Amgen tour of California 2012

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Pro Bike: Lance Armstrong's Team Radioshack Trek Madone 6 Series RVV

  • Lance Armstrong's Team Radioshack Trek Madone 6 Series is ready to go just two hours prior to the start of the Ronde van Vlaanderen.

    Lance Armstrong's Team Radioshack Trek Madone 6 Series is ready to go just two hours prior to the start of the Ronde van Vlaanderen.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Red anodized aluminum valve extenders peek out from behind the carbon rim fairings.

    Red anodized aluminum valve extenders peek out from behind the carbon rim fairings.

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  • Armstrong's secondary bike sports a red grub seal on the Gore cable but his primary one is fitted with - what else - a yellow one.

    Armstrong's secondary bike sports a red grub seal on the Gore cable but his primary one is fitted with - what else - a yellow one.

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  • The internally routed cables maintain a clean appearance but also protect them from contamination.

    The internally routed cables maintain a clean appearance but also protect them from contamination.

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  • Team mechanics use this simple method to keep Armstrong's primary and secondary machines separate - though it really doesn't matter much as they're essentially identical.

    Team mechanics use this simple method to keep Armstrong's primary and secondary machines separate - though it really doesn't matter much as they're essentially identical.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Naturally there's a 'LIVESTRONG' logo on the frame.

    Naturally there's a 'LIVESTRONG' logo on the frame.

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  • Armstrong has his usual Selle San Marco saddle on both bikes though the one on the primary rig is badged with the Mellow Johnny's logo.

    Armstrong has his usual Selle San Marco saddle on both bikes though the one on the primary rig is badged with the Mellow Johnny's logo.

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  • Armstrong is competing in his first Ronde van Vlaanderen since 2005.

    Armstrong is competing in his first Ronde van Vlaanderen since 2005.

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  • Armstrong is flying number 161 for today's race.

    Armstrong is flying number 161 for today's race.

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  • A longtime advocate of Shimano SPD-SL pedals, Armstrong made the switch to Look K

    A longtime advocate of Shimano SPD-SL pedals, Armstrong made the switch to Look K

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  • A SRAM Red rear derailleur is bolted to a replaceable hanger.

    A SRAM Red rear derailleur is bolted to a replaceable hanger.

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  • 24mm-wide Hutchinson tubulars (inflate to just 87/90psi front/rear) are mounted to 50mm-deep Bontrager Aeolus 5.0 carbon rims.

    24mm-wide Hutchinson tubulars (inflate to just 87/90psi front/rear) are mounted to 50mm-deep Bontrager Aeolus 5.0 carbon rims.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Armstrong's trademark Selle San Marco Concor Lite saddles were often free of identifying logos in recent years but they're flown proudly now.

    Armstrong's trademark Selle San Marco Concor Lite saddles were often free of identifying logos in recent years but they're flown proudly now.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Armstrong switched to an alloy bar for Flanders but stuck with a carbon stem.

    Armstrong switched to an alloy bar for Flanders but stuck with a carbon stem.

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  • A Force steel cage is spliced on to the Red front derailleur for additional stiffness and presumably faster shifting.

    A Force steel cage is spliced on to the Red front derailleur for additional stiffness and presumably faster shifting.

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  • The additional tire clearance at the crown would be wholly unnoticeable were it not for the giveaway on the front brake: the pads are set several millimeters lower than usual.

    The additional tire clearance at the crown would be wholly unnoticeable were it not for the giveaway on the front brake: the pads are set several millimeters lower than usual.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The SRAM Red DoubleTap levers are set high on Armstrong's signature Variable Radius-bend Bontrager handlebars.

    The SRAM Red DoubleTap levers are set high on Armstrong's signature Variable Radius-bend Bontrager handlebars.

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  • Armstrong's usual carbon bar is replaced for the spring classics with an aluminum version.

    Armstrong's usual carbon bar is replaced for the spring classics with an aluminum version.

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  • Bars are first cushioned with Bontrager Isogel padding then double wrapped with Bontrager cork tape.

    Bars are first cushioned with Bontrager Isogel padding then double wrapped with Bontrager cork tape.

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  • Trek's BB90 direct-fit bottom bracket system allows for an extra-wide down tube and broadly spaced chain stays.

    Trek's BB90 direct-fit bottom bracket system allows for an extra-wide down tube and broadly spaced chain stays.

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  • Armstrong has long preferred the Trek Bat Cage for its secure bottle holding ability.

    Armstrong has long preferred the Trek Bat Cage for its secure bottle holding ability.

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  • Armstrong's bike is fitted with SRAM's quieter-running and more mud-tolerant PG-1070 cassette. Other team bikes are fitted with the PG-1090 PowerDome model.

    Armstrong's bike is fitted with SRAM's quieter-running and more mud-tolerant PG-1070 cassette. Other team bikes are fitted with the PG-1090 PowerDome model.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • SRAM's new PC-1091R chain features more aggressive chamfering for quieter running.

    SRAM's new PC-1091R chain features more aggressive chamfering for quieter running.

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  • Tire clearance at the fork crown is noticeably increased over standard Madones.

    Tire clearance at the fork crown is noticeably increased over standard Madones.

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  • Rear clearance appears to be typical of production items.

    Rear clearance appears to be typical of production items.

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  • The Bontrager Node 1 wireless computer displays critical information in an easy-to-read format.

    The Bontrager Node 1 wireless computer displays critical information in an easy-to-read format.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Armstrong's 175mm-long SRAM Red crankarms are fitted with 53/39T chainrings.

    Armstrong's 175mm-long SRAM Red crankarms are fitted with 53/39T chainrings.

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  • The Bontrager Node 1 wireless speed and cadence sensor is tucked inside the non-driveside chain stay.

    The Bontrager Node 1 wireless speed and cadence sensor is tucked inside the non-driveside chain stay.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Photo credit © James Huang