Amgen tour of California 2012

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Geoff Kabush's Team Maxxis Rocky Mountain Solo CX

  • Rocky Mountain has supplied star rider Geoff Kabush with a custom all-aluminum rig for 'cross season.

    Rocky Mountain has supplied star rider Geoff Kabush with a custom all-aluminum rig for 'cross season.

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  • The top tube boasts a straightforward round profile.

    The top tube boasts a straightforward round profile.

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  • Kabush is using Shimano's latest Dura-Ace levers.

    Kabush is using Shimano's latest Dura-Ace levers.

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  • Crankbrothers Eggbeater 2ti offer reliable performance in muddy slop.

    Crankbrothers Eggbeater 2ti offer reliable performance in muddy slop.

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  • A Dura-Ace 7900 rear derailleur handles chain movement across the cassette while beefier aftermarket hangers from Wheels Manufacturing provide a more stable platform for improved shifting.

    A Dura-Ace 7900 rear derailleur handles chain movement across the cassette while beefier aftermarket hangers from Wheels Manufacturing provide a more stable platform for improved shifting.

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  • Kabush's mud setup includes Reynolds MV32C UL carbon clinchers.

    Kabush's mud setup includes Reynolds MV32C UL carbon clinchers.

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  • Team mechanic Gary Wolff adds a barrel adjuster to the front derailleur for quick adjustments.

    Team mechanic Gary Wolff adds a barrel adjuster to the front derailleur for quick adjustments.

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  • A fi'zi:k Antares saddle is mounted atop a Race Face Deus XC aluminum seatpost.

    A fi'zi:k Antares saddle is mounted atop a Race Face Deus XC aluminum seatpost.

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  • Kabush's custom foregoes an optional carbon rear end in favor of full alloy construction.

    Kabush's custom foregoes an optional carbon rear end in favor of full alloy construction.

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  • Relatively small-diameter seat stays and chain stays presumably help maintain traction over rough terrain.

    Relatively small-diameter seat stays and chain stays presumably help maintain traction over rough terrain.

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  • The straight 1 1/8" head tube uses standard headset cups.

    The straight 1 1/8" head tube uses standard headset cups.

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  • We're used to seeing upturned bars and high-mounted levers on pro 'cross bikes but Kabush's setup is especially so.

    We're used to seeing upturned bars and high-mounted levers on pro 'cross bikes but Kabush's setup is especially so.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The down tube uses a trapezoidal profile to help bolster the bottom end.

    The down tube uses a trapezoidal profile to help bolster the bottom end.

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  • Mud clearance on the Alpha Q CX20 fork is a bit tight.

    Mud clearance on the Alpha Q CX20 fork is a bit tight.

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  • Kabush uses TRP's carbon-specific pad on his Reynolds rims.

    Kabush uses TRP's carbon-specific pad on his Reynolds rims.

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  • Lateral tire clearance around the chain stays is tight but slight dimples leave more room around the crankarms.

    Lateral tire clearance around the chain stays is tight but slight dimples leave more room around the crankarms.

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  • Cyclocrossworld.com proprietor Stu Thorne now has his own range of 'cross-specific rings with pins and ramps for shifting performance and extra-thick plates for stiffness.

    Cyclocrossworld.com proprietor Stu Thorne now has his own range of 'cross-specific rings with pins and ramps for shifting performance and extra-thick plates for stiffness.

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  • The Race Face cockpit consists of a Revolution aluminum stem clamped around a Next SL carbon bar.

    The Race Face cockpit consists of a Revolution aluminum stem clamped around a Next SL carbon bar.

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  • Alpha Q's carbon fiber CX20 is one of the lightest 'cross forks on the market at just 470g uncut.

    Alpha Q's carbon fiber CX20 is one of the lightest 'cross forks on the market at just 470g uncut.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The Maxxis Mud Wrestler clinchers feature an aggressive tread design for grip in sloppy conditions.

    The Maxxis Mud Wrestler clinchers feature an aggressive tread design for grip in sloppy conditions.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com