Cobbles

The Paris–Roubaix tech tips and tricks to copy off the pros for extra speed and comfort on the bike

While it's not advisable to emulate everything your cycling heroes do, some of their tricks at the Classics could make you quicker and more comfortable on the bike

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Check out Peter Sagan’s 2018 Specialized S-Works Roubaix

The three-time world champion – who just bowed out of his ultra-successful road racing career – won over the Paris-Roubaix cobbles with disc brakes and mechanical Shimano Dura-Ace components

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Video First ride: HiRide eSAS – electronic full suspension comes to road bikes

We take on the Arenburg cobbles with the new eSAS system being used by Team Sky – it's clever, but is it the future?

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First ride: Specialized S-Works Roubaix with Shimano Dura Ace Di2 + in-depth with the tech video

The Future Shock 2.0 suspension system is the standout upgrade on the latest Roubaix but does a road bike need suspension? David Arthur ponders as he pounds the pavé…

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How the pros prepare for Paris-Roubaix — the special bike modifications and equipment needed for the brutal cobbled classic

A special race needs special bikes and equipment... plus, have a look at what it's like to ride the fearsome Paris-Roubaix cobbles

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Pro Bike: Peter Sagan’s Specialized Roubaix ready for Paris-Roubaix

New Future Shock 2.0 and special paint job for Sagan

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Pinarello Dogma FS offers electronic full suspension to “absorb 42% of vibrations”

Pinarello launches electronic full suspension road bike for Paris-Roubaix

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Specialized Roubaix 2020 First Look: Everything you need to know about the new endurance bike

Smoother is faster is the motto for the latest version of Specialized’s iconic endurance bike launched this week on the even more iconic cobbles of Roubaix

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Ride simulated cobbles with Tacx Neo ‘road feel’ update

Ride the cobbles in your living room with Tacx’s latest update to its Neo trainer

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VecchioJo goes to Belgium out of season

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