Alex Dowsett is going for a second UCI World Hour Record attempt on November 3rd, 2021, in Aguascalientes, Mexico. He’ll be riding a custom Factor Hanzo and will be targeting over 55.09km in the hour.
“The HANZO is refined, track ready and especially good at low yaw with its ridiculously narrow headtube and innovative front end,” said Alex Dowsett. “It’s a genius piece of engineering from Graham Shrive and the team at Factor.”
Spec
- Frame: Factor Hanzo
- Forks: Factor Hanzo
- Base bar: Factor Hanzo
- Head unit: Hammerhead Karoo2 Tyres: Vittoria Pista Ora 23mm Wheels: HED Volo
- Chain ring: Aerocoach Aten 61T
- Chain: Izumi Super Toughness Kai (waxed)
- Sprocket: White Industries 13T
- Saddle: Simmons
- Handlebars: Aerocoach Ascalon
- Bottom bracket: Ceramic Speed coated BB-Right PF 24mm Pedals: Speedplay Aero
- Cranks: Rotor Aldhu (170mm)
Alex Dowsett’s attempt at the UCI Hour Record timed by TISSOT is supported by Pfizer Limited, Hammerhead and UCI World Tour Team Israel Start Up Nation. Through this attempt, Alex Dowsett will promote Little Bleeders and The Haemophilia Society.
As part of its commitment to the event, Hammerhead will be providing a limited edition Karoo 2 head unit (cycling computer) with a custom-painted shell to be auctioned in aid of charity.
The UCI Hour Record ride on Wednesday, November 3, begins at 16:00 local time (22:00 GMT / 23:00 CET) and will be streamed live worldwide on Dowsett’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/alexdowsettofficial.
Viewers in the UK will also be able to watch live on the BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app from 15:45. Commentary will be provided by Matt Stephens and former professional rider Adam Blythe.
