The shape of the seat stays adds further compliance and comfort over rough surfaces, in an attempt to reduce rider fatigue (Josh Evans/Immediate Media)

Each Classics season, Team Sky dig out their Elite Ciussi bottle cages, which are customised with grip tape for extra security (Josh Evans/Immediate Media)

FMB tubulars are handmade in France and several pro teams switch from their regular tyre providers to the brand for the biggest cobble Classics (Josh Evans/Immediate Media)

Like the majority of riders for Paris-Roubaix, Thomas has opted to double wrap his handlebar tape (Josh Evans/Immediate Media)

The Pinarello Dogma K10 has an electronic rear suspension system to increase compliance over the Paris-Roubaix cobbles (Josh Evans/Immediate Media)

The Pinarello is paired with the usual full Shimano Dura-Ace R9150 groupset, with the only notable change being a switch from a 39-tooth inner chainring to a larger 44-tooth for the generally flat terrain of Paris-Roubaix.

At the front end of the bike, Thomas uses the usual MOST components although double-wrapping his handlebars in an attempt to dampen some of the vibrations of the cobbles.