{"id":117902,"date":"2026-04-13T22:09:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T22:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/13\/all-the-new-and-one-off-gear-we-spotted-at-paris-roubaix\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T22:09:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T22:09:41","slug":"all-the-new-and-one-off-gear-we-spotted-at-paris-roubaix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/13\/all-the-new-and-one-off-gear-we-spotted-at-paris-roubaix\/","title":{"rendered":"All the New and One-Off Gear We Spotted at Paris-Roubaix"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"justify-start\">\n<nav class=\"align-left col-span-full mb-base\" data-pom-e2e-test-id=\"breadcrumbs\"\/>\n<p>There&#8217;s still tech innovation happening at Roubaix. Here&#8217;s what we found at the pits pre-race.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/p>\n<p class=\"fp-leadCaption py-tight text-left font-utility text-utility3-size leading-utility3-line-height text-secondary\"> (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Published April 13, 2026 04:09PM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"http:\/\/velo.outsideonline.com\/tag\/paris-roubaix\" rel=\"noopener\">Paris-Roubaix<\/a> is one of the most anticipated races each year for its hectic, unpredictable racing \u2014 but it\u2019s also a treat for fans of bike tech. The race\u2019s punishing cobblestone roads test equipment unlike any other race, and although the bikes have become more standard in recent years, there\u2019s still innovation to be found.<\/p>\n<p>This year, the adoption of 1x drivetrains at Roubaix took a leap forward, with SRAM and Shimano sponsored teams both taking advantage of a lighter, simpler system that in theory should prevent chain drops thanks to the use of chain guides.<\/p>\n<p>We also saw mountain bike derailleurs, a notable rider pioneering tire widths beyond 32mm, and other interesting details pulled out for cycling\u2019s most demanding day of racing. Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n<h2>Gallery: Paris-Roubaix tech 2026<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982559\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982559\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-3337.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-3337.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Poga\u010dar had not one, not two, but three spare bikes at the race \u2014 and still briefly ended up on a blue Shimano neutral service bike. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982538\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"Pogacar tire Paris-Roubaix\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1395\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982538\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1479.jpeg?width=2048&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1479.jpeg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1479.jpeg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">Modern race bikes have beyond 32mm of tire clearance, but even at Roubaix most riders don\u2019t take full advantage of it. Poga\u010dar, however, made use of every bit of clearance on his Colnago Y1Rs, running 35mm Continental Grand Prix 5000 S tires. <\/span> (Photo: Andrew Hood)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982563\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982563\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2415-scaled.jpg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2415-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2415-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Ineos Grenadiers opted for a Shimano XTR rear derailleur, presumably for its robust build meant to handle smacking into trail obstacles and keep running \u2014 perfect for Roubaix. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982562\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982562\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2428.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2428.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">The team paired that MTB derailleur with a 1x chainring setup. At least at Roubaix, road drivetrains are converging quite a bit with mountain biking. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982569\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982569\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2244-scaled.jpg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2244-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2244-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Shimano\u2019s GRX Di2 gravel rear derailleur was also run by many teams. This model offers a clutch that helps keep the chain on the drivetrain and a wider cage to accommodate a bigger cassette.\u00a0 (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982568\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982568\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2259-scaled.jpg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2259-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2259-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">This tape job doesn\u2019t rank high among the neatest cable management we\u2019ve seen. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982592\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982592\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1465-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1465-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">More GRX derailleurs\u00a0 \u2014 and 1x Shimano setups, which have become more prevalent at Roubaix. (Photo: Andrew Hood\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982590\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982590\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1794.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1794.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">SRAM sponsored teams were earlier adopters of 1x at Roubaix, and occasionally other races. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982588\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982588\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1799-scaled.jpg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1799-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1799-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Larger 56-tooth chainrings were pulled out for the flat parcours. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982578\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982578\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2041-scaled.jpg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2041-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2041-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">SRAM sponsored teams got in on swapping in off-road derailleurs. This Red XPLR derailleur has a wider cage to accommodate a bigger cassette.\u00a0 (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982577\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982577\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2080.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2080.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Mountain bike tech strikes again with this peculiar double valve setup on Lidl-Trek\u2019s bikes. This is the Odyssey Optis Tubeless Tire Insert, which is a tunable tire insert somewhat akin to a small tube. That tube is inflated by the gold valve, and the tubeless tire itself by the black valve, providing independent control over the tire insert pressure for better protection against damaging the wheel while riding on the cobbles. Confused by how that workds? <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"noopener\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkbike.com\/news\/first-ride-the-odyssey-optis-is-a-tunable-tire-insert.html\">Pinkbike has a rundown of the system<\/a>.\u00a0 (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982576\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982576\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2109-scaled.jpg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2109-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2109-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Lidl-Trek continues its cutting edge innovations with this highly sophisticated elastic water bottle stabilizer\u2122(Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982580\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982580\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1988.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1988.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Disc brakes have cleared the way for big tires, but also have made wheel swaps more cumbersome. Lotto Intermarch\u00e9 came prepared with hex wrenches taped to their saddle rails to aid with with swaps. