Francisco Mancebo (Rock Racing) took a glorious win
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Even without decals, the Kestrel's unique shape
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The top tube and down tube meld smoothly into the head tube,
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The consumer-spec Kestrel RT800 comes with a carbon steerer
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Rock Racing has switched from Campagnolo to Shimano
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The Dura-Ace 7900 rear derailleur had a tough job to do
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Mancebo's Dura-Ace crankset rotates on a standard external bottom bracket.
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A stainless steel plate provides a firm anchor for the front derailleur.
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Rock Racing mechanics have apparently opted to use
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Mancebo needed only an 11-23T cassette for stage 1.
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Mancebo's bike came in with a Dura-Ace carbon tubular rear wheel…
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…but a shallow-section carbon-aluminum clincher up front.
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PRO provides Rock Racing with cockpit components
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Mancebo prefers an anatomic handlebar bend.
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Mancebo's Vibe carbon seatpost
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A different seat clamp allows for the use of a round post
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