Nearly all of the Slipstream/Chipotle riders
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Some riders stuck with the deeper Zipp 404's, though.
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Virtually all of Team High Road
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Rabobank was well-split even within its own ranks
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Astana mostly went the lightweight route
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Leipheimer went light for the climbs of Stage 3…
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…and his particular Trek Madone was also fitted
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Leipheimer and the rest of the Astana boys
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…and the trick new PowerDome cassette.
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The Quick Step Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2
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Bettini's pedals get the rainbow stripes, too…
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…and even his saddle.
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Look showed off this throwback paint job
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Along with the SRAM acquisition of Zipp
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Maxxis was also on hand in the finish area expo
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…but Maxxis is also heavily involved
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The Stage 3 start line was right around the corner
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Parking was undoubtedly tight in downtown San Jose
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What was this line for in the expo area?
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The City of San Jose was actually handing out free helmets
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