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Wout van Aert says adjustable tyre pressure tech is a 'huge innovation' but eschews it for Paris-Roubaix recon

Close up with Jumbo-Visma bikes from Paris-Roubaix recon rides

We're still no closer to knowing if five-star favourite Wout van Aert will use the potentially game-changing Gravaa KAPS tyre pressure adjustment system at this weekend's Paris-Roubaix, despite confirmation from the Jumbo-Visma team that some of its riders will bring the tech to the race. 

Speaking after the team's recon ride on Thursday, the Belgian favourite struck a downbeat tone, speaking freely about injuries he'd sustained during that crash at last week's Tour of Flanders. However, once the conversation turned to the innovative tyre pressure technology, he played his cards much closer to his chest. 

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