{"id":2197025,"date":"2026-10-12T18:59:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T15:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2197025"},"modified":"2026-10-12T18:59:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T15:59:52","slug":"gallery-big-tyres-taped-on-tools-and-lost-bidons-all-the-tech-from-the-toughest-uci-gravel-world-championships-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2197025","title":{"rendered":"Gallery: Big tyres, taped-on tools and lost bidons &#8211; All the tech from the toughest UCI Gravel World Championships yet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XfVn9cyorvgJGt4Gi349oH-2560-80.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>Gallery: Big tyres, taped-on tools and lost bidons &#8211; All the tech from the toughest UCI Gravel World Championships yet<\/h1>\n<div class=\"kiosq-member-label\" data-component-name=\"Article:Hero:KiosqPaywallLabels\"><span class=\"kiosq-member-label-text\"><br \/>\nMEMBER EXCLUSIVE<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-center mx-auto max-sm:text-center max-sm:items-center\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>Features<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nTom Wieckowski <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta max-sm:justify-center\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-10-12T18:59:52Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n12 October 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Bike choices and tech hacks from the 2026 Worlds in Nannup, Western Australia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-center text-center\" 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-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\"text-copy bodyCopy auto paywall-locker\">\n<div data-analytics-id=\"utility-bar\" id=\"utility-bar\" class=\"font-ui-heading flex justify-between items-center py-2 border-t border-b border-gray-300 border-solid mb-5 mx-auto\" data-component-name=\"UtilityBar\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"utility-bar\">\n<div class=\"flex gap-2 text-[#333] subcontainer\">\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<div data-component-name=\"Social:Dropdown\" role=\"menu\" id=\"utilitybar__dropdown--share\" aria-labelledby=\"utilitybar__button--share\" class=\"absolute left-0 top-full w-44 bg-white rounded-md shadow-md border border-neutral-200 z-[9996] list-none m-0 py-2 px-3 border-solid\">\n<ul class=\"m-0!\">\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Facebook<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>X<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Pinterest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Email<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-share-this-article\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nShare this article\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\"><span class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-5 px-2 shrink-0 items-center justify-center self-center overflow-hidden whitespace-nowrap rounded-[10px] bg-primary-500 text-[11px] leading-none font-ui-heading font-semibold text-white\">0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-join-the-conversation\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nJoin the conversation\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex gap-2 text-[#333] subcontainer\">\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<p>Follow us<\/p>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-add-us-as-a-preferred-source-on-google\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nAdd us as a preferred source on Google\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-subscribe-to-our-newsletter\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nSubscribe to our newsletter\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-17ab8dbe-c632-11f1-97a3-afbc740941c4\">The dust, and mud, just settled from a weekend of furious racing across every field at the UCI Gravel World Championships, held this year in Nannup, Western Australia.<\/p>\n<p>Pre-race, there was plenty of talk of the area&#8217;s plentiful gravel roads providing the first &#8216;real&#8217; Gravel World Championships course. Both the elite women&#8217;s and men&#8217;s races had over 80% gravel, which produced no-holds-barred racing.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-17ab8dbe-c632-11f1-97a3-afbc740941c4-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Marianne Vos (Netherlands) took victory in the women&#8217;s race, whilst Magnus Bak Klaris (Denmark) confirmed pre-race speculation that this might be the first year a non-European road pro might win the rainbow jersey by taking a classy win.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">We took a look at some of the bikes and tech on offer thanks to experienced cycling photographer Russ Ellis (@cyclingimages). Gravel often provides a more varied and interesting range of things to look at compared to a WorldTour road race, and this year&#8217;s Worlds was no exception.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Some of the year&#8217;s hottest new gravel aero race bikes were on display, including the elite men&#8217;s race-winning Factor Elara and the latest Canyon Grail CFR, both bikes with very healthy 57mm tyre clearances.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There was plenty of tape on tools and tyre plugs to be observed, as well as big rubber, mix-and-match groupset arrangements and some very interesting handlebar notes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Gravel tech is only getting more exciting; we can&#8217;t wait to see what next year brings.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab8f26-c632-11f1-bf36-c7b6b010d00f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2b62e48c-c63d-11f1-beae-c902d4b9b6a6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Factor must have been pleased to see the Elara ridden to victory in the Elite men&#8217;s race by gravel pro Magnus Bak Klaris.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9048-c632-11f1-9d80-73d39df67dc4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2b62e54a-c63d-11f1-aac5-7dbeabde20c2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This model had some extra tape applied around the computer, something of a theme amongst the race bikes we saw. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab914c-c632-11f1-a3a2-45ca5ccb9efa\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4e8a981a-c63d-11f1-85f2-ab35314467b4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Wide to narrow on the Elara front end, which seems to have been well received by cycling tech fans this summer. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab925a-c632-11f1-9694-fb2acffaa139\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4e8a989c-c63d-11f1-b7ea-efa3431d5c93\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Black Inc. handlebars and wheels rounded out this build.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9408-c632-11f1-aa2b-7f023806f9f4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4e8a9914-c63d-11f1-ade3-c9e977060b63\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The latest Black Inc. gravel wheels have crazy specs: 30 mm wide internally and 64mm deep. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab950c-c632-11f1-b02b-3142fd7cc8ed\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4e8a9982-c63d-11f1-b542-9fe55688bf6f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Some 57mm tyres actually foul the Elara fork, but it&#8217;s going to depend on the model. This looks to be a 50mm. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9610-c632-11f1-a27b-5747eadb87c4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-748728ee-c63d-11f1-bbef-550804b66ebe\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Reddish-brown dirt featured a lot over the weekend; racers finished dusted in it. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9714-c632-11f1-adce-b39a1e11ce9f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-74872966-c63d-11f1-859b-fddcdcf8d4b0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>We liked the colour contrast on the Wilier Triestina model. The headtube won&#8217;t have been this clean for long. