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By Rob Karman, Anthony Tan published 12 May 2004

As Chris Horner returns to defend his title at the Tour of Georgia, Cyclingnews shooter Rob Karman...

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A subtle blend of titanium and carbon(Image credit: Rob Karman)

Zero Gravity Brakes(Image credit: Rob Karman)

Vredestein's Fortezza Pro tubulars(Image credit: Rob Karman)

Chris Horner's Webcor LeMond Tête de Course.(Image credit: Rob Karman/Cyclingnews.com)

Bontrager's Race X Lite stem.(Image credit: Rob Karman/Cyclingnews.com)

The blending of titanium and carbon is done ever so nicely.(Image credit: Rob Karman/Cyclingnews.com)

Zero Gravity Brakes - just 194 grams per pair.(Image credit: Rob Karman/Cyclingnews.com)

Vredestein's Fortezza Pro tubulars.(Image credit: Rob Karman/Cyclingnews.com)

Not much titanium here, apart from the chainstays.(Image credit: Rob Karman/Cyclingnews.com)

The reason why Horner's still on nine-speed - Webcor are sponsored by SRAM, who are yet to make a 10 speed cassette.(Image credit: Rob Karman/Cyclingnews.com)

Chris Horner's Webcor Cycling Team LeMond Tête de Course

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