Philippe Gilbert (Française des Jeux) produced a sensational solo ride
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The Lapierre HM X-Lite of Française des Jeux
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Gilbert has had a great start to the season
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Gilbert could have chosen Lapierre's softer S-Lite model
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Other Française des Jeux riders
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Tube-to-tube construction methods
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As usual, there's plenty of carbon fiber
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The integrated headset
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Some comfort is provided by the Easton EC90 SLX fork
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Gilbert prefers aluminium for his bar and stem
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The Française des Jeux team used
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The Road Tubeless concept has been
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Even the Road Tubeless tire's improved durability
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Gilbert rolled across the finish
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Almost the entirety of Gilbert's build kit
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Gilbert's bike is fitted with a relatively standard
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A replaceable hanger
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The Selle Italia SLR Gel Flow saddle
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Gilberts team-mate, Arnaud Gerard receives a rubdown
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