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9818-c632-11f1-8317-d9554458510a\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-748729de-c63d-11f1-89d9-432811b177b6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Roval&#8217;s latest squared off aero gravel wheels on show here. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9930-c632-11f1-a8ca-ff3b96677e6d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-74872a4c-c63d-11f1-8afb-1f0660d91ca5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This is cool; it&#8217;s a Gen 4 Specialized Crux which provided a more classic frame silhouette than the more aero Gen 5 model which launched this year. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-492257a2-c636-11f1-997b-a374fa2fdfaf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-e9f99486-c63d-11f1-81ee-179aad568772\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This bike had 50-34T Shimano 105 chainrings fitted to an Xcadey XpowerS power meter unit. Its rider had also used Rex chain wax, a good choice for the Australian dirt.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9a34-c632-11f1-b7a4-4d32b40e9ee0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-0ee6e564-c63e-11f1-95d7-b337c9f01b12\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Two-piece bars and stems are becoming rarer, but this is still a clean-looking front end, and you can adjust the bar roll very easily.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9b38-c632-11f1-a312-4f494a5ba366\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-742bc35e-c63e-11f1-af0e-61b1a6facf5c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>New with old. A pedal toe strap keeping spare wheels together; some things never change. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9c50-c632-11f1-a56e-e5338db59f7f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-742bc3fe-c63e-11f1-9b7e-b7aa5ce64abc\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This is probably one of the smaller spiders that can be found in Australia. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9d54-c632-11f1-9cc8-f377018388df\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-cf17835c-c63e-11f1-bdd2-dd4791fcfd66\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Bidon dirt. This is a good example of how the Nannup gravel covered everything. These were all in the \u2018bottle-lost property\u2019 area.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9e4e-c632-11f1-80b2-835af02222b1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-cf1783fc-c63e-11f1-8d6e-134590b995c5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>\u2018Make us proud\u2019 &#8211; here\u2019s a nice bidon message for a rider.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9f52-c632-11f1-9377-2f42e4628896\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4778ae2a-c63f-11f1-becc-8109a4030e8e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Classic bit of C02 canister taping here.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba056-c632-11f1-8388-5b774deccd16\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4778aeca-c63f-11f1-b4fa-a56a1821b26b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>And here\u2019s a plug tool on the top tube; note the clear protective tape on the top tube for protection.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba146-c632-11f1-9aeb-f5d24ddc7f03\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-74694bc4-c63f-11f1-85b3-55ce28662891\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s one of the very popular Dyna Plug Racer Pro plug tools taped to a stem. Nice colour coordination.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba240-c632-11f1-a6c3-d1bfb0266632\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2d5c6724-c640-11f1-96fc-6b0757e33734\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This rider went for a burlier tubeless plug tool just behind their stem. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba33a-c632-11f1-a6a6-8d4a4e4a8931\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2d5c67b0-c640-11f1-a872-5dd326adcb90\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This one has a tubeless plug loaded up; just jab and push in the event of a flat.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba434-c632-11f1-960b-27804137cf2b\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-af1dc60e-c640-11f1-a31d-df62e1c8a8d1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Giant\u2019s sculpted comfort-boosting seatpost is refreshing in the days of aero, everything.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba524-c632-11f1-82a4-8b83e1c19971\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-af1dc6b8-c640-11f1-a47b-61c24351030f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s Factor\u2019s less racy gravel machine, the Aluto, which is more of an all-rounder.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba614-c632-11f1-ad75-41341e15b9e4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-af1dc73a-c640-11f1-adf3-c928265c7dd5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Based on the lost bottles, we assume there were some bottles jumping out on course; this looks like some insurance. A lost bottle could end a race.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba70e-c632-11f1-8702-bd521e722e70\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-cd9f7460-c640-11f1-b8e8-0d052205f6c9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Same on the rear; perhaps this was to get through a particular section or an early moment in the race.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba7fe-c632-11f1-a8c9-456305784471\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f1876efa-c640-11f1-b742-93202a929d3c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s a 45mm Vittoria Terreno T30 in the Italian brand\u2019s recycled brown rubber. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba8f8-c632-11f1-a1cf-ad55a925ba72\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-7a42a642-c641-11f1-9656-4526f113268e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This SRAM bonus shift button was neatly fitted around this bike\u2019s bar tape. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba9f2-c632-11f1-934b-9351559f762f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-7a42a70a-c641-11f1-96bb-27db5a894029\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s another inflation tool taped to a seatpost; it\u2019s a common move for gravel racers who carry more spares and tools. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abaaec-c632-11f1-a8db-f70092591d17\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2cec0540-c642-11f1-8e2f-a3b26d3716e5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>There were plenty of stem notes on display. Check out this aero Apidura top tube frame bag. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ababdc-c632-11f1-a26d-c55fa3659e67\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2cec05c2-c642-11f1-83d8-192762e18cca\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This is the Enve G Series dropper post lever. It can be toggled from the drops or the hoods. Neat cable job too. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abacd6-c632-11f1-ab98-c5955e76d313\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2cec063a-c642-11f1-81e7-c97f7413e99a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>There were a few dropper posts out there, though the course was relatively smooth. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abadc6-c632-11f1-8211-c73db21c9161\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f457bb6-c642-11f1-8233-2b85628c61d1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s the Gen 5 Crux from Specialized. A much more aerodynamic proposition than the Gen 4 model.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abaf1a-c632-11f1-a55a-ab9126848453\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f59bcf16-c642-11f1-8ca6-930b606f030e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s one of Silca\u2019s new gravel tyres. The Protocol 3 is the range\u2019s all-rounder.