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On test: Battaglin C12 Carbon Ultimate, September 13, 2007

The Battaglin C12 Carbon Ultimate
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The top tube is ovalised horizontally
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Oversized top and down tubes
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The reinforced bottom bracket area
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The rear monostay
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The C12 features its own monocoque fork
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The C12's top tube is ovalised in the vertical plane
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The short chain stays
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Teardrop profiled seat stays
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Similar teardrop profiles
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The C12's rear end
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Another view
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Despite the size of the head tube area
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Carbon weave is visible
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Aluminium dropouts
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FSA is prominent
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The Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbonio is claimed to weigh just 125g
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Fulcrum Racing Zero wheels
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The Fulcrum '2:1' rear lacing pattern
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The Racing Zero front hub
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The C12's drivetrain
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The compact 50/34T rings
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Elite Pase cages
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Michelin Pro˛ Light clinchers
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The C12 rests on the way up the Tre Cime for the Giro stage finish
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