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