Pro Bike: Jodie Swallow’s Storck Aero2
- By Aaron Hersh
- Published Mar 2, 2012
- Updated Jul 12, 2012 at 8:05 PM UTC
Jodie Swallow’s Storck Aero2
Jodie Swallow's Storck Aero2. Photo: Aaron Hersh
Jodie Swallow, member of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, is riding the team-issue Storck Aero2. Don’t be surprised if you see her ride this machine into T2 with a substantial lead. The 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion is a formidable swimmer/biker and she is finally healthy after struggling with injury through most of 2011.
Her Aero2 is equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components, including an SRM power meter. Rather than using the steel bearing derailleur pulleys that come stock with Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleurs, Swallow swapped to CeramicSpeed pulleys with, obviously, ceramic bearings. Other than those two unusual bits, Swallow’s Di2 kit is stock. Her battery is mounted to the back of the seatpost and the wire routes through the post, into the frame and pops out at the derailleurs and shifters. The wires connecting to the shifters dangle loosely beneath her stem.
She races on Xentis Mark 2 TT wheels. Instead of using standard tensioned spokes, these Euro-centric wheels have five solid carbon spokes connected to a deep rim that is similar in width to the Continental GP Attack tires.
Swallow rides aboard a Specialized Tri Tip SL Gel 50 saddle, even though Specialized has discontinued the product. The obviously worn saddle is slammed back as far as possible on the rails. The saddle clamp is positioned in the middle of the fore-aft adjustable clamp on the seatpost.
While almost all of her competition uses some kind of an aftermarket hydration accessory, Swallow has only two frame-mounted bottle cages to schlep her drink for the 200km bike leg. She has Speedplay Zero pedals.
Her steerer tube protrudes high above the integrated aerobar stem. Perhaps she has recently lowered her aerobars, but Swallow’s fork can definitely use a trim.
Jodie Swallow’s Storck Aero2
She uses an SRM power meter. Photo: Aaron Hersh
Jodie Swallow, member of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, is riding the team-issue Storck Aero2. Don’t be surprised if you see her ride this machine into T2 with a substantial lead. The 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion is a formidable swimmer/biker and she is finally healthy after struggling with injury through most of 2011.
Her Aero2 is equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components, including an SRM power meter. Rather than using the steel bearing derailleur pulleys that come stock with Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleurs, Swallow swapped to CeramicSpeed pulleys with, obviously, ceramic bearings. Other than those two unusual bits, Swallow’s Di2 kit is stock. Her battery is mounted to the back of the seatpost and the wire routes through the post, into the frame and pops out at the derailleurs and shifters. The wires connecting to the shifters dangle loosely beneath her stem.
She races on Xentis Mark 2 TT wheels. Instead of using standard tensioned spokes, these Euro-centric wheels have five solid carbon spokes connected to a deep rim that is similar in width to the Continental GP Attack tires.
Swallow rides aboard a Specialized Tri Tip SL Gel 50 saddle, even though Specialized has discontinued the product. The obviously worn saddle is slammed back as far as possible on the rails. The saddle clamp is positioned in the middle of the fore-aft adjustable clamp on the seatpost.
While almost all of her competition uses some kind of an aftermarket hydration accessory, Swallow has only two frame-mounted bottle cages to schlep her drink for the 200km bike leg. She has Speedplay Zero pedals.
Her steerer tube protrudes high above the integrated aerobar stem. Perhaps she has recently lowered her aerobars, but Swallow’s fork can definitely use a trim.
Jodie Swallow’s Storck Aero2
Swallow swapped the stock derailleur pulleys with steel bearings for this ceramic set. Photo: Aaron Hersh
Jodie Swallow, member of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, is riding the team-issue Storck Aero2. Don’t be surprised if you see her ride this machine into T2 with a substantial lead. The 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion is a formidable swimmer/biker and she is finally healthy after struggling with injury through most of 2011.
Her Aero2 is equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components, including an SRM power meter. Rather than using the steel bearing derailleur pulleys that come stock with Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleurs, Swallow swapped to CeramicSpeed pulleys with, obviously, ceramic bearings. Other than those two unusual bits, Swallow’s Di2 kit is stock. Her battery is mounted to the back of the seatpost and the wire routes through the post, into the frame and pops out at the derailleurs and shifters. The wires connecting to the shifters dangle loosely beneath her stem.
She races on Xentis Mark 2 TT wheels. Instead of using standard tensioned spokes, these Euro-centric wheels have five solid carbon spokes connected to a deep rim that is similar in width to the Continental GP Attack tires.
