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Mark Zalewski looked over the gear at the 2011 Little 500 race in Bloomington, Indiana.
Wheels at the ready. Photo: Mark ZalewskiAn 18-tooth sprocket is all that is allowed, with coaster brakes. Photo: Mark ZalewskiA well-sorted pit area is key. Photo: Mark ZalewskiEven some tires are customized. Photo: Mark ZalewskiThe pit areas are busy places, especially with foul weather. Photo: Mark ZalewskiThe Beta Theta Pi team had some old-style track bars on one of their bikes. Photo: Mark ZalewskiThe other Beta Theta Pi bike has its bars at a drastic angle. Photo: Mark ZalewskiA 46-tooth chainring is all that is allowed in the front. Photo: Mark ZalewskiCutter Eric Young’s bike is in no danger of breaking the UCI weight limit. Photo: Mark ZalewskiThe Cutters make sure their bikes are marked. Photo: Mark ZalewskiTeams can choose from types of road tires, but not cyclocross tires. Photo: Mark ZalewskiDelta Tau Delta went the furthest in terms of customizing their two bikes, with different seat posts and stems for each of their four riders. Photo: Mark ZalewskiA last-minute hit of air. Photo: Mark ZalewskiThis rider is going for an aggressive seat position. Photo: Mark ZalewskiMechanics are busy all race adjusting bikes in the infield and bringing them back to the pits. Photo: Mark ZalewskiA wet day made for lots of attention by the wrenches. Photo: Mark Zalewski
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