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Ludovic Turpin's Ag2R La Mondiale Kuota KOM ProTour Edition.
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The bottom bracket section features some heavy duty-looking tubing.
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Ag2R La Mondiale runs Michelin Pro3 Race Service Course tyres on Reynolds DVC 46UL Carbon rims.
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Turpin uses Time's new Carboflex pedals.
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The sticker says it all: Ag2R La Mondiale uses the complete SRAM Red groupset.
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Just in case you're not clear on who the suppliers are, they're nearly all listed on the chainstays.
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Turpin uses the PG1070 cassette, which is durable and quieter running than some of the alternatives.
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Elite's fibreglass bottle cages are popular in the professional field.
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The French flag is featued along with Ludovic Turpin's name on the top tube of his Kuota KOM ProTour Edition.
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Turpin uses San Marco's Regal saddle, which is in special team colours.
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The Deda Zero100 bars are crafted from 7075 T6 triple butted alloy.
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The bike’s classy appearance is assisted by the integration of the team’s brown and blue colours.
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Sigma provides the computers used by Ag2R La Mondiale.
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The downtube morphs into a square at the bottom bracket junction - presumably to aid in rigidity.
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