New Roval aero cockpit spotted at QuickStep winter training camp

new roval bars
(Image credit: House)

Usually browsing Instagram at work is something that'd at least get you a stern look from your manager (Josh, I was working, honest!). Sometimes, though, it leads to some insights, on the proviso that you're browsing something at least relevant; pro riders, brands, and more often than you'd think, meme accounts. 

Last night, Dutch fast man and current European champion Fabio Jakobsen uploaded a reel of himself seemingly tinkering with his new race bike. Given how stage-managed big teams are we suspect this was more of a 'soft launch' than an actual slip-up, but in any case, it appears that he's sporting not only a new Roval aero cockpit but also a new Mirror saddle model.

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Will Jones
Tech Writer

Will joined the Cyclingnews team as a reviews writer in 2022, having previously written for Cyclist, BikeRadar and Advntr. There are very few types of cycling he's not dabbled in, and he has a particular affection for older bikes and long lasting components. Road riding was his first love, before graduating to racing CX in Yorkshire. He's been touring on a vintage tandem all the way through to fixed gear gravel riding and MTB too. When he's not out riding one of his many bikes he can usually be found in the garage tinkering with another of them, or getting obsessive about tyres. Also, as he doesn't use Zwift, he's our go-to guy for bad weather testing... bless him.

Rides: Custom Zetland Audax, Bowman Palace:R, Peugeot Grand Tourisme Tandem, Falcon Explorer Tracklocross, Fairlight Secan & Strael