Swallow rides aboard a Specialized Tri Tip SL Gel 50 saddle, even though Specialized has discontinued the product. The obviously worn saddle is slammed back as far as possible on the rails. The saddle clamp is positioned in the middle of the fore-aft adjustable clamp on the seatpost.
While almost all of her competition uses some kind of an aftermarket hydration accessory, Swallow has only two frame-mounted bottle cages to schlep her drink for the 200km bike leg. She has Speedplay Zero pedals.
Her steerer tube protrudes high above the integrated aerobar stem. Perhaps she has recently lowered her aerobars, but Swallow’s fork can definitely use a trim.
Jodie Swallow’s Storck Aero2
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components. Photo: Aaron Hersh
Jodie Swallow, member of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, is riding the team-issue Storck Aero2. Don’t be surprised if you see her ride this machine into T2 with a substantial lead. The 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion is a formidable swimmer/biker and she is finally healthy after struggling with injury through most of 2011.
Her Aero2 is equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components, including an SRM power meter. Rather than using the steel bearing derailleur pulleys that come stock with Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleurs, Swallow swapped to CeramicSpeed pulleys with, obviously, ceramic bearings. Other than those two unusual bits, Swallow’s Di2 kit is stock. Her battery is mounted to the back of the seatpost and the wire routes through the post, into the frame and pops out at the derailleurs and shifters. The wires connecting to the shifters dangle loosely beneath her stem.
She races on Xentis Mark 2 TT wheels. Instead of using standard tensioned spokes, these Euro-centric wheels have five solid carbon spokes connected to a deep rim that is similar in width to the Continental GP Attack tires.
Swallow rides aboard a Specialized Tri Tip SL Gel 50 saddle, even though Specialized has discontinued the product. The obviously worn saddle is slammed back as far as possible on the rails. The saddle clamp is positioned in the middle of the fore-aft adjustable clamp on the seatpost.
While almost all of her competition uses some kind of an aftermarket hydration accessory, Swallow has only two frame-mounted bottle cages to schlep her drink for the 200km bike leg. She has Speedplay Zero pedals.
Her steerer tube protrudes high above the integrated aerobar stem. Perhaps she has recently lowered her aerobars, but Swallow’s fork can definitely use a trim.
Jodie Swallow’s Storck Aero2
These 5-spoke all-carbon Xentis Mark 2TT wheels are a rarity in the states. Photo: Aaron Hersh
Jodie Swallow, member of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, is riding the team-issue Storck Aero2. Don’t be surprised if you see her ride this machine into T2 with a substantial lead. The 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion is a formidable swimmer/biker and she is finally healthy after struggling with injury through most of 2011.
Her Aero2 is equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components, including an SRM power meter. Rather than using the steel bearing derailleur pulleys that come stock with Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleurs, Swallow swapped to CeramicSpeed pulleys with, obviously, ceramic bearings. Other than those two unusual bits, Swallow’s Di2 kit is stock. Her battery is mounted to the back of the seatpost and the wire routes through the post, into the frame and pops out at the derailleurs and shifters. The wires connecting to the shifters dangle loosely beneath her stem.
She races on Xentis Mark 2 TT wheels. Instead of using standard tensioned spokes, these Euro-centric wheels have five solid carbon spokes connected to a deep rim that is similar in width to the Continental GP Attack tires.
Swallow rides aboard a Specialized Tri Tip SL Gel 50 saddle, even though Specialized has discontinued the product. The obviously worn saddle is slammed back as far as possible on the rails. The saddle clamp is positioned in the middle of the fore-aft adjustable clamp on the seatpost.
While almost all of her competition uses some kind of an aftermarket hydration accessory, Swallow has only two frame-mounted bottle cages to schlep her drink for the 200km bike leg. She has Speedplay Zero pedals.
Her steerer tube protrudes high above the integrated aerobar stem. Perhaps she has recently lowered her aerobars, but Swallow’s fork can definitely use a trim.
Jodie Swallow’s Storck Aero2
Her Di2 battery is mounted to the seatpost. Photo: Aaron Hersh
Jodie Swallow, member of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, is riding the team-issue Storck Aero2. Don’t be surprised if you see her ride this machine into T2 with a substantial lead. The 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion is a formidable swimmer/biker and she is finally healthy after struggling with injury through most of 2011.
