If UCI commissaires elect to strictly enforce the new rule
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Cervélo Test Team riders such as Carlos Sastre
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These radical bars belonging to Columbia-Highroad
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Astana riders can thankfully rest at ease
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Bontrager may have sacrificed some aerodynamic drag in designing its bar
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And what about other parts such as aero seatposts?
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Ambiguities in the UCI tech rule wording leave many wondering
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Ag2r riders set off for stage 2 of the Tour of California
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The new spokes use both unidirectional and multidirectional carbon layers
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As was the case with many riders today,
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Liquigas mechanics were seen setting up one of Ivan Basso's road frames
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Liquigas isn't content to simply use basic measurement tools
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All measurements are referenced from the bottom bracket spindle.
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A bubble level is fitted to the horizontal crossbar
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Sliding fixtures up top make for easier setup of saddles and bars.
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Basso's bars in the midst of an aero extension installation.
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In spite of Mason's plausible explanation about Basso's setup,
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Basso's bike is also fitted with a tidy-looking custom chain watcher.
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Other team bikes were also fitted with chain watchers
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Even pro riders like to keep their bikes looking good.
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Quick Step riders kept their heads relatively warm and dry
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The lightweight covers obscure the upper and forward vents
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