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On test: Cyfac Absolu, May 25, 2009

The Cyfac Absolu
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The Absolu's carbon wrapped tubes are relatively slender
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The top tube of the Absolu
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The Absolu's down tube
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Slight ribs on the down tube near the bottom bracket
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The Absolu's head tube
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Carbon wrapping yields ultra-smooth looking joints.
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The unique seat stay treatment
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Cyfac claim their arrow-straight seat stays
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The tapered chain stays
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Plenty of evidence can be seen
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"Fait a la main"
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Gear cables pass through these neat cable stops
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The rear brake cable is routed
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A replaceable aluminium rear derailleur hanger
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The matching Cyfac ForkNox 3C fork has a gentle rake.
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The drivetrain of our test bike
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A Stronglight X-Wing Activ Link chainset
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Stronglight's Ceramic Teflon Treatment
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The Stronglight's non-drive side crank
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The Record 10-speed rear derailleur
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Campagnolo's top groupsets may have one more sprocket
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Lever shapes have been updated
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Easton EC70 SL wheels
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The EC70 SL rear hub
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Schalbe Ultremo Evo tyres performed
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Easton's EC90 stem
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The Easton EC90 SLX bars
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The Selle Italia SLR saddle
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Cyfac's own carbon bottle cages
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