2015 'PRO' cycling discussion

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ichobi
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by ichobi

Don't discount the flowerboy. He will be heavily marked, but last year's effort was memorable.
Perhaps Sagan will finally show who's the new classic boss too.

KWalker
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by KWalker

HillRPete wrote:
KWalker wrote:From the post race photo Cav's saddle was super nose down as well.

Isn't there a regulation in place now that requires the saddle to be level?


I think that is just for TT bikes at least as most Speci saddles are designed to be level in the center and thus appear slightly nose down. Maybe his tilted from an impact?
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Samuel Sanchez Gonzalez
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by Samuel Sanchez Gonzalez

ichobi wrote:Don't discount the flowerboy. He will be heavily marked, but last year's effort was memorable.
Perhaps Sagan will finally show who's the new classic boss too.


He's riding Paris-Nice. Not defending his title. :noidea: (he's afraid of the mountains of Tirreno :roll: )

Pieter
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by Pieter

Samuel Sanchez Gonzalez wrote:
ichobi wrote:Don't discount the flowerboy. He will be heavily marked, but last year's effort was memorable.
Perhaps Sagan will finally show who's the new classic boss too.


He's riding Paris-Nice. Not defending his title. :noidea: (he's afraid of the mountains of Tirreno :roll: )

As he should. That stage 5 finish just doesn't suit him.

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Kjetil
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by Kjetil

^The saddle tilt rule applies to time trial, road and cyclocross bikes. My numbers memory served me right.
Reference: http://www.uci.ch/mm/Document/News/Rule ... nglish.PDF
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wingguy
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by wingguy

Kjetil wrote:That Synapse looks like a size 48.


Probably a Pro Geometry version with 54 top tube and 48 head tube, or some similar combination. Don't know why they don't sell them!

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Samuel Sanchez Gonzalez
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by Samuel Sanchez Gonzalez

this guy is a midget I doubt he rides a 54 tt, plus I doubt a mtb/cx pilot rides with a longish reach

Fiery
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by Fiery

Kjetil wrote:^That "new ergo" shape is available from other manufacturers too now. Fizik (spellcheck!) and 3T come to mind.

I can't think of any that are deeper than 130 mm, other than FSA New Ergo and Bontrager VR (there might be others, but they are few and far between). Most other variable radius bend bars seem to be compact/shallow. It seems though that the shape first appeared as standard drop but only truly gained popularity when they made it compact.

KWalker
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by KWalker

Kjetil wrote:^The saddle tilt rule applies to time trial, road and cyclocross bikes. My numbers memory served me right.
Reference: http://www.uci.ch/mm/Document/News/Rule ... nglish.PDF


You're correct, but I'm guessing they really don't enforce it too hard on road bikes.
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Kjetil
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So very wrong.
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Rondje
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by Rondje

Allot better then the Celeste - Belkin green combination.

pastronef
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by pastronef

Ben Swift Specialized shoes

https://instagram.com/p/zx8GZ_iqlp/

he's not sponsored by Specy. he wore full white unbadged s-works before these (like Talansky and others)

rainerhq
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by rainerhq

@Strade Bianche
F*** that Eurosport. Broadcast should have been started 14.45. Its 15.04 and they are showing skiing and not even live coverage. Its very common on this channel
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Vagabond
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by Vagabond

I'm following Strade Bianche on ticker since I can't get anything to load for video. Can you guys recommend a site where I can pay to watch all the races over the season on my Macbook? I'd rather pay and enjoy than have to suffer following along on tickers.
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