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abb014-c632-11f1-8fde-f71940a05b73\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-530bc458-c643-11f1-9225-6fe45d13548a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The new Canyon Grail was being raced, and we got a close-up look at a couple of bikes. One was Carolin Schiff&#8217;s, and the other was Larissa Hartog&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abb104-c632-11f1-b771-4dd8eccc717d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-6f204dac-c644-11f1-b9a5-4323e717fb1b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Hartog was running a mix-and-match drivetrain with a wireless XTR rear mech, which should also provide improved chain retention in theory. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abb1fe-c632-11f1-a0b0-87c4b381520c\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-6f204e2e-c644-11f1-a3bc-056c59b888b8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This CO2 inflator was neatly installed next to the seat tube bottle for a much cleaner look.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abb2ee-c632-11f1-a4c1-457610dd1d32\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-6f205072-c644-11f1-8186-a9047caa1f64\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Dura-Ace cranks and power meter with a neat aftermarket 1x chainring. Note the double power meter setup, thanks to the Favero Pro MX SPD pedals. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abb3e8-c632-11f1-b6b4-e18e403818d0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-a91aab92-c644-11f1-a357-0151585fcf3c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>You can see the chain wax in the chain pins here; the chain guide also looks very sturdy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abb4e2-c632-11f1-92b5-43e9c3c0cc63\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-e7fcc084-c644-11f1-b670-6725cfbec30e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The Grail accommodates 57mm tyres comfortably now. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-fe189644-c636-11f1-b6df-137872936f61\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-e7fcc11a-c644-11f1-9f10-a9e5653f2362\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Hartog was using the Coros Dura solar computer, popular with long-distance riders due to its monster battery life. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-bc2e10b2-c634-11f1-8923-ed2ad240bf52\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83e87a-c646-11f1-947a-b1fe09e030ae\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This shot shows the Grail clearance with a 2.1\u201d tyre fitted at the fork. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a4e4010-c635-11f1-a889-63dd5624b1ec\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83e906-c646-11f1-a4e1-2f63a0bc7614\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>\u2018In doubt, flat it out&#8217; &#8211; we won\u2019t know the whole story behind this one. I like to think it means throw caution to the wind with your racing, and if you flat, you flat.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a4e40c4-c635-11f1-b66c-e14d7acc1745\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83e988-c646-11f1-ad44-b378a6abe985\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Schiff had Schwalbe Race Pro Thunder Burt Speed tyres in a 2.1\u201d size<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a4e415a-c635-11f1-a1eb-27f6d94ff7f4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83ea00-c646-11f1-94fb-f30bfc913a78\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s Schiff\u2019s inspirational bar message; this is the aero Canyon RACE bar. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3a1d9586-c637-11f1-8d26-7176ce0c747b\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83ea78-c646-11f1-b46e-c977d9f09579\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s a 2.25\u201d Thunder Burt tread.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a4e41d2-c635-11f1-9c96-070217f21098\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83eaf0-c646-11f1-a352-91445f9ca679\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Schiff raced to 11th place on the day; her bike was set up a little differently. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a4e4240-c635-11f1-9e9d-dd9083ee726d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83eb72-c646-11f1-ae6e-57602b53228a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This Grail had a different chainset setup: an SRM power meter paired to a 42-tooth Rotor chainring. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a2b9dbbe-c636-11f1-801e-d91a2e2e5d47\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-58cfbee2-c645-11f1-8660-65e424513147\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This bar has some textured tape applied to the top section and a Canyon Co2 inflator taped on. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a2b9dc4a-c636-11f1-9277-8f4d09cd9dd8\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-58cfbf8c-c645-11f1-8f7d-11c607957bb4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The Grail has dedicated holder mounts, but electrical tape is still clearly a popular solution. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6cb596ca-c636-11f1-80e8-9d7edf7fd3d7\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-1727-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-1727-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-58cfc036-c645-11f1-821b-67d0f1a548ee\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This was Sof\u00eda G\u00f3mez Villafa\u00f1e\u2019s bike after its day in the dirt. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-17abb5dc-c632-11f1-8f60-dbb25d0ff4a8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Thank you for your Cyclingnews subscription. 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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. 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All the tech from the toughest UCI Gravel World Championships yet<\/h1>\n<div class=\"kiosq-member-label\" data-component-name=\"Article:Hero:KiosqPaywallLabels\"><span class=\"kiosq-member-label-text\"><br \/>\nMEMBER EXCLUSIVE<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-center mx-auto max-sm:text-center max-sm:items-center\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>Features<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nTom Wieckowski <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta max-sm:justify-center\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-10-12T18:59:52Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n12 October 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Bike choices and tech hacks from the 2026 Worlds in Nannup, Western Australia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-center text-center\" 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-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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Both the elite women&#8217;s and men&#8217;s races had over 80% gravel, which produced no-holds-barred racing.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-17ab8dbe-c632-11f1-97a3-afbc740941c4-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Marianne Vos (Netherlands) took victory in the women&#8217;s race, whilst Magnus Bak Klaris (Denmark) confirmed pre-race speculation that this might be the first year a non-European road pro might win the rainbow jersey by taking a classy win.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">We took a look at some of the bikes and tech on offer thanks to experienced cycling photographer Russ Ellis (@cyclingimages). Gravel often provides a more varied and interesting range of things to look at compared to a WorldTour road race, and this year&#8217;s Worlds was no exception.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Some of the year&#8217;s hottest new gravel aero race bikes were on display, including the elite men&#8217;s race-winning Factor Elara and the latest Canyon Grail CFR, both bikes with very healthy 57mm tyre clearances.