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Stage 2 preview

andrewgturnbull — Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:44 am

Author: andrewgturnbull

Posted: Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:44 am

Hi there.

Option 3: A breakaway won't succeed because it's too early in the race and there are too many riders with a chance of wearing yellow tonight.

Cheers, Andy

Tour de France betting

LangerDan — Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:44 am

Author: LangerDan

Posted: Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:44 am

I think Paddy Powers money is safe. The T&C show that this applies only to riders who are banned by ASO for a failed dope test. IIRC, ASO will convene a panel to assess each positive "A" sample and decide whether to bar a rider within 24 hours. It is almost impossible that "B" samples will be confirmed within that 24 hour window so ASO will probably exclude the rider on "unsporting behavior", "interference with ASO profit margin" or somesuch - declaring a riders as banned for doping before both tests have been carried out will see ASO / FFC up before CAS.

Iron Maiden

muddylegs — Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:43 am

Author: muddylegs

Posted: Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:43 am

Was anybody at Twickenham last night to see Iron maiden.
It was fantastic, first time i have ever seen them.

Clipless on Commuting bike?

dondare — Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:43 am

Author: dondare

Posted: Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:43 am

I use Time Atac clipless pedals and they're ideal for commuting. I've never had a "clipless moment".

Shock Pump question

paradox1509 — Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:41 am

Author: paradox1509

Posted: Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:41 am

Hi
Is there such a device that you can attach to your shock pump so there is no loss of air when removing the pump after setting?

Thx...

Pro Tour Pundit - Tour de France

Timoid. — Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:39 am

Author: Timoid.

Posted: Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:39 am

Late again!

GC: Valverde
Stage 2: Hushovd
Stage 3:Cavendish
Stage 4: Cancellara
Stage 5: Freire
Stage 6: Valverde
Stage 7: Cunego
Stage 8: Gilbert
Stage 9: Soler

switching gears.....

dondare — Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:38 am

Author: dondare

Posted: Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:38 am

Using your gears correctly is not wimping out.

Looking for north east "all mountain" riding newbi

paradox1509 — Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:36 am

Author: paradox1509

Posted: Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:36 am

Cheers Bones, I live near gt ayton and will travel as far as dalby etc... I mainly ride Guisbrough, Captain Cooks etc

Fox 36s on Yeti 575?

Chaka Ping — Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:36 am

Author: Chaka Ping

Posted: Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:36 am

I'm seriously considering upgrading the Float 32 140mm fork on my Yeti 575 (07) to a 36.

Ridden it in Scotland and Wales and, while the 32 is a good fork, it feels a bit unbalanced with the DHX 5.0 air shock on the rear.

Anyway, I can't justify buying a new 36 - so I'm faced with a choice of '07 Talas (100mm - 160mm) or Float R (160mm) secondhand. The latter obviously a bit cheaper.

Anyone got experience of the 36 Float R on a 575 or similar travel bike? I'm just wondering if it'll prove to be too long in travel and I'll wish I'd got the Talas.

assos bibshorts sizing

pader — Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:34 am

Author: pader

Posted: Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:34 am

they come up very very small. i'm 6'1" and just get into an xl

Bianchi C2C carbon forks..

Arch Stanton — Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:34 am

Author: Arch Stanton

Posted: Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:34 am

Congrats on your choice, I got one too..(Campag tho')
I had to change the saddle, too soft. I'd be interested to hear what you think after a few miles on it.

Using my MTB for work, ideal settings?

stevieboy — Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:33 am

Author: stevieboy

Posted: Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:33 am

To be honest when ever I commute I just ride the bike as it is set for the trails - normal pressures, normal fork settings and normal tyres. Sure it may make it harder than it needs to be but it's good for the fitness.

And whats wrong with lycra it's not just for roadies y'know! Although I must admit I get funny looks at work when I roll up in my full race gear - especially from the admin girls

best looking...

Mancunianfightingcat — Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:30 am

Author: Mancunianfightingcat

Posted: Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:30 am

Downhill bikes always look the best to me..

The Empire looks particularly tough

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Track Bike on eBay

velodromeorguk — Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:27 am

Author: velodromeorguk

Posted: Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:27 am

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There are somethings that just.......

Pete Beer — Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:23 am

Author: Pete Beer

Posted: Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:23 am

Nice. Did you see the frame on Flea Bay recently...............