Greg Van Avermaet's Paris-Roubaix BMC Teammachine SLR01 — gallery

Greg Van Avermaet's Paris-Roubaix BMC Teammachine SLR01 — gallery

Double-wrapped bars, a climbing switch and an additional brake lever for the cobbles

Greg Van Avermaet's BMC Teammachine SLR01 for Paris-Roubaix 2018

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Josh Evans

Published: April 10, 2018 at 1:45 pm
Greg Van Avermaet's BMC Teammachine SLR01 for Paris-Roubaix 2018 Josh Evans/Immediate Media
As with many riders for the race, Van Avermaet used 53/44 chainrings alongside a Shimano Dura-Ace R9100-P crankset Josh Evans/Immediate Media
Shifting and braking for Van Avermaet's BMC was provided by a Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 groupset Josh Evans/Immediate Media
Van Avermaet opted for the 40mm versions of Shimano's Dura-Ace R9100 wheels Josh Evans/Immediate Media
28mm Vittoria Corsa Control tubular tyres for Van Avermaet Josh Evans/Immediate Media
The winner of the 2017 edition of the race started the 2018 event with the race number 1 Josh Evans/Immediate Media
Last minute chain-lubing for maximum drivetrain efficiency during the race Josh Evans/Immediate Media
Unlike race winner Peter Sagan, Van Avermaet opted for electronic shifting on his BMC Josh Evans/Immediate Media
As well as the chain, the derailleur jockey wheels were also lubricated Josh Evans/Immediate Media
Double-wrapped handlebars for Van Avermaet reduced vibrations, while a climbing switch on the handlebar tops allowed for additional shifting options Josh Evans/Immediate Media
Van Avermaet also ran satellite sprint shifters on the handlebar drops Josh Evans/Immediate Media
Van Avermaet also decided to run an additional brake lever on the handlebar tops, which worked in conjunction with the rear brake lever Josh Evans/Immediate Media
Gold decals for the Olympic champion stood out in the sun at the race start in Compiegne Josh Evans/Immediate Media
The BMC Teammachine SLR01 featured direct mount brakes front and rear Josh Evans/Immediate Media
Fizik provides Van Avermaet with a matching black and gold Antares saddle Josh Evans/Immediate Media
BMC designed the bike for Van Avermaet for the 2018 season Josh Evans/Immediate Media
The bike features a grey basecoat, highlighting the gold decals throughout the frameset Josh Evans/Immediate Media
Van Avermaet and his BMC Racing teammates ran Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 pedals Josh Evans/Immediate Media

The 2017 Paris-Roubaix winner lined up as one of the favourites for the 2018 edition of the race, however Greg Van Avermaet (BMC Racing) was unable to match last year's stellar performance and settled for a respectable 4th place finish in Sunday's race.

For last year's race, Van Avermaet won the cobbled Monument aboard BMC's endurance focused Gran Fondo RBX, but for 2018 the Olympic champion raced aboard his custom finished BMC Teammachine SLR01, with a few added customisations to cope with the cobbles.

Alongside the commonplace double-wrapped handlebar tape and wider tyres to take some of the sting out of the cobbles, Van Avermaet also ran an additional brake lever on the handlebar tops in conjunction with the standard rear brake lever.

Van Avermaet also decided to run an additional brake lever on the handlebar tops, which worked in conjunction with the rear brake lever Josh Evans/Immediate Media

A popular hand position while racing over the Paris-Roubaix is the handlebar tops, and alongside the additional brake lever, Van Avermaet also ran a Shimano Di2 climbing switch close to the stem.

This combination of the additional brake lever and gear switch adds extra control for Van Avermaet while racing on the tops, offering a safer and more comfortable position.

Double-wrapped handlebars for Van Avermaet reduced vibrations, while a climbing switch on the handlebar tops allowed for additional shifting options Josh Evans/Immediate Media

The flat parcours of Paris-Roubaix often results in larger gearing than normal for riders. Van Avermaet ran his usual 53-tooth outer chainring and 11-28 cassette, but with a 44-tooth inner chainring for the Monument.

Shimano provided Van Avermaet with a full Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 groupset, including wheels and pedals, with last year's winner also running Shimano's new crank-based power meter.

Click or swipe through the gallery above for a closer look at Greg Van Avermaet's Paris-Roubaix BMC Teammachine SLR01.

BMC Teammachine SLR01 full specification

  • Frame: BMC Teammachine SLR01 in custom finish for Olympic champion
  • Fork: BMC Teammachine SLR01
  • Front brake: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 direct mount
  • Rear brake: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 direct mount
  • Brake/shift levers: Shimano Dura-Ace R9150, with additional lever for handlebar tops
  • Front derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace R9150
  • Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace R9150
  • Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
  • Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100, 11-28
  • Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100-P, 172.5mm cranks, 53/44 chainrings
  • Wheels: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100, C40
  • Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Control, 28mm tubular
  • Handlebars: 3T Ernova Stealth
  • Stem: BMC Teammachine ICS
  • Tape/grips: 3T, double wrapped
  • Pedals: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100
  • Saddle: Fizik Antares in custom finish for Olympic champion
  • Seatpost: BMC Teammachine SLR01
  • Bottle cages: Elite Cannibal
  • Computer: Garmin Edge 520
  • Other accessories: Shimano Di2 climbing switch
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