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Manuel Beltran’s USPS Trek Madone

No confusion

The bottom bracket shell

The headtube

A small drain hole

The seatpost collar is removable

Small but crucial

The race number mounting bracket

Triki’s bike

The race number mounting bracket

The seatpost collar

Triki’s bike

What works for the pros

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Manuel Beltran’s USPS Trek Madone

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No confusion

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The bottom bracket shell

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The headtube

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A small drain hole

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The seatpost collar is removable

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Small but crucial

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The race number mounting bracket

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Triki’s bike

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The race number mounting bracket

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The seatpost collar

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Triki’s bike

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