Even though the name might not be familiar to North American triathlon fans, it should be. Denmark’s Kristian Hogenhaug has had some big results in Europe—including a win at Ironman Hamburg in 2019, a runner-up finish at Ironman Frankfurt in 2021, wins at Challenge Almere and Challenge Salou, and a third-place finish at Ironman Hamburg earlier this year. Like countryman and Nice favorite Magnus Ditlev, Hogenhaug is also known for his dangerous bike (he had the fastest split, 3:57, at Hamburg this year). Expect to see the 32-year-old move up once he hits the road out of T1 on board his all-new BMC Speedmachine 01.
For more on his ride, check out the details below.
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Hogenhaug’s size large BMC Speedmachine 01 was just announced to the public this week.
The Dane will be using a 56/44 chainring on a Sram/Quarq powermeter with 170mm cranks, and a 10-28 cassette on his Sram Red AXS 12-speed drivetrain.
Hogenhaug will be running a DT Swiss ARC 1100 rear disc wheel and ARC 1100 80mm front. On race day he’ll use 25mm Vittoria Corsa Speed tires, running 80 psi front and 85 psi rear.
Like a few other pros, Hogenhaug will be using the very tri-specific Wahoo Speedplay Aero pedals.
A tube runs from the hydration bladder in the lower triangle up to the front of the bike.
Hogenhaug’s front end shows off the new BMC Speedmachine “low cockpit.”
One race day, Hogenhaug will use an ISM PS 1.0 saddle.
In order to get a behind-the-saddle water bottle, Hogenhaug has used a favorite triathlete hack: zip ties.