Paris-Rouxbaix is a hot bed for new tech! The cobbles can be brutal on both bike and rider, that's why many teams try to think outside the box. Trying to make their riders more comfortable, fast and aerodynamic. Join Alex and Ollie as they take you through some of their favourite weird and wonderful Roubaix tech. 00:00 Welcome 00:35 Rockshox Rudy 02:21 Pinarello K8s 03:24 Lampre-Merida discs 05:17 George Hincapie's steerer 06:08 Self inflating tyres 07:53 Specialized Future Shock 09:33 Automatic chain lubing Useful Links: GCN Tech Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/techuploader Everything Cycling. All In One Place 👉 https://www.globalcyclingnetwork.com/ Visit the GCN Shop 👉 null Which bit of failed tech is your favourite? ⚙️ Watch more on GCN Tech... 📹 10 Year Old Roubaix Tech Vs Now! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm9AdVORZOM 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcntech.co/EditorsChoice 📹 Watch the latest GCN Tech Show 👉 https://gcntech.co/GCNTechShow 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 you're on your own (Instrumental Version) - Ingrid Witt Truck Drive By 1 - SFX Producer Twist and Turn - L.M. Styles Last Sunday (Instrumental Version) - OTE Pop Smacking Impacts - SFX Producer Swell Suspense - SFX Producer Hottest Day in History - Ryan James Carr In the Bag - John Runefelt Kids Cheer Light - SFX Producer Knockin on Whoever's Door - The Big Let Down Funky Disco - Andreas Dahlback Funky Munky Biznis - HATAMITSUNAMI Fuzzbombs - Carvings Hit Solid Smack - SFX Producer Combat Boots Stomp 1 - SFX Producer Creeping Up the Backstairs (Sting Version) - Kikoru Dreaming of Happy Times - Blue Fret Cheering Mixed Crowd With English Voices - SFX Producer Buzzer Button 7 - SFX Producer Benin City - El Flaco Collective Balsamic - Guustavv #gcntech #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #biketech #parisroubaix #cobbles 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency Brought to you by the world’s biggest cycling channel, the Global Cycling Network (GCN), GCN Tech is the only channel you need for all things bike tech – past, present and future. Simply put, we’re obsessed with tech: we seek out and showcase the best in bikes, components, tech, accessories, upgrades and more from races and events, tech shows and product launches across the globe to bring you the best in road bike technology. We’ve also got great maintenance videos to help you get the most from your bike; pro-bike tours from all the biggest races; special features and the weekly GCN Tech Show. We also take a deeper look into the future of cycling, apps, smart tech and virtual riding. Join us on the channel and the GCN App to submit your content, vote on the latest tech and keep abreast of exciting new trends. Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Camelbak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia SiS: https://gcn.eu/ScienceInSport Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava ShadowStand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStand Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGU Elite Wheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels Watch our sister channels: Global Cycling Network - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTaETsuCOkJ0H_GAztWt0Q GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu7phdCr-raU7OaJfEpHZww Global Triathlon Network - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJVMrR290HU9pDxaP35u_cg GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzneljSKX9QKU3pb9FSwhKg GCN en Español - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdB_wHzRxuhLwzKdVFWYBig GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfbh0PFhRSgOh45127kHo8Q GCN en Français - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtFgL9CsI0wZ1agWfJAyMCw GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMEiuHFc7nHTDq2_KzLu0bw Global Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_A--fhX5gea0i4UtpD99Gg GMBN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0KEjAnnLxib0ojtRxyJZtw GMBN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6juisijUAHcJLt23nk-qOQ Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Txz5nUDD14vCdNSU_JydQ