Her Aero2 is equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components, including an SRM power meter. Rather than using the steel bearing derailleur pulleys that come stock with Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleurs, Swallow swapped to CeramicSpeed pulleys with, obviously, ceramic bearings. Other than those two unusual bits, Swallow’s Di2 kit is stock. Her battery is mounted to the back of the seatpost and the wire routes through the post, into the frame and pops out at the derailleurs and shifters. The wires connecting to the shifters dangle loosely beneath her stem.
She races on Xentis Mark 2 TT wheels. Instead of using standard tensioned spokes, these Euro-centric wheels have five solid carbon spokes connected to a deep rim that is similar in width to the Continental GP Attack tires.
Swallow rides aboard a Specialized Tri Tip SL Gel 50 saddle, even though Specialized has discontinued the product. The obviously worn saddle is slammed back as far as possible on the rails. The saddle clamp is positioned in the middle of the fore-aft adjustable clamp on the seatpost.
While almost all of her competition uses some kind of an aftermarket hydration accessory, Swallow has only two frame-mounted bottle cages to schlep her drink for the 200km bike leg. She has Speedplay Zero pedals.
Her steerer tube protrudes high above the integrated aerobar stem. Perhaps she has recently lowered her aerobars, but Swallow’s fork can definitely use a trim.
Jodie Swallow’s Storck Aero2
She rides the discontinued Specialized Tri Tip saddle. Photo: Aaron Hersh
Jodie Swallow, member of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, is riding the team-issue Storck Aero2. Don’t be surprised if you see her ride this machine into T2 with a substantial lead. The 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion is a formidable swimmer/biker and she is finally healthy after struggling with injury through most of 2011.
Her Aero2 is equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components, including an SRM power meter. Rather than using the steel bearing derailleur pulleys that come stock with Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleurs, Swallow swapped to CeramicSpeed pulleys with, obviously, ceramic bearings. Other than those two unusual bits, Swallow’s Di2 kit is stock. Her battery is mounted to the back of the seatpost and the wire routes through the post, into the frame and pops out at the derailleurs and shifters. The wires connecting to the shifters dangle loosely beneath her stem.
She races on Xentis Mark 2 TT wheels. Instead of using standard tensioned spokes, these Euro-centric wheels have five solid carbon spokes connected to a deep rim that is similar in width to the Continental GP Attack tires.
Swallow rides aboard a Specialized Tri Tip SL Gel 50 saddle, even though Specialized has discontinued the product. The obviously worn saddle is slammed back as far as possible on the rails. The saddle clamp is positioned in the middle of the fore-aft adjustable clamp on the seatpost.
While almost all of her competition uses some kind of an aftermarket hydration accessory, Swallow has only two frame-mounted bottle cages to schlep her drink for the 200km bike leg. She has Speedplay Zero pedals.
Her steerer tube protrudes high above the integrated aerobar stem. Perhaps she has recently lowered her aerobars, but Swallow’s fork can definitely use a trim.
Jodie Swallow’s Storck Aero2
The Aero2's elevated top tube is designed to blend the stem with the frame. Photo: Aaron Hersh
Jodie Swallow, member of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, is riding the team-issue Storck Aero2. Don’t be surprised if you see her ride this machine into T2 with a substantial lead. The 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion is a formidable swimmer/biker and she is finally healthy after struggling with injury through most of 2011.
Her Aero2 is equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components, including an SRM power meter. Rather than using the steel bearing derailleur pulleys that come stock with Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleurs, Swallow swapped to CeramicSpeed pulleys with, obviously, ceramic bearings. Other than those two unusual bits, Swallow’s Di2 kit is stock. Her battery is mounted to the back of the seatpost and the wire routes through the post, into the frame and pops out at the derailleurs and shifters. The wires connecting to the shifters dangle loosely beneath her stem.
She races on Xentis Mark 2 TT wheels. Instead of using standard tensioned spokes, these Euro-centric wheels have five solid carbon spokes connected to a deep rim that is similar in width to the Continental GP Attack tires.
Swallow rides aboard a Specialized Tri Tip SL Gel 50 saddle, even though Specialized has discontinued the product. The obviously worn saddle is slammed back as far as possible on the rails. The saddle clamp is positioned in the middle of the fore-aft adjustable clamp on the seatpost.
While almost all of her competition uses some kind of an aftermarket hydration accessory, Swallow has only two frame-mounted bottle cages to schlep her drink for the 200km bike leg. She has Speedplay Zero pedals.
Her steerer tube protrudes high above the integrated aerobar stem. Perhaps she has recently lowered her aerobars, but Swallow’s fork can definitely use a trim.
