Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) will be looking for stage glory at this year’s Tour de France aboard his new custom Canyon Aeroad CFJames Huang/BikeRadar.com
Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) has not one but two custom painted Canyon Aeroad CF bikes to use in this year’s Tour de France, both with checkerboard motifs reflecting his ‘Fast Phil’ nicknameJames Huang/BikeRadar.com
New Belgian national road champion Phillippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) gets a pair of custom painted Canyons for this year’s Tour de FranceJames Huang/BikeRadar.com
Three guesses for the national colors of Belgium…James Huang/BikeRadar.com
Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) uses a classic bend on his Canyon Aeroad CFJames Huang/BikeRadar.com
The carbon fiber Ritchey handlebar is clamped in a carbon-wrapped Ritchey stemJames Huang/BikeRadar.com
A rubber sleeve protects the faceplate from wear (and probably quiets things down a bit, too)James Huang/BikeRadar.com
Campagnolo have provided Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) with their top-end mechanical groupJames Huang/BikeRadar.com
Canyon focused on minimizing frontal area on their Aeroad CF, using a slightly downsized (relative to its Ultimate CF SLX model) and hourglass-profiled head tubeJames Huang/BikeRadar.com
“Fast Phil” is living up to his moniker this seasonJames Huang/BikeRadar.com
Omega Pharma-Lotto team sponsors Acros provide personalized headset top capsJames Huang/BikeRadar.com
Canyon’s Aeroblade SL fork features an interchangeable ‘chip’ system that allows for two different fork rakes. Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) has opted for the faster handling setup hereJames Huang/BikeRadar.com
Continental Competition Pro Limited Allround tubulars are mounted on Mavic Cosmic Carbone Ultimate carbon wheelsJames Huang/BikeRadar.com
A Selle Italia Flite TT Team Edition saddle is mounted atop Canyon’s own VCLS carbon fiber seatpost with adjustable setbackJames Huang/BikeRadar.com
Omega Pharma-Lotto’s slick number holders are built into the seatpost clamp on the Aeroad CFJames Huang/BikeRadar.com
SRM’s new Campagnolo-based power meter makes an appearance on the Canyon Aeroad CF of Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto)James Huang/BikeRadar.com
Philippe Gilbert’s (Omega Pharma-Lotto) new Campagnolo/SRM crank is capped with Look KéO Blade pedalsJames Huang/BikeRadar.com
Omega Pharma-Lotto’s unique chain watchers are stoutly secured beneath the water bottle cageJames Huang/BikeRadar.com
Press-fit bottom bracket bearing cups are used in Canyon’s Aeroad CF frameJames Huang/BikeRadar.com
Two Tacx Tao Carbon bottle cages hold bidons at the readyJames Huang/BikeRadar.com
Canyon use a very compact rear end on their Aeroad CFJames Huang/BikeRadar.com
Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) uses dual-pivot brake calipers front and rear instead of the usual Campagnolo configurationJames Huan