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Race tech: Tour de France, July 11, 2007

SRAM Red
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The SRAM Red cassette doesn't use titanium or carbon fiber
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However, the cassette's unique hollowed-out construction
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Prototype levers (such as the one on the right)
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A small bolt underneath the hood
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Revised 'Zero Loss' internals
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Even the new cable spool is red!
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The derailleur housing can now be routed
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A newly relieved body shaves weight
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The shift paddle reach is adjustable as well
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The Red rear derailleur
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Mmm… carbon fiber.
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Red will retain the Exact Actuation geometry
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The new front derailleur prototype
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…but a titanium cage and milled-out links
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A small composite bit
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A solid outer chainring wall (a la Dura-Ace)
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The backside of the large chainring is relieved
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