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Parent Category: Bicycles
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Category: Scott
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Published on Saturday, 28 August 2010 08:22
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Written by Luca Salvatelli
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The team Columbia-HTC uses for time trials, the Plasma 2 frame, the evolution of the famous Plasma Limited. The monocoque carbon frame tubes and high-profile very generous. The fork has straight legs and aerodynamic and looks impressive, despite its 380 grams weight declared. It integrates seamlessly with the head tube, very short but very section, as well as the section is abundant throughout the area of the steering area. Even the tube is large and joins the generous bottom bracket. A very large part from which the rear, very short and compact, with large tubes, thanks to special ribs which increase stiffness without compromising weight. The seat tube follows the shape of the wheel and then form a single structure, rigid, connecting tubes of high cart with the top tube and seat integrated.
The cables run inside the frame, while the front brake is in the classical frontal position under the rear wheel. The bike is then assembled with the Dura Ace Di2 group. Some cranks take the SRM power meter, while other athletes use of oval cranck. The pedals are always Dura Ace. The wheels are carbon fiber rear lens and high-profile front. Aerobar is the new Pro model Missile, developed with athletes of team. Saddles are Prologue, in various models. A bike not light, but rigid frame that makes his best weapon.