Sven Nys’ Colnago Prestige

We take a closer look at the Shimano Dura-Ace equipped Colnago Prestige of 2013 UCI Cyclocross Elite World Champion Sven Nys from Belgium.

This is actually the bike he started the race with and it is pit area cleaned, ready for another swap, but not so much for a show room.

The soon to be 2 time World Champion hard at work in Louisville, KY.

The Colnago Prestige Cross of Sven Nys worked very hard today.

The extra bit at the seat cluster is meant to make shouldering the bike easier.

With internal Di-2 cable routing the top tube routing for the rear brake can be done as desired.

Shimano Dura-Ace Di-2 controls.

The Shimano Pro Vibe cockpit of Sven Nys.

The Selle Italia saddle shows signs of use and abuse.

Shimano Dura-Ace cranks and front derailleur and the Di-2 battery is just mounted low on the downtube.

Shimano M970 XTR pedals are quite popular with cyclocross riders.

The Dura-Ace rear derailleur housing entrance has been taped for a better seal we assume.

Shimano Dura-Ace C35 carbon tubulars front and back.

Sven Nys uses Shimano CX70 cantilever brakes and we can also see the pattern of the Dugas Rhyno 33 tubular.

CX70 front brakes and a look at the front tire tread.

So there is no confusion in the pits with all these wheels and athletes.