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Joachim Parbo's CCV-Leopard Cycles CX1

  • Joachim Parbo's (CCV-Leopard Cycles) Leopard Cycles CX1 carbon 'cross bike gets a new paint job and a touch of gold for this season.

    Joachim Parbo's (CCV-Leopard Cycles) Leopard Cycles CX1 carbon 'cross bike gets a new paint job and a touch of gold for this season.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The straight top tube does without a flattened underside.

    The straight top tube does without a flattened underside.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A cast titanium body with integrated bails and titanium spindles help keep the claimed weight of Parbo's Exustar pedals to just 120g per pair.

    A cast titanium body with integrated bails and titanium spindles help keep the claimed weight of Parbo's Exustar pedals to just 120g per pair.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A SRAM Force rear derailleur handles gear changes across the cassette.

    A SRAM Force rear derailleur handles gear changes across the cassette.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Zipp's updated 303 rim profile features a wider tire bed and more rounded edges for better tire support and fewer pinch flats.

    Zipp's updated 303 rim profile features a wider tire bed and more rounded edges for better tire support and fewer pinch flats.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Cables are routed across the top tube to minimize mud build-up.

    Cables are routed across the top tube to minimize mud build-up.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Parbo's well-used Selle San Marco Magma saddle is bolted atop a Woodman Components aluminum post.

    Parbo's well-used Selle San Marco Magma saddle is bolted atop a Woodman Components aluminum post.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A stout housing stop and integrated barrel adjuster are included on the seat stay wishbone.

    A stout housing stop and integrated barrel adjuster are included on the seat stay wishbone.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The slightly flattened seat stays presumably lend a touch of vertical flex to the back end.

    The slightly flattened seat stays presumably lend a touch of vertical flex to the back end.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Woodman Components skewers feature brass washers for smooth operation.

    Woodman Components skewers feature brass washers for smooth operation.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Pargo glues his fat 34mm-wide Challenge Grifo tubulars to the rims with his own blend of adhesive.

    Pargo glues his fat 34mm-wide Challenge Grifo tubulars to the rims with his own blend of adhesive.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Tire clearance is fairly tight at the chain stays but at least there isn't much of a shelf to collect mud.

    Tire clearance is fairly tight at the chain stays but at least there isn't much of a shelf to collect mud.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • White hoods and bar tape on a 'cross bike? Yes, sir.

    White hoods and bar tape on a 'cross bike? Yes, sir.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The 20mm cone on the Woodman Components Axis IC Comp 20 headset means there are fewer spacers required to get the desired stack.

    The 20mm cone on the Woodman Components Axis IC Comp 20 headset means there are fewer spacers required to get the desired stack.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The front end uses a straight 1 1/8" steerer tube.

    The front end uses a straight 1 1/8" steerer tube.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Parbo's SRAM Force levers are set high on Selcof anatomic-bend handlebars.

    Parbo's SRAM Force levers are set high on Selcof anatomic-bend handlebars.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • TRP's EuroX Magnesium cantilevers have quickly become a mainstay in the top ranks of 'cross.

    TRP's EuroX Magnesium cantilevers have quickly become a mainstay in the top ranks of 'cross.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The chain stays widen through their mid-section.

    The chain stays widen through their mid-section.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The chain stays start out tall at the bottom bracket but quickly transition to mostly round and stay that way through to the alloy dropouts.

    The chain stays start out tall at the bottom bracket but quickly transition to mostly round and stay that way through to the alloy dropouts.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Parbo uses an alloy cockpit from Italian company Selcof.

    Parbo uses an alloy cockpit from Italian company Selcof.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A Cateye Strada Wireless computer keeps track of Parbo's training; he removes it for racing, though.

    A Cateye Strada Wireless computer keeps track of Parbo's training; he removes it for racing, though.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The 175mm-long SRAM Force crankarms are fitted with 'cross-specific 39/46T rings.

    The 175mm-long SRAM Force crankarms are fitted with 'cross-specific 39/46T rings.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Parbo's Leopard Cycles CX1 is fitted with a SRAM Force group, not the top-end Red, though the latest redesign has narrowed the gap between the two to virtually nil.

    Parbo's Leopard Cycles CX1 is fitted with a SRAM Force group, not the top-end Red, though the latest redesign has narrowed the gap between the two to virtually nil.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Zipp's new hubs feature a cleaner look and easily adjustable bearing preload.

    Zipp's new hubs feature a cleaner look and easily adjustable bearing preload.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Parbo says he prefers to race in muddy conditions and he's certainly seen plenty of it this year.

    Parbo says he prefers to race in muddy conditions and he's certainly seen plenty of it this year.

    Photo credit © Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net