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What are the differences between the Racer and the Competition models?
Racers use a derailleur cable as a straddle cable, you can adjust the length for more power or more modulation.
Competition models have a fixed straddle cable length - proprietary
Competitions have a nicer finish, and come with a tire guide.
Racer
Competition
Over the years there were variations of both, but these are the most common representations.