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  • Manuel Cardoso's Fuji SST 1.0 Aero featured a unique gold and white paint job at Tour Down Under.

    Manuel Cardoso's Fuji SST 1.0 Aero featured a unique gold and white paint job at Tour Down Under.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • The rainbow stripes on Cadel Evans' Bell helmet helped fans spot him throughout the race, held on his home soil.

    The rainbow stripes on Cadel Evans' Bell helmet helped fans spot him throughout the race, held on his home soil.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Nike doesn't produce cycling shoes anymore, however it's claimed these shoes worn by Lance Armstrong are one-offs the sporting giant has built for the seven time Tour de France rider.

    Nike doesn't produce cycling shoes anymore, however it's claimed these shoes worn by Lance Armstrong are one-offs the sporting giant has built for the seven time Tour de France rider.

    Photo credit © Mark Gunter

  • Manuel Cardoso took an upset stage victory at Tour Down Under on his Fuji SST1.0 Aero. Hard to imagine how the peloton didn't see him coming!

    Manuel Cardoso took an upset stage victory at Tour Down Under on his Fuji SST1.0 Aero. Hard to imagine how the peloton didn't see him coming!

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Close up: Manuel Cardoso's Fuji SST1.0 Aero sure was the bike with the most bling in the field. But is that a good thing?

    Close up: Manuel Cardoso's Fuji SST1.0 Aero sure was the bike with the most bling in the field. But is that a good thing?

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • There's a foot on the top tube of Manuel Cardoso's Footon-Servetto Fuji SST1.0 Aero.

    There's a foot on the top tube of Manuel Cardoso's Footon-Servetto Fuji SST1.0 Aero.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Tour Down Under wasn't the first time Trek's Madones used the integrated DuoTrap wireless transmitter, but we noticed the entire team is decked out with the gear used by Lance Armstrong in the 2009 Tour de France.

    Tour Down Under wasn't the first time Trek's Madones used the integrated DuoTrap wireless transmitter, but we noticed the entire team is decked out with the gear used by Lance Armstrong in the 2009 Tour de France.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • The integrated DuoTrap wireless sensor and transmitter picks up speed and cadence information with only a minimal effect on airflow.

    The integrated DuoTrap wireless sensor and transmitter picks up speed and cadence information with only a minimal effect on airflow.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Eddy Merckx is supplying Quick Step with bikes in 2010 after Specialized moved to Astana, following Trek's departure to Radioshack.

    Eddy Merckx is supplying Quick Step with bikes in 2010 after Specialized moved to Astana, following Trek's departure to Radioshack.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Quick Step will use FFWD wheels on its new Eddy Merckx bikes.

    Quick Step will use FFWD wheels on its new Eddy Merckx bikes.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • While Garmin-Transitions were using last year's bike, the team sported its new Mavic wheels Down Under.

    While Garmin-Transitions were using last year's bike, the team sported its new Mavic wheels Down Under.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Saxo Bank's Baden Cooke might be wearing Specialized shoe covers, but the rider is clearly wearing Bont shoes.

    Saxo Bank's Baden Cooke might be wearing Specialized shoe covers, but the rider is clearly wearing Bont shoes.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Another Footon-Servetto rider puts the correct DMT shoe covers on over his shoes.

    Another Footon-Servetto rider puts the correct DMT shoe covers on over his shoes.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • A Footon-Servetto rider covers up the Sidi logos on his shoes prior to the Tour Down Under’s opening stage. Electrical tape has many uses!

    A Footon-Servetto rider covers up the Sidi logos on his shoes prior to the Tour Down Under’s opening stage. Electrical tape has many uses!

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • It’s not likely the sock basket at BMC Racing Team gets mixed up, with Cadel Evans’ world championship stripes distinctive amongst the team.

    It’s not likely the sock basket at BMC Racing Team gets mixed up, with Cadel Evans’ world championship stripes distinctive amongst the team.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Omega Pharma-Lotto's Jonas Ljungblad also has the Swedish flag on the inside of his Canyon's fork.

