Pro bike: Greg Van Avermaet’s BMC GranFondo GF01

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The addition of sports director Allan Pieper to BMC has given the team newfound focus this season. The more finely honed single-leader strategy during races has already paid dividends in the early season but according to team mechanic Ian Sherburne, the sharp Aussie has also instilled a more methodical approach to equipment testing, as evidenced on the bike of Greg Van Avermaet.

Pieper clued BikeRadar in on two pieces of equipment insight gleaned during off-season testing. For one, Shimano’s 50mm-deep Dura-Ace carbon wheels actually absorb more road imperfections than its 35mm option – and in most wind conditions, they’re appreciably faster, too. Secondly, while average endurance-type riders might prize the softer ride that the stock BMC CompliancePost carbon seatpost provides, the unforgivingly harsh Paris-Roubaix cobbles prompted the team to instead add 50g of material to better deal with the big hits.

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https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1397693731233-9qytemaicjj2-3d7723f.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=1224%2C689 3x" type="image/webp"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1397693731233-9qytemaicjj2-3d7723f.jpg?quality=90&resize=408%2C230, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1397693731233-9qytemaicjj2-3d7723f.jpg?quality=45&resize=816%2C459 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1397693731233-9qytemaicjj2-3d7723f.jpg?quality=45&resize=1224%2C689 3x" type="image/jpeg"> More flex comes from the generous amount of 27.2mm-diameter seatpost sticking out of the frame. aluminum number plate holders are secured to the back of the seatpost with industrial-strength double-sided foam tape: more flex comes from the generous amount of 27.2mm-diameter seatpost sticking out of the frame. aluminum number plate holders are secured to the back of the seatpost with industrial-strength double-sided foam tape James Huang/Future Publishing Speaking of which, Van Avermaet’s BMC GranFondo GF01 frameset also mimics that more performance-driven ride characteristic. Unlike many bikes of its ilk, the GF01 doesn’t deliver the creamy ride that some might expect – and in fact, its massive lower half can sometimes feel surprisingly stout. That said, its flex pattern is tuned more for faster and more intense bumps in the road – just as would have been the case last Sunday.

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https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1397693590436-1xf99189abmvd-a7fd33a.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=1224%2C689 3x" type="image/webp"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1397693590436-1xf99189abmvd-a7fd33a.jpg?quality=90&resize=408%2C230, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1397693590436-1xf99189abmvd-a7fd33a.jpg?quality=45&resize=816%2C459 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1397693590436-1xf99189abmvd-a7fd33a.jpg?quality=45&resize=1224%2C689 3x" type="image/jpeg"> The uniquely shaped rear end on greg van avermaet’s (bmc) bmc gf01 provides some give on hard impacts but is still remarkably efficient in terms of power transfer: the uniquely shaped rear end on greg van avermaet’s (bmc) bmc gf01 provides some give on hard impacts but is still remarkably efficient in terms of power transfer James Huang/Future Publishing Pieper says that the GF01’s modified geometry relative to the team’s standard SLR01 model also makes it a smarter choice for Paris-Roubaix. The longer wheelbase and slightly relaxed front end makes for a more stable platform that can better handle the bumps. According to Pieper, it’s also more forgiving toward the end of the race when the totally shelled riders might find a typical race bike a little too twitchy.

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https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1397693590448-1ojzxigrgjn7q-bbb5401.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=1224%2C689 3x" type="image/webp"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1397693590448-1ojzxigrgjn7q-bbb5401.jpg?quality=90&resize=408%2C230, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1397693590448-1ojzxigrgjn7q-bbb5401.jpg?quality=45&resize=816%2C459 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1397693590448-1ojzxigrgjn7q-bbb5401.jpg?quality=45&resize=1224%2C689 3x" type="image/jpeg"> Greg van avermaet (bmc) uses a 130mm-long 3t arx ii team stem, a 3t rotundo team carbon bar, two layers of fi’zi:k tape, an srm powercontrol 7 computer, and both the sprinting and climbing satellite shifters on his shimano dura-ace di2 9000 setup. while certain elements of the bmc gf01 suggest softness, there’s nothing fluffy about the enormous down tube or the huge tapered head tube: greg van avermaet (bmc) uses a 130mm-long 3t arx ii team stem, a 3t rotundo team carbon bar, two layers of fi’zi:k tape, an srm powercontrol 7 computer, and both the sprinting and climbing satellite shifters on his shimano dura-ace di2 9000 setup. while certain elements of the bmc gf01 suggest softness, there’s nothing fluffy about the enormous down tube or the huge tapered head tube James Huang/Future Publishing More importantly, there’s room in the GF01 for the huge 27mm-wide handmade cotton tubular tires used by Van Avermaet and his teammates, with fine file treads that wrap nearly all the way down the sidewalls. While BMC is sponsored by Continental, the ones used at Paris-Roubaix clearly didn’t come out of Germany. We can’t identify for certain the manufacturer – and of course, the team wouldn’t talk about it – but given the tread pattern and the ‘Made in Thailand’ lettering molded into the rubber, Challenge seems like a reasonably safe bet.

