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[1] Ability to form complex shapes (aerodynamic, aesthetics) Can create a stiff frame One-piece molded version can have continuous fiber flow in shell [2] High void contents Irregular compression over foam core Expensive Use aluminum sleeves/dropouts Seams and parting lines created in molding process No weight savings Foam susceptible to water absorption Limited sizing due to expensive molds [3] Softride Ironman (no longer in production) Zipp 2001 (no longer in production) Parts of Aegis and Kestrel frames [0] 
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