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Stefano Garzelli's Bianchi FG Lite prototype

Stefano Garzelli's Bianchi FG Lite prototype - as issued to favoured Liquigas riders (Image credit: Tim Maloney/Cyclingnews)

Bella Bici - only a Bianchi has that distinctive celeste look. If you want to start an argument among fans of Italian cycling, ask them whether it's green or blue... (Image credit: Tim Maloney/Cyclingnews)

Garzelli's cockpit with reliable ITM bars and stem (Image credit: Tim Maloney/Cyclingnews)

The unique shape of the Bianchi FG Lite's top tube and down tube, made in triple butted custom Dedaccai 7000 series aluminium. The frame sports an FSA integrated headset, with distinctive Bianchi eagle badge front and center. (Image credit: Tim Maloney/Cyclingnews)

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