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Pro bike: Robbie Hunter's Bianchi 928 T-Cube, July 27, 2008

Barloworld sprinter Robbie Hunter
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Bianchi's new 928 Carbon T-Cube
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Tube-to-tube construction
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The 928 Carbon T-Cube uses dual seat stays
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The chain stays are reportedly beefed up
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Mavic's Cosmic Carbone Ultimate
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Hunter runs a Cosmic Carbone Ultimate out back, too.
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The 40mm-deep all-carbon rims
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The front hub sports a decidedly sleek profile.
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Short threaded sections of spoke
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Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 STI Dual Control levers
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This might be the last year we see Dura-Ace 7800
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This FSA front derailleur is unlike either of the models
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Barloworld also employs FSA
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These carbon-specific pads wear the Mavic badge
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Like many pro riders, Hunter prefers aluminum
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These Look KeO Carbon pedals
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A handy chain watcher
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The Miche collar uses a clever design
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Hunter's fi'zi:k Aliante saddle
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Carbon cages, too?
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Given the presence of this Suunto speed sensor
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Hunter has yet to win a stage in this year's Tour
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