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There was plenty of tape on tools and tyre plugs to be observed, as well as big rubber, mix-and-match groupset arrangements and some very interesting handlebar notes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Gravel tech is only getting more exciting; we can&#8217;t wait to see what next year brings.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab8f26-c632-11f1-bf36-c7b6b010d00f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2b62e48c-c63d-11f1-beae-c902d4b9b6a6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Factor must have been pleased to see the Elara ridden to victory in the Elite men&#8217;s race by gravel pro Magnus Bak Klaris.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9048-c632-11f1-9d80-73d39df67dc4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2b62e54a-c63d-11f1-aac5-7dbeabde20c2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This model had some extra tape applied around the computer, something of a theme amongst the race bikes we saw. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab914c-c632-11f1-a3a2-45ca5ccb9efa\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4e8a981a-c63d-11f1-85f2-ab35314467b4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Wide to narrow on the Elara front end, which seems to have been well received by cycling tech fans this summer. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab925a-c632-11f1-9694-fb2acffaa139\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4e8a989c-c63d-11f1-b7ea-efa3431d5c93\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Black Inc. handlebars and wheels rounded out this build.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9408-c632-11f1-aa2b-7f023806f9f4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4e8a9914-c63d-11f1-ade3-c9e977060b63\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The latest Black Inc. gravel wheels have crazy specs: 30 mm wide internally and 64mm deep. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab950c-c632-11f1-b02b-3142fd7cc8ed\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4e8a9982-c63d-11f1-b542-9fe55688bf6f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Some 57mm tyres actually foul the Elara fork, but it&#8217;s going to depend on the model. This looks to be a 50mm. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9610-c632-11f1-a27b-5747eadb87c4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-748728ee-c63d-11f1-bbef-550804b66ebe\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Reddish-brown dirt featured a lot over the weekend; racers finished dusted in it. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9714-c632-11f1-adce-b39a1e11ce9f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-74872966-c63d-11f1-859b-fddcdcf8d4b0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>We liked the colour contrast on the Wilier Triestina model. The headtube won&#8217;t have been this clean for long. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9818-c632-11f1-8317-d9554458510a\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-748729de-c63d-11f1-89d9-432811b177b6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Roval&#8217;s latest squared off aero gravel wheels on show here. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9930-c632-11f1-a8ca-ff3b96677e6d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-74872a4c-c63d-11f1-8afb-1f0660d91ca5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This is cool; it&#8217;s a Gen 4 Specialized Crux which provided a more classic frame silhouette than the more aero Gen 5 model which launched this year. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-492257a2-c636-11f1-997b-a374fa2fdfaf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-e9f99486-c63d-11f1-81ee-179aad568772\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This bike had 50-34T Shimano 105 chainrings fitted to an Xcadey XpowerS power meter unit. Its rider had also used Rex chain wax, a good choice for the Australian dirt.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9a34-c632-11f1-b7a4-4d32b40e9ee0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-0ee6e564-c63e-11f1-95d7-b337c9f01b12\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Two-piece bars and stems are becoming rarer, but this is still a clean-looking front end, and you can adjust the bar roll very easily.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9b38-c632-11f1-a312-4f494a5ba366\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-742bc35e-c63e-11f1-af0e-61b1a6facf5c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>New with old. A pedal toe strap keeping spare wheels together; some things never change. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9c50-c632-11f1-a56e-e5338db59f7f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-742bc3fe-c63e-11f1-9b7e-b7aa5ce64abc\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This is probably one of the smaller spiders that can be found in Australia. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9d54-c632-11f1-9cc8-f377018388df\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-cf17835c-c63e-11f1-bdd2-dd4791fcfd66\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Bidon dirt. This is a good example of how the Nannup gravel covered everything. These were all in the \u2018bottle-lost property\u2019 area.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9e4e-c632-11f1-80b2-835af02222b1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-cf1783fc-c63e-11f1-8d6e-134590b995c5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>\u2018Make us proud\u2019 &#8211; here\u2019s a nice bidon message for a rider.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9f52-c632-11f1-9377-2f42e4628896\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4778ae2a-c63f-11f1-becc-8109a4030e8e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Classic bit of C02 canister taping here.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba056-c632-11f1-8388-5b774deccd16\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4778aeca-c63f-11f1-b4fa-a56a1821b26b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>And here\u2019s a plug tool on the top tube; note the clear protective tape on the top tube for protection.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba146-c632-11f1-9aeb-f5d24ddc7f03\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-74694bc4-c63f-11f1-85b3-55ce28662891\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s one of the very popular Dyna Plug Racer Pro plug tools taped to a stem. Nice colour coordination.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba240-c632-11f1-a6c3-d1bfb0266632\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2d5c6724-c640-11f1-96fc-6b0757e33734\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This rider went for a burlier tubeless plug tool just behind their stem. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba33a-c632-11f1-a6a6-8d4a4e4a8931\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2d5c67b0-c640-11f1-a872-5dd326adcb90\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This one has a tubeless plug loaded up; just jab and push in the event of a flat.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba434-c632-11f1-960b-27804137cf2b\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-af1dc60e-c640-11f1-a31d-df62e1c8a8d1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Giant\u2019s sculpted comfort-boosting seatpost is refreshing in the days of aero, everything.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba524-c632-11f1-82a4-8b83e1c19971\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-af1dc6b8-c640-11f1-a47b-61c24351030f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s Factor\u2019s less racy gravel machine, the Aluto, which is more of an all-rounder.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba614-c632-11f1-ad75-41341e15b9e4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-af1dc73a-c640-11f1-adf3-c928265c7dd5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Based on the lost bottles, we assume there were some bottles jumping out on course; this looks like some insurance. A lost bottle could end a race.