{"id":1876466,"date":"2026-04-10T15:46:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T12:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1876466"},"modified":"2026-04-10T15:46:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T12:46:26","slug":"dont-call-it-an-inner-tube-lidl-trek-to-debut-innovative-double-bubble-safety-system-at-paris-roubaix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1876466","title":{"rendered":"Don&#8217;t call it an inner tube: Lidl-Trek to debut innovative &#8216;double-bubble&#8217; safety system at Paris-Roubaix"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NG3JcVZsvUZ6TPGXLsrzCF-2048-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nBikes\n<\/li>\n<li>\nPro Bikes\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Don&#8217;t call it an inner tube: Lidl-Trek to debut innovative &#8216;double-bubble&#8217; safety system at Paris-Roubaix<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nTom Wieckowski <\/span><span class=\"border-l border-black border-solid pl-1\"><br \/>\nContributions from<br \/>\nPete Trifunovic, Patrick Fletcher<br \/>\n<\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T15:46:26Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n10 April 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">The &#8216;Odyssey Optis&#8217; system uses an inflatable tyre liner, which sits inside a tubeless tyre <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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We have seen teams use foam tyre inserts and even tubular glue to help provide extra insurance to the tubeless setups that are now used, to ensure the tyres stay on the rim in the event of an untimely puncture.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d8dd71ef-8700-4277-9e48-f27acb40ef11-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lidl-Trek, however, has found another neat solution in this quest.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6PiPDQCshXHSGTGDkTpmsS-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6PiPDQCshXHSGTGDkTpmsS-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Why are Visma-Lease a Bike glueing their tubeless tyres into place at the Spring Classics?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ihjazuxqEdhYmj7pJfPuZQ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ihjazuxqEdhYmj7pJfPuZQ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Gravaa has been declared bankrupt, was the adjustable tyre inflation system simply ahead of its time? <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4r7JQ3PbmALZWvH6r577Q-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4r7JQ3PbmALZWvH6r577Q-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;A component that&#8217;s poorly understood&#8217; \u2013 Are tyres the next marginal gain for Dan Bigham at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">While visiting teams and scoping out bikes and tech in the run-up to the race, we spotted some unusual-looking double-headed valves on Mads Pederson&#8217;s spare bike that had us stumped until we saw the &#8216;Odyssey&#8217; brand name on one side.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Odyssey, a brand that&#8217;s perhaps more well-known in the BMX world, is behind the Optis system, which it offers in 27.5 \/ 29 and 700c road sizes. The 700c long-valve Optis tubes retail at $89.99 each, making it a fairly expensive upgrade.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Optis stand for Odyssey Pneumatic tyre insert system. It&#8217;s a tuneable nylon reinforced TPU insert, which resists expanding when inflated, meaning it can be inflated to a higher pressure than the tyre it sits inside, while allowing that tyre to still be inflated to its own optimal (read: lower) pressure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It is said to help prevent tyre burping and to protect against impacts and pinch flats, as well as acting as a bead lock whilst giving the rider more of a chance of riding on a punctured tyre, which sounds like a perfect fit for a lot of the challenges that the Roubaix cobblestones create.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-BTCUTYH98pFeVqqvLCKAuY\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-BTCUTYH98pFeVqqvLCKAuY slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-BTCUTYH98pFeVqqvLCKAuY-WMzPTY1rNH1Jqk0hZeJJq0GUQ9l9b9Py\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-BTCUTYH98pFeVqqvLCKAuY-WMzPTY1rNH1Jqk0hZeJJq0GUQ9l9b9Py slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here is the Optic inner tube on it&#8217;s own <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Pete Trifunovic)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the system fitted to a Bontrager Aeolus 49V wheel. Note the SRAM XPLR 1x drivetrain<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Patrick Fletcher )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s some more info on the side of the Optic inner tube <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Patrick Fletcher)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-fd65192c-5f1b-41e9-9c0d-da109201354e\">Whilst we haven&#8217;t seen a WorldTour road squad use this tech before, we saw a hacked equivalent being used by gravel star Keegan Swenson last year at Unbound Gravel, but rather than this solution, he simply used a flat inner tube inside a tubeless tyre to allow fast reinflation in the event of a catastrophic puncture, and he drilled a second hole in his rims to accommodate it.