[Other Sport] Cycling geeks

[1066familyman]

I will deffo spill, just waiting for the start list and betting.

I dug out this re ToB from last year.
Judging by my comments on last years Worlds, I wouldn't get too excited by my 'knowledge'.

Cycling - Back from Tour of Britain...

Opps

 

[1066familyman]

Gerrans?

I've got a very left field pick as well - Gallopin.

There's a few decent doms from the fantasy game that could do a job I reckon. Can't remember now whether Gallopin is a dom or star rider though.

 

[Stat Brother]

Opps

I want a point or 2 for still flagging up the thread.

Plus, there's still no way the GB should have done what they did.

 

[1066familyman]

I want a point or 2 for still flagging up the thread.

Plus, there's still no way the GB should have done what they did.

Yep, props for that I believe is the term

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

There's a few decent doms from the fantasy game that could do a job I reckon. Can't remember now whether Gallopin is a dom or star rider though.

He's an expensive-ish domestique. Although there's a lot of cross-over with the Amstel Gold, that finishes right at the top of the Cauberg whereas the Worlds have a km or so flattish section after. Reasonable climbers with a decent sprint have a chance but it could be like 98 (Camenzind) and someone nips away on the climb and holds on.

 

[Stat Brother]

Reasonable climbers with a decent sprint have a chance but it could be like 98 (Camenzind) and someone nips away on the climb and holds on.

My prediction is the opposite, but same principle.

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

My prediction is the opposite, but same principle.

That it won't be a small group or someone who slips away on their own?

There's me thinking I'd covered all bases there!

 

[Stat Brother]

Someone nipping away, as Sagan and Gilbert are watching each other on the climb, and holding on.
Only I'll be going for a climber, who can sprint a bit, not a sprinter who can climb.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Okay, [MENTION=435]Stat Brother[/MENTION] - thank you for the link to the buying guide on the cycle forum, been very useful.

Evans Brighton have F-all in stock at the moment so not had a chance to try any of theirs. Did get out on a Scott S50 2012 at Syds bikes which felt great. I liked the fact that despite the bike being fairly low spec. the frame is the same as Scott use for their higher spec'd bikes, right up to £1600 or so. Syd's had the S50 for £750 and he was willing to throw in £90 shoes, helmet and a few other bits as he needs to make way for the 2013 models.

There is a Scott S40 on ebay in Worthing that I might also have a look at, looks a good spec. and could be a reasonable purchase. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160879061491?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648#ht_500wt_1413

Or I have an acquaintance who is selling their Bianchi Infinito 2010 with Fulcrum racing wheels and shimano 105. Think he wants about £900. Very tempting!

I was budgeting for £800 + shoes and bits.

If the Bianchi feels nice and is suitable size, got to be that hasn't it!?

 

[Stat Brother]

Good stuff.
As it should be the final decision, is and can only be yours.
You obviously know there's not much competition between those bikes, even if one is Italian with fishing tackle attached.

But as before, just because you may well have a good deal, if it doesn't fit you can't make it work.

You need to be comfy or at best you won't want to ride, worst case, you'll do yourself an injury.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Good stuff.
As it should be the final decision, is and can only be yours.
You obviously know there's not much competition between those bikes, even if one is Italian with fishing tackle attached.

But as before, just because you may well have a good deal, if it doesn't fit you can't make it work.

You need to be comfy or at best you won't want to ride, worst case, you'll do yourself an injury.

Trouble is for me, I'm getting off a heavy Trek hybrid and of course every road bike I try is like a revelation. With no road bike miles in me, it's a really tough decision. The key I guess is to take my time and try as many as possible.

With regards to suppliers like Canyon, Ribble, Planet X, seems like some really good deals but you can't try them...

 

[Stat Brother]

The key I guess is to take my time and try as many as possible.

With regards to suppliers like Canyon, Ribble, Planet X, seems like some really good deals but you can't try them...

Within reason, you could try till the cows come home.
You may well find the bike that fit perfectly but does rock you boat.
At which point you could use the (online) geometry to pick something a little less 'high street'.
Most have a solid exchange policy, you could add wiggle into the equation.

Your desire to ride coupled with the diminishing great weather will help you get through this process pretty quick.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Bleedin ell, Tour of Britian live on itv4, has this been the case all week, how did I miss that

ITV Tour of Britain


Its wet....

 

[Stat Brother]

You just beat me to it.
No it's the first time this week.

and yes, the weather isn't doing GB any favours.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Cycling through rivers!

Excellent coverage, why can't the vuelta get decent camera work and picture quality like this.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Wiggens just ripped the field apart by upping the pace in a crosswind.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Go CAV

We really have the most amazing cycling team, and that Canada race wasn't bad either

 

[Stat Brother]

That was never in doubt, men against boys.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

How we dreamt of having elite cyclists like these.

 

[Stat Brother]

Elite CLEAN cyclists, like these.