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Pro bike: Irina Kalentieva's Topeak Ergon Rotwild R.R2, April 30, 2008

Current UCI World Champion Irina Kalentieva
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According to the team mechanic
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Down tube cable routing
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Just in case anyone forgets…
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The full-carbon frame is built with tube-to-tube
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Even with the light weight
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Complex tube shaping helps keep the front end tracking true.
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The carbon theme continues
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As if the quoted 1230g weight for the wheelset wasn't enough
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Hybrid ceramic bearings in the hubs
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Team sponsor Continental provides Kalentieva
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More weight is saved with the FRM crankset
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No carbon to be found here
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Kalentieva doesn't prioritize weight savings over everything
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Likewise, the Magura Durin 80R fork isn't the lightest around
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Shimano's XTR Shadow derailleur
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Team mechanic 'Wolfie' preps Kalentieva's bike
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