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https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1397693645023-ptckwkfdhtra-306d74b.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=1224%2C689 3x" type="image/webp"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1397693645023-ptckwkfdhtra-306d74b.jpg?quality=90&resize=408%2C230, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1397693645023-ptckwkfdhtra-306d74b.jpg?quality=45&resize=816%2C459 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1397693645023-ptckwkfdhtra-306d74b.jpg?quality=45&resize=1224%2C689 3x" type="image/jpeg"> The handmade 27mm-wide tubular tires bmc used at paris-roubaix clearly aren’t made by team sponsor continental: the handmade 27mm-wide tubular tires bmc used at paris-roubaix clearly aren’t made by team sponsor continental James Huang/Future Publishing The rest of Van Avermaet’s setup closely followed that of many other top Paris-Roubaix contenders, including the Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9070 electronic group with a full complement of satellite shifter buttons and big gears tailor-made for the flat course. Other component highlights include an SRM power meter, a 3T forged aluminum stem and single-wrapped traditional-bend carbon bar, a fi’zi:k Antares with carbon rails, Elite Sior Mio cages, and Dura-Ace carbon-bodied SPD-SL pedals.

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https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1397693645017-ip47b072lcwf-8424314.jpg?webp=true&quality=45&resize=1224%2C689 3x" type="image/webp"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" data-srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1397693645017-ip47b072lcwf-8424314.jpg?quality=90&resize=408%2C230, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1397693645017-ip47b072lcwf-8424314.jpg?quality=45&resize=816%2C459 2x, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/21/2019/03/1397693645017-ip47b072lcwf-8424314.jpg?quality=45&resize=1224%2C689 3x" type="image/jpeg"> The exit point for the shimano dura-ace di2 wire is so close to the rear derailleur that there’s no need for an additional zip tie to secure it in place. greg van avermaet (bmc) ran a relatively tight 11-25t cassette on sunday and put the power down through a set of carbon-bodied dura-ace pedals: the exit point for the shimano dura-ace di2 wire is so close to the rear derailleur that there’s no need for an additional zip tie to secure it in place. greg van avermaet (bmc) ran a relatively tight 11-25t cassette on sunday and put the power down through a set of carbon-bodied dura-ace pedals James Huang/Future Publishing Total weight with the SRM PowerControl 7 computer head (but no water bottles) is 7.54kg (16.62lb).

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Frame: BMC GranFondo GF01, 54cm Fork: BMC ComplianceFork Headset: Integrated, 1 1/8-to-1 1/2in tapered Stem: 3T ARX II Team, 130mm x -6° Handlebar: 3T Rotundo Team, 44cm (c-c) Tape: fi’zi:k, double wrapped Front brake: Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9000 w/ Shimano carbon-specific pads Rear brake: Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9000 w/ Shimano carbon-specific pads Brake levers: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 STI Dual Control ST-9070 Front derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 FD-9070 Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 RD-9070 Shift levers: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 STI Dual Control ST-9070 with SW-R600 and SW-R610 supplemental shift buttons Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace CS-9000, 11-25T Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace CN-9000 Crankset: SRM PowerMeter Shimano 11-speed, 172.5mm, 53/46T Bottom bracket: Shimano PF86 Pedals: Shimano Dura-Ace SPD-SL PD-9000 Wheelset: Shimano Dura-Ace WH-9000-C50-TU Front tire: ‘Continental’ tubular, 27mm Rear tire: ‘Continental’ tubular, 27mm Saddle: fi’zi:k Antares w/ braided carbon rails and carbon fiber shell Seatpost: BMC CompliancePost, 18mm setback, w/ custom additional reinforcement Bottle cages: Elite Sior Mio with additional grip tape (2) Other accessories: SRM PowerControl 7 computer Critical measurements

Rider’s height: 1.81m (5ft 11in) Rider’s weight: 74kg (163lb) Saddle height from BB, c-t: 768mm Saddle setback: 67mm Seat tube length (c-t): 495mm Seat tube length (c-c): 465mm Tip of saddle nose to center of bars (next to stem): 598mm Saddle-to-bar drop: 130mm Head tube length: 159mm Top tube length (effective): 542mm Weight: 7.54kg (16.62lb, with computer)