Jodie Swallow’s Storck Aero2
Swallow's Di2 wiring is mostly external at the front of the bike. Photo: Aaron Hersh
Jodie Swallow, member of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, is riding the team-issue Storck Aero2. Don’t be surprised if you see her ride this machine into T2 with a substantial lead. The 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion is a formidable swimmer/biker and she is finally healthy after struggling with injury through most of 2011.
Her Aero2 is equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components, including an SRM power meter. Rather than using the steel bearing derailleur pulleys that come stock with Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleurs, Swallow swapped to CeramicSpeed pulleys with, obviously, ceramic bearings. Other than those two unusual bits, Swallow’s Di2 kit is stock. Her battery is mounted to the back of the seatpost and the wire routes through the post, into the frame and pops out at the derailleurs and shifters. The wires connecting to the shifters dangle loosely beneath her stem.
She races on Xentis Mark 2 TT wheels. Instead of using standard tensioned spokes, these Euro-centric wheels have five solid carbon spokes connected to a deep rim that is similar in width to the Continental GP Attack tires.
Swallow rides aboard a Specialized Tri Tip SL Gel 50 saddle, even though Specialized has discontinued the product. The obviously worn saddle is slammed back as far as possible on the rails. The saddle clamp is positioned in the middle of the fore-aft adjustable clamp on the seatpost.
While almost all of her competition uses some kind of an aftermarket hydration accessory, Swallow has only two frame-mounted bottle cages to schlep her drink for the 200km bike leg. She has Speedplay Zero pedals.
Her steerer tube protrudes high above the integrated aerobar stem. Perhaps she has recently lowered her aerobars, but Swallow’s fork can definitely use a trim.
Jodie Swallow’s Storck Aero2
Standard hydration only for the 200km bike leg. Photo: Aaron Hersh
Jodie Swallow, member of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, is riding the team-issue Storck Aero2. Don’t be surprised if you see her ride this machine into T2 with a substantial lead. The 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion is a formidable swimmer/biker and she is finally healthy after struggling with injury through most of 2011.
Her Aero2 is equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components, including an SRM power meter. Rather than using the steel bearing derailleur pulleys that come stock with Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleurs, Swallow swapped to CeramicSpeed pulleys with, obviously, ceramic bearings. Other than those two unusual bits, Swallow’s Di2 kit is stock. Her battery is mounted to the back of the seatpost and the wire routes through the post, into the frame and pops out at the derailleurs and shifters. The wires connecting to the shifters dangle loosely beneath her stem.
She races on Xentis Mark 2 TT wheels. Instead of using standard tensioned spokes, these Euro-centric wheels have five solid carbon spokes connected to a deep rim that is similar in width to the Continental GP Attack tires.
Swallow rides aboard a Specialized Tri Tip SL Gel 50 saddle, even though Specialized has discontinued the product. The obviously worn saddle is slammed back as far as possible on the rails. The saddle clamp is positioned in the middle of the fore-aft adjustable clamp on the seatpost.
While almost all of her competition uses some kind of an aftermarket hydration accessory, Swallow has only two frame-mounted bottle cages to schlep her drink for the 200km bike leg. She has Speedplay Zero pedals.
Her steerer tube protrudes high above the integrated aerobar stem. Perhaps she has recently lowered her aerobars, but Swallow’s fork can definitely use a trim.
Jodie Swallow’s Storck Aero2
She is part of the host Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team. Photo: Aaron Hersh
Jodie Swallow, member of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, is riding the team-issue Storck Aero2. Don’t be surprised if you see her ride this machine into T2 with a substantial lead. The 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion is a formidable swimmer/biker and she is finally healthy after struggling with injury through most of 2011.
Her Aero2 is equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components, including an SRM power meter. Rather than using the steel bearing derailleur pulleys that come stock with Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleurs, Swallow swapped to CeramicSpeed pulleys with, obviously, ceramic bearings. Other than those two unusual bits, Swallow’s Di2 kit is stock. Her battery is mounted to the back of the seatpost and the wire routes through the post, into the frame and pops out at the derailleurs and shifters. The wires connecting to the shifters dangle loosely beneath her stem.
She races on Xentis Mark 2 TT wheels. Instead of using standard tensioned spokes, these Euro-centric wheels have five solid carbon spokes connected to a deep rim that is similar in width to the Continental GP Attack tires.
