Pauline Ferrand-Prévot achieved a remarkable debut win at the Paris-Roubaix Femmes, attributed partly to the Gravaa adjustable tyre pressure system she tested earlier at the Tour of Flanders. While initial concerns about weight were present, the flat nature of Paris-Roubaix made the system's advantages prominent. Ferrand-Prévot noted improved comfort and adherence on the cobbles thanks to lower tyre pressure and praised the ability to adjust pressure for the tarmac sections. This adaptability provided her a significant edge during the demanding 148.5km race.
"We tried it at the Tour of Flanders but the system was 400 grams heavier so I said, 'maybe but maybe not'... For the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix there is no question because the weight was not super important as it's a flat race. We were very lucky to have this system."
"For sure it was super good to have lower pressure on the cobbled zones... I could see that we were much more comfortable, with less jumping there was more adherence on the back wheel."
"To be able to pump (up the tyres) again on the tarmac was super good... At the end of the race on the road to finish, I had four bars and that makes a big difference."
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