The T-Mobile Giant TCR ridden by Sergei Ivanov, multiple Russian national champion, is a true piece of professional cycling history, representing both the achievements of one of Russia’s most accomplished riders and the iconic era of the T-Mobile Team. This is an original team-issued race bicycle, built to the specifications Ivanov used during his time in the peloton, including the Shimano Dura-Ace 10-speed groupset and Shimano Dura-Ace C35 wheelset, providing authentic professional-grade performance. Remarkably, this bike still retains the original rider name sticker on the top tube, a rare feature that confirms its direct connection to Ivanov.
Sergei Ivanov, born March 5, 1975, in Cheboksary, Soviet Union, was a prominent road racer who competed professionally from 1996 to 2011. During his career, Ivanov rode for teams including CSKA Lada-Samara, TVM-Farm Frites, Fassa Bortolo, and the T-Mobile Team. He claimed six Russian National Road Race Championships (1998, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2008, and 2009) and won the Tour de Pologne in 1998, cementing his status as one of Russia’s top riders of his era. While with T-Mobile, Ivanov contributed significantly to the team’s success, including stage victories in the Tour de France, demonstrating his versatility and consistency across all types of racing.
The Giant TCR frame was a cornerstone of T-Mobile’s professional setup, renowned for its lightweight, stiff, and responsive carbon construction. Designed to maximize power transfer and handling precision, it allowed Ivanov to attack, break away, and dominate in a variety of race conditions—from fast flat stages to rolling classics. Fitted with Shimano Dura-Ace 10-speed components and Dura-Ace C35 wheels, this bicycle delivers the exact performance characteristics that made it competitive at the highest level of the sport.
As an original team-issued bicycle, this TCR features the geometry, components, and setup used by Ivanov in competition. The fact that it still carries the original rider name sticker on the top tube makes it exceptionally rare and valuable, offering collectors a direct and verifiable link to Ivanov himself. Every detail, from the frame geometry to the wheel and groupset combination, reflects the exacting standards of a professional WorldTour team, making this bike both a functional racing machine and a highly desirable collector’s item.
Aesthetically, the bike carries the T-Mobile team livery, with the iconic magenta and white color scheme that defined the team during its dominance in the mid-2000s. It is a visual reminder of Ivanov’s achievements and the era in which he raced, perfectly bridging performance heritage and historical significance.
In summary, the T-Mobile Giant TCR ridden by Sergei Ivanov is a rare, original professional racing bicycle, fitted with Shimano Dura-Ace 10-speed components and Dura-Ace C35 wheels, and uniquely remarkable for still retaining the original rider name sticker. For collectors, enthusiasts, and fans of cycling history, this bike offers both authentic team provenance and a direct connection to a rider who left a lasting mark on the sport.
Size M – 54cm Horizontal Top Tube
