Amgen tour of California 2012

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Pro bike: Jesse Anthony's Jamis Supernova

  • Jesse Anthony (Team Jamis) gets down and dirty with his Jamis Supernova.

    Jesse Anthony (Team Jamis) gets down and dirty with his Jamis Supernova.

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  • Anthony prefers to run his levers high on a traditional-bend bar.

    Anthony prefers to run his levers high on a traditional-bend bar.

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  • The integrated head tube houses a straight 1 1/8" steerer.

    The integrated head tube houses a straight 1 1/8" steerer.

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  • Anthony uses a complete SRAM Red group on his Jamis Supernova.

    Anthony uses a complete SRAM Red group on his Jamis Supernova.

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  • Shimano XTR pedals' consistency and durability make them a popular choice among top pros.

    Shimano XTR pedals' consistency and durability make them a popular choice among top pros.

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  • A SRAM Red rear derailleur moves the chain back and forth across the cogs.

    A SRAM Red rear derailleur moves the chain back and forth across the cogs.

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  • The rear brake cable stop is neatly integrated into the seatpost collar.

    The rear brake cable stop is neatly integrated into the seatpost collar.

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  • Top-notch Dugast tubular tyres are wrapped around Mavic's flagship Cosmic Carbone Ultimate carbon wheels.

    Top-notch Dugast tubular tyres are wrapped around Mavic's flagship Cosmic Carbone Ultimate carbon wheels.

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  • Gore Low Friction cables are routed across the top tube to help shield them from mud and debris.

    Gore Low Friction cables are routed across the top tube to help shield them from mud and debris.

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  • The fi'zi:k Aliante Carbon Twin Flex saddle is another top choice among leading pros for its mix of durable k:ium rails and supportive - yet comfy - flexible carbon/Kevlar composite shell.

    The fi'zi:k Aliante Carbon Twin Flex saddle is another top choice among leading pros for its mix of durable k:ium rails and supportive - yet comfy - flexible carbon/Kevlar composite shell.

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  • Carbon seat stays are matched to aluminum chain stays.

    Carbon seat stays are matched to aluminum chain stays.

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  • The SRAM 'Red' front derailleur uses a stiffer steel cage borrowed from the Force model.

    The SRAM 'Red' front derailleur uses a stiffer steel cage borrowed from the Force model.

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  • Save for the narrow bridge and front derailleur pulley, there's little for mud to stick to around the bottom bracket.

    Save for the narrow bridge and front derailleur pulley, there's little for mud to stick to around the bottom bracket.

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  • Anthony says the current Avid Shorty Ultimate prototypes are so powerful that he has to detune them by running an extra-high straddle position.

    Anthony says the current Avid Shorty Ultimate prototypes are so powerful that he has to detune them by running an extra-high straddle position.

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  • The current Avid Shorty Ultimate prototypes are made from CNC-machined aluminum.

    The current Avid Shorty Ultimate prototypes are made from CNC-machined aluminum.

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  • Like most top SRAM-sponsored pros, Anthony opts for the second-tier PG-1070 cassette for its better ability to deal with mud.

    Like most top SRAM-sponsored pros, Anthony opts for the second-tier PG-1070 cassette for its better ability to deal with mud.

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  • Anthony runs a SRAM PC-1090R chain with perforated side plates and hollow pins.

    Anthony runs a SRAM PC-1090R chain with perforated side plates and hollow pins.

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  • The all-aluminum cockpit includes a Ritchey WCS bar and stem.

    The all-aluminum cockpit includes a Ritchey WCS bar and stem.

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  • The SRAM Red crank is fitted with 'cross-specific 39/46T rings.

    The SRAM Red crank is fitted with 'cross-specific 39/46T rings.

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  • The aluminum two-piece dropouts include eyelets for fenders.

    The aluminum two-piece dropouts include eyelets for fenders.

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  • Anthony's team-edition Supernova uses a Ritchey Carbon Pro 'cross fork.

    Anthony's team-edition Supernova uses a Ritchey Carbon Pro 'cross fork.

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  • The top tube is just mildly flattened on the underside to ease the pain of shouldering.

    The top tube is just mildly flattened on the underside to ease the pain of shouldering.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com