Astana uses a simple piece of twisted aluminum to hold the race number.
Astana uses a simple piece of twisted aluminum to hold the race number.
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Trek’s new Madone has an integrated cap-style mast
Trek’s new Madone has an integrated cap-style mast that doesn’t require cutting for fit.
Astana has a custom anodized version of Cane Creek’s new 110 IS headset
Astana has a custom anodized version of Cane Creek’s new 110 IS headset. Trek’s fork utilizes a tapered steerer with a 1.125-inch top and 1.5 inch lower bearing. Leipheimer’s Race X Lite alloy stem measures 11cm.
Astana’s Levi Leipheimer is looking to continue his domination
Astana’s Levi Leipheimer is looking to continue his domination of the biggest American races and is the favorite in Georgia. He is riding the Madone 6.5, a step down from the top of the line. The frame is painted to commemorate his national championship title.
All of the team bikes were missing Red rear derailleurs
All of the team bikes were missing Red rear derailleurs. Instead the bikes were equipped with SRAM’s Force rear mechs. The Force derailleurs were, however, equipped with Red pulleys. The team mechanics would not say why the change was made before the race.
Astana’s bikes all lined up
Astana’s bikes were all lined up before Stage 2 at the 2008 Tour of Georgia start in Savannah. The team had some interesting equipment specs at this year’s race.
A view out the back of the Bissell team car
A view out the back of the Bissell team car as Greg henderson, Dominique Rollin and BMC's Darren Lill draft through the caravan at mile 26 after race leader Ivan Dominguez called a group natural break.
This Week in Pro Cycling – April 22, 2008
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Welcome to the latest edition of The Prologue, the weekly summary of news from the world of competitive cycling by your friends at VeloNews.com.
The spring racing season continued to gain momentum this past week, with Sunday's Holland's Amstel Gold Race kicking off the Ardennes Classics in Europe and the Tour de Georgia here in the U.S.
U.S. Women’s Cycling Development Program joins forces with JETCycling
Since 2005 the U.S. Women's Cycling Development Program has been working hard to support the growth and success of women's competitive cycling in the United States. Their goal is to provide all levels of support, leadership, establishing partnerships and collaboration to strengthen the professionalism and competition amongst the entire women’s field. Recently the USWCDP decided to begin a partnership with JETCycling and its founder Jet Tanner in order to begin this growth process at the junior level of racing to the experienced level of Professional Cycling.
Calfee tandem
Calfee's tandem is torsionally stiff and smooth riding. Bamboo frames now account for 25 percent of Calfee’s total production, and 33 percent of the company’s road frame production.
Elixir rotor
Top-loading pads make pad change easy in the Elixir R. The G3 rotor saves 10g, and the entire brake is 20g lighter than a Juicy 7.
Elixir clear
The tapered bore and integrated reservoir surrounding the piston (which is white, surrounded by a black O-ring, just behind the spring) are visible in this clear model of the Elixir master cylinder. The inside of the black, bell-shaped rubber bladder visible behind the piston is open to the air to equalize pressure inside the reservoir.
Elixir R lever
The Elixir R has an elegant shape, nice lever feel and movable pivot location.
The big sprinter relies on Bontrager’s slightly heavier Race X Lite carbon bar, in a 44cm width. He chooses Cateye to keep track
The big sprinter relies on Bontrager’s slightly heavier Race X Lite carbon bar, in a 44cm width. He chooses Cateye to keep track of the K’s.
The carbon seat clamp uses two bolts and is sure not to slip.
The carbon seat clamp uses two bolts and is sure not to slip.
The seat tube section is massive; also notice the trick Euro-style number holder.
The seat tube section is massive; also notice the trick Euro-style number holder.
Dominguez’s bike is different from his teammates.
Dominguez’s bike is different from his teammates. He forgoes Fuji’s super light SL-1 frame for a rather unique set up. The Aloha CF1 time-trial frame is both stiffer and more aerodynamic than the road model, the former being the most important attribute to Toyota’s star sprinter. Besides the heavier frame, he opts for Bontrager’s 65mm deep Aeolus 6.5 wheels, where again the story is stiffness and aerodynamics.
Robson looking good after one lap as JB signals his next move (Durand, WI Road Race)
Robson looking good after one lap as JB signals his next move (Durand, WI Road Race)
Intensity at the Superdrome!!!
Intensity at the Superdrome!!!
Peter Glassford at the 2008 Sea Otter Pro XC race
Peter Glassford at the 2008 Sea Otter Pro XC race
Early morning poseur attack by Team Orven at Walburg, TX
Early morning poseur attack by Team Orven at Walburg, TX