<\/p>\n<p>Riders suffering mechanical issues &#8211; punctures in particular &#8211; at Roubaix may often have a longer wait for assistance, depending on where they are, due to the narrow and often spread out nature of the race, particularly in its later stages. A system that gives a rider an increased chance of riding on a flat for a little longer must be helpful, and may help prevent catastrophic rim damage, something that we saw at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.<\/p>\n<p>The team explained that the liners will be inflated to 6 bar or 87 PSI, the 32mm Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS tubeless tyres will, in turn, be inflated to a lot less than this, and we assume will still have tubeless sealant added for good measure. An added benefit of the liner itself, aside from it being lighter than a foam insert, is that if punctured, it will also release its air into the tubeless tyre itself, acting as a fast release of air similar to a Co2 or charger, which would give a welcome boost of air while the sealant plugs the hole.<\/p>\n<p>The team were happy to chat and explained that the team had been testing the system all winter, on recons and was happy with it, describing it as a &#8216;double bubble&#8217; or best of both worlds system. They believe Lidl-Trek are the only team using the system currently, but didn&#8217;t know for sure.<\/p>\n<p>Lidl-Trek have been using new and as yet unreleased Bontrager wheels this year, and we got a good look at them during Opening Weekend. For Paris-Roubaix, the team will use Bontrager&#8217;s stronger gravel wheelset on the Roubaix stones. The team will also use the gravel-specific SRAM Red XPLR 1x groupset, which has been adopted by nearly every SRAM-sponsored team for the classics this year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<p>Road<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-BTCUTYH98pFeVqqvLCKAuY\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-BTCUTYH98pFeVqqvLCKAuY slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Tom Wieckowski<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Tech writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as a tech writer. Despite having a degree in English Literature he has spent his entire working life in the cycling industry in one form or another. He has over 10 years of experience as a qualified mechanic, with the last five years before joining Cyclingnews being spent running an independent workshop. This means he is just as happy tinkering away in the garage as he is out on the road bike, and he isn\u2019t afraid to pull a bike apart or get hands-on with it when testing to really see what it\u2019s made of.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>He has ridden and raced bikes from an early age up to a national level on the road and track, and has ridden and competed in most disciplines. He has a keen eye for pro-team tech and enjoys spotting new or interesting components in the wild. During his time at Cyclingnews, Tom has already interviewed some of the sport&#8217;s biggest names including Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Poga\u010dar and Alberto Contador. 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safety system at Paris-Roubaix<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nTom Wieckowski <\/span><span class=\"border-l border-black border-solid pl-1\"><br \/>\nContributions from<br \/>\nPete Trifunovic, Patrick Fletcher<br \/>\n<\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T15:46:26Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n10 April 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">The &#8216;Odyssey Optis&#8217; system uses an inflatable tyre liner, which sits inside a tubeless tyre <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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We have seen teams use foam tyre inserts and even tubular glue to help provide extra insurance to the tubeless setups that are now used, to ensure the tyres stay on the rim in the event of an untimely puncture.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d8dd71ef-8700-4277-9e48-f27acb40ef11-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lidl-Trek, however, has found another neat solution in this quest.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6PiPDQCshXHSGTGDkTpmsS-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6PiPDQCshXHSGTGDkTpmsS-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Why are Visma-Lease a Bike glueing their tubeless tyres into place at the Spring Classics?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ihjazuxqEdhYmj7pJfPuZQ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ihjazuxqEdhYmj7pJfPuZQ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Gravaa has been declared bankrupt, was the adjustable tyre inflation system simply ahead of its time? <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4r7JQ3PbmALZWvH6r577Q-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4r7JQ3PbmALZWvH6r577Q-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;A component that&#8217;s poorly understood&#8217; \u2013 Are tyres the next marginal gain for Dan Bigham at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">While visiting teams and scoping out bikes and tech in the run-up to the race, we spotted some unusual-looking double-headed valves on Mads Pederson&#8217;s spare bike that had us stumped until we saw the &#8216;Odyssey&#8217; brand name on one side.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Odyssey, a brand that&#8217;s perhaps more well-known in the BMX world, is behind the Optis system, which it offers in 27.5 \/ 29 and 700c road sizes. The 700c long-valve Optis tubes retail at $89.99 each, making it a fairly expensive upgrade.