Fabian Cancellara's (Saxo Bank) new Specialized S-Works Transition
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Specialized claim the small 'speed gussets' beneath the down tube
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Cancellara has to run the extra-setback 'Team' seatpost model
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Not many riders can produce power with this much handlebar drop.
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The Zipp 808 deep-section tubular front wheel
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The Zipp 900 rear disc
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The S-Works carbon crankset is fitted with FSA K-Force TT chainrings.
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Cancellara prefers rangy 177.5mm-long crankarms.
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A Dura-Ace derailleur handles rear gear changes.
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Specialized keeps the chain stays and seat stays nearly parallel
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The seat tube closely follows the arc of the rear wheel.
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The Transition-specific brakes use aero shapes
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The rear brake is mounted below the chain stays
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Cancellara may be using a new bike this year
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The S-Works post requires just a single bolt for adjustments.
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Cancellara calls a Prologo Scratch TR saddle home for much of the day.
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The Scratch TR uses variable density foam padding
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Specialized designed the Transition
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Moving the rear brake allows for cleaner lines
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Bar-end shifters are fitted to Vision's R-bend extensions.
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Narrowly set pads make for a sleek body position.
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The brake lever blades are noticeably narrow.
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Cancellara uses a rather unassuming Vision by FSA stem.
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The integrated bottom bracket design
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Zipp even applies its dimples to the rear hub shell.
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These tyres wear a Specialized hot stamp
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Internally routed cables enter the frame behind the stem in 'dirty' air.
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One Tacx bottle cage is all Cancellara needs.
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