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Tinker Juarez's Monavie-Cannondale Cannondale Scalpel Team

  • Tinker Juarez continues to tear up the endurance racing scene aboard his Cannondale Scalpel Team.

    Tinker Juarez continues to tear up the endurance racing scene aboard his Cannondale Scalpel Team.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Kenda's low-knob Karma tread design offers a fast roll.

    Kenda's low-knob Karma tread design offers a fast roll.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The fi'zi:k Dolomiti saddle provides some needed extra cushioning over more sparsely padded ultralights.

    The fi'zi:k Dolomiti saddle provides some needed extra cushioning over more sparsely padded ultralights.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The NoTubes ZTR Race wheelset is a popular choice among pros and amateurs alike for its superlight weight, easy tubeless convertibility, and surprisingly reasonable durability.

    The NoTubes ZTR Race wheelset is a popular choice among pros and amateurs alike for its superlight weight, easy tubeless convertibility, and surprisingly reasonable durability.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Carbon fibre front and rear triangles help keep the weight down on the Cannondale Scalpel frame.

    Carbon fibre front and rear triangles help keep the weight down on the Cannondale Scalpel frame.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • SRAM's ubiquitous X.0 rear derailleur handles gear changes out back.

    SRAM's ubiquitous X.0 rear derailleur handles gear changes out back.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The rear wheel is affixed to the frame with an ultralight USE SpinStix skewer.

    The rear wheel is affixed to the frame with an ultralight USE SpinStix skewer.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Juarez finally switched from Look's old S2R Moab pedal to Crank Brothers' Quattro 4ti - but now finds himself in a similar situation as before as they're no longer in production.

    Juarez finally switched from Look's old S2R Moab pedal to Crank Brothers' Quattro 4ti - but now finds himself in a similar situation as before as they're no longer in production.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Lefty fork's lockout lever is located up high where it's easily accessed.

    The Lefty fork's lockout lever is located up high where it's easily accessed.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Cannondale XC3 stem also directly integrates the steerer tube for reduced weight.

    The Cannondale XC3 stem also directly integrates the steerer tube for reduced weight.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • In spite of its 110mm of travel and superb rigidity, the Cannondale Lefty Speed Carbon SL fork has a claimed weight of just 1.16kg (2.55lb).

    In spite of its 110mm of travel and superb rigidity, the Cannondale Lefty Speed Carbon SL fork has a claimed weight of just 1.16kg (2.55lb).

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The front brake caliper clamps down on a lightweight metal matrix rotor from Scrub Components.

    The front brake caliper clamps down on a lightweight metal matrix rotor from Scrub Components.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Aluminum dropouts are plugged into the carbon fibre stays.

    Aluminum dropouts are plugged into the carbon fibre stays.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The ultralight Cannondale Si Hollowgram SL crankset is fitted with just two chainrings.

    The ultralight Cannondale Si Hollowgram SL crankset is fitted with just two chainrings.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • 24-hour races take a serious toll on the body - especially the hands - and Juarez prefers ODI's new Cush grips.

    24-hour races take a serious toll on the body - especially the hands - and Juarez prefers ODI's new Cush grips.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A Garmin Edge 705 GPS-enabled computer keeps track of Juarez's training rides.

    A Garmin Edge 705 GPS-enabled computer keeps track of Juarez's training rides.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Juarez's bike is fitted with a Cannondale bottle cage made with carbon fibre and aluminum.

    Juarez's bike is fitted with a Cannondale bottle cage made with carbon fibre and aluminum.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Cannondale's BB30 bottom bracket shell uses a standard 68mm width but an oversized diameter that directly houses the cartridge bearings and aluminum spindle.

    Cannondale's BB30 bottom bracket shell uses a standard 68mm width but an oversized diameter that directly houses the cartridge bearings and aluminum spindle.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Paired to the ultralight frame is the similarly light DT Swiss XR Carbon rear shock.

    Paired to the ultralight frame is the similarly light DT Swiss XR Carbon rear shock.

    Photo credit © James Huang