The mismatched bikes and wheels of the Australia women's team pursuit squad at the Paris Olympics are due to "individual optimisation", rather than budget strains, the nation's performance director has said.
At the Games, the Australian men's quartet are all riding Factor bikes, which were specially developed and retail at $59,990 (£47,217). The women's squad, however, are using three different bikes in the event, including cheaper Argon 18 and Dolan models, some with mismatched wheels.
