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Pro Bike: Alexandre Moos’ BMC TT01 Time Machine, February 14, 2009

Pro veteran Alexandre Moos will set out on Saturday's prologue course
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One of the frame's most distinctive features
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A unique eccentric handlebar clamp in the integrated stem
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The rear end features a deep rear wheel cutout
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The top tube bears BMC's characteristic 'T'-shaped cross section.
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The telescoping aero seatpost is fixed with a clever internal wedge system
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The seatpost head is secured on a long rail
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Moos prefers a rather forward position
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BMC has also provided Moos with its sleek aero crankset.
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Even the backsides of the chainrings have been smoothed out
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BMC continues to use a square taper interface
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The fully custom nature of Moos' bike even extends to his name on the top tube.
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Not much to see here!
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Both the front and rear wheels bear giant DT Swiss decals…
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…but the surface dimples and molded-in logo
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Relatively narrow Continental Podium tires offer a fast roll
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Should he ever have the desire Moos could also run his TT01 as a fixed gear.
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Vision brake levers offer a narrow profile to the oncoming air.
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Moos' road bike is fitted with Campagnolo Record 11
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Both front and rear calipers
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The front derailleur is bolted to a carbon mount.
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Time RXS Racer pedals get the job done.
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An Elite Custom Race bottle cage
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