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Wow. Even with my monumentally stupid picks that include 2 abandons (Wiggles and Ryder) and Van Garderen not even on the same continent, I’ve still got more points than Bretto. Any chance of getting bonus points for TJ winning a separate race while the G… »
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@Dan_R The Venge/EPS combo is a frame killer, particularly the Sworks Venge. Had one rider go through 3 frames here recently, cracking the frame at the FD mounts. For some reason the position of the FD moves under upshifts, and pushes the chain into the… »
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So according to Cyclingnews the stage today is going to finish at the Pantani monument on the Galibier. Should be a stage to send the Tifosi into Paroxysms if an Italian rider wins. »
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In amidst all the Schleck love in this thread, is it just me or is Schleck’s bike fit looking less fucked now than it was? At the TOC it at least looks like he’s on a bike the right size. If I’ve got the wrong schleck I couldn’t care less they’re probably… »
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@Chris Aw hell no. I can’t see how you’d attach the spokes to the rim if they’re anchored to the hub. Your best bet is to try and get a replacement rim from Shimano and reuse the spokes and hub. If the freehubs’ rooted that’s probably a waste of time. »
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@Sauterelle Hah, sprung! That’s why I’d still pick Di Luca but never, ever ever ever a Schleck. Heck I struggle to pick Hushovd from time to time. »
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@PeakInTwoYears Yep. You’re trying to change the way the engine uses fuel, not starve it, stop it and start it. I’m 6 foot with a solid build and spent 2 seasons as a lightweight rower (72kg) which is not impossible but my ideal riding weight is around 78… »
@Spun Up Also, I know it’s hidden in there somewhere, but (and this is just from personal experience) if I eat and hydrate with proper fluids on a ride, I’m less hungry hen you get off and less likely to smash through a ton of post ride food cos you’re … »
@Sauterelle Oh well that’s two of my favourite habits that kills kittens. »
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I’ve made this hackneyed, dated analogy before. The Giro is like the mysterious stranger in the bar – fascinating, sharp and stylish. The tour is the Cougar in the nightclub – predictable, flashy and with a line of 45 year old fund managers lining up to g… »
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@ChrisO Might be a perception issue – instead of the Rainbow Curse, if it was called the rainbow Jersey super year, we’d probably remember the wins more than the crashes. On another thread recently when Bettini came up with back to back WC jerseys I was c… »
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@Ron He had a bad case of the Rainbow Turd last year didn’t he. He was taken out by one particularly dodgy crash that had me thinking someone had paid off a domestique to get him to hit the deck. »
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@frank He’s on the verge of a breakthrough. I’m just here to provide the support he needs. Much the same as I supported Marcus’ breakthrough to being the biggest wankspanner on the planet, and before anyone lines up to thank me, you’re all welcome. »
@scaler911 Huh? You? I never, do tell us more…. »
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Nah fuck that. Ride the shit out of it with a 90mm stem on it. 1.5cm is doable in terms of reach, if that’s the only thing holding you back don’t worry about it. You might also be able to get bars for it with less throw, so that the levers aren’t as far a… »
No problem. I’ve seen images of 11 speed Ultegra on the interwebs as well which shares the 4 arm crank, so that if you go down this route in future replacing rings won’t make you feel like you’ve just had your wallet dragged out of your back pocket throug… »
@DocBrian That’s on the 9000 series 11 speed Dura Ace, the cranks use a 110bcd but they are making rings up to 55 tooth for them now. They’re also 4 bolt, so not quite standard compared to what is currently available. »
@RedRanger You do want to be a small amount lower on an MTB than a road bike so be careful about going too low – longer cranks on an MTB, and a more upright riding position will mean lower saddle height (centre of BB to top). Having said that, if you ri… »