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba70e-c632-11f1-8702-bd521e722e70\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-cd9f7460-c640-11f1-b8e8-0d052205f6c9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Same on the rear; perhaps this was to get through a particular section or an early moment in the race.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba7fe-c632-11f1-a8c9-456305784471\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f1876efa-c640-11f1-b742-93202a929d3c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s a 45mm Vittoria Terreno T30 in the Italian brand\u2019s recycled brown rubber. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba8f8-c632-11f1-a1cf-ad55a925ba72\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-7a42a642-c641-11f1-9656-4526f113268e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This SRAM bonus shift button was neatly fitted around this bike\u2019s bar tape. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba9f2-c632-11f1-934b-9351559f762f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-7a42a70a-c641-11f1-96bb-27db5a894029\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s another inflation tool taped to a seatpost; it\u2019s a common move for gravel racers who carry more spares and tools. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abaaec-c632-11f1-a8db-f70092591d17\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2cec0540-c642-11f1-8e2f-a3b26d3716e5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>There were plenty of stem notes on display. Check out this aero Apidura top tube frame bag. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ababdc-c632-11f1-a26d-c55fa3659e67\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2cec05c2-c642-11f1-83d8-192762e18cca\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This is the Enve G Series dropper post lever. It can be toggled from the drops or the hoods. Neat cable job too. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abacd6-c632-11f1-ab98-c5955e76d313\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2cec063a-c642-11f1-81e7-c97f7413e99a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>There were a few dropper posts out there, though the course was relatively smooth. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abadc6-c632-11f1-8211-c73db21c9161\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f457bb6-c642-11f1-8233-2b85628c61d1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s the Gen 5 Crux from Specialized. A much more aerodynamic proposition than the Gen 4 model.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abaf1a-c632-11f1-a55a-ab9126848453\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f59bcf16-c642-11f1-8ca6-930b606f030e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s one of Silca\u2019s new gravel tyres. The Protocol 3 is the range\u2019s all-rounder.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abb014-c632-11f1-8fde-f71940a05b73\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-530bc458-c643-11f1-9225-6fe45d13548a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The new Canyon Grail was being raced, and we got a close-up look at a couple of bikes. One was Carolin Schiff&#8217;s, and the other was Larissa Hartog&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abb104-c632-11f1-b771-4dd8eccc717d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-6f204dac-c644-11f1-b9a5-4323e717fb1b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Hartog was running a mix-and-match drivetrain with a wireless XTR rear mech, which should also provide improved chain retention in theory. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abb1fe-c632-11f1-a0b0-87c4b381520c\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-6f204e2e-c644-11f1-a3bc-056c59b888b8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This CO2 inflator was neatly installed next to the seat tube bottle for a much cleaner look.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abb2ee-c632-11f1-a4c1-457610dd1d32\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-6f205072-c644-11f1-8186-a9047caa1f64\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Dura-Ace cranks and power meter with a neat aftermarket 1x chainring. Note the double power meter setup, thanks to the Favero Pro MX SPD pedals. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abb3e8-c632-11f1-b6b4-e18e403818d0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-a91aab92-c644-11f1-a357-0151585fcf3c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>You can see the chain wax in the chain pins here; the chain guide also looks very sturdy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abb4e2-c632-11f1-92b5-43e9c3c0cc63\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-e7fcc084-c644-11f1-b670-6725cfbec30e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The Grail accommodates 57mm tyres comfortably now. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-fe189644-c636-11f1-b6df-137872936f61\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-e7fcc11a-c644-11f1-9f10-a9e5653f2362\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Hartog was using the Coros Dura solar computer, popular with long-distance riders due to its monster battery life. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-bc2e10b2-c634-11f1-8923-ed2ad240bf52\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83e87a-c646-11f1-947a-b1fe09e030ae\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This shot shows the Grail clearance with a 2.1\u201d tyre fitted at the fork. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a4e4010-c635-11f1-a889-63dd5624b1ec\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83e906-c646-11f1-a4e1-2f63a0bc7614\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>\u2018In doubt, flat it out&#8217; &#8211; we won\u2019t know the whole story behind this one. I like to think it means throw caution to the wind with your racing, and if you flat, you flat.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a4e40c4-c635-11f1-b66c-e14d7acc1745\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83e988-c646-11f1-ad44-b378a6abe985\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Schiff had Schwalbe Race Pro Thunder Burt Speed tyres in a 2.1\u201d size<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a4e415a-c635-11f1-a1eb-27f6d94ff7f4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83ea00-c646-11f1-94fb-f30bfc913a78\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s Schiff\u2019s inspirational bar message; this is the aero Canyon RACE bar. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3a1d9586-c637-11f1-8d26-7176ce0c747b\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83ea78-c646-11f1-b46e-c977d9f09579\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s a 2.25\u201d Thunder Burt tread.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a4e41d2-c635-11f1-9c96-070217f21098\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83eaf0-c646-11f1-a352-91445f9ca679\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Schiff raced to 11th place on the day; her bike was set up a little differently. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a4e4240-c635-11f1-9e9d-dd9083ee726d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83eb72-c646-11f1-ae6e-57602b53228a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This Grail had a different chainset setup: an SRM power meter paired to a 42-tooth Rotor chainring. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a2b9dbbe-c636-11f1-801e-d91a2e2e5d47\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-58cfbee2-c645-11f1-8660-65e424513147\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This bar has some textured tape applied to the top section and a Canyon Co2 inflator taped on. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a2b9dc4a-c636-11f1-9277-8f4d09cd9dd8\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-58cfbf8c-c645-11f1-8f7d-11c607957bb4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The Grail has dedicated holder mounts, but electrical tape is still clearly a popular solution. