Paris-Roubaix meets technology

[Dogtrousers]

I'd go with double wrapped bar tape & 28mm tyres to be honest. Much lighter and less to go wrong.

What could possibly go wrong?

 

[Mike_P]

Does it feed air through a hollow spoke?

Yes according to this https://road.cc/content/tech-news/dsm-use-tyre-pressure-adjustment-hubs-paris-roubaix-291873

 

[Juan Kog]

I have to admit when I first saw this on Cycling News.com I did check the date at the top of the page .
On Sunday there maybe the additional entertainment of Team DSM riders throwing there bikes into muddy French fields.

 

[matticus]

I have to admit when I first saw this on Cycling News.com I did check the date at the top of the page .
On Sunday there maybe the additional entertainment of Team DSM riders throwing there bikes into muddy French fields.

... and being told to ruddy go and fetch them by the team finance manager.

 

[T4tomo]

Yes according to this https://road.cc/content/tech-news/dsm-use-tyre-pressure-adjustment-hubs-paris-roubaix-291873

actually no according to the picture that shows a hose distinct from the spokes....

 

[cougie uk]

I'm all for it. It was exciting when Tri bars began and then people were using rock shox for PR and then even a bit of FS frames for the race.
Presumably they've tested it on the cobbles - you'd not run it unless you had.
What's the weather forecast for Sunday ?

 

[Alex321]

I'm all for it. It was exciting when Tri bars began and then people were using rock shox for PR and then even a bit of FS frames for the race.
Presumably they've tested it on the cobbles - you'd not run it unless you had.
What's the weather forecast for Sunday ?

Dry.

The commentators in other races this week were saying it will be dry and dusty. Apparently the driest it has been for several years now.

 

[cougie uk]

I'm sure that's a relief after last year. Although that was an amazing race.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I'm sure that's a relief after last year. Although that was an amazing race.

Last year? Surely that was last week?

Time flies, eh?

 

[Mike_P]

actually no according to the picture that shows a hose distinct from the spokes....

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Weird that article has changed since I first read it, yes it does now refer to a hose. What's the odds on most if not all DSM riders getting a puncture and having a replacement normal wheel from neutral service?

 

[Adam4868]

I doubt DSM trust too much ,😁
DSM apparently won't use the built-in management tyre pressure system tomorrow due to a lack of trust from the riders. (via @sporza_koers)

 

[mjr]

Jana Cleuren on Twitter: "Remarkable: As a female rider of DSM, Floortje Mackaij was very surprised when she found out (through media) the male riders have this tool for #PR2022 Curious how team DSM treated her request to ride with this tool as wel. @degroteplaat #ParisRoubaix #ParisRoubaixFemmes" / Twitter –
View: https://mobile.twitter.com/JanaCleuren/status/1515255997429858304

 

[T4tomo]

"Your legs make the difference at Paris-Roubaix, not tyre pressure"​

so says Cancellara... I think DSM will probably quietly drop it and not use it at TdeF as they are saying.

 

[mjr]

"Your legs make the difference at Paris-Roubaix, not tyre pressure"​

so says Cancellara... I think DSM will probably quietly drop it and not use it at TdeF as they are saying.

Is that from the same article where he sat on the fence between MvdP and Küng for the win, rubbished WVA and didn't mention van Baarle? He's clearly not infallible!

 

[roadrash]

He's clearly not infallible!

just like everyone else then