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This is the $9,000 bike that cycling's hottest rider just used to win the world championship

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Peter Sagan wins road world championships

On Sunday, 25-year-old Slovakian Peter Sagan won the elite men's race at the UCI Road World Championships in Richmond, Virginia, after putting in a massive attack in the finale of the 160-mile contest. Cycling's hottest rider of the past few years left all his rivals behind after muscling his way up two steep climbs and seemingly riding rails down a fast, technical descent.

Here's a look at the bike he took his biggest victory on:

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Sagan's Specialized S-Works Tarmac is believed to weigh a tad under 15 pounds. The Tarmac with Di2 Retails for $9,250 USD.



Sagan's frame size is 56cm.



The coat of arms of Slovakia on the seat tube is a nice touch.



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