Riccardo Riccò captured a stupendous win on stage 9
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Riccò's nickname is 'the Cobra' which provided an easy motif
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The frame's oversized tubing dimensions
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Even though he's only 25 years old,
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The integrated seatmast saves a handful of grams
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This cobra looks ready to strike
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Need some extra beef?
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Riccò's bike was fitted with a nearly-complete SRAM Red group
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The solid outer skin on the large chainring
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Saunier Duval-Prodir mechanics have inserted something
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More Red componentry can be found at the rear derailleur…
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… and brake calipers…
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…although Riccò continues to use a Dura-Ace cassette and chain
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Mavic's Cosmic Carbone Ultimate wheels
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The matching rear wheel completes the ensemble.
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The carbon spokes are attached directly to the offset rim…
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…but the rear wheel can still be trued
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Riccò stomped the peloton today
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Riccò's Arione CX saddle was fitted
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The shell is constructed of a more standard composite, though.
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Cockpit components are decidedly traditional
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There's nothing über-fancy to be found in the Ritchey WCS 4Axis stem
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There's more carbon in the Topeak Shuttle bottle cages
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So exactly how fast were you going uphill today, Riccardo?
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Riccò says he is only interested in stage wins
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