Only 1 Brit, G's in pole position at the moment, fancy a veto?
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[Other Sport] Cycling geeks
- Thread starter Pantani
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Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
I think G would be more willing to ride for the team if needed. Oh and G doesn't have stupid sideburns.
I guess it falls to Tony Martin. Do we have ze germanz in zere already?
G's not too shoddy on a TT (especially short stuff). Sagan's too obvious a choice - Kittel would represent that last transfer for a flat stage when you've run out of 'proper' riders! He could be the continued disappointment of Goss and Degenkolb, and the not 'quite' a sprinter feel I get from Sagan sometimes.
Indurain's Lungs
Legend of Garry Nelson
If you're just picking on pure speed then it's got to be cav.
I don't think [MENTION=12656]Pantani[/MENTION]'s stipulation went that far, lets face it we are hardly likely to overrun ourselves with a team full of Germans, Italians or Spaniards.
That is a very good genre.
I don't think I have a 'go to' guy. My gut feeling would be DeMare, but I do really rate him, and think he'll come good, hopefully this season.
Cyclesport magazine seem to be having a season long 'perennial second' competition, between Farrar, Goss & Renshaw. (2-1-1)
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Yes, Demare should be our sprinter or that neo pro sprinter from Europcar, Coquard (he even has e 'semi' humorous name). As a TT I would like Gustav Erik Larsson as he also has an excellent name, plus the bonus of CMS like hair:
I thought that was a lady bicyclist.
Motogull
Todd Warrior
- Sep 16, 2005
- 10,492
Was in Bromley today and went into a bike shop there with a real interest in checking out the road bikes. Staff left me alone which was nice. Liked the look of a Trek and red Spesh but no intention to buy there. Mrs has no issue with me getting a new bike now, but wonders if my routes are a bit too rural for a road bike. Don't worry I've reassured her.
Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
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How long did you spend in there? I find it impossible to spend less than 1/2 an hour in a bike shop - unless it's really small, then it gets embarrassing. When are you buying? You'll be amazed at how quickly your speed and mileage will increase.
It's a shame you didn't get the opportunity to take the Trek for a quick spin, it would be a nice reference point.
I'd hazard a guess if like me, you walked past this in my LBS window, pretty much every day.
The search would be over:-
By my reckoning it's only £275 above your max total, which is now twice the original starting point.
I'd hazard a guess if like me, you walked past this in my LBS window, pretty much every day.
The search would be over:-
By my reckoning it's only £275 above your max total, which is now twice the original starting point.
It's a shame you didn't get the opportunity to take the Trek for a quick spin, it would be a nice reference point.
I'd hazard a guess if like me, you walked past this in my LBS window, pretty much every day.
The search would be over:-
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By my reckoning it's only £275 above your max total, which is now twice the original starting point.
Nirone Sora Compact?
Who was the fella who spent all of last season riding off the front of the peleton.
He was there for 2+k kms, over the season., that's the kind of team player the Geeks need!
I want to say he's a Saxo Bank rider.
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Chris Anker Sorensen?
Yeah.
It's a shrewd move by Glyn, it looks really nice with 'only' a £770 price tag.
Motogull
Todd Warrior
- Sep 16, 2005
- 10,492
So if I get a choice, what would be the 'correct' choice. I wouldn't have a clue.
Urrmmm I don't think so.
All I remember him for last season is getting clipped by the motorbike.
I'm sure 1066 will have the answer on his database.
The correct choice is the bike you feel most comfortable on, and the one that gives you the biggest smile, that's the easy bit.
The correct choice for all the accessories and clothing is the worlds biggest can of worms, which I don't know if you want to open.
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He won the Combatitivity prize in the Tour and was out on the attack nearly everyday, and got hit by the motorbike. Maybe you are thinking of one of the many frenchmen who make a living out of getting in pointless breaks, Roy, the whole of the Europcar team, Moncoutie (shame he has retired, he would be a shoe in for this team if I had my way).