Double-wrapped bars, a climbing switch and an additional brake lever for the cobbles
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Greg Van Avermaet's BMC Teammachine SLR01 for Paris-Roubaix 2018(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
The bike features a grey basecoat, highlighting the gold decals throughout the frameset(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
BMC designed the bike for Van Avermaet for the 2018 season(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Fizik provides Van Avermaet with a matching black and gold Antares saddle(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
The BMC Teammachine SLR01 features direct mount brakes front and rear(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Gold decals for the Olympic champion stood out in the sun at the race start in Compiegne(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Van Avermaet also decided to run an additional brake lever on the handlebar tops, which worked in conjunction with the rear brake lever(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Van Avermaet also ran satellite sprint shifters on the handlebar drops(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Double-wrapped handlebars for Van Avermaet reduce vibrations, while a climbing switch on the handlebar tops allowed for additional shifting options(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
As well as the chain, the derailleur jockey wheels were also lubricated(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Unlike race winner Peter Sagan, Van Avermaet opted for electronic shifting on his BMC(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Last minute chain-lubing for maximum drivetrain efficiency during the race(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
The winner of the 2017 edition of the race started the 2018 event with the race number 1(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
28mm Vittoria Corsa Control tubular tyres for Van Avermaet(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Van Avermaet opted for the 40mm versions of Shimano's Dura-Ace R9100 wheels(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Shifting and braking for Van Avermaet's BMC was provided by a Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 groupset(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
As with many riders for the race, Van Avermaet used 53/44 chainrings alongside a Shimano Dura-Ace R9100-P crankset(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
Van Avermaet and his BMC Racing teammates run Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 pedals(Image credit: Josh Evans/Immediate Media)
For last year's race, Van Avermaet won the cobbled Monument aboard BMC's endurance focused Gran Fondo RBX, but for 2018 the Olympic champion raced aboard his custom finished BMC Teammachine SLR01, with a few added customisations to cope with the cobbles.
Alongside the commonplace double-wrapped handlebar tape and wider tyres to take some of the sting out of the cobbles, Van Avermaet also ran an additional brake lever on the handlebar tops in conjunction with the standard rear brake lever.
Van Avermaet also decided to run an additional brake lever on the handlebar tops, which worked in conjunction with the rear brake lever
A popular hand position while racing over the Paris-Roubaix is the handlebar tops, and alongside the additional brake lever, Van Avermaet also ran a Shimano Di2 climbing switch close to the stem.
This combination of the additional brake lever and gear switch adds extra control for Van Avermaet while racing on the tops, offering a safer and more comfortable position.
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Double-wrapped handlebars for Van Avermaet reduced vibrations, while a climbing switch on the handlebar tops allowed for additional shifting options
The flat parcours of Paris-Roubaix often results in larger gearing than normal for riders. Van Avermaet ran his usual 53-tooth outer chainring and 11-28 cassette, but with a 44-tooth inner chainring for the Monument.
Shimano provided Van Avermaet with a full Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 groupset, including wheels and pedals, with last year's winner also running Shimano's new crank-based power meter.
Click or swipe through the gallery above for a closer look at Greg Van Avermaet's Paris-Roubaix BMC Teammachine SLR01.
BMC Teammachine SLR01 full specification
Frame: BMC Teammachine SLR01 in custom finish for Olympic champion Fork: BMC Teammachine SLR01 Front brake: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 direct mount Rear brake: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 direct mount Brake/shift levers: Shimano Dura-Ace R9150, with additional lever for handlebar tops Front derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100, 11-28 Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100-P, 172.5mm cranks, 53/44 chainrings Wheels: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100, C40 Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Control, 28mm tubular Handlebars: 3T Ernova Stealth Stem: BMC Teammachine ICS Tape/grips: 3T, double wrapped Pedals: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100 Saddle: Fizik Antares in custom finish for Olympic champion Seatpost: BMC Teammachine SLR01 Bottle cages: Elite Cannibal Computer: Garmin Edge 520 Other accessories: Shimano Di2 climbing switch
