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FSA's aluminum OS-115 stem and Energy bar (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) There's no carbon in the frame (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) The light and reliable drivetrain (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Johnson and Bessette are man and wife (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) fi'zi:k's Microtex bar tape (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Everyone knows that red bikes (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) A SRAM Force front derailleur (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) The carbon top tube flows gracefully (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Another SRAM Red rear derailleur (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Mavic's new TraComp technology (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Tim Johnson speeds around the cyclo-cross circuit on his signature Cannondale XTJ. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) FSA's aluminum OS-115 stem and Energy bar provide a light-yet-safe perch for Johnson's hands. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) SRAM's Red group makes use of the coated, but unsealed, version of Gore's recently reintroduced cable line. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Carbon fiber TRP CR950 cantilevers clamp down on Mavic rims with SwissStop pads. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) There's no carbon in the frame but there's plenty of carbon elsewhere. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) The new Mavic Cosmic Carbone Ultimate is a decidedly premium selection for a 'cross bike. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) The light and reliable drivetrain is a mix of Cannondale, SRAM, and Shimano bits. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Johnson runs with 39/46T chainrings. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) A purposeful component selection gets the job done. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) The new SRAM Red group is already making the rounds in the professional racing ranks. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Clean cable routing keeps the rear brake running smoothly. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Titanium saddle rails offer a safer failure mode than carbon fiber… (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) …but the flexible carbon fiber shell offers plenty of comfort for remounts. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Cannondale's oversized and integrated BB30 system is claimed to be both lighter and more rigid than conventional setups. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) The new SRAM PowerDome cassette design includes a press-fit aluminum plate to seal up the innards. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Man and machine ready to hit the barriers. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Johnson and Bessette are man and wife and sponsored by the same umbrella, but Bessette races on a Ridley X-Fire. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) fi'zi:k's Microtex bar tape offers a perfect match to the saddle. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Everyone knows that red bikes are faster. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Online retailer Cyclocrossworld.com has fast become a fixture in the cyclo-cross racing scene. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) A SRAM Force front derailleur moves the chain from ring to ring. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Bessette runs a slightly smaller 39/44T combination. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) FSA's 'cross-specific headset includes a cable hanger for a clean build. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) The carbon top tube flows gracefully into the wishbone seat stays. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Another SRAM Red rear derailleur can be found back here. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Ceramic bearing pulleys are already fitted as standard equipment. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Mavic's new TraComp technology exercises the tubular carbon fiber spokes in both compression and tension. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) There's no carbon in Johnson's frame, but plenty of it in Bessette's Ridley. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) The rear R-SYS wheel uses aluminum spokes on the driveside. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) A setback FSA K-Force seatpost clamps on to fi'zi:k's Aliante saddle. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Bessette's bike is also equipped with TRP's carbon fiber CR950 cantilever brakes. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Lyne Bessette warms up before the race. (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Smile for the camera, Lyne! (Image credit: Mitch Clinton) Pro Bike, December 10, 2007
