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Giro d'Italia time trial tech
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Scott CR1 SL
Scott has infused more versatility into its once-flagship CR1 but it's still a high-performance machine with nimble handling
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Our test bike came with low-friction Gore sealed cables but stock machines will come with standard lines Even so, we recommend the Gore stuff for improved performance on Shimano's latest-generation drivetrains
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A carbon shell helps take weight off of Mavic's Ksyrium SL Premium
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The Ritchey Superlogic carbon post was topped with a house brand saddle on our tester but production models are supposed to come with a carbon-railed fi'zi:k Arione CX
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The Mavic Ksyium SL Premium clinchers and Continental Grand Prix 4000 tires make for a fast-rolling and dependable combination
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Shimano's latest Dura-Ace calipers provide fantastic stopping performance with superb power, modulation and feel
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Rear shifts across the wide-range cassette were impeccably smooth
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Proper adjustment should eliminate the need for a chain watcher but one is included just in case anyway
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The front derailleur mount has plenty of adjustment range to accommodate both compact and standard cranksets
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One of the jewels of the new Dura-Ace group is the crankset with its ultra-stiff - and thus ultra-smooth shifting - outer chainring design Compact gearing is optional across the board
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Our SL model came equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 componentry
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Our top-end SL model includes high-zoot carbon cockpit components from Ritchey
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It's easy to see from this angle just how dramatically flattened the seat stays are to promote the extra comfort
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Carbon dropouts help shave off unnecessary grams
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Tube-to-tube and IMP (Integrated Molding Process) construction yield clean-looking joints throughout
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Scott leaves plenty of steerer tube exposed in case a more upright position is desired The only moderately elongated head tube still allows for a suitable racer-like position, though
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Scott continues to use a straight, non-tapered front end for the CR1
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The new CR1 features press-fit bottom bracket cups across the board for lighter weight but also a little more room for the adjoining chain stays
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Shaping in the fork isn't as dramatic as the stays - and the resultant effect is also less subtle
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Chain stays are radically flattened to lend more vertical flex to the rear end
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The seat stay wishbone is wide and triangulated to help limit flex to only the desired plane
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The seat stays are very wide when viewed from the rear
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Two flattened sections on the seat stays supposedly produce a slightly 'S'-shaped flex pattern
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Scott's 'Shock Dampering System' (and no, that's not a typo - at least not on our part) doesn't so much damp vibration as it does flex under load Regardless, it's quite effective at taking the edge off of especially rough roads
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