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6cb596ca-c636-11f1-80e8-9d7edf7fd3d7\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-1727-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-1727-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-58cfc036-c645-11f1-821b-67d0f1a548ee\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This was Sof\u00eda G\u00f3mez Villafa\u00f1e\u2019s bike after its day in the dirt. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-17abb5dc-c632-11f1-8f60-dbb25d0ff4a8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Thank you for your Cyclingnews subscription. 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All the tech from the toughest UCI Gravel World Championships yet<\/h1>\n<div class=\"kiosq-member-label\" data-component-name=\"Article:Hero:KiosqPaywallLabels\"><span class=\"kiosq-member-label-text\"><br \/>\nMEMBER EXCLUSIVE<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-center mx-auto max-sm:text-center max-sm:items-center\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>Features<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nTom Wieckowski <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta max-sm:justify-center\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-10-12T18:59:52Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n12 October 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Bike choices and tech hacks from the 2026 Worlds in Nannup, Western Australia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-center text-center\" 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-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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Both the elite women&#8217;s and men&#8217;s races had over 80% gravel, which produced no-holds-barred racing.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-17ab8dbe-c632-11f1-97a3-afbc740941c4-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Marianne Vos (Netherlands) took victory in the women&#8217;s race, whilst Magnus Bak Klaris (Denmark) confirmed pre-race speculation that this might be the first year a non-European road pro might win the rainbow jersey by taking a classy win.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">We took a look at some of the bikes and tech on offer thanks to experienced cycling photographer Russ Ellis (@cyclingimages). Gravel often provides a more varied and interesting range of things to look at compared to a WorldTour road race, and this year&#8217;s Worlds was no exception.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Some of the year&#8217;s hottest new gravel aero race bikes were on display, including the elite men&#8217;s race-winning Factor Elara and the latest Canyon Grail CFR, both bikes with very healthy 57mm tyre clearances.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There was plenty of tape on tools and tyre plugs to be observed, as well as big rubber, mix-and-match groupset arrangements and some very interesting handlebar notes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Gravel tech is only getting more exciting; we can&#8217;t wait to see what next year brings.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab8f26-c632-11f1-bf36-c7b6b010d00f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Etx7oQJwiY3PLFTqKUaQdg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2b62e48c-c63d-11f1-beae-c902d4b9b6a6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Factor must have been pleased to see the Elara ridden to victory in the Elite men&#8217;s race by gravel pro Magnus Bak Klaris.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9048-c632-11f1-9d80-73d39df67dc4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j3ok7zLVGFS9iTbzVX8xqe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2b62e54a-c63d-11f1-aac5-7dbeabde20c2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This model had some extra tape applied around the computer, something of a theme amongst the race bikes we saw. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab914c-c632-11f1-a3a2-45ca5ccb9efa\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qFq9PQEp8j76QfZ55wDZpg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4e8a981a-c63d-11f1-85f2-ab35314467b4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Wide to narrow on the Elara front end, which seems to have been well received by cycling tech fans this summer. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab925a-c632-11f1-9694-fb2acffaa139\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W4mGwLnDGNZhVvZy5Khdqg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4e8a989c-c63d-11f1-b7ea-efa3431d5c93\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Black Inc. handlebars and wheels rounded out this build.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9408-c632-11f1-aa2b-7f023806f9f4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/re8zWu5CszxtkyUbSrVisg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4e8a9914-c63d-11f1-ade3-c9e977060b63\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The latest Black Inc. gravel wheels have crazy specs: 30 mm wide internally and 64mm deep. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab950c-c632-11f1-b02b-3142fd7cc8ed\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iBtW3yhoQ2kjNY44pdCqrg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4e8a9982-c63d-11f1-b542-9fe55688bf6f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Some 57mm tyres actually foul the Elara fork, but it&#8217;s going to depend on the model. This looks to be a 50mm. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9610-c632-11f1-a27b-5747eadb87c4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NWL736x8tZmWk77jGQo7yg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-748728ee-c63d-11f1-bbef-550804b66ebe\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Reddish-brown dirt featured a lot over the weekend; racers finished dusted in it. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9714-c632-11f1-adce-b39a1e11ce9f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MiQG8wg6wpjBtD29KmJa5f-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-74872966-c63d-11f1-859b-fddcdcf8d4b0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>We liked the colour contrast on the Wilier Triestina model. The headtube won&#8217;t have been this clean for long. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9818-c632-11f1-8317-d9554458510a\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5GEs4zDcMyhWvhWBT6Wqg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-748729de-c63d-11f1-89d9-432811b177b6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Roval&#8217;s latest squared off aero gravel wheels on show here. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9930-c632-11f1-a8ca-ff3b96677e6d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VxpnZJcqWF2RuUKnAYeZng-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-74872a4c-c63d-11f1-8afb-1f0660d91ca5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This is cool; it&#8217;s a Gen 4 Specialized Crux which provided a more classic frame silhouette than the more aero Gen 5 model which launched this year. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-492257a2-c636-11f1-997b-a374fa2fdfaf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XoPPy5NSd8jS8qUoDqJkhg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-e9f99486-c63d-11f1-81ee-179aad568772\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This bike had 50-34T Shimano 105 chainrings fitted to an Xcadey XpowerS power meter unit. Its rider had also used Rex chain wax, a good choice for the Australian dirt.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9a34-c632-11f1-b7a4-4d32b40e9ee0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kmGvRyYhWaczdkCtuRSkde-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-0ee6e564-c63e-11f1-95d7-b337c9f01b12\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Two-piece bars and stems are becoming rarer, but this is still a clean-looking front end, and you can adjust the bar roll very easily.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9b38-c632-11f1-a312-4f494a5ba366\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Up5KC5qjTwbpFpeE3yMvig-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-742bc35e-c63e-11f1-af0e-61b1a6facf5c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>New with old. A pedal toe strap keeping spare wheels together; some things never change. