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On Test: Fondriest TF2, January 8, 2009

The Fondriest TF2
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From a distance the TF2
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… but actually features a seperate aero seatpost
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The TF2 has a huge square section
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The top tube also has a square section
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The down tube, seat tube and chain stays
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Oversized chain stays
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The lines of the top tube
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The oversized top and head tubes
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The top tube wraps around the head tube
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The aero section seat tube
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The TF2 comes with its own
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The TF2's top tube
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… right along its length
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The TF2's own full carbon fork
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The forks blades feature just a modest curve.
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The TF2 has its own seat clamp
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The drivetrain on our test bike
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The 7800 Dura-Ace chainset
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The 7800 rear derailleur
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Our test bike was fitted with a versatile 12-25T cassette.
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The lower part of the seat tube
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Shimano Dura-Ace brakes
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Like many frames with curved top tubes
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Dura-Ace 7800 levers
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Selle Italia's new Flite
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ITM's Volo stem wraps its 2014 aluminum core
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The carbon face plate of the ITM Volo stem
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ITM's carbon Volo bars
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The extenal gear cables allow
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Interestingly, Fondriest has decided
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Mavic's Ksyrium SL Premium front hub
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The Ksyrium SL Premium rear hub
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Vittoria Open Corsa Evo-CX tyres
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Our test bike was fitted with a pair
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