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Tech feature: 2009 Campagnolo introduction, June 20, 2008

Count 'em!
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The new redesigned Ergopower lever
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The ribbed hood of the new Ergopower lever
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The inside of the Ergopower lever
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The new lever hood
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The gear lever now moves
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In homage to the original
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Record and Super Record
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The front derailleur cage
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The 11-Speed Campagnolo carbon chainset
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Campagnolo's new ESP actuation system
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The new 11-speed chainrings
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Record and Super Record brakes
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The new 11-speed chain is narrower
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The Record 11-Speed rear derailleur
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The new Super Record rear derailleur
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A Specialized Tarmac SL2
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Outwardly the drivetrain doesn’t look much different
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Campagnolo's top level wheels
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Bora Ultra 2 wheels
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… now have ceramic bearings
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Campagnolo's top aluminium rims
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The new 2-Way Fit system
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Hostesses for the evening are Laura Bignotto and Laura Betto
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Valentino Campagnolo (left)
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Valentino Campagnolo presents
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Miguel Indurain
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The event also turned into a birthday party
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Our Cannondale test bike
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Thankfully
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The new brake lever shape
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Improved brake cable routing
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Both cables emerge in front of the bars
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This is the kind of machine
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… and this is what his freezing fingers
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Miguel Indurain and Valentino Campagnolo
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The monument to Tullio Campagnolo
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