BMC takes an unconventional approach for Markus Zberg's Racemaster SLX01.
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Zberg is a two-time Swiss national road champion.
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The lower half of the frame -
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But the head tube, top tube and seat stays
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All of the aluminum-carbon junctions are bonded in place.
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The seat tube is radically flared at the bottom bracket
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Both the down tube and chain stays make full use
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The tall aluminum chain stays are shaped for stiffness.
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The carbon seat stays are bonded to aluminum dropouts.
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The dropouts are heavily relieved.
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The top tube bears BMC's trademark T-shaped profile.
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The matching fork uses carbon blades
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The proprietary seatpost
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Cables are internally routed as is BMC's preference.
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Zberg and the rest of his BMC team
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The rear derailleur not only handles eleven cogs now
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The new Campagnolo crankset
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These wheels are badged at DT Swiss
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DT Swiss does, however, make the 240s front and rear hubs.
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Zberg apparently prefers a rather unusual lever placement.
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Zberg runs a rangy 130mm-long Easton EA90 stem.
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Yes, even the race number holder is carbon fiber.
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Zberg enjoys the privilege of a custom paintjob
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Bottles are held by Elite's Custom Carbon cages.
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A Cateye Strada Wireless computer keeps track of the miles.
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