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Avanti Quantum Team(Image credit: John Stevenson)
Shiamno Dura-Ace abounds(Image credit: John Stevenson)
The joins look like classic tidied aluminium, but are actually bonded carbon(Image credit: John Stevenson)
Predictably smooth shifting from the Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleur(Image credit: John Stevenson)
Pinarello-style curvy front fork(Image credit: John Stevenson)
Excellent Shimano Dura-Ace brakes add to the Quantum's air of confidence(Image credit: John Stevenson)
Zipp 404 wheels have definite go-faster potential(Image credit: John Stevenson)
Handy gear adjusters(Image credit: John Stevenson)
Curvy rear stays(Image credit: John Stevenson)
Ten sprockets on Shimano's steel-and-titanium Dura-Ace cluster(Image credit: John Stevenson)
The main triangle is very conventional - and it works(Image credit: John Stevenson)
The barrel-shaped head tube adds torsional rigidity(Image credit: John Stevenson)
Oval's stem hides its bolts away(Image credit: John Stevenson)
It's carbon Jim(Image credit: John Stevenson)
Huge bottom bracket area - another stiffness-enhancing touch(Image credit: John Stevenson)
Radial spokes on the left side of the Zipp rear wheel(Image credit: John Stevenson)
Specialized's Mondo tubulars are a rare but effective spec.(Image credit: John Stevenson)
Markings on the seat post help with post-shipment assembly(Image credit: John Stevenson)
Selle Italia Flite Gel Flow saddle (Image credit: John Stevenson)
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