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  • Caisse d'Epargne is riding these Pinarello Dogma 60.1s in this year's Tour de France.

    Caisse d'Epargne is riding these Pinarello Dogma 60.1s in this year's Tour de France.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Fuji's parent company also owns Oval Concepts so it's no surprise to see team bikes so-equipped.

    Fuji's parent company also owns Oval Concepts so it's no surprise to see team bikes so-equipped.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Samuel Sanchez (Euskaltel-Euskadi) also gets a special gold seatpost collar.

    Samuel Sanchez (Euskaltel-Euskadi) also gets a special gold seatpost collar.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Euskaltel-Euskadi captain Samuel Sanchez gets a touch of gold on his Orbea Orca to celebrate his Olympic gold medal.

    Euskaltel-Euskadi captain Samuel Sanchez gets a touch of gold on his Orbea Orca to celebrate his Olympic gold medal.

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  • Euskaltel-Euskadi's Orbea Orcas get dedicated internal routing for the team's Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic groups.

    Euskaltel-Euskadi's Orbea Orcas get dedicated internal routing for the team's Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic groups.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The latest Orbea Orca again features a tapered front end.

    The latest Orbea Orca again features a tapered front end.

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  • Euskaltel-Euskadi gets new Orbea Orcas for this year's Tour de France.

    Euskaltel-Euskadi gets new Orbea Orcas for this year's Tour de France.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • As part of Orbea's new 'Attraction' tube shaping methodology, the chain stays get a distinct kink as they make their way to the dropouts.

    As part of Orbea's new 'Attraction' tube shaping methodology, the chain stays get a distinct kink as they make their way to the dropouts.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Tucked behind the Euskaltel-Euskadi Orbea Orca's Shimano Dura-Ace cranks are FSA ceramic bottom brackets.

    Tucked behind the Euskaltel-Euskadi Orbea Orca's Shimano Dura-Ace cranks are FSA ceramic bottom brackets.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The slightly kinked top tube carries on Look's recent design language.

    The slightly kinked top tube carries on Look's recent design language.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Shifting a crescent-shaped wedge either ahead or behind the bar allows for 10mm of reach adjustment.

    Shifting a crescent-shaped wedge either ahead or behind the bar allows for 10mm of reach adjustment.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Look 695's C-Post is adjustable in both length and angle.

    The Look 695's C-Post is adjustable in both length and angle.

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  • The new Look 695 uses the company's long-running E-Post integrated seatpost design.

    The new Look 695 uses the company's long-running E-Post integrated seatpost design.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Orbea's latest Orca gets newly teardrop-shaped tube profiles.

    Orbea's latest Orca gets newly teardrop-shaped tube profiles.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Orbea claims the kinked and twisted seat stays help attenuate road vibration.

    Orbea claims the kinked and twisted seat stays help attenuate road vibration.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Euskaltel-Euskadi has opted for the Monolink version of the proprietary Orbea carbon post to work with the team's new Selle Italia saddles.

    Euskaltel-Euskadi has opted for the Monolink version of the proprietary Orbea carbon post to work with the team's new Selle Italia saddles.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Topping the Ritchey heads are Selle SMP Evolution saddles.

    Topping the Ritchey heads are Selle SMP Evolution saddles.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The deep-section seat tubes feature integrated masts.

    The deep-section seat tubes feature integrated masts.

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  • Footon-Servetto's Fuji SSTs are hard to miss with their gleaming gold paint jobs.

    Footon-Servetto's Fuji SSTs are hard to miss with their gleaming gold paint jobs.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Footon-Servetto bikes use a variety of Reynolds carbon wheels.

    Footon-Servetto bikes use a variety of Reynolds carbon wheels.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The chunky two-piece aluminum dropouts provide the anchor point for the SRAM Red rear derailleur.

    The chunky two-piece aluminum dropouts provide the anchor point for the SRAM Red rear derailleur.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Footon-Servetto team bikes are fitted with Rotor Agilis cranks and elliptical Q-Rings.

    Footon-Servetto team bikes are fitted with Rotor Agilis cranks and elliptical Q-Rings.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Footon-Servetto goes for gold with these Wippermann Connex chains.

    Footon-Servetto goes for gold with these Wippermann Connex chains.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A pair of Elite cages are bolted to Footon-Servetto's Fuji SSTs.

    A pair of Elite cages are bolted to Footon-Servetto's Fuji SSTs.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Magnesium TRP R970 dual-pivot brake calipers are fitted with carbon-specific pads.

    Magnesium TRP R970 dual-pivot brake calipers are fitted with carbon-specific pads.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The chunky Fuji SST bottom bracket is designed around BB86 press-fit cups.

    The chunky Fuji SST bottom bracket is designed around BB86 press-fit cups.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Footon-Servetto's Oval Concepts bars are covered in bright gold tape.

