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Pro bike: Todd Wells' GT GTR Type CX, November 21, 2008

Todd Wells is finding continued success
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Wells' frame is an off-the-shelf stock unit
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Kinesis claims its Kinesium aluminum tubing
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The GTR Type CX uses mostly straight stays.
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The chain stays are rather tall
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The bridgeless chain stay design
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Top tube cable routing helps keep things running smoothly.
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GT opts for the integrated approach
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Easton's lightweight EC90X is a popular choice
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Aerodynamics obviously aren't quite as important
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The Dugast Rhino tubular
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Easton hasn't made this wheel model in years
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Likewise, Easton has long since abandoned the Twin Thread Technology
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Wells ran a faster-rolling Challenge Grifo XS out back
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Wells' double-wrapped KORE anatomic bars
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The Red crankset is fitted
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Hybrid ceramic bearings in the bottom bracket
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The Red group's strong shift lever clicks and snappy derailleur springs
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The front derailleur is badged as a SRAM Red model
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Wells' wide-profile KORE cantilevers
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Most 'cross racers forego carbon cockpit components
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Wells has long been a fan of SDG's unique I-Beam saddle and post interface.
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Conditions at the Boulder Cup were unusually warm and dry,
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