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The size L Canyon Speedmax CF SLX enjoyed a bit of sun and a light breeze a couple days before the race.
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Stefan Keul is a very sharp mechanic and he is responsible for the pro bikes.
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Like many other European pros Fachbach has opted for SwissSide Hadron 800 Ultimate wheels. In Kona he had them laced up with 23mm Continental GP TT tires.
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Here is another look at these Swiss Side Hadron 800 Ultimate wheels.
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The cockpit of the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX is very clean and Fachbach is set up on it pretty low.
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The pads are set up very tight together and the skinny Markus Fachbach is not much to see for the winds.
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When you are a professional it is socially acceptable to have your name on your race machine.
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The Elite Crono CX aero water bottle looks like it was indeed meant for this bike.
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Various shades of green at the front end of this bike.
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Fachbach had a new SRM power meter installed in Kona. The Shimano cranks are 172.5mm long and he used a 54-42 / 11-23 gear setup. The Dura-Ace chain is coated with Dry Fluid High End lubricant.
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Here is the PC8 display unit that goes with the SRM. But why is it not green, or black?
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The Ergon grips are super nice. And the there is a family connection between the Canyon and the Ergon brands.
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Fachbach was very upbeat leading up to the race.
