A Champion’s Choice: Carlos Sastre Rides Moda
Carlos Sastre is one of the most respected figures in professional cycling, celebrated for his consistency, resilience, and strategic brilliance. Over the course of his career, he earned a reputation as a master climber and a Grand Tour specialist, culminating in his victory at the 2008 Tour de France. Carlos also claimed three stage wins in the Tour, two in the Giro d’Italia, and was crowned King of the Mountains at the Vuelta a España. His career spanned over a decade at the top level, marking him as one of the most enduring and admired riders of his generation.
As a Grand Tour winner and mountain specialist, Carlos demands a bike that delivers climbing efficiency, aerodynamic speed, and responsive handling. That’s why the Moda Alto is his ride of choice. Designed as the ultimate all-round race machine, the Alto strikes the perfect balance between featherweight agility and aerodynamic precision. The frame, weighing in at just 970g, has been expertly shaped to cut through the air on fast flats and descents, while remaining light and stiff enough to fly up the steepest climbs.
Whether he’s training on the rolling terrain of southern Spain or tackling high-altitude switchbacks, Carlos relies on the Alto’s advanced geometry and aero tubing to meet the demands of his riding. It’s a bike built not just to perform but to perform like a champion.
Carlos has chosen to equip his Moda Alto with a high-performance build tailored for both speed and control. His setup includes the Spinergy 4.7 Carbon Disc Wheelset paired with 30mm Challenge Strada Race tyres, offering exceptional grip and low rolling resistance. A Shimano Dura-Ace 12-speed Di2 groupset ensures crisp, precise shifting, while the Moda carbon finishing kit featuring bar and stem keeps the cockpit lightweight and race-ready. Internal cable routing completes the streamlined build, reducing drag and maintaining clean lines for maximum aerodynamic efficiency.
