Julian Dean manuevers his Cervelo S3 amidst the peloton during stage 4 of the 2011 Tour Down Under.
(Photos: Yuzuru Sunada)


Garmin-Transitions and Cervelo Test Team merged at the end of last season to form Garmin-Cervelo, and the result is a new combination of bikes, parts and people. Many of the riders will be racing on the Cervelo S3, powered by a mix drivetrain with SRAM Red levers and derailleurs, Rotor Q-Rings and cranks, Mavic wheels and tires, Arundel bottle cages, 3T components and Fizik saddles.


This is Tyler Farrar's bike, and it was spotted with a Garmin Edge 500 cycling computer (in last season's blue/orange color scheme) mounted on the stem. The team will most likely be using the new Garmin Edge 800 computers this season during longer stage races.


Tyler Farrar still uses his favorite saddle from Fizik - the Pave CX - despite numerous offerings available from the Italian saddle-maker.

Australian Tim Roe takes his BMC Impec through a corner during the 2011 Cancer Council Classic.


BMC riders will be using the Impec and Team Machine models for 2011. This is Swiss rider Simon Zahner's rig, complete with Shimano Di2 drivetrain, Easton wheels and components, Continental tires, Elite bottle cages, and Fizik saddles.


The Team Machine features BMC's signature seat tube junction, with a minimized rear triangle and a carbon bridge underneath the top tube.


BMC is using Shimano Di2 this season, with the cranks mated to SRM power meters, as well as Speedplay pedals.


Serguei Ivanov rounds a turn on his Focus Izalco during stage 1 of the 2011 Tour Down Under.


Focus is the new bike supplier for Russian outfit Katusha this season. The Izalco road bikes are outfitted with a full SRAM Red gruppo, FSA components, custom-colored Elite bottle cages, Vision wheels, Continental tires, and Prologo saddles and bartape.


Vision wheels have been making a big splash among triathletes over the last few years.


German tire-maker Continental is supplying Katusha with rubber for the 2011 season.