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Optis stand for Odyssey Pneumatic tyre insert system. It&#8217;s a tuneable nylon reinforced TPU insert, which resists expanding when inflated, meaning it can be inflated to a higher pressure than the tyre it sits inside, while allowing that tyre to still be inflated to its own optimal (read: lower) pressure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It is said to help prevent tyre burping and to protect against impacts and pinch flats, as well as acting as a bead lock whilst giving the rider more of a chance of riding on a punctured tyre, which sounds like a perfect fit for a lot of the challenges that the Roubaix cobblestones create.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-BTCUTYH98pFeVqqvLCKAuY\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-BTCUTYH98pFeVqqvLCKAuY slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-BTCUTYH98pFeVqqvLCKAuY-WMzPTY1rNH1Jqk0hZeJJq0GUQ9l9b9Py\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-BTCUTYH98pFeVqqvLCKAuY-WMzPTY1rNH1Jqk0hZeJJq0GUQ9l9b9Py slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here is the Optic inner tube on it&#8217;s own <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Pete Trifunovic)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the system fitted to a Bontrager Aeolus 49V wheel. Note the SRAM XPLR 1x drivetrain<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Patrick Fletcher )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s some more info on the side of the Optic inner tube <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Patrick Fletcher)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-fd65192c-5f1b-41e9-9c0d-da109201354e\">Whilst we haven&#8217;t seen a WorldTour road squad use this tech before, we saw a hacked equivalent being used by gravel star Keegan Swenson last year at Unbound Gravel, but rather than this solution, he simply used a flat inner tube inside a tubeless tyre to allow fast reinflation in the event of a catastrophic puncture, and he drilled a second hole in his rims to accommodate it.<\/p>\n<p>Riders suffering mechanical issues &#8211; punctures in particular &#8211; at Roubaix may often have a longer wait for assistance, depending on where they are, due to the narrow and often spread out nature of the race, particularly in its later stages. A system that gives a rider an increased chance of riding on a flat for a little longer must be helpful, and may help prevent catastrophic rim damage, something that we saw at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.<\/p>\n<p>The team explained that the liners will be inflated to 6 bar or 87 PSI, the 32mm Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS tubeless tyres will, in turn, be inflated to a lot less than this, and we assume will still have tubeless sealant added for good measure. An added benefit of the liner itself, aside from it being lighter than a foam insert, is that if punctured, it will also release its air into the tubeless tyre itself, acting as a fast release of air similar to a Co2 or charger, which would give a welcome boost of air while the sealant plugs the hole.<\/p>\n<p>The team were happy to chat and explained that the team had been testing the system all winter, on recons and was happy with it, describing it as a &#8216;double bubble&#8217; or best of both worlds system. They believe Lidl-Trek are the only team using the system currently, but didn&#8217;t know for sure.<\/p>\n<p>Lidl-Trek have been using new and as yet unreleased Bontrager wheels this year, and we got a good look at them during Opening Weekend. For Paris-Roubaix, the team will use Bontrager&#8217;s stronger gravel wheelset on the Roubaix stones. 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Despite having a degree in English Literature he has spent his entire working life in the cycling industry in one form or another. He has over 10 years of experience as a qualified mechanic, with the last five years before joining Cyclingnews being spent running an independent workshop. This means he is just as happy tinkering away in the garage as he is out on the road bike, and he isn\u2019t afraid to pull a bike apart or get hands-on with it when testing to really see what it\u2019s made of.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>He has ridden and raced bikes from an early age up to a national level on the road and track, and has ridden and competed in most disciplines. He has a keen eye for pro-team tech and enjoys spotting new or interesting components in the wild. During his time at Cyclingnews, Tom has already interviewed some of the sport&#8217;s biggest names including Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Poga\u010dar and Alberto Contador. He&#8217;s also covered various launches from brands such as Pinarello, Ridley, Specialized and more, tackled the Roubaix Challenge sportive aboard his own rim-brake Cannondale SuperSix Evo, tested over 20 aero helmets in the wind tunnel, and has created helpful in-depth buying advice relating to countless categories from torque wrenches to winter clothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__contributors\"><span class=\"author__contributors-text\">With contributions from<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"author__contributors-list\">\n<li class=\"author__contributor-item\"><span class=\"author__contributor-name\">Patrick Fletcher<\/span>Deputy Editor<\/li>\n<li class=\"author__contributor-item\"><span class=\"author__contributor-name\">Pete Trifunovic<\/span>Engagement Editor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6PiPDQCshXHSGTGDkTpmsS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6PiPDQCshXHSGTGDkTpmsS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6PiPDQCshXHSGTGDkTpmsS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6PiPDQCshXHSGTGDkTpmsS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6PiPDQCshXHSGTGDkTpmsS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Why are Visma-Lease a Bike glueing their tubeless tyres into place at the Spring Classics?