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9c50-c632-11f1-a56e-e5338db59f7f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rAWEu7MMtyykbdXgQcVqg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-742bc3fe-c63e-11f1-9b7e-b7aa5ce64abc\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This is probably one of the smaller spiders that can be found in Australia. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9d54-c632-11f1-9cc8-f377018388df\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ysC8bb8fJaTpGWjUXZ6hqg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-cf17835c-c63e-11f1-bdd2-dd4791fcfd66\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Bidon dirt. This is a good example of how the Nannup gravel covered everything. These were all in the \u2018bottle-lost property\u2019 area.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9e4e-c632-11f1-80b2-835af02222b1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jpjLcr4re6ddKhszzkzitg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-cf1783fc-c63e-11f1-8d6e-134590b995c5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>\u2018Make us proud\u2019 &#8211; here\u2019s a nice bidon message for a rider.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ab9f52-c632-11f1-9377-2f42e4628896\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRuCF55iywXLhXpwxbKRtg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4778ae2a-c63f-11f1-becc-8109a4030e8e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Classic bit of C02 canister taping here.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba056-c632-11f1-8388-5b774deccd16\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k8zxUMJb8a864Ppx9mwAmg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4778aeca-c63f-11f1-b4fa-a56a1821b26b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>And here\u2019s a plug tool on the top tube; note the clear protective tape on the top tube for protection.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba146-c632-11f1-9aeb-f5d24ddc7f03\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZjAGMmgwhx6hFLNTviWnhg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-74694bc4-c63f-11f1-85b3-55ce28662891\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s one of the very popular Dyna Plug Racer Pro plug tools taped to a stem. Nice colour coordination.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba240-c632-11f1-a6c3-d1bfb0266632\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DD2tY4uo4XxhzWqzJCKwkg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2d5c6724-c640-11f1-96fc-6b0757e33734\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This rider went for a burlier tubeless plug tool just behind their stem. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba33a-c632-11f1-a6a6-8d4a4e4a8931\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7XLLWzCadxwvgxiYUQUEhg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2d5c67b0-c640-11f1-a872-5dd326adcb90\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This one has a tubeless plug loaded up; just jab and push in the event of a flat.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba434-c632-11f1-960b-27804137cf2b\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vCbBPqgbVzuAhvc9AjLPqg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-af1dc60e-c640-11f1-a31d-df62e1c8a8d1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Giant\u2019s sculpted comfort-boosting seatpost is refreshing in the days of aero, everything.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba524-c632-11f1-82a4-8b83e1c19971\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8LuPwf2Q5dp2WGrY3hfNpg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-af1dc6b8-c640-11f1-a47b-61c24351030f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s Factor\u2019s less racy gravel machine, the Aluto, which is more of an all-rounder.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba614-c632-11f1-ad75-41341e15b9e4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ng5vVJLYTCkuJjjEE66yjg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-af1dc73a-c640-11f1-adf3-c928265c7dd5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Based on the lost bottles, we assume there were some bottles jumping out on course; this looks like some insurance. A lost bottle could end a race.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba70e-c632-11f1-8702-bd521e722e70\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NhguiyKFhEzSNJ569mYMgg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-cd9f7460-c640-11f1-b8e8-0d052205f6c9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Same on the rear; perhaps this was to get through a particular section or an early moment in the race.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba7fe-c632-11f1-a8c9-456305784471\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HE4oQo4eyvdPfKFztjqdsg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f1876efa-c640-11f1-b742-93202a929d3c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s a 45mm Vittoria Terreno T30 in the Italian brand\u2019s recycled brown rubber. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba8f8-c632-11f1-a1cf-ad55a925ba72\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bsXxKiA8ifQrF88iGvMMpg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-7a42a642-c641-11f1-9656-4526f113268e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This SRAM bonus shift button was neatly fitted around this bike\u2019s bar tape. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17aba9f2-c632-11f1-934b-9351559f762f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MzTHmj4Xq9NMBzzGMaasjg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-7a42a70a-c641-11f1-96bb-27db5a894029\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s another inflation tool taped to a seatpost; it\u2019s a common move for gravel racers who carry more spares and tools. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abaaec-c632-11f1-a8db-f70092591d17\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AxJUvdsJdgFoeELjCp5xng-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2cec0540-c642-11f1-8e2f-a3b26d3716e5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>There were plenty of stem notes on display. Check out this aero Apidura top tube frame bag. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17ababdc-c632-11f1-a26d-c55fa3659e67\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/32rSNVxnrfbAEhcNNuQqeg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2cec05c2-c642-11f1-83d8-192762e18cca\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This is the Enve G Series dropper post lever. It can be toggled from the drops or the hoods. Neat cable job too. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abacd6-c632-11f1-ab98-c5955e76d313\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TdStXWeNeT7N7uFsr4Dy4f-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2cec063a-c642-11f1-81e7-c97f7413e99a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>There were a few dropper posts out there, though the course was relatively smooth. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abadc6-c632-11f1-8211-c73db21c9161\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dF9u54KoAKPUN6xLG8uFig-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f457bb6-c642-11f1-8233-2b85628c61d1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s the Gen 5 Crux from Specialized. A much more aerodynamic proposition than the Gen 4 model.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abaf1a-c632-11f1-a55a-ab9126848453\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/f3SCBaSSuw9ynFhVQTKifd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f59bcf16-c642-11f1-8ca6-930b606f030e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s one of Silca\u2019s new gravel tyres. The Protocol 3 is the range\u2019s all-rounder.