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Tour of Alberta pro bike: Pieter Weening’s Scott Foil Team Issue

September 9, 2013
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Canadian Cycling Magazine’s Jeff Bartlett takes a close look at the Scott Foil Team Issue ridden by Orica-GreenEdge’s Pieter Weening.

Orica-GreenEdge's Pieter Weening is riding a 2013 Scott Foil Team Issue. Scott's says the bike was developed to be faster and more efficient in all road conditions. It seems to be true. Weening favours the Foil over the 2014 Scott Addict he could ride. Photo credit: Jeff Bartlett
Orica-GreenEdge’s Pieter Weening is riding a 2013 Scott Foil Team Issue. Scott’s says the bike was developed to be faster and more efficient in all road conditions. It seems to be true. Weening favours the Foil over the 2014 Scott Addict he could ride. Photo credit: Jeff Bartlett
Orica-GreenEdge is sponsored by Shimano, so they're using 11-speed Dura-Ace Di2 components on all their bikes, including Pieter's. The batteries are found in the bikes' seat tubes. Photo credit: Jeff Bartlett
Orica-GreenEdge is sponsored by Shimano, so they’re using 11-speed Dura-Ace Di2 components on all their bikes, including Pieter’s. The batteries are found in the bikes’ seat tubes. Photo credit: Jeff Bartlett
The entire team is running 53/39 chainrings and 11-28 cassettes. Since, Orica-GreenEdge doesn't have equipment based in North America, they're had to limit their riders' equipment options in attempt to avoid excess baggage fees. Photo credit: Jeff Bartlett
The entire team is running 53/39 chainrings and 11-28 cassettes. Since, Orica-GreenEdge doesn’t have equipment based in North America, they’re had to limit their riders’ equipment options in attempt to avoid excess baggage fees. Photo credit: Jeff Bartlett
Weening uses a Prologo Zero TR saddle. Its flat profile gives the rider a few comfortable positions. It's set all the way back, too, as Weening is a tall rider with a long reach. Photo credit: Jeff Bartlett
Weening uses a Prologo Zero TR saddle. Its flat profile gives the rider a few comfortable positions. It’s set all the way back, too, as Weening is a tall rider with a long reach. Photo credit: Jeff Bartlett
Weening likes aluminum Pro Vibe 7S handlebars because he believes riding carbon-fibre bars is dangerous. A crash could damage the handlebars, which could later fail without warning. Photo credit: Jeff Bartlett
Weening likes aluminum Pro Vibe 7S handlebars because he believes riding carbon-fibre bars is dangerous. A crash could damage the handlebars, which could later fail without warning. Photo credit: Jeff Bartlett
Orica-GreenEdge rides Continental tires. The team's mechanic admits its difficult to keep the tires looking pristine, but riders such as Weening or Aidis Kroupis will ride new tires more often, as they're most likely to appear in photographs. Photo credit: Jeff Bartlett
Orica-GreenEdge rides Continental tires. The team’s mechanic admits its difficult to keep the tires looking pristine, but riders such as Weening or Aidis Kroupis will ride new tires more often, as they’re most likely to appear in photographs. Photo credit: Jeff Bartlett