    Footon-Servetto's Oval Concepts bars are covered in bright gold tape.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Look's latest Zed 2 crankarms offer adjustable effective crankarm length like the original Zed but now accommodates any threaded pedal.

    Look's latest Zed 2 crankarms offer adjustable effective crankarm length like the original Zed but now accommodates any threaded pedal.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Cofidis's FSA wheels rotate on ceramic bearings.

    Cofidis's FSA wheels rotate on ceramic bearings.

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  • The Pinarello Onda FPX fork is unmistakably curvy.

    The Pinarello Onda FPX fork is unmistakably curvy.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • "He who is, is. He who is not, seeks (or perseveres)."

    "He who is, is. He who is not, seeks (or perseveres)."

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  • Bolted to the rear of the Caisse d'Epargne team bikes is a Campagnolo Super Record rear derailleur.

    Bolted to the rear of the Caisse d'Epargne team bikes is a Campagnolo Super Record rear derailleur.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A custom chain watcher is mounted in conjunction with the Campagnolo Super Record front derailleur.

    A custom chain watcher is mounted in conjunction with the Campagnolo Super Record front derailleur.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Caisse d'Epargne team bikes are equipped with Campagnolo Record cranks and Look pedals.

    Caisse d'Epargne team bikes are equipped with Campagnolo Record cranks and Look pedals.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Elite carbon cages hold on to the Caisse d'Epargne bottles.

    Elite carbon cages hold on to the Caisse d'Epargne bottles.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The externally routed derailleur cables run through a dedicated bottom bracket guide.

    The externally routed derailleur cables run through a dedicated bottom bracket guide.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Caisse d'Epargne team bikes get color-matched Campagnolo brakes.

    Caisse d'Epargne team bikes get color-matched Campagnolo brakes.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Caisse d'Epargne bikes are fitted with Pinarello's MOst Talon integrated carbon fiber bar and stem.

    Caisse d'Epargne bikes are fitted with Pinarello's MOst Talon integrated carbon fiber bar and stem.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Tidy housing guides beneath the MOst Talon integrated bars keep the lines in place without the need for bar tape.

    Tidy housing guides beneath the MOst Talon integrated bars keep the lines in place without the need for bar tape.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Shiny!

    Shiny!

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  • Campagnolo's Super Record rear derailleur is fitted with ceramic pulley bearings.

    Campagnolo's Super Record rear derailleur is fitted with ceramic pulley bearings.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Caisse d'Epargne is using Selle Italia saddles.

    Caisse d'Epargne is using Selle Italia saddles.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The tapered steerer tube terminates in Look's new Head Fit 3 headset system.

    The tapered steerer tube terminates in Look's new Head Fit 3 headset system.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Cofidis riders are mostly on the new Look 695 at this year's Tour de France.

    Cofidis riders are mostly on the new Look 695 at this year's Tour de France.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Cofidis's new Look 695 bikes have a more thoroughly integrated front end than before.

    Cofidis's new Look 695 bikes have a more thoroughly integrated front end than before.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 rear derailleur is bolted to the Look 695's replaceable hanger.

    A Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 rear derailleur is bolted to the Look 695's replaceable hanger.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • One of the defining features of the Cofidis Look 695 is the ultralight Zed 2 crankset.

    One of the defining features of the Cofidis Look 695 is the ultralight Zed 2 crankset.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The 'BB65' badging on the Cofidis Look 695 is a bit of a misnomer as it refers to the bearing's outer diameter, not the spindle size. Still, the roughly 50mm carbon spindle is about 66 percent bigger than a BB30 one.

    The 'BB65' badging on the Cofidis Look 695 is a bit of a misnomer as it refers to the bearing's outer diameter, not the spindle size. Still, the roughly 50mm carbon spindle is about 66 percent bigger than a BB30 one.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The new Look 695 machines of the Cofidis team feature modular monocoque construction.

    The new Look 695 machines of the Cofidis team feature modular monocoque construction.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Cofidis riders have their choice of various FSA bar bends.

    Cofidis riders have their choice of various FSA bar bends.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Caisse d'Epargne rides on Campagnolo wheels wrapped with Continental tubulars.

    Caisse d'Epargne rides on Campagnolo wheels wrapped with Continental tubulars.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Pinarello says the wavy stays on the Caisse d'Epargne team Dogmas lend a more refined ride quality.

    Pinarello says the wavy stays on the Caisse d'Epargne team Dogmas lend a more refined ride quality.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Caisse d'Epargne team leader Luis-Leon Sanchez gets these Spanish-themed Pinarello Dogma.

    Caisse d'Epargne team leader Luis-Leon Sanchez gets these Spanish-themed Pinarello Dogma.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Fuji-Servetto's Reynolds rims are wrapped with Challenge tires.

    Fuji-Servetto's Reynolds rims are wrapped with Challenge tires.

    Photo credit © James Huang