: SRAM
• Tyres: Continental
• Other: Fizik saddles, Canyon bottle cages, Lizard Skins bar tape, Garmin bike computers

Movistar Team's bike setup is practically identical to last year, with framesets from Canyon, while groupsets, wheels and pedals come from SRAM's stable of brands.

As with Alpecin-Deceuninck, we expect Movistar Team riders to opt for the Aeroad CFR most of the time.

Finishing kit is supplied by Canyon, Fizik and Lizard Skins, and bike computers by Garmin.

Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe (RBH)

• Framesets: Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 / S-Works Roubaix SL8 / Shiv (TT)
• Drivetrain: SRAM Red AXS 
• Wheels: Roval
• Components: Roval
• Pedals: Shimano
• Power meter: SRAM
• Tyres: Specialized
• Other: Specialized saddles and bottle cages, Hammerhead bike computers

The German super squad continues with an almost identical bike setup for 2025.

Specialized supplies the all-rounder S-Works Tarmac SL8, while the S-Works Roubaix SL8 there in case any riders need more tyre clearance for Paris-Roubaix.

The American bike brand also provides wheels, from in-house brand Roval, its own tyres and finishing kit.

The remaining parts come from the SRAM stable, in the form of its SRAM Red AXS groupset and Time pedals.

With Dan Bigham joining the team as head of engineering ahead of the new season, it will be interesting to see how – if at all – the team's setup evolves throughout the season.

Soudal Quick-Step (SOQ)

• Framesets: Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 / S-Works Roubaix SL8 / Shiv (TT)
• Drivetrain: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200
• Wheels: Roval
• Components: Roval
• Pedals: Shimano
• Power meter: Shimano 
• Tyres: Specialized
• Other: Specialized saddles, CeramicSpeed bearings, Tacx bottle cages, Supercaz bar tape, Garmin bike computers

Soudal Quick-Step's bike setup is also unchanged from last year, with the Belgian squad continuing its relationships with Specialized and Shimano.

As with the Red Bull team, we expect to see most riders aboard the S-Works Tarmac SL8 for the majority of races.

While that might all sound a little dull, we expect the team's star rider – double Olympic champion, Remco Evenepoel – will get his fair share of custom-painted bikes throughout the season to spice things up.

Team Picnic PostNL (DFP)

• Framesets: Lapierre Xelius DRS / Aerostorm DRS (TT)
• Drivetrain: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200
• Wheels: Ursus
• Components: Lapierre
• Pedals: Shimano
• Power meter: Shimano
• Tyres: Vittoria
• Other: Prologo saddles, Elite bottle cages, Wahoo bike computers

The 2025 calendar sees more revamps for Team Picnic PostNL, with the team dropping Scott bikes in favour of Lapierre.

For the most part, we expect riders to use the Xelius DRS all-rounder, although we might also see the aero-optimised Aircode DRS or lightweight Xelius SL pop up from time to time.

Ursus makes its WorldTour debut in 2025 too. The Italian brand is relatively unknown compared to more familiar names, but has been producing carbon wheels for racing bikes since 1996.

The Dutch team continues with Shimano groupsets and pedals, Vittoria tyres, Wahoo bike computers and finishing kit from Prologo and Elite.

Team Jayco AlUla (JAY)

• Framesets: Giant TCR Advanced SL / Propel Advanced SL / Trinity (TT)
• Drivetrain: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200, Cema bottom bracket
• Wheels: Cadex
• Components: Giant / Cadex
• Pedals: Shimano
• Power meter: Shimano
• Tyres: Vittoria
• Other: Cadex saddles, Giant / Elite bottle cages, Giant bike computers

Team Jayco AlUla is back on Giant bikes for 2025, with the team's riders being able to choose between the Propel Advanced SL (a lightweight aero-all-rounder) and the TCR Advanced SL (the Taiwanese brand's dedicated climbing bike).

Shimano supplies its Dura-Ace groupset and pedals, while wheels and components come from Cadex – Giant's premium in-house brand.

Tyres from Vittoria complete the bike.

Team Visma | Lease a Bike (TVL)

• Framesets: Cervélo R5 / S5 / Soloist / P5 (TT)
• Drivetrain: SRAM Red AXS
• Wheels: Reserve
• Components: Cervélo
• Pedals: Wahoo Speedplay 
• Power meter: SRAM
• Tyres: Vittoria
• Other: Prologo saddles, Tacx bottle cages, Garmin bike computers

Although Team Visma | Lease a Bike didn't have quite the same success in 2024 as in 2023, its bike setup remains largely unchanged heading into 2025.

Cervélo remains as the bike sponsor, with the team's riders getting a wide range of framesets to choose from.

Riders will likely opt for the aero-optimised S5 for most races, with the R5 reserved for the most challenging days in the mountains. We might see the Soloist – which bridges the gap between the S5 and R5, in terms of aerodynamics and comfort – break cover in the cobbled classics, though.

Wheels are supplied by Reserve, another brand from the Pon Holdings stable, while SRAM supplies the team with groupsets.

Tyres come from Vittoria, bike computers from Garmin and finishing kit from Wahoo, Prologo and Tacx.