Team Columbia-Highroad is still using similar time trial bikes as last year
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The Columbia-Highroad machine is easily the most distinctive in the field
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The unusual construction makes for an especially clean front end though
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The proprietary integrated aero bars are also especially clean
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There is arguably no cleaner transition from stem to top tube
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The seat tube sports the usual close fit to the rear wheel
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The whole arrangement is rather ungainly looking
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Press-fit bottom bracket cups make for lighter weight
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Conventional derailleur housing might be able to handle this bend…
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…but this arrangement is definitely better suited
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The reverse-mounted front brake is protected from the wind
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Team owner Bob Stapleton says his 'Techdev' division
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Currently the team already uses several wheel suppliers
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The HED 3 is one of the oldest aero wheel designs currently used
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Columbia-Highroad is also using HED's new Stinger tubulars.
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Several studies have shown rear-mounted bottles
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Rock Racing is using the Fuji D-6 for time trials.
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The swoopy frame includes a unique rear end
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The front brake is also shielded though not as completely.
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Small slots allow the mechanics to adjust the pads.
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The front brake routing is anything but standard.
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A special headset top cap feeds the front brake housing
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A sliding seatpost head allows for lots of fore-aft adjustment.
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This frame appears to have been delivered
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Rock Racing is on the Kestrel RT800 for their road bikes.
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This is one of the better examples of internally routed
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In typical style, Rock Racing has finished its saddles
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A look at the underside reveals that they are actually fi'zi:k Ariones.
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Carlos Sastre (Cervélo Test Team) is using 3T's sleek integrated bar
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Team mechanics have sawed off the lower corner
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Quick Step mechanics had to lop off the back of this Vision integrated bar
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Several riders' aggressive time trial positions
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This Garmin-Slipstream rider can make do with a single-hinged stem…
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…but others require a double-hinged version.
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A few zip ties and 'bingo!': a custom computer mount.
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A piece of tubing keeps the housings out of the way
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Jelly Belly mechanics prepare to fit a number of time trial chainrings
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Who needs a bottle cage?
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This year's Tour of California kicked off on Valentine's Day
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