Heather Irmiger’s 2009 prototype race bike
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Irmiger has stuck with an all-aluminum frame for this season
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The down tube takes on a dramatic curve
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The new down tube also adopts a multi-sided shape through its length
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The top tube still bears some familiar Gary Fisher design cues.
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As has become a trend with the team's race bikes lately
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Naturally, Irmiger's bike is outfitted
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Bontrager's new InForm saddle…
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...tops the new Race XXX Lite seatpost.
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Colour-coordinated Nokon housing
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Irmiger says the use of road handlebar tape
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A side-oriented PushLoc remote
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The formerly BlackBox-only white Avid Juicy Ultimate brakes
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A slightly smaller 40T outer chainring
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As always, Irmiger's bike is built by ace mechanic Matt Opperman.
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