Indurain's Lungs
Legend of Garry Nelson
Couldn't catch any today.
On another note, finally got round to trying to build up my De Rosa. What the hell is with these funny star shaped bolts on campag!
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Couldn't catch any today.
On another note, finally got round to trying to build up my De Rosa. What the hell is with these funny star shaped bolts on campag!
1066familyman
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- Jan 15, 2008
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Well you didn't miss much. Kiryienka being a beast as ever and Wiggo showing off his new beard for a couple of km's pull at the front at the beginning of the climb. Felt strange seeing Scarponi in an Astana jersey. Another one of those transfers that I kept forgetting about. Mind you, I only just learnt the other day that Sky signed up Nieve way back in November! - not sure how I missed that one.
How far you got on the De Rosa? On the road for the Summer?
I haven't had the joys of the star shaped bolts yet, despite lots of tinkering. I changed the rear cassette myself and had the Lbs do the bottom bracket for me. Mind you, after a shock to the system going up Elphinstone Road this morning I might have to finally give in to fitting a compact to replace my standard 53/39 that keeps finding me out
I might encounter those star shaped bolts there perhaps?
Indurain's Lungs
Legend of Garry Nelson
How far you got on the De Rosa? On the road for the Summer?
I haven't had the joys of the star shaped bolts yet, despite lots of tinkering. I changed the rear cassette myself and had the Lbs do the bottom bracket for me. Mind you, after a shock to the system going up Elphinstone Road this morning I might have to finally give in to fitting a compact to replace my standard 53/39 that keeps finding me out
Cables on but then snapped the headset clasp bolt. Have also dropped the crank bolt somewhere and can't find it!
Other than that, it's going well!
1066familyman
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Oh dear. Not so good then.
Oh well, all the more satisfying when you finally get it done. Pics on here of the finished project I hope?
Motogull
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Or else more like.
I'm not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but I can't get my head around sky becoming the latest team to have their bikes stolen. It seems bizarre that teams have £250,000+ worth of kit locked inside an unguarded and fully branded van outside their hotel. Bizarre!
I see the Lampre-Merida bikes are now for sale on a Russian website. Clearly the thieves are professional. Wouldn't it be cheaper for the team's to employ a security guard out two, or spend a bit more on better security?
I wouldn't have thought that one-off fully branded bikes had that high a resale value - obviously not!
I see the Lampre-Merida bikes are now for sale on a Russian website. Clearly the thieves are professional. Wouldn't it be cheaper for the team's to employ a security guard out two, or spend a bit more on better security?
I wouldn't have thought that one-off fully branded bikes had that high a resale value - obviously not!
As with most sports that have a pinnacle event new tech will only be bought in, with that in mind.
ASO will get there, bike/helmet cams might not be too far away, trialled in events like Paris-Nice.
I don't see Prudhomme or to a lesser extent Cookson so set in their ways, to undermine advancing the sport.
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1066familyman
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Looking at that Oman pic.
Froomes attack yesterday on Green Mountain was stinging. Have to say though, TJVG looked in very good shape too, whilst Uran alongside him looked to be suffering.
Froomes attack yesterday on Green Mountain was stinging. Have to say though, TJVG looked in very good shape too, whilst Uran alongside him looked to be suffering.
How's it down the Oman table in 6th then Mr Chaff?
Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
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I sat up a while ago - I have forgotten to pick a team for stages 1 and 6. In fact I forgot that the race was on/
It's the Tour of Oman. And it's the pinnacle of your season. Congratulations!
I sat up a while ago - I have forgotten to pick a team for stages 1 and 6. In fact I forgot that the race was on/
It's the Tour of Oman. And it's the pinnacle of your season. Congratulations!
Yeah you're right. Only losers win it.
I mean, look at last year's winner. What did he do after that win. Nothing. No diddly squat. Er, oh, er hang on.
Pogue Mahone
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Yeah, but this year's winner is an absolute no-hoper. We will never hear of him again.
Pogue Mahone
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I can see your transfer history
Are you still up? Go to bed, man!
Pogue Mahone
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I can see your transfer history
I've just looked - seems I did pick a team for stage 6. But I don't remember doing so, I was drunk when I did it, so it doesn't count.
