The Best Pro Bikes And Custom Tech At The Tour Of Flanders

Whilst out at the Tour of Flanders, Dan took a break from reminiscing with his old teammates to take a look at the best customisations that pro riders and mechanics make to their bikes to deal with the cobbled classics.

Who's is your favourite bike? Let us know if you think they should move the photo of Dan back into the dining room.

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[cigs]

WOW! Dan was on the Cervelo test team?! How has nobody ever mentioned this?

[junkandcrapamen]

Much prefer Dan's presentation of this type of video than John's. Dan being a former racer and knowing many of the people involved personally is a big bonus.

[Guexican]

Don't be too bummed out Dan, at least the photo is still on a wall out side the bathroom and not in. 😉😂 I liked the idea of grip tape on the saddle. I've had my seat move before on bumpy roads. Great vid.

[binbob]

Hoping that's Dan's son and he hasn't stolen some random kid...

[vivaparenzo]

Glad to see Hayman sharing his knowledge at MicheltonScott

[CaptainShiny]

Big fan of the Tacx Bottle Holders on the BMC Bikes. I have the same ones on my Gravel Bike - No chance of ever losing a bottle unless you drop it yourself.

[mentalmikey]

Is Valverde's top 10 Flanders finish the first example of someone doing BETTER than a GCN prediction?

[pkomarek]

Fabulous pacing, smooth delivery, great cuts in editing. That was a really great tour of the pro bikes at Flanders!

[JohnBatty]

Dan Lloyd. Not even the best looking presenter in his own family! 😂

[raftornador]

It's been so long I forgot what Lasty looked like.

[DonnyDonnMendoza]

At least Lloydy still has a photo in the hotel (even if it has seen a bit of a downgrade in its location).

[sandrochiavaroBeerCircles]

Like ❤️ just for your boy addition👍🏽👍🏽. Great video Dan

[honestmcgyver]

Do miss Dan not being on much as the old days, great presenter

[feepavan]

Damn this trek madone, dream bike ever

[PoggiiBonsii]

MvdP's Aeroad in white looks cool !

[skyhigheagleer]

lol, and not a single EF bike to be seen

[furyl_neverz]

That's one hella Bling white Canyon

[Timtimzi]

No bianchi XR4 Disc yet even on the cobbles! Looks like some pro teams really love their rim brakes !

[davidmartin]

"Now for a bit of bling" expecting a few words from Michael Matthews 😉

[jeffbrunton]

Not quite Dan, you use a final wet coat of tubular glue so you can slightly adjust / slide the tubular tyre into the exact position.
But you are right, get it wrong and it needs to be redone. And the glue for carbon wheels does set much faster than the old glue for aluminium rims