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ihjazuxqEdhYmj7pJfPuZQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ihjazuxqEdhYmj7pJfPuZQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ihjazuxqEdhYmj7pJfPuZQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ihjazuxqEdhYmj7pJfPuZQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ihjazuxqEdhYmj7pJfPuZQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Gravaa has been declared bankrupt, was the adjustable tyre inflation system simply ahead of its time? <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4r7JQ3PbmALZWvH6r577Q-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4r7JQ3PbmALZWvH6r577Q-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4r7JQ3PbmALZWvH6r577Q-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4r7JQ3PbmALZWvH6r577Q-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4r7JQ3PbmALZWvH6r577Q-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A component that&#8217;s poorly understood&#8217; \u2013 Are tyres the next marginal gain for Dan Bigham at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eMKRzJr28LcPCSDvQWtRS8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eMKRzJr28LcPCSDvQWtRS8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eMKRzJr28LcPCSDvQWtRS8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eMKRzJr28LcPCSDvQWtRS8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eMKRzJr28LcPCSDvQWtRS8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tubulars rule in cyclo-cross, but are tubeless tyres going to make them extinct in the next few years? Here&#8217;s what two pro mechanics think<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DV9gtqKKuzAoBnNHThbWDE-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DV9gtqKKuzAoBnNHThbWDE-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DV9gtqKKuzAoBnNHThbWDE-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DV9gtqKKuzAoBnNHThbWDE-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DV9gtqKKuzAoBnNHThbWDE-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Ineos Grenadiers trialling hybrid wireless MTB groupset for Paris-Roubaix, but not for the reason you might expect<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AhitWYzxYLQUpDw3GhKfME-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AhitWYzxYLQUpDw3GhKfME-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AhitWYzxYLQUpDw3GhKfME-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AhitWYzxYLQUpDw3GhKfME-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AhitWYzxYLQUpDw3GhKfME-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Conquering the cobbles \u2013 A brief history of Paris-Roubaix bike evolution<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Pro Bikes<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zSYLtbVHWBDMSa4ZcZhbEn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zSYLtbVHWBDMSa4ZcZhbEn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zSYLtbVHWBDMSa4ZcZhbEn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zSYLtbVHWBDMSa4ZcZhbEn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zSYLtbVHWBDMSa4ZcZhbEn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Visma-Lease a Bike &#8216;utterly astonished&#8217; 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safety system at Paris-Roubaix<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nTom Wieckowski <\/span><span class=\"border-l border-black border-solid pl-1\"><br \/>\nContributions from<br \/>\nPete Trifunovic, Patrick Fletcher<br \/>\n<\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T15:46:26Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n10 April 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">The &#8216;Odyssey Optis&#8217; system uses an inflatable tyre liner, which sits inside a tubeless tyre <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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We have seen teams use foam tyre inserts and even tubular glue to help provide extra insurance to the tubeless setups that are now used, to ensure the tyres stay on the rim in the event of an untimely puncture.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d8dd71ef-8700-4277-9e48-f27acb40ef11-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lidl-Trek, however, has found another neat solution in this quest.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6PiPDQCshXHSGTGDkTpmsS-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6PiPDQCshXHSGTGDkTpmsS-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Why are Visma-Lease a Bike glueing their tubeless tyres into place at the Spring Classics?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ihjazuxqEdhYmj7pJfPuZQ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ihjazuxqEdhYmj7pJfPuZQ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Gravaa has been declared bankrupt, was the adjustable tyre inflation system simply ahead of its time? <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4r7JQ3PbmALZWvH6r577Q-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4r7JQ3PbmALZWvH6r577Q-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;A component that&#8217;s poorly understood&#8217; \u2013 Are tyres the next marginal gain for Dan Bigham at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">While visiting teams and scoping out bikes and tech in the run-up to the race, we spotted some unusual-looking double-headed valves on Mads Pederson&#8217;s spare bike that had us stumped until we saw the &#8216;Odyssey&#8217; brand name on one side.