The King of Cyclocross returns in Silver. Here is the complete, part-by-part breakdown of Mathieu van der Poel’s 2025/26 race machine.
For the 2025/26 cyclocross season, the World Champion has debuted a stunning new Metallic Silver livery. While the paint is fresh, the mechanics underneath remain the most dominant setup in the history of the sport.
Mathieu van der Poel continues to refine a formula that works. Unlike the constant tinkering seen elsewhere in the paddock, MVDP’s setup is a masterclass in consistency. He rides a standard Size Large Canyon Inflite CF SLX frame with a very specific, aggressive cockpit setup that defies modern “short stem” trends.
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