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Walking through a Giro TT warm-up with IAM

IAM Cycling riders finished second and third in the Giro's stage 9 TT. Here's a look at their time trial gear and their pre-race routines.

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Austrian Stefan Denifl kept his concentration while warming up for the Chianti time trial as fans and photographers looked on. Photo: Kristen Legan | VeloNews.com
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The skies opened up Sunday afternoon for the eighth stage of the Giro, making for a wet 40.5-kilometer race against the clock through Italy’s Chianti region. Matthias Brandle and Vegard Stake Laengen of IAM Cycling took second and third in the TT, riding Scott Plasma time trial bikes with DT Swiss wheels. Photo: Kristen Legan | VeloNews.com
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The Plasma’s front end is full of smooth lines for aerodynamics. The integrated, aerodynamic fork-headtube-stem system nestles together for a sleek look that is designed to be slippery in the wind. Photo: Kristen Legan | VeloNews.com
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To ensure riders could pedal hard on the long, fast descent into the finish, the bikes were equipped with 55-tooth chainrings as well as SRM power meters to monitor the effort. Photo: Kristen Legan | VeloNews.com
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Complementing the large chainrings were 11-28 cassettes that provided a wider range of gear options for all of the ups and downs through Italy’s scenic Tuscan hills. Photo: Kristen Legan | VeloNews.com
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Denifl and his Australian teammate, Leigh Howard, warmed up together for the Giro’s stage 8 time trial. Fans, friends, and team staff came by to keep the mood light as the riders’ start times approached. Photo: Kristen Legan | VeloNews.com
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IAM Cycling used DT Swiss RRC 2.0 disc wheels that combine the company’s proven hubs with the carbon know-how of Lightweight. With substantial climbing throughout the time trial, riders were certainly happy to have featherweight discs as the roads got steep. Photo: Kristen Legan | VeloNews.com
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The team used DT Swiss RRC 65 Dicut wheels up front with Continental Competition Pro LTD 22-millimeter tubular tires. Photo: Kristen Legan | VeloNews.com
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The aero helmet of choice for IAM Cycling was Giro’s new-ish TT lid that was spotted last year at the Tour de France. However, it looked like the unnamed aero helmet received some updates — there is less material on the front, making it a little less awkward. Photo: Kristen Legan | VeloNews.com
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The wide, wrap-around shield adds extra visibility without sacrificing aerodynamics and attaches to the helmet with magnets. Photo: Kristen Legan | VeloNews.com
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Giro’s aero helmet includes MIPS for added safety, as well as a soft, flexible tail cover to keep the air flowing smoothly over the helmet without swirling underneath the tail. Photo: Kristen Legan | VeloNews.com
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Eight safety pins kept this number securely attached — no flapping in the wind here. Photo: Kristen Legan | VeloNews.com

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