Swallow rides aboard a Specialized Tri Tip SL Gel 50 saddle, even though Specialized has discontinued the product. The obviously worn saddle is slammed back as far as possible on the rails. The saddle clamp is positioned in the middle of the fore-aft adjustable clamp on the seatpost.
While almost all of her competition uses some kind of an aftermarket hydration accessory, Swallow has only two frame-mounted bottle cages to schlep her drink for the 200km bike leg. She has Speedplay Zero pedals.
Her steerer tube protrudes high above the integrated aerobar stem. Perhaps she has recently lowered her aerobars, but Swallow’s fork can definitely use a trim.
Jodie Swallow’s Storck Aero2
Swallow is looking to regain the fitness she had in 2010. Photo: Aaron Hersh
Jodie Swallow, member of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, is riding the team-issue Storck Aero2. Don’t be surprised if you see her ride this machine into T2 with a substantial lead. The 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion is a formidable swimmer/biker and she is finally healthy after struggling with injury through most of 2011.
Her Aero2 is equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components, including an SRM power meter. Rather than using the steel bearing derailleur pulleys that come stock with Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleurs, Swallow swapped to CeramicSpeed pulleys with, obviously, ceramic bearings. Other than those two unusual bits, Swallow’s Di2 kit is stock. Her battery is mounted to the back of the seatpost and the wire routes through the post, into the frame and pops out at the derailleurs and shifters. The wires connecting to the shifters dangle loosely beneath her stem.
She races on Xentis Mark 2 TT wheels. Instead of using standard tensioned spokes, these Euro-centric wheels have five solid carbon spokes connected to a deep rim that is similar in width to the Continental GP Attack tires.
Swallow rides aboard a Specialized Tri Tip SL Gel 50 saddle, even though Specialized has discontinued the product. The obviously worn saddle is slammed back as far as possible on the rails. The saddle clamp is positioned in the middle of the fore-aft adjustable clamp on the seatpost.
While almost all of her competition uses some kind of an aftermarket hydration accessory, Swallow has only two frame-mounted bottle cages to schlep her drink for the 200km bike leg. She has Speedplay Zero pedals.
Her steerer tube protrudes high above the integrated aerobar stem. Perhaps she has recently lowered her aerobars, but Swallow’s fork can definitely use a trim.
Jodie Swallow’s Storck Aero2
Her steerer tube protrudes high above her stem clamp. Photo: Aaron Hersh
Jodie Swallow, member of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, is riding the team-issue Storck Aero2. Don’t be surprised if you see her ride this machine into T2 with a substantial lead. The 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion is a formidable swimmer/biker and she is finally healthy after struggling with injury through most of 2011.
Her Aero2 is equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components, including an SRM power meter. Rather than using the steel bearing derailleur pulleys that come stock with Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleurs, Swallow swapped to CeramicSpeed pulleys with, obviously, ceramic bearings. Other than those two unusual bits, Swallow’s Di2 kit is stock. Her battery is mounted to the back of the seatpost and the wire routes through the post, into the frame and pops out at the derailleurs and shifters. The wires connecting to the shifters dangle loosely beneath her stem.
She races on Xentis Mark 2 TT wheels. Instead of using standard tensioned spokes, these Euro-centric wheels have five solid carbon spokes connected to a deep rim that is similar in width to the Continental GP Attack tires.
Swallow rides aboard a Specialized Tri Tip SL Gel 50 saddle, even though Specialized has discontinued the product. The obviously worn saddle is slammed back as far as possible on the rails. The saddle clamp is positioned in the middle of the fore-aft adjustable clamp on the seatpost.
While almost all of her competition uses some kind of an aftermarket hydration accessory, Swallow has only two frame-mounted bottle cages to schlep her drink for the 200km bike leg. She has Speedplay Zero pedals.
Her steerer tube protrudes high above the integrated aerobar stem. Perhaps she has recently lowered her aerobars, but Swallow’s fork can definitely use a trim.
Jodie Swallow’s Storck Aero2
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 shifters on the aerobar extensions and brake grips. Photo: Aaron Hersh
Jodie Swallow, member of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, is riding the team-issue Storck Aero2. Don’t be surprised if you see her ride this machine into T2 with a substantial lead. The 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion is a formidable swimmer/biker and she is finally healthy after struggling with injury through most of 2011.
Her Aero2 is equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components, including an SRM power meter. Rather than using the steel bearing derailleur pulleys that come stock with Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleurs, Swallow swapped to CeramicSpeed pulleys with, obviously, ceramic bearings. Other than those two unusual bits, Swallow’s Di2 kit is stock. Her battery is mounted to the back of the seatpost and the wire routes through the post, into the frame and pops out at the derailleurs and shifters. The wires connecting to the shifters dangle loosely beneath her stem.
