Pro Bike Setups at IRONMAN 70.3 São Paulo
Discover the components, bike fits, and aero choices pro triathletes selected for the São Paulo race.
A detailed breakdown of the time trial setups chosen by athletes for IRONMAN 70.3 São Paulo. Explore configurations for the Scott Plasma RC, Orbea Ordu, Cervelo P5, and Specialized Shiv.
Preparing for a fast and demanding race like IRONMAN 70.3 São Paulo comes directly down to equipment details. In transition and during final pre-race adjustments, professional and elite amateur triathletes look for the optimal balance between aerodynamic gains, time trial comfort, and aggressive gearing. Below is an overview of the setups and components lining up on São Paulo's tarmac.
Felipe Santos' Scott Plasma RC
Triathlete Felipe Santos chose a size 54 (M) Scott Plasma RC frame, prioritizing an aggressive and stable front end for his 1.79 m (5'10") height. The build features a DT Swiss Arc 1100 wheelset—with a rear disc wheel and deep-section front wheel—wrapped in 28 mm Continental GP 5000 TT tires. The drivetrain includes a 56T chainring, a 10-37 cassette, 165 mm cranks, a Wove saddle, and Gorilla bottle cages to prevent ejections on the course. According to Felipe, moving to the Scott frame delivered greater crosswind stability compared to his previous bike, while maintaining a comparable weight with the SRAM transmission.
Cauã Diniz's Orbea Ordu
Cauã Diniz's Orbea Ordu stands out with its SRAM Force groupset paired with an 11-34 Shimano cassette, 170 mm cranks, and a 54T chainring. The cockpit is fitted with 51 Speed Shop armrests, while the wheels come from Princeton CarbonWorks—featuring a rear disc wheel and a front tri-spoke, both running 28 mm Continental GP 5000 TT tires. Standing 1.75 m (5'9") and riding a size 54 (S/M), Cauã notes that the longer geometry dialed in his bike fit precisely, ensuring stability and maximum efficiency on flat-out speed sections.
Matheus Menezes' Cervelo P5
Fresh off international competitions, Matheus Menezes lines up with the latest Cervelo P5 in size 58 to accommodate his taller frame. The bike is equipped with a 12-speed Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 drivetrain, 170 mm cranks with a standard 54T chainring, and a Specialized Sitero saddle. Up front, an integrated cockpit from Delta Speed was finalized just weeks before the race to provide ergonomic comfort and dependable support over the 90 km bike leg.
André Lopes' Specialized Shiv
André Lopes showcased his Specialized Shiv configured with a Shimano Dura-Ace groupset and heavy gearing: a massive 58T chainring paired with an 11-30 cassette and short 165 mm cranks. The aerodynamic setup includes a Delta Speed front end, a Roval rear disc wheel, a Dura-Ace 60 front wheel, and a Freeky Fast rear bottle cage featuring a conical design crafted to save crucial watts. For Lopes, the Shiv excels thanks to its instant responsiveness during accelerations and climbs.
Reinaldo Colucci's Cervelo P5
Veteran racer Reinaldo Colucci selected a size 61 Cervelo P5, aiming to increase front reach and achieve a more elongated, comfortable time trial posture. The machine runs a Princeton rear disc wheel, a Zipp 858 front wheel, a Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleur with a Nova Ride oversized pulley cage, and 170 mm cranks driving a monster 60T chainring. A custom cockpit from FTP rounds out a build engineered for maximum power transfer.