Image 1 of 19Avanti Quantum Team (Image credit: John Stevenson) Image 2 of 19Shiamno Dura-Ace abounds (Image credit: John Stevenson) Image 3 of 19The joins look like classic tidied aluminium, but are actually bonded carbon (Image credit: John Stevenson) Image 4 of 19Predictably smooth shifting from the Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleur (Image credit: John Stevenson) Image 5 of 19Pinarello-style curvy front fork (Image credit: John Stevenson) Image 6 of 19Excellent Shimano Dura-Ace brakes add to the Quantum's air of confidence (Image credit: John Stevenson) Image 7 of 19Zipp 404 wheels have definite go-faster potential (Image credit: John Stevenson) Image 8 of 19Handy gear adjusters (Image credit: John Stevenson) Image 9 of 19Curvy rear stays (Image credit: John Stevenson) Image 10 of 19Ten sprockets on Shimano's steel-and-titanium Dura-Ace cluster (Image credit: John Stevenson) Image 11 of 19The main triangle is very conventional - and it works (Image credit: John Stevenson) Image 12 of 19The barrel-shaped head tube adds torsional rigidity (Image credit: John Stevenson) Image 13 of 19Oval's stem hides its bolts away (Image credit: John Stevenson) Image 14 of 19It's carbon Jim (Image credit: John Stevenson) Image 15 of 19Huge bottom bracket area - another stiffness-enhancing touch (Image credit: John Stevenson) Image 16 of 19Radial spokes on the left side of the Zipp rear wheel (Image credit: John Stevenson) Image 17 of 19Specialized's Mondo tubulars are a rare but effective spec. (Image credit: John Stevenson) Image 18 of 19Markings on the seat post help with post-shipment assembly (Image credit: John Stevenson) Image 19 of 19Selle Italia Flite Gel Flow saddle (Image credit: John Stevenson) New
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Ride & handling: faster, faster!
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