She races on Xentis Mark 2 TT wheels. Instead of using standard tensioned spokes, these Euro-centric wheels have five solid carbon spokes connected to a deep rim that is similar in width to the Continental GP Attack tires.
Swallow rides aboard a Specialized Tri Tip SL Gel 50 saddle, even though Specialized has discontinued the product. The obviously worn saddle is slammed back as far as possible on the rails. The saddle clamp is positioned in the middle of the fore-aft adjustable clamp on the seatpost.
While almost all of her competition uses some kind of an aftermarket hydration accessory, Swallow has only two frame-mounted bottle cages to schlep her drink for the 200km bike leg. She has Speedplay Zero pedals.
Her steerer tube protrudes high above the integrated aerobar stem. Perhaps she has recently lowered her aerobars, but Swallow’s fork can definitely use a trim.
Jodie Swallow’s Storck Aero2
Xentis Mark 2 TT front and back, both with Continental tires. Photo: Aaron Hersh
Jodie Swallow, member of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, is riding the team-issue Storck Aero2. Don’t be surprised if you see her ride this machine into T2 with a substantial lead. The 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion is a formidable swimmer/biker and she is finally healthy after struggling with injury through most of 2011.
Her Aero2 is equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components, including an SRM power meter. Rather than using the steel bearing derailleur pulleys that come stock with Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleurs, Swallow swapped to CeramicSpeed pulleys with, obviously, ceramic bearings. Other than those two unusual bits, Swallow’s Di2 kit is stock. Her battery is mounted to the back of the seatpost and the wire routes through the post, into the frame and pops out at the derailleurs and shifters. The wires connecting to the shifters dangle loosely beneath her stem.
She races on Xentis Mark 2 TT wheels. Instead of using standard tensioned spokes, these Euro-centric wheels have five solid carbon spokes connected to a deep rim that is similar in width to the Continental GP Attack tires.
Swallow rides aboard a Specialized Tri Tip SL Gel 50 saddle, even though Specialized has discontinued the product. The obviously worn saddle is slammed back as far as possible on the rails. The saddle clamp is positioned in the middle of the fore-aft adjustable clamp on the seatpost.
While almost all of her competition uses some kind of an aftermarket hydration accessory, Swallow has only two frame-mounted bottle cages to schlep her drink for the 200km bike leg. She has Speedplay Zero pedals.
Her steerer tube protrudes high above the integrated aerobar stem. Perhaps she has recently lowered her aerobars, but Swallow’s fork can definitely use a trim.
Jodie Swallow’s Storck Aero2
She races Speedplay Zero pedals. Photo: Aaron Hersh
Jodie Swallow, member of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon Team, is riding the team-issue Storck Aero2. Don’t be surprised if you see her ride this machine into T2 with a substantial lead. The 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion is a formidable swimmer/biker and she is finally healthy after struggling with injury through most of 2011.
Her Aero2 is equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 components, including an SRM power meter. Rather than using the steel bearing derailleur pulleys that come stock with Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleurs, Swallow swapped to CeramicSpeed pulleys with, obviously, ceramic bearings. Other than those two unusual bits, Swallow’s Di2 kit is stock. Her battery is mounted to the back of the seatpost and the wire routes through the post, into the frame and pops out at the derailleurs and shifters. The wires connecting to the shifters dangle loosely beneath her stem.
She races on Xentis Mark 2 TT wheels. Instead of using standard tensioned spokes, these Euro-centric wheels have five solid carbon spokes connected to a deep rim that is similar in width to the Continental GP Attack tires.
Swallow rides aboard a Specialized Tri Tip SL Gel 50 saddle, even though Specialized has discontinued the product. The obviously worn saddle is slammed back as far as possible on the rails. The saddle clamp is positioned in the middle of the fore-aft adjustable clamp on the seatpost.
While almost all of her competition uses some kind of an aftermarket hydration accessory, Swallow has only two frame-mounted bottle cages to schlep her drink for the 200km bike leg. She has Speedplay Zero pedals.
Her steerer tube protrudes high above the integrated aerobar stem. Perhaps she has recently lowered her aerobars, but Swallow’s fork can definitely use a trim.
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Aaron Hersh
Aaron Hersh is the Senior Tech Editor of Triathlete magazine. To submit a question, write Aaron at Ahersh@competitorgroup.com.
