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The right fit: Shaping Saxo Bank, February 3, 2009

World time trial champion Fabian Cancellara during his assessment.
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The riders being examined are filmed from front and the side,
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Julich watches while Andy Pruitt and Scott Holz
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Pruitt takes some measurements.
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He was impressed by Cancellara's
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One way to determine if additional arch support
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...and then bend it, seeing if the knee strays
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Holz, Bjarne Riis and Cancellara view the data.
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Andy Pruitt makes an adjustment to Lars Bak's bike.
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Bak and Bobby Julich talk during his assessment.
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Bak pedals under load, allowing the cameras
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He was previously sitting crooked on the bike,
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One very interesting consequence of raising his stem
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Frank Schleck, being assessed by Pruitt.
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As was the case with most of the riders,
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His saddle was raised slightly, with more to follow
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Although his time trial position is higher than before
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The bike belonging to his brother Andy Schleck
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Schleck is regarded as a strong contender for Tour win.
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Schleck is watched closely.
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Riis gives his thoughts.
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Although Schleck also has limited flexibility,
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Gustav Larson's position was raised two centimetres,
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André Steensen had been experiencing pain
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