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The Lance-dropper

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Published 9 May 2004

Jittery Joes' Cesar Grajales shot to fame at this year's Tour of Georgia after winning the race's...

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(Almost) defies gravity — (Almost) defies gravity (Image credit: Rob Karman)

Maxxis Columbiere tyres — Maxxis Columbiere tyres (Image credit: Rob Karman)

Crank Brothers Eggbeaters — Crank Brothers Eggbeaters (Image credit: Rob Karman)

Cateye's Cordless 7 cyclocomputer — Cateye's Cordless 7 cyclocomputer (Image credit: Rob Karman)

The Lance-dropper - Cesar Grajales' Jittery Joes Klein Q-Pro XX, with mechanic and sponsor Brian Molloy, owner of The Hub bike shop in Athens, Georgia. — The Lance-dropper - Cesar Grajales' Jittery Joes Klein Q-Pro XX, with mechanic and sponsor Brian Molloy, owner of The Hub bike shop in Athens, Georgia. (Image credit: Rob Karman/Cyclingnews.com)

Almost defies gravity - Zero Gravity's brakes (barely) tip the scales at 194 grams a pair. — Almost defies gravity - Zero Gravity's brakes (barely) tip the scales at 194 grams a pair. (Image credit: Rob Karman/Cyclingnews.com)

SRAM's R9 Road cluster. — SRAM's R9 Road cluster. (Image credit: Rob Karman/Cyclingnews.com)

Truvativ's Rouleur one-piece forged aluminium crankarm. — Truvativ's Rouleur one-piece forged aluminium crankarm. (Image credit: Rob Karman/Cyclingnews.com)

Maxxis Columbiere tyres sit on Cane Creek Aros Team Ti wheels. — Maxxis Columbiere tyres sit on Cane Creek Aros Team Ti wheels. (Image credit: Rob Karman/Cyclingnews.com)

Jittery Joe's mechanic Brian Molloy is also a sponsor as owner of The Hub bike shop in Athens, Georgia, hence the custom stem cap. — Jittery Joe's mechanic Brian Molloy is also a sponsor as owner of The Hub bike shop in Athens, Georgia, hence the custom stem cap. (Image credit: Rob Karman/Cyclingnews.com)

Crank Brothers Eggbeaters with custom (shortened) titanium spindles. — Crank Brothers Eggbeaters with custom (shortened) titanium spindles. (Image credit: Rob Karman/Cyclingnews.com)

Cateye's Cordless 7 cyclocomputer in custom Jittery Joes' orange. — Cateye's Cordless 7 cyclocomputer in custom Jittery Joes' orange. (Image credit: Rob Karman/Cyclingnews.com)

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Maxxis Columbiere tyres

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The Lance-dropper - Cesar Grajales' Jittery Joes Klein Q-Pro XX, with mechanic and sponsor Brian Molloy, owner of The Hub bike shop in Athens, Georgia.

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Almost defies gravity - Zero Gravity's brakes (barely) tip the scales at 194 grams a pair.

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SRAM's R9 Road cluster.

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Truvativ's Rouleur one-piece forged aluminium crankarm.

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Maxxis Columbiere tyres sit on Cane Creek Aros Team Ti wheels.

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Jittery Joe's mechanic Brian Molloy is also a sponsor as owner of The Hub bike shop in Athens, Georgia, hence the custom stem cap.

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Cateye's Cordless 7 cyclocomputer in custom Jittery Joes' orange.

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Cesar Grajales' Jittery Joes Pro Cycling Team Klein Q-Pro XX

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