Andy Hampsten won the 1988 Giro d'Italia
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Hampsten's eponymous Strada Bianca Ti Travelissimo
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…but he says the handling characteristics are pretty much the same
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S&S couplings in the down tube and top tube
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The wild boar, or cinghiale, is the mascot
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Weld quality is second to none,
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The bottom bracket area
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There isn't any monkey business going on here;
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The seat stays take a straight path
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The chain stays are bent ever so slightly
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Massive dropouts
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According to Hampsten, this image is taken
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Cable connectors allow the front and rear halves
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The Wound Up long reach fork
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Few road riders would think of using tires this big
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An Ambrosio Excellight SSC rim is used up front…
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…and is mated to a Chris King Classic front hub.
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A Chris King hub is used out back as well.
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Alloy nipples save a few grams.
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Shimano Dura-Ace is Hampsten's choice
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The matching Dura-Ace rear derailleur
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The Dura-Ace name is found on the front derailleur
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A well-used Shimano Ultegra cassette
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A compact ratio Shimano R700 crankset
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There are plenty of low gears available here
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The long reach Shimano brake calipers
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Old-school Dura-Ace SPD pedals
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An oversized Ritchey WCS bar commands the front end.
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Hampsten prefers an anatomic drop.
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The matching Ritchey WCS stem
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Hampsten's fi'zi:k Aliante saddle
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Hampsten prefers to play it safe
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Extended jaunts up in the mountains
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The classic King stainless cage
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