Amgen tour of California 2012

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Pro bike: Jeremy Horgan Kobelski's Gary Fisher Superfly 100

  • Current US national champion Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru-Gary Fisher) is racing on this custom-painted Gary Fisher Superfly 100.

    Current US national champion Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru-Gary Fisher) is racing on this custom-painted Gary Fisher Superfly 100.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru-Gary Fisher) ran these fast-rolling and narrow Bontrager 29-0 tires for the Mellow Johnny's Classic.

    Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru-Gary Fisher) ran these fast-rolling and narrow Bontrager 29-0 tires for the Mellow Johnny's Classic.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Another T25 titanium Torx bolt is found on the front derailleur cable anchor.

    Another T25 titanium Torx bolt is found on the front derailleur cable anchor.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A standard SRAM XX rear derailleur is bolted to the replaceable hanger.

    A standard SRAM XX rear derailleur is bolted to the replaceable hanger.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The new RockShox Reba 29 XX World Cup fork is set for 100mm of travel.

    The new RockShox Reba 29 XX World Cup fork is set for 100mm of travel.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru-Gary Fisher) is a full-time 29er devotee, citing the bigger format's ability to maintain speed in rough terrain.

    Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru-Gary Fisher) is a full-time 29er devotee, citing the bigger format's ability to maintain speed in rough terrain.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The burly head tube area is topped with a negative-rise stem to offset the riser bar.

    The burly head tube area is topped with a negative-rise stem to offset the riser bar.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru-Gary Fisher) is still running crankbrothers' previous-generation Eggbeater 4ti pedals.

    Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru-Gary Fisher) is still running crankbrothers' previous-generation Eggbeater 4ti pedals.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The carbon fibre Bontrager seatpost is topped with a fi'zi:k Tundra k:ium saddle.

    The carbon fibre Bontrager seatpost is topped with a fi'zi:k Tundra k:ium saddle.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Offsetting the seat tube at the bottom bracket allows for slightly shorter chain stays.

    Offsetting the seat tube at the bottom bracket allows for slightly shorter chain stays.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The steel-caged SRAM Red road front derailleur is adapted for use on the direct-mount frame with a custom mount made by a high-end automobile importer in New York.

    The steel-caged SRAM Red road front derailleur is adapted for use on the direct-mount frame with a custom mount made by a high-end automobile importer in New York.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The RockShox Reba 29 XX World Cup includes a tapered 1 1/8"-to-1 1/2" carbon fiber crown and steerer assembly.

    The RockShox Reba 29 XX World Cup includes a tapered 1 1/8"-to-1 1/2" carbon fiber crown and steerer assembly.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • 175mm-long SRAM XX crankarms are fitted with 39/26T chainrings.

    175mm-long SRAM XX crankarms are fitted with 39/26T chainrings.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Active Braking Pivot dropouts lend better traction when the brakes are applied, effectively turning the back end into a built-in floating caliper mount.

    Active Braking Pivot dropouts lend better traction when the brakes are applied, effectively turning the back end into a built-in floating caliper mount.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru-Gary Fisher) uses a 630mm-wide carbon riser bar from team sponsor Bontrager.

    Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru-Gary Fisher) uses a 630mm-wide carbon riser bar from team sponsor Bontrager.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A single Bontrager Race Lite bottle cage is fitted with T25 titanium Torx bolts - not for weight-saving but rather to cut down on the number of tools required when servicing the bike.

    A single Bontrager Race Lite bottle cage is fitted with T25 titanium Torx bolts - not for weight-saving but rather to cut down on the number of tools required when servicing the bike.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The ultra-wide bottom bracket shell features cartridge bearings pressed directly into precision molded carbon fiber seats.

    The ultra-wide bottom bracket shell features cartridge bearings pressed directly into precision molded carbon fiber seats.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A standard SRAM 160mm-diameter G3 rotor is used up front instead of the XX version.

    A standard SRAM 160mm-diameter G3 rotor is used up front instead of the XX version.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Sealed Nokon derailleur cables and housing add a splash of color and maintain shifter performance in adverse weather conditions.

    Sealed Nokon derailleur cables and housing add a splash of color and maintain shifter performance in adverse weather conditions.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • An 11-36T SRAM XX cassette is fitted to the Bontrager rear hub.

    An 11-36T SRAM XX cassette is fitted to the Bontrager rear hub.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Hey Jeremy, what time is it?

    Hey Jeremy, what time is it?

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  • Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski's (Subaru-Gary Fisher) cockpit setup features SRAM XX brake and shift levers, an integrated hydraulic lockout for the fork, and silicone foam grips from ESI.

    Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski's (Subaru-Gary Fisher) cockpit setup features SRAM XX brake and shift levers, an integrated hydraulic lockout for the fork, and silicone foam grips from ESI.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The rear shock is badged as a RockShox Monarch 2.1 but the controls suggest it's a 3.3 model instead.

    The rear shock is badged as a RockShox Monarch 2.1 but the controls suggest it's a 3.3 model instead.

    Photo credit © James Huang