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It's known that Tony Martin uses sandpaper on his bikesaddle to have a continuous and better grip. See picture ( © Sporza ) below ..
The WieMu ( cycling museum in Roeselare - Belgium ) managed to get Tony Martin's time trial suit he wore in the first Tour de France time trial to Mont Saint Michel.
Consequences of using the sandpaper on the suit : see pics below ...