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure full-width-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abb014-c632-11f1-8fde-f71940a05b73\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TtjeX4A8e8jPJYvaz2qtsg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" full-width-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-530bc458-c643-11f1-9225-6fe45d13548a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The new Canyon Grail was being raced, and we got a close-up look at a couple of bikes. One was Carolin Schiff&#8217;s, and the other was Larissa Hartog&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abb104-c632-11f1-b771-4dd8eccc717d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gN5GtyN9gNqwafSYr6o7sg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-6f204dac-c644-11f1-b9a5-4323e717fb1b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Hartog was running a mix-and-match drivetrain with a wireless XTR rear mech, which should also provide improved chain retention in theory. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abb1fe-c632-11f1-a0b0-87c4b381520c\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6y7B5seAmCHFoXFcZFoT3h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-6f204e2e-c644-11f1-a3bc-056c59b888b8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This CO2 inflator was neatly installed next to the seat tube bottle for a much cleaner look.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abb2ee-c632-11f1-a4c1-457610dd1d32\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uot4cD8ZsYdx4Td8JTmspg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-6f205072-c644-11f1-8186-a9047caa1f64\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Dura-Ace cranks and power meter with a neat aftermarket 1x chainring. Note the double power meter setup, thanks to the Favero Pro MX SPD pedals. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abb3e8-c632-11f1-b6b4-e18e403818d0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FGgA8qLWDw7iLzzXBS8gmg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-a91aab92-c644-11f1-a357-0151585fcf3c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>You can see the chain wax in the chain pins here; the chain guide also looks very sturdy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-17abb4e2-c632-11f1-92b5-43e9c3c0cc63\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hLgdBGzDLLynjVEUtyzmig-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-e7fcc084-c644-11f1-b670-6725cfbec30e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The Grail accommodates 57mm tyres comfortably now. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-fe189644-c636-11f1-b6df-137872936f61\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/64QFCJarqm33UUMu8Ps6fg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-e7fcc11a-c644-11f1-9f10-a9e5653f2362\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Hartog was using the Coros Dura solar computer, popular with long-distance riders due to its monster battery life. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-bc2e10b2-c634-11f1-8923-ed2ad240bf52\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GvdrAy7rCb2vQoshK2ZYgg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83e87a-c646-11f1-947a-b1fe09e030ae\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This shot shows the Grail clearance with a 2.1\u201d tyre fitted at the fork. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a4e4010-c635-11f1-a889-63dd5624b1ec\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8uG3BbFTHTPUzuXXnr6nhg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83e906-c646-11f1-a4e1-2f63a0bc7614\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>\u2018In doubt, flat it out&#8217; &#8211; we won\u2019t know the whole story behind this one. I like to think it means throw caution to the wind with your racing, and if you flat, you flat.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a4e40c4-c635-11f1-b66c-e14d7acc1745\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FtgwKktg7SJwBPU3nQvbfg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83e988-c646-11f1-ad44-b378a6abe985\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Schiff had Schwalbe Race Pro Thunder Burt Speed tyres in a 2.1\u201d size<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a4e415a-c635-11f1-a1eb-27f6d94ff7f4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dMf2KQgDczavdiY3EUj72e-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83ea00-c646-11f1-94fb-f30bfc913a78\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s Schiff\u2019s inspirational bar message; this is the aero Canyon RACE bar. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3a1d9586-c637-11f1-8d26-7176ce0c747b\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QTm5RYUCbQWdrXrMBsVU7f-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83ea78-c646-11f1-b46e-c977d9f09579\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here\u2019s a 2.25\u201d Thunder Burt tread.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a4e41d2-c635-11f1-9c96-070217f21098\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g4Vbhg3BPjLWifK8UN3rNe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83eaf0-c646-11f1-a352-91445f9ca679\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Schiff raced to 11th place on the day; her bike was set up a little differently. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9a4e4240-c635-11f1-9e9d-dd9083ee726d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zfTnxkR6AvMTd9DcMG2Npg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5f83eb72-c646-11f1-ae6e-57602b53228a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This Grail had a different chainset setup: an SRM power meter paired to a 42-tooth Rotor chainring. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a2b9dbbe-c636-11f1-801e-d91a2e2e5d47\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VET4ZFe6eYQdhR7aWgTf3f-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-58cfbee2-c645-11f1-8660-65e424513147\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This bar has some textured tape applied to the top section and a Canyon Co2 inflator taped on. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a2b9dc4a-c636-11f1-9277-8f4d09cd9dd8\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-1707-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-1707-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbPeGKo5mtQwQfh6rbmkke-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; Russell Ellis)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-58cfbf8c-c645-11f1-8f7d-11c607957bb4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The Grail has dedicated holder mounts, but electrical tape is still clearly a popular solution. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6cb596ca-c636-11f1-80e8-9d7edf7fd3d7\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-1727-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-1727-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SHKzhvCFwn85quUjMMMvzg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cyclingimages &#8211; 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We use our subscription fees to be able to keep producing all our usual great content as well as more premium pieces like this one. <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>Find out more here<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/pro-bikes\/gallery-big-tyres-taped-on-tools-and-lost-bidons-all-the-tech-from-the-toughest-uci-gravel-world-championships-yet\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XfVn9cyorvgJGt4Gi349oH-2560-80.jpg&#8221;] Bikes Pro Bikes Gallery: Big tyres, taped-on tools and lost bidons &#8211; All the tech from the toughest UCI Gravel World Championships yet MEMBER EXCLUSIVE Features By Tom Wieckowski Published 12 October 2026 Bike choices and tech hacks from the 2026 Worlds in Nannup, Western Australia When you purchase through links on [&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-2197025","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\/2197025","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=2197025"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2197025\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2197025"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2197025"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2197025"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}