ParisRouxbaix is a hot bed for new tech! The cobbles can be brutal on both bike and rider, that's why many teams try to think outside the box. Trying to make their riders more comfortable, fast and aerodynamic. Join Alex and Ollie as they take you through some of their favourite weird and wonderful Roubaix tech.

00:00 Welcome
00:35 Rockshox Rudy
02:21 Pinarello K8s
03:24 LampreMerida discs
05:17 George Hincapie's steerer
06:08 Self inflating tyres
07:53 Specialized Future Shock
09:33 Automatic chain lubing

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