The Tour of Flanders, a premier one-day cycling race, saw intense competition and significant crowds, with team buses parked in a bustling atmosphere. The author spent time exploring new cycling technologies amid a backdrop of custom paint jobs and competitive setups, noting how modern setups have become standardized. Among the highlights was Tadej Pogačar's Colnago V4Rs, featuring customized elements like aftermarket derailleur hangers and unique wheelsets, which reflect ongoing innovations in professional cycling gear.
Flanders used to be a race where unusual setups would be used, but with the proliferation of disc brakes and the adoption of wider tyres, most racers just use their normal setups.
Here is his Colnago V4Rs as it arrived in on the team car. Don't worry though, I got a full gallery of his bike at the finish to run separately, so stay tuned.
Pogačar's Shimano Di2 cable is routed through his aftermarket derailleur hanger to avoid any chance of it snagging.
We've got two unseen new wheelsets, both of which have very novel features, alongside a veritable smörgåsbord of details, cool bits, and pro-tier mods.
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