Greg Van Avermaet’s Olympic gold medal BMC Team Machine SLR01

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Olympic Champion Greg Van Avermaet started his 2017 with a bang, winning the first stage of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana and beating Peter Sagan and Sep Vanmarcke in the final sprint to defend his title at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.

Tour Down Under 2017 news and bike galleries 10 clever hacks used by World Tour race mechanics WorldTour mechanics reveal how they pack for long-haul flights These results come after a hugely successful 2016 season culminating in a victory at the 2016 Rio Olympics, which earned him a gold BMC Team Machine SLR01.

With a glistening gold paint job, Van Avermaet’s size 54 frame is adorned with the Olympic colours along the top tube. Photos really don’t do this paint job justice, the way the gold chrome paint catches the light is truly something to behold.

Running Shimano’s Dura-Ace Di2 R9070 group, the Belgian’s bike also sees a SRM power meter with 172.5mm cranks and 53/39T chainrings. Completing the drivetrain was an 11-29T Dura-Ace cassette at the back.

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The touch points are provided by 3T and Fizik, his bars being 390mm 3T Ergonova Team Stealths attached to a 130mm -6-degree ARX II Team Stealth Stem.

Previously we have seen Van Avermaet riding a Fizik Antares saddle, interestingly this bike is equipped with an Arione pushed almost all the way back on the rails.

Complete bike specifications Frame : BMC Team Machine SLR01 Fork : Teammachine SLR, 01 Premium Carbon Stem : 3T ARX II Team Stealth Stem120mm +/- 6-degree Handlebar : 3T Ergonova Tape : 3t Corius Front brake : Shimano Dura-Ace R9000 Rear brake : Shimano Dura-Ace R9000 Brake/shift levers : Shimano Dura-Ace R9070 Di2 Cassette : Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-28T Chain : Shimano Dura-Ace 11-speed Crankset : SRM, 172.5mm Wheelset : Shimano C35 Tyres : Continental Competition tubular, 25mm Saddle : Fizik Arione Seatpost : Teammachine SLR01 Bottle cages : Elite Leggero Critical measurements Rider’s height : 1.81m / 5ft 10in Rider’s weight : 74kg / 163lbs Saddle height from bottom bracket : 765mm Centre of saddle to centre of bar : 710mm Total bicycle weight: 6.64kg / 14.6lbs (without pedals) Check out the gallery above for more on the gold medal winner’s BMC.