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On test: Isaac Sonic, May 20, 2008

The Isaac Sonic offers off-the-charts frame rigidity
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The massive head tube area
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The egg-shaped head tube profile
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We're accustomed to seeing bulbous bottom bracket shells
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The top tube flows smoothly
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The giant front end is matched
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All of this material requires a few extra grams
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In keeping with its 'natural design' motif,
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Isaac says the frame is made of 'ultra high modulus' tubing
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The dropouts are arguably a bit clunky in appearance
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The seat tube is capped
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The matching carbon fork
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The Campagnolo Record Ergopower levers
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The same can be said for the Record rear derailleur,
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The carbon cage on the Record front derailleur
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Campagnolo was late to the external-bearing bottom bracket party
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The dual-pivot front/single-pivot rear brake caliper combination
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The front rim on the Campagnolo Neutron Ultra wheel
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…while the rear is slightly offset
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Both rims are milled in between the spoke holes
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There's more carbon to be found
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…as well as the rear.
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The included Veloflex 'open tubular' clinchers
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The Deda Newton 31.8 cockpit
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The Selle Italia SLR Gel Flow saddle
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