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982602\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982602\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1482-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1482-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Poga\u010dar went with a 1x 56t chainring. (Photo: Andrew Hood\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982593\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982593\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1428-scaled.jpg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1428-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1428-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Mathieu van der Poel kept things straightforward with a 2x drivetrain. (Photo: Andrew Hood\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982594\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982594\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1383-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_1383-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">\n<div class=\"QpPSMb\">\n<div class=\"DoxwDb\">\n<p>Mathias Norsgaard had an unusual looking cockpit with a super long stem atop a stack of spacers. (Photo: Andrew Hood\/Velo)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982589\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982589\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1811-scaled.jpg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1811-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1811-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Some riders opted for wide cassettes, 10-46t in this case. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982587\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982587\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1828.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1828.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Who doesn\u2019t love an iridescent chain? (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982581\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982581\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1971.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1971.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">While we saw Poga\u010dar push to 35mm, the most common tire size we noticed was 32mm. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982579\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982579\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2026.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2026.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Zipp\u2019s integrated Tyrewiz pressure sensor provides a nice reassurance that you are not flatting while battling the cobbles \u2014 or that you are in fact seeping air and need to find a new wheel ASAP. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982582\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982582\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1932.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1932.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Paris-Roubaix is one of the only races where you will see these extra shift points added to the tops \u2014 beneficial for shifting while riding the cobbles. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982583\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982583\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1927.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1927.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Another view of the extra shift points, and a stem sticker with all the cobble sectors on it. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982585\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982585\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1901-scaled.jpg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1901-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1901-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">A 3D printed derailleur hanger for this Campagnolo derailleur hanger. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982571\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982571\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2208-scaled.jpg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2208-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2208-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">This red derailleur hanger is a nice pop of color on UAE Team Emirates-XRG\u2019s bikes. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982561\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982561\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-3292.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-3292.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Modern Adventure\u2019s Robin Carpenter raced aboard this custom painted Factor. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982558\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982558\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1853-scaled.jpg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1853-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1853-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982557\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982557\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1870-scaled.jpg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1870-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1870-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982556\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982556\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1881-scaled.jpg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1881-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1881-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982572\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982572\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2168.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2168.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Aim\u00e9 De Gendt raced on this purple accented Pinarello Dogma. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982565\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982565\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2357-scaled.jpg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2357-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2357-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Poga\u010dar\u2019s brake levers had a piece of foam glued to the backside. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982570\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982570\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2212-scaled.jpg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2212-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-2212-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Another world champ detail on Pogi\u2019s bike. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982560\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982560\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-3298-scaled.jpg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-3298-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-3298-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Lidl-Trek put a piece of foam above the water bottle cages, in addition to rubber bands. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982584\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982584\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1911-scaled.jpg?width=1920&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1911-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1911-scaled.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Chain guides were plentiful with the mass adoption of 1x at the race. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982586\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982586\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1891.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAuldPhoto-2026-Roubaix-1891.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Prologo Onetouch 3D tape is designed to provide extra grip and comfort, making it a good option for Roubaix. (Photo: Chris Auld)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- --><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/velo.outsideonline.com\/road\/road-gear\/spotted-paris-roubaix-tech-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s still tech innovation happening at Roubaix. Here&#8217;s what we found at the pits pre-race. (Photo: Chris Auld) Published April 13, 2026 04:09PM Paris-Roubaix is one of the most anticipated races each year for its hectic, unpredictable racing \u2014 but it\u2019s also a treat for fans of bike tech. The race\u2019s punishing cobblestone roads test [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":117903,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117902"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117902"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117902\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/117903"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117902"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117902"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117902"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}