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Roubaix @ Roubaix - Specializing in cobbles

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Published 22 June 2006

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The star of the show, the 2007 Specialized S-Works Roubaix SL

The new forks

The new forks

The sexy new

The rear end

Andy Pruitt

Surely I must have seen this done before

"Keep talking Ben

The boys from the Boulder Center

Mike Sinyard

Yes!

Just like the sunflowers

Why do I always

Jo Planckaert

The Specialized S-Works Roubaix SL leans nonchalantly against a pillar at the Chantilly Dolce Hotel — The Specialized S-Works Roubaix SL leans nonchalantly against a pillar at the Chantilly Dolce Hotel (Image credit: Karel Duerinckx/Specialized)

The new forks sport radically changed Zertz elastomer inserts — The new forks sport radically changed Zertz elastomer inserts (Image credit: Karel Duerinckx/Specialized)

The sexy new Tarmac-inspired top tube — The sexy new Tarmac-inspired top tube (Image credit: Karel Duerinckx/Specialized)

The rear end of the S-Works Roubaix SL now has a sexy wiggle! — The rear end of the S-Works Roubaix SL now has a sexy wiggle! (Image credit: Karel Duerinckx/Specialized)

Andy Pruitt extolls the virtues of his new Body Geometry shoes - in Euskaltel ready colours! — Andy Pruitt extolls the virtues of his new Body Geometry shoes - in Euskaltel ready colours! (Image credit: Karel Duerinckx/Specialized)

I look on as Todd Carver fits my cleats perfectly - purely on sight! — I look on as Todd Carver fits my cleats perfectly - purely on sight! (Image credit: Karel Duerinckx/Specialized)

Surely I must have seen this done before - Todd Carver fits a new stem to my bike to get the position juuuuust right. — Surely I must have seen this done before - Todd Carver fits a new stem to my bike to get the position juuuuust right. (Image credit: Karel Duerinckx/Specialized)

"Keep talking Ben - he might think you know what you're talking about" - Todd ignores my amateur opinions and gets it right. — "Keep talking Ben - he might think you know what you're talking about" - Todd ignores my amateur opinions and gets it right. (Image credit: Karel Duerinckx/Specialized)

The boys from the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine - Andy Pruitt and Todd Carver. — The boys from the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine - Andy Pruitt and Todd Carver. (Image credit: Karel Duerinckx/Specialized)

Mike Sinyard - founder of Specialized - is still passionate about his cycling! — Mike Sinyard - founder of Specialized - is still passionate about his cycling! (Image credit: Karel Duerinckx/Specialized)

The vehicles are loaded up and ready to leave the palatial splendour of the Chantilly Dolce. — The vehicles are loaded up and ready to leave the palatial splendour of the Chantilly Dolce. (Image credit: Karel Duerinckx/Specialized)

Jo Planckaert and Tim Meeusen explain the morning's route. — Jo Planckaert and Tim Meeusen explain the morning's route. (Image credit: Karel Duerinckx/Specialized)

The Roubaix@Roubaix Team prepare to get run over! — The Roubaix@Roubaix Team prepare to get run over! (Image credit: Karel Duerinckx/Specialized)

Yes! That's Museeuw and Me that is! — Yes! That's Museeuw and Me that is! (Image credit: Karel Duerinckx/Specialized)

Just like the sunflowers and lavender of the Tour de France, in this part of the country the rape fields form a spectacular setting. — Just like the sunflowers and lavender of the Tour de France, in this part of the country the rape fields form a spectacular setting. (Image credit: Karel Duerinckx/Specialized)

Why do I always seem to be at the back? — Why do I always seem to be at the back? (Image credit: Karel Duerinckx/Specialized)

Jo Planckaert had about six puddings last night, but he still looks pretty fit. — Jo Planckaert had about six puddings last night, but he still looks pretty fit. (Image credit: Karel Duerinckx/Specialized)

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The new forks

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The new forks

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The sexy new

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The rear end

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Andy Pruitt

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Surely I must have seen this done before

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"Keep talking Ben

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The boys from the Boulder Center

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Mike Sinyard

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Yes!

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Just like the sunflowers

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Why do I always

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Jo Planckaert

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The Specialized S-Works Roubaix SL leans nonchalantly against a pillar at the Chantilly Dolce Hotel

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The new forks sport radically changed Zertz elastomer inserts

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The sexy new Tarmac-inspired top tube

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The rear end of the S-Works Roubaix SL now has a sexy wiggle!

Image 19 of 31

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Andy Pruitt extolls the virtues of his new Body Geometry shoes - in Euskaltel ready colours!

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I look on as Todd Carver fits my cleats perfectly - purely on sight!

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Surely I must have seen this done before - Todd Carver fits a new stem to my bike to get the position juuuuust right.

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"Keep talking Ben - he might think you know what you're talking about" - Todd ignores my amateur opinions and gets it right.

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The boys from the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine - Andy Pruitt and Todd Carver.

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Mike Sinyard - founder of Specialized - is still passionate about his cycling!

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The vehicles are loaded up and ready to leave the palatial splendour of the Chantilly Dolce.

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Jo Planckaert and Tim Meeusen explain the morning's route.

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The Roubaix@Roubaix Team prepare to get run over!

Image 28 of 31

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Yes! That's Museeuw and Me that is!

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Just like the sunflowers and lavender of the Tour de France, in this part of the country the rape fields form a spectacular setting.

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Why do I always seem to be at the back?

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Jo Planckaert had about six puddings last night, but he still looks pretty fit.

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