11 ways the pros modify their bikes for Paris-Roubaix

There's more to it than 28mm tyres

With Paris-Roubaix coming up this weekend the harshest cobbles of the season are just a few days away, which means that pro mechanics are working feverishly to prepare their riders' bikes for the demands of the pavé.

You might think that all that needs doing is to fit some 28mm tyres, then off you go, but there's much more to it for riders in search of Roubaix glory.

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