    Omega Pharma-Lotto's Jonas Ljungblad also has the Swedish flag on the inside of his Canyon's fork.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Even the chain on Manuel Cardoso's Fuji SST1.0 Aero matched the overall paint scheme.

    Even the chain on Manuel Cardoso's Fuji SST1.0 Aero matched the overall paint scheme.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • The Fuji SST 1.0 Aero of Manuel Cardoso had cabling to match the unusual paint scheme.

    The Fuji SST 1.0 Aero of Manuel Cardoso had cabling to match the unusual paint scheme.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Ben Swift's Prologo saddle features the Union Jack, the only personalisation seen on Team Sky's Pinarellos in Australia (probably because he was the only British rider in the roster!).

    Ben Swift's Prologo saddle features the Union Jack, the only personalisation seen on Team Sky's Pinarellos in Australia (probably because he was the only British rider in the roster!).

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • In addition to prototype Shimano Dura Ace 7810 composite pedals Ben Swift's Pinarello also featured prototype C50 composite tubular wheels.

    In addition to prototype Shimano Dura Ace 7810 composite pedals Ben Swift's Pinarello also featured prototype C50 composite tubular wheels.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • BMC Racing Team had George Hincapie's bike hand painted to celebrate his third USPro Championship victory.

    BMC Racing Team had George Hincapie's bike hand painted to celebrate his third USPro Championship victory.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • BMC Racing Team’s bikes feature a tribute to the team’s origins, with the Swiss and United States of America national flags featuring on the handle bar tape.

    BMC Racing Team’s bikes feature a tribute to the team’s origins, with the Swiss and United States of America national flags featuring on the handle bar tape.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • George Hincapie's BMC features a hand painted stars and stripes colour scheme.

    George Hincapie's BMC features a hand painted stars and stripes colour scheme.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Team Milram is also using the new Garmin units in 2010.

    Team Milram is also using the new Garmin units in 2010.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Out with the old: Garmin-Transitions is using Garmin's new Edge 500 (blue and silver) this year after using the Edge 705 (orange and blue) in 2009.

    Out with the old: Garmin-Transitions is using Garmin's new Edge 500 (blue and silver) this year after using the Edge 705 (orange and blue) in 2009.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Rainbow stripes: Cadel Evans' BMC Pro Machine SLC01 is a constant reminder of his International Cycling Union Road World Championship win.

    Rainbow stripes: Cadel Evans' BMC Pro Machine SLC01 is a constant reminder of his International Cycling Union Road World Championship win.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • BMC Racing Team is referring to itself as an ‘excitement research team’.

    BMC Racing Team is referring to itself as an ‘excitement research team’.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • A big rider needs a big stem, and there's no big rider like Tour Down Under race winner Andre Greipel (HTC-Columbia).

    A big rider needs a big stem, and there's no big rider like Tour Down Under race winner Andre Greipel (HTC-Columbia).

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Andre Greipel's Pro stem might be marked prototype, but that's actually no longer the case. The ultra rigid stem was introduced into Pro's production line last year in its Vibe range.

    Andre Greipel's Pro stem might be marked prototype, but that's actually no longer the case. The ultra rigid stem was introduced into Pro's production line last year in its Vibe range.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • After featuring the Australian flag on Cadel Evans' Tour de France bike last year, Canyon has extended the theme for the Omega Pharma-Lotto riders this year, including the Belgian flag on Olivier Kaisen's bike.

    After featuring the Australian flag on Cadel Evans' Tour de France bike last year, Canyon has extended the theme for the Omega Pharma-Lotto riders this year, including the Belgian flag on Olivier Kaisen's bike.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson

  • Jonas Ljungblad's Canyon features the Swedish flag on the chain stays.

    Jonas Ljungblad's Canyon features the Swedish flag on the chain stays.

    Photo credit © Greg Johnson