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Odyssey, a brand that&#8217;s perhaps more well-known in the BMX world, is behind the Optis system, which it offers in 27.5 \/ 29 and 700c road sizes. The 700c long-valve Optis tubes retail at $89.99 each, making it a fairly expensive upgrade.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Optis stand for Odyssey Pneumatic tyre insert system. It&#8217;s a tuneable nylon reinforced TPU insert, which resists expanding when inflated, meaning it can be inflated to a higher pressure than the tyre it sits inside, while allowing that tyre to still be inflated to its own optimal (read: lower) pressure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It is said to help prevent tyre burping and to protect against impacts and pinch flats, as well as acting as a bead lock whilst giving the rider more of a chance of riding on a punctured tyre, which sounds like a perfect fit for a lot of the challenges that the Roubaix cobblestones create.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-BTCUTYH98pFeVqqvLCKAuY\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-BTCUTYH98pFeVqqvLCKAuY slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-BTCUTYH98pFeVqqvLCKAuY-WMzPTY1rNH1Jqk0hZeJJq0GUQ9l9b9Py\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-BTCUTYH98pFeVqqvLCKAuY-WMzPTY1rNH1Jqk0hZeJJq0GUQ9l9b9Py slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bKGoesQknxTFewYTqHDR7k.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here is the Optic inner tube on it&#8217;s own <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Pete Trifunovic)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dL6ZYSUfcyN5gHUZMxEWt7.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the system fitted to a Bontrager Aeolus 49V wheel. Note the SRAM XPLR 1x drivetrain<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Patrick Fletcher )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QgMvdMLQX6eiBqWNtnQ9BM.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s some more info on the side of the Optic inner tube <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Patrick Fletcher)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-fd65192c-5f1b-41e9-9c0d-da109201354e\">Whilst we haven&#8217;t seen a WorldTour road squad use this tech before, we saw a hacked equivalent being used by gravel star Keegan Swenson last year at Unbound Gravel, but rather than this solution, he simply used a flat inner tube inside a tubeless tyre to allow fast reinflation in the event of a catastrophic puncture, and he drilled a second hole in his rims to accommodate it.<\/p>\n<p>Riders suffering mechanical issues &#8211; punctures in particular &#8211; at Roubaix may often have a longer wait for assistance, depending on where they are, due to the narrow and often spread out nature of the race, particularly in its later stages. A system that gives a rider an increased chance of riding on a flat for a little longer must be helpful, and may help prevent catastrophic rim damage, something that we saw at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.<\/p>\n<p>The team explained that the liners will be inflated to 6 bar or 87 PSI, the 32mm Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS tubeless tyres will, in turn, be inflated to a lot less than this, and we assume will still have tubeless sealant added for good measure. An added benefit of the liner itself, aside from it being lighter than a foam insert, is that if punctured, it will also release its air into the tubeless tyre itself, acting as a fast release of air similar to a Co2 or charger, which would give a welcome boost of air while the sealant plugs the hole.<\/p>\n<p>The team were happy to chat and explained that the team had been testing the system all winter, on recons and was happy with it, describing it as a &#8216;double bubble&#8217; or best of both worlds system. They believe Lidl-Trek are the only team using the system currently, but didn&#8217;t know for sure.<\/p>\n<p>Lidl-Trek have been using new and as yet unreleased Bontrager wheels this year, and we got a good look at them during Opening Weekend. For Paris-Roubaix, the team will use Bontrager&#8217;s stronger gravel wheelset on the Roubaix stones. The team will also use the gravel-specific SRAM Red XPLR 1x groupset, which has been adopted by nearly every SRAM-sponsored team for the classics this year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/pro-bikes\/dont-call-it-an-inner-tube-lidl-trek-to-debut-innovative-double-bubble-safety-system-at-paris-roubaix\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NG3JcVZsvUZ6TPGXLsrzCF-2048-80.jpg&#8221;] Bikes Pro Bikes Don&#8217;t call it an inner tube: Lidl-Trek to debut innovative &#8216;double-bubble&#8217; safety system at Paris-Roubaix News By Tom Wieckowski Contributions from Pete Trifunovic, Patrick Fletcher published 10 April 2026 The &#8216;Odyssey Optis&#8217; system uses an inflatable tyre liner, which sits inside a tubeless tyre When you purchase through links [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,68],"class_list":["post-1876466","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingnews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1876466","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1876466"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1876466\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1876466"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1876466"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1876466"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}