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[1066familyman]

Indeed great result for the young lad. Shame about his bro though. Luckily there wasn't a book available for this one as I was going to lump on large on the broken collar boned one! Would have been a fantastic one two move had they both been up there.

Funnily enough PP had a book up for the stage last night. Kudus & Dyachenko were the short odds favourites, the brothers both around 18's I think. What stopped me having some of them, apart from being crap at picking winners at the mo, was that I'm still confused as to which twin is which Both can climb well, I know, but one is slightly more pure climber whilst the other is a bit punchier I think. What I do know is that both lads would appear to have a very bright future ahead of them and Greenedge have pulled a blinder in getting them on board. The massive step up to WT races doesn't seem to be phasing them at all. Mini 1066 (f) has Simon's autograph from ToB and swoons over them a bit I hope he's ok today following his collarbone injury and DNF.

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

Heading out on the De Rosa for the commute tomorrow. I'm expecting to be at least 3mph quicker on average.

Well, its was about half a mph quicker!!

Seriously though, what a difference - can't believe how much smoother everything is..and quiet. When I change gear, I can't even hear the rear mech and chain clunking around onto the cog....and nothing creaks....and the chain doesn't rub on the front mech every time I get out of the saddle....and I can adjust my saddle height........

I could go on!

 

[Stat Brother]

Well, its was about half a mph quicker!!

Seriously though, what a difference - can't believe how much smoother everything is..and quiet. When I change gear, I can't even hear the rear mech and chain clunking around onto the cog....and nothing creaks....and the chain doesn't rub on the front mech every time I get out of the saddle....and I can adjust my saddle height........

I could go on!

Safe to say it went well.

What the hell were you riding?

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

Safe to say it went well.

What the hell were you riding?

Previously riding a 16 year old bike with knackered 9 speed campag.

It didn't go so well on the way home:

Got my first puncture in years, but I swiftly swapped over the tubes and then realised I had swapped the saddle bag onto the new bike but not the pump....

"Mmm, just have to phone the wife", I thought. Phone out.... No signal. So I rode for about 20 minutes on the flat until I could flag down a helpful passing cyclist!

 

[Motogull]

Blimey [MENTION=16720]Indurain's Lungs[/MENTION], that is Sod's Law in full effect. I saw a bloke walking (in cleats) his bike where he needn't the other day. I'd most probably panic if that was my only option. I've heard that some riders take flip-flops out, just in case. Sod that. Did you damage your tyre or wheel though?

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

Blimey [MENTION=16720]Indurain's Lungs[/MENTION], that is Sod's Law in full effect. I saw a bloke walking (in cleats) his bike where he needn't the other day. I'd most probably panic if that was my only option. I've heard that some riders take flip-flops out, just in case. Sod that. Did you damage your tyre or wheel though?

Think I got away with it, which surprised me as I could feel the bump from the valve on every wheel turn!

 

[pb21]

Hate to say it but riding for 20 Mins on a flat is not going to do the wheel any good, particularly if it's the rear. Get it serviced by a decent wheelbuilder or you may find you get quite a few more p******** and/or a series of broken spokes...

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

Hate to say it but riding for 20 Mins on a flat is not going to do the wheel any good, particularly if it's the rear. Get it serviced by a decent wheelbuilder or you may find you get quite a few more p********

Yes, not ideal but it's still true and the tyre seems to have taken the brunt rather than the rim itself!

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Hate to say it but riding for 20 Mins on a flat is not going to do the wheel any good, particularly if it's the rear. Get it serviced by a decent wheelbuilder or you may find you get quite a few more p********

I'd be interested to know how you spelled punctures! There must be some sort of anagram going on...

 

[pb21]

It's more the increased/different forces the wheel and spokes when ridden flat, rather than specific damage to the rim. You may have got away with it though!

 

[pb21]

I'd be interested to know how you spelled punctures! There must be some sort of anagram going on...

Ha, it's a word I try not to think about at all!

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

It's more the increased/different forces the wheel and spokes when ridden flat, rather than specific damage to the rim. You may have got away with it though!

I'll give it the once over before I head out again, just to be sure. Should be fine though as it's still true.

 

[Stat Brother]

Blimey, I wasn't expecting Dan Martin to be 33/1 for the Giro.

Sure Quintana is the favourite, but not an odd on favourite.
There's even e/w Cadel value at 10/1.

 

[1066familyman]

This cycling season just gets better and better!

If you haven't checked out any of today's highlights from Turkey & Romandie then make sure you do - you won't regret it!

Eurosport have Turkey highlight show on at 9.30pm.

Good Romandie highlights here:

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[Indurain's Lungs]

This cycling season just gets better and better!

If you haven't checked out any of today's highlights from Turkey & Romandie then make sure you do - you won't regret it!

Eurosport have Turkey highlight show on at 9.30pm.

Good Romandie highlights here:

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Just saw Turkey on youtube, great ride by Yates.

 

[1066familyman]

Just saw Turkey on youtube, great ride by Yates.

Wasn't it just! One second in it in the end and a celebration on the line to boot

As we've said before on here, it looks like a very bright future awaits these talented twins. Great to see.

 

[Stat Brother]

Nothing new said, but I do feel the need to highlight the appalling capage on the podium.

[video=vimeo;93643098]http://vimeo.com/93643098[/video]

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

Smart decision by the Twins to join OGE.

Less pressure on them being labelled the next big things when in a foreign team.

 

[1066familyman]

Smart decision by the Twins to join OGE.

Less pressure on them being labelled the next big things when in a foreign team.

A good point. Not being at Sky as the step up to a WT team means they should fly under the radar a bit of the mainstream media at least.
I'm piling on the pressure already however I've had my hopes raised and expecting big things to come for these two

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

Albo does it again.