Thor Hushovd (Garmin-Cervelo) is hoping to claim Paris-Roubaix victory on Sunday on this specially modified Cervelo R3James Huang/BikeRadar
Thor Hushovd (Garmin-Cervelo) prefers the classic bend of 3T’s Rotundo handlebarJames Huang/BikeRadar
Cervelo say the latest R3 frame geometry was designed so that all of their sponsored riders could still achieve the position they wanted. Here, Thor Hushovd (Garmin-Cervelo) slams his stem right on top of the upper headset cone but he still doesn’t have to resort to a -17° angleJames Huang/BikeRadar
Thor Hushovd (Garmin-Cervelo) is taking the conservative route, opting for an aluminum handlebar and stemJames Huang/BikeRadar
Naturally, Garmin-Cervelo team bikes are all outfitted with Garmin’s Edge 500 computerJames Huang/BikeRadar
The tapered head tube of Thor Hushovd’s (Garmin-Cervelo) Cervelo R3 Paris-Roubaix houses a slightly modified forkJames Huang/BikeRadar
Team mechanics are taking few chances with the weather, fitting even the brakes with sealed Gore Ride-On cables and housingJames Huang/BikeRadar
Cervelo have opted for a 1-3/8in lower steerer diameter instead of the more common 1-1/2in, saying it yields a better ride while still offering improved steering precisionJames Huang/BikeRadar
The special fork uses extra rake to balance out the rear end while the broader crown provides heaps of extra tire clearanceJames Huang/BikeRadar
Mavic’s aggressive Exalith sidewalls require special extra-hard pads; standard compounds would get shreddedJames Huang/BikeRadar
Gore Ride-On sealed cables will be very popular on Sunday in efforts to guarantee proper shift performance – even though the forecast is currently calling for warm, sunny and dry conditionsJames Huang/BikeRadar
A Fi’zi:k Arione CX saddle is mounted atop 3T’s anti-rotation Palladio Pro seatpostJames Huang/BikeRadar
Fi’zi:k-sponsored pros have a number of options when it comes to saddles. Here, Thor Hushovd (Garmin-Cervelo) has opted for an Arione CX with a Twin Flex carbon shell mated to K:ium railsJames Huang/BikeRadar
The impossibly svelte-looking seat cluster of Thor Hushovd’s (Garmin-Cervelo) Paris-Roubaix machineJames Huang/BikeRadar
As with previous R3 incarnations, this latest version features a seat tube that transitions in shape from round up top to rectangular down belowJames Huang/BikeRadar
An extra clamp on the seatpost is in place to prevent slippingJames Huang/BikeRadar
3T’s unique Palladio seatpost head is apparently a nightmare to adjust but once the position is set, it’s virtually impossible for it to break free when riddenJames Huang/BikeRadar
Cervelo’s BBright bottom bracket design is essentially an extra-wide version of BB30 with the non-driveside bearing pushed 11mm further out to allow for stiffer frames and additional axle supportJames Huang/BikeRadar
Thor Hushovd’s (Garmin-Cervelo) bike is fitted with Rotor’s 3D+ crankset with a solid outer ring for extra stiffness. Note the round shape, too, instead of Rotor’s more recognizable elliptical Q-RingsJames Huang/BikeRadar
A Rotor chain watcher provides a little extra insurance on the cobblesJames Huang/BikeRadar
Like most Paris-Roubaix contenders, Thor Hushovd (Garmin-Cervelo) will run tightlly spaced 44/53T chainrings for the cobbled classics. Some mechanics insist that such a setup doesn’t require a chain catcher but the team will run them just in case anywayJames Huang/BikeRadar
Thor Hushovd’s (Garmin-Cervelo) Black Red front derailleur has a steel cageJames Huang/BikeRadar
Thor Hushovd (Garmin-Cervelo) will use Shimano’s latest carbon-bodied Dura-Ace SPD-SL pedals for Paris-RoubaixJames Huang/BikeRadar
The chainstays on Cervelo’s new R3 are massive. For reference, the Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLR rims in the image are 52mm deepJames Huang/BikeRadar