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Tim Johnson speeds around the cyclo-cross circuit
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FSA's aluminum OS-115 stem and Energy bar
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SRAM's Red group makes use
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Carbon fiber TRP CR950 cantilevers
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There's no carbon in the frame
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The new Mavic Cosmic Carbone Ultimate
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The light and reliable drivetrain
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Johnson runs with 39/46T chainrings.
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A purposeful component selection
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The new SRAM Red group 
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Clean cable routing
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Titanium saddle rails
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…but the flexible carbon fiber shell
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Cannondale's oversized and integrated BB30 system
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The new SRAM PowerDome cassette design
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Man and machine
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Johnson and Bessette are man and wife
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fi'zi:k's Microtex bar tape 
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Everyone knows that red bikes
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Online retailer Cyclocrossworld.com
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A SRAM Force front derailleur
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Bessette runs a slightly smaller
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FSA's 'cross-specific headset
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The carbon top tube flows gracefully
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Another SRAM Red rear derailleur
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Ceramic bearing pulleys
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Mavic's new TraComp technology
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There's no carbon in Johnson's frame
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The rear R-SYS wheel
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A setback FSA K-Force seatpost
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Bessette's bike is also equipped
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Lyne Bessette warms up before the race.
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Smile for the camera, Lyne!
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