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On Test: Bianchi 928 Carbon T-Cube, February 4, 2008

The Bianchi 928 Carbon T-Cube
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The 928 Carbon T-Cube
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A switch from tube-and-luge to tube-to-tube
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Bianchi opts for dual seat stays
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The classic paneled paint scheme
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The chain stays
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The 928 Carbon T-Cube is supplemented
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The Bianchi head tube badge is a classic touch on a thoroughly modern frame.
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Another badge graces the seat tube.
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The down tube is slightly squared off.
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The barrel adjusters are convenient in theory
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The tube-to-tube construction
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Custom geometries include sloping or standard top tubes
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Frame members are held in a jig
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Mitered tubes are bonded together
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Finished tube-to-tube construction
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Stacks of 928 Carbon T-Cube team frames
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The 928 Carbon T-Cube
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The new 928 Carbon T-Cube
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Our Bianchi 928 Carbon T-Cube tester
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The rigidity of the Campagnolo Record CT Ultra-Torque crankset
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Campagnolo Record D-Skeleton brakes
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The Campagnolo Record QS front derailleur…
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…shifts the chain between the standard-sized chainrings.
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The familiar Campagnolo Record rear derailleur
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Our test bike came complete
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The ergonomically shaped Deda Electa bar
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The four-bolt faceplate
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The Campagnolo Eurus G3 clincher wheels
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The 2:1 rear lacing pattern
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Continental Grand Prix 4000 tyres
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German rubber
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More carbon can be found
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The fi'zi:k Arione Wing Flex saddle
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The complex-looking Bianchi Dr. Dobermann carbon cage
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Our 55cm tester
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