This article first appeared on Bikeradar
Former Paris-Roubaix winner John Degenkolb is lining up for the Tour of Flanders on a custom bike that has been modified in a few unusual ways. Laser-etched graphics on brand new wheels, and cranks shortened after gebioMized testing on the cobbles highlight the uniqueness of his Trek Madone.
geobioMized on the cobbles
Trek-Segafredo technical director Matt Shriver worked with German biometric company geobioMized to test a variety of product and positions with his riders over the winter, measuring pressure on their saddles and under their feet. Riding on pavement and cobbles, the team tested various types of frames, handlebars, wheels and positions.
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On his regular bike, Degenkolb uses 172.5 cranks, but 170mm on his cobbles bike
One takeaway for Degenkolb was a shift from 172.5mm cranks to 170mm cranks for the cobbled classics.
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But for wheels, aero is an advantage
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