Pro bike: Fabian Cancellara's Radioshack-Leopard Trek Domane 6-Series

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Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Nissan-Leopard-Trek) prefers the uncannily smooth ride of Trek's IsoSpeed-equipped Domane 6-Series year-round, not just for the cobbled classics.

Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Nissan-Leopard-Trek) prefers the uncannily smooth ride of Trek's IsoSpeed-equipped Domane 6-Series year-round, not just for the cobbled classics. (Image credit: James Huang)
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Production Trek Domane frames use a replaceable rear derailleur hanger but Fabian Cancellara's (Radioshack-Nissan-Leopard-Trek) machine uses a one-piece dropout for improved crash durability and shifting performance.

Production Trek Domane frames use a replaceable rear derailleur hanger but Fabian Cancellara's (Radioshack-Nissan-Leopard-Trek) machine uses a one-piece dropout for improved crash durability and shifting performance. (Image credit: James Huang)
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The UCI is indeed cracking down on teams filing down the lawyer tabs.

The UCI is indeed cracking down on teams filing down the lawyer tabs. (Image credit: James Huang)
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Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Nissan-Leopard-Trek) is sticking with his tried-and-true Trek Domane 6-Series for Sunday's Ronde van Vlaanderen.

Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Nissan-Leopard-Trek) is sticking with his tried-and-true Trek Domane 6-Series for Sunday's Ronde van Vlaanderen. (Image credit: James Huang)
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Is it Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Nissan-Leopard-Trek) or Tony Montana? Depends on the day, we suppose.

Is it Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Nissan-Leopard-Trek) or Tony Montana? Depends on the day, we suppose. (Image credit: James Huang)
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Fabian Cancellara's (Radioshack-Nissan-Leopard-Trek) trademark plaque decorates the stem on his Trek Domane 6-Series for Ronde van Vlaanderen.

Fabian Cancellara's (Radioshack-Nissan-Leopard-Trek) trademark plaque decorates the stem on his Trek Domane 6-Series for Ronde van Vlaanderen. (Image credit: James Huang)
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With a paint job like this, it's no surprise that Fabian Cancellara is looking to win.

With a paint job like this, it's no surprise that Fabian Cancellara is looking to win. (Image credit: James Huang)
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Sure, Trek offers this paint job through its custom Project One program but there's only person who can truly pull it off.

Sure, Trek offers this paint job through its custom Project One program but there's only person who can truly pull it off. (Image credit: James Huang)
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New Shimano Dura-Ace ST-9000 STI Dual Control levers are mounted high on Bontrager RL Anatomic bars.

New Shimano Dura-Ace ST-9000 STI Dual Control levers are mounted high on Bontrager RL Anatomic bars. (Image credit: James Huang)
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Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Nissan-Leopard-Trek) has long preferred mechanical drivetrains over electronic ones for the cobbled classics.

Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Nissan-Leopard-Trek) has long preferred mechanical drivetrains over electronic ones for the cobbled classics. (Image credit: James Huang)
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Here's another one for the SLAMTHATSTEM crowd.

Here's another one for the SLAMTHATSTEM crowd. (Image credit: James Huang)
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The Trek Domane 6-Series fork blades feature an exaggerated rake to help promote flex over rough surfaces. Backswept dropouts maintain a standard rake, though.

The Trek Domane 6-Series fork blades feature an exaggerated rake to help promote flex over rough surfaces. Backswept dropouts maintain a standard rake, though. (Image credit: James Huang)
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Supple 25mm-wide FMB Paris-Roubaix are glued to Bontrager Aeolus 5 D3 carbon tubular wheels.

Supple 25mm-wide FMB Paris-Roubaix are glued to Bontrager Aeolus 5 D3 carbon tubular wheels. (Image credit: James Huang)
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Tidy cable routing courtesy of Nokon's aluminum housing and team mechanic Roger Theel.

Tidy cable routing courtesy of Nokon's aluminum housing and team mechanic Roger Theel. (Image credit: James Huang)
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The pointy end of Fabian Cancellara's (Radioshack-Nissan-Leopard-Trek) Trek Domane 6-Series.

The pointy end of Fabian Cancellara's (Radioshack-Nissan-Leopard-Trek) Trek Domane 6-Series. (Image credit: James Huang)
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Further adding to the remarkable comfort of Fabian Cancellara's (Radioshack-Nissan-Leopard-Trek) Trek Domane 6-Series are the spindly seat stays.

Further adding to the remarkable comfort of Fabian Cancellara's (Radioshack-Nissan-Leopard-Trek) Trek Domane 6-Series are the spindly seat stays. (Image credit: James Huang)
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The Bontrager Aeolus 5 D3 rear hub features a 'stacked' driveside spoke flange.

The Bontrager Aeolus 5 D3 rear hub features a 'stacked' driveside spoke flange. (Image credit: James Huang)
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Sorry, folks, there's no motor in here.

Sorry, folks, there's no motor in here. (Image credit: James Huang)
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The team uses inexpensive Trek BAT cages for their firm hold.

The team uses inexpensive Trek BAT cages for their firm hold. (Image credit: James Huang)
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175mm-long Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 crankarms are equipped with 53/39T chainrings here.

175mm-long Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 crankarms are equipped with 53/39T chainrings here. (Image credit: James Huang)
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Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Nissan-Leopard-Trek) puts the power down through a pair of Speedplay Zero pedals.

Fabian Cancellara (Radioshack-Nissan-Leopard-Trek) puts the power down through a pair of Speedplay Zero pedals. (Image credit: James Huang)
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The German-made Berner rear derailleur cage features enormous pulleys that are claimed to decrease drivetrain friction.

The German-made Berner rear derailleur cage features enormous pulleys that are claimed to decrease drivetrain friction. (Image credit: James Huang)
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A Bontrager DuoTrap wireless speed and cadence sensor is housed inside the non-driveside chain stay.

A Bontrager DuoTrap wireless speed and cadence sensor is housed inside the non-driveside chain stay. (Image credit: James Huang)
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A stainless steel number plate holder is sandwiched between the Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9000 brake caliper and brake bridge.

A stainless steel number plate holder is sandwiched between the Shimano Dura-Ace BR-9000 brake caliper and brake bridge. (Image credit: James Huang)
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The built-in chain catcher on the Trek Domane 6-Series might come in handy when it comes time to hit the cobbles.

The built-in chain catcher on the Trek Domane 6-Series might come in handy when it comes time to hit the cobbles. (Image credit: James Huang)
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There will be no mistaking the model of this bike in a finish line shot.

There will be no mistaking the model of this bike in a finish line shot. (Image credit: James Huang)
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The Shimano cartridge holders are filled with SwissStop Black Prince carbon-specific pads.

The Shimano cartridge holders are filled with SwissStop Black Prince carbon-specific pads. (Image credit: James Huang)
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Fabian Cancellara's (Radioshack-Nissan-Leopard-Trek) Shimano Dura-Ace 11-25T 11-speed cassette features five titanium cogs to save weight.

Fabian Cancellara's (Radioshack-Nissan-Leopard-Trek) Shimano Dura-Ace 11-25T 11-speed cassette features five titanium cogs to save weight. (Image credit: James Huang)
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The Bontrager Team Issue saddle features a very traditional shape and solid titanium rails for durability.

The Bontrager Team Issue saddle features a very traditional shape and solid titanium rails for durability. (Image credit: James Huang)

This article first appeared on Bike Radar.