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…to mate with the 28mm-diameter ends of the new Roval Controle wheelset.
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A higher volume air can provides a more linear spring rate.
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The outside of the Brain housing has been milled down a bit to shave a few grams.
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The top of the carbon fiber seat tube incorporates a small bit of bonded aluminum to prevent damage from the seat collar.
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The remote Brain unit now fastens to a cleaner and lighter mount on the chain stay.
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The hose for the remote Brain takes a cleaner path along the chain stay.
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The Direct Mount Derailleur system allows the front derailleur to track the chain as the suspension moves through its travel.
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As expected, the S-Works bike features a premium spec.
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Last year's FutureShock E150 dual-crown fork now receives a single-crown little brother, the S120.
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The FutureShock S120 fork marks the first time a carbon fiber crown and steerer has been used on a longer-travel trail bike fork.
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The 1 1/2" lower steerer tube dimension allows the carbon fibers to take a straighter path for improved strength and stiffness, plus lighter weight.
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The sealed bottom on the new crown is more structurally sound than conventional construction and also is sealed from dirt.
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The damper and air spring are both housed within the driveside stanchion. The only thing in the other side of the fork is some lubrication to keep things running smoothly.
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With no internals on the non-driveside, the top of the crown can simply be sealed off.
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Knobs are machined and anodized aluminum.
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The new S120 fork utilizes post mount-style tabs for the disc brake caliper.
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A truss-style construction on the rear of the brace keeps things light and stiff.
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Dropouts boast a large surface area…
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The new lower headset bearing dwarfs the "oversized" 1 1/8" unit.
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As on the new Tarmac SL2, the lower headset bearing is moved 12mm higher up in the head tube to transfer loads directly into the well-supported wall of the down tube.
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A curved down tube
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The new Stumpjumper bears a closer resemblance
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Specialized drastically revamps the S-Works Stumpjumper Carbon for 2008.
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The new Stumpjumper bears a closer resemblance to the current Enduro Carbon than the outgoing Stumpy.
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The new frame bears a distinctly low-slung profile for significantly enhanced standover clearance.
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A curved down tube offers more fork crown clearance while also making room for a conventional water bottle cage.
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Carbon fiber seat stays help shave weight from the new chassis.
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The down tube is larger in diameter throughout its length, including at the bottom bracket where it now spans the full width of the shell.
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A new rocker link futher refines the axle path of the new FSR linkage.
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The inflated dimensions allow for greater surface contact between the head tube and down tube, and the larger tube dimensions stiffen up the front end.
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…houses a similarly oversized and tapered steerer tube on the new FutureShock S120 fork.
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The oversized and tapered carbon head tube…
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The externally-bonded dropout is specially shaped to maximize bond strength and adhesive integrity during construction.
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The non-driveside dropout is forged aluminum for adequate heat transfer from the brake caliper.
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The driveside dropout is also carbon fiber and retains a replaceable derailleur hanger.
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Carbon fiber substitutes for aluminum in the new seat stay assembly.
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The down tube is larger in diameter throughout its length
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The inflated dimensions allow for greater surface contact
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