[Other Sport] Cycling geeks

[1066familyman]

Get in! Podium spot from an all French team

Every single rider scored and Alaphilippe was immense. Well happy with that, aside from Rudy not making a single break.

Meanwhile... How's that GC top 5 looking Stat? Packed with 4 of your riders I presume?

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Over the moon to take 2nd after a great last couple of days...
Got my Swiss Tour team up and running too, & cant wait for the big one next month!

 

[Stat Brother]

Get in! Podium spot from an all French team

Every single rider scored and Alaphilippe was immense. Well happy with that, aside from Rudy not making a single break.

Meanwhile... How's that GC top 5 looking Stat? Packed with 4 of your riders I presume?

Taking pride in being beaten by perennial relegation candidate Fignon's Ponytail - oh how the mighty have fallen

 

[1066familyman]

Taking pride in being beaten by perennial relegation candidate Fignon's Ponytail - oh how the mighty have fallen

Well considering I made 4 out of the actual top 5 GC unavailable to myself, then yes, well proud of my one nation army

Talking of which, there's that 4 out of the top 5 question again

 

[Stat Brother]

Well considering I made 4 out of the actual top 5 GC unavailable to myself, then yes, well proud of my one nation army

Talking of which, there's that 4 out of the top 5 question again

They're biding their time.

Patience is a virtue.

 

[Jimmy Grimble]

Hello cyclists. I'm looking for a bit of advice as am thinking of getting myself a bike.

I rarely cycle but when I do I quite enjoy it so would like to get into it a bit more. I'm looking at getting one for mostly leisure use, but could potentially use it to cycle to work sometimes.

I don't wanna spend too much but want something that is respectable. Any suggestions?

 

[Motogull]

Give us a few clues!

 

[Stat Brother]

Hello cyclists. I'm looking for a bit of advice as am thinking of getting myself a bike.

I rarely cycle but when I do I quite enjoy it so would like to get into it a bit more. I'm looking at getting one for mostly leisure use, but could potentially use it to cycle to work sometimes.

I don't wanna spend too much but want something that is respectable. Any suggestions?

As Moto says we're going to need a bit more, as at the moment it sounds like you'll be buying a garage warmer.

Budget?
How long is the commute?
On what terrain?
Will you be carrying stuff?
What sort of leisure use, popping to the pub or cycling just for the sake of it?
Do you have access to the 'cycle to work' scheme?

From what you've said so far, all I'd say is get a hybrid 'flat bar' bike which the wheels & tyres match the terrain you'll be riding, and don't be wowed by 'extras'.
With enough info we geeks can do better than that.

 

[RandyWanger]

I'm an excited boy this morning.
My Wilier Izoard XP Sora has done me proud, but after 3 years, it's time for an upgrade. I loved the Izoard, loved the red/black colour, it looks a lot more than it costs. So keeping with the theme, I've gone and purchased a Wilier GTR SL Endurance geo Dura Ace. I'll be back in the UK next Monday so sadly nomore col a jour for me. But this should see me through the next 3 years.
Izoard XP to be sold on soon.

 

[Stat Brother]

I'm an excited boy this morning.
My Wilier Izoard XP Sora has done me proud, but after 3 years, it's time for an upgrade. I loved the Izoard, loved the red/black colour, it looks a lot more than it costs. So keeping with the theme, I've gone and purchased a Wilier GTR SL Endurance geo Dura Ace. I'll be back in the UK next Monday so sadly nomore col a jour for me. But this should see me through the next 3 years.
Izoard XP to be sold on soon.

Nice.

 

[banjo]

I'm an excited boy this morning.
My Wilier Izoard XP Sora has done me proud, but after 3 years, it's time for an upgrade. I loved the Izoard, loved the red/black colour, it looks a lot more than it costs. So keeping with the theme, I've gone and purchased a Wilier GTR SL Endurance geo Dura Ace. I'll be back in the UK next Monday so sadly nomore col a jour for me. But this should see me through the next 3 years.
Izoard XP to be sold on soon.

I've got the Wilier GTR Veloce, love it.

 

[Bold Seagull]

I feel like I have broken far too many rules this weekend, shamed my club, and the NSC geeks.
1. Bar tape is in shocking condition, scuffed, frayed and old looking.
2. My tyres don't match, I have a blue trimmed Rubino Pro on the front, a black Gatorskin on the back
3. My wheels don't match either.
4. I have a compact chainset 50/34, and because of the changed wheel have a 12-32 cassette on the back (effectively a granny gear without the triple!).
We stopped for a puncture on the club ride and Tom said he couldn't look at my bike for longer than 2 secs and was shamed by it. I took a step back and realised that if anyone from Bianchi saw me out, they might seek to confiscate the bike altogether!

That said, I have BLUE bar tape at the ready to match the frame. I have Ultegra shifters to put, and stick my 11-28 cassette back on, plus the other Rubino Pro (with matching blue trim to the frame and new bar tape). So all is not lost....

 

[banjo]

I feel like I have broken far too many rules this weekend, shamed my club, and the NSC geeks.
1. Bar tape is in shocking condition, scuffed, frayed and old looking.
2. My tyres don't match, I have a blue trimmed Rubino Pro on the front, a black Gatorskin on the back
3. My wheels don't match either.
4. I have a compact chainset 50/34, and because of the changed wheel have a 12-32 cassette on the back (effectively a granny gear without the triple!).
We stopped for a puncture on the club ride and Tom said he couldn't look at my bike for longer than 2 secs and was shamed by it. I took a step back and realised that if anyone from Bianchi saw me out, they might seek to confiscate the bike altogether!

That said, I have BLUE bar tape at the ready to match the frame. I have Ultegra shifters to put, and stick my 11-28 cassette back on, plus the other Rubino Pro (with matching blue trim to the frame and new bar tape). So all is not lost....

Blimey you're brave. waits bollocking from Stat.

 

[Stat Brother]

So all is not lost....

Listen to yourself man...

Not all lost...NOT ALL LOST!!!

- Blue bar tape.
- Fishing tackle shifters
- Compact fishing tackle cassette.
- Blue walled tyres.

AND YOU THINK THAT'S GOING TO MAKE EVERYTHING ALRIGHT ON YOUR

BIANCHI

 

[Bold Seagull]

Listen to yourself man...

Not all lost...NOT ALL LOST!!!

- Blue bar tape.
- Fishing tackle shifters
- Compact fishing tackle cassette.
- Blue walled tyres.

AND YOU THINK THAT'S GOING TO MAKE EVERYTHING ALRIGHT ON YOUR

BIANCHI

Its BLUE*, they made the bloody thing!



*they saw the light.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Tell me this frame isn't going to look good with blue bar tape, and Rubion Pro blue wheels?

 

[Stat Brother]

You forgot this:-

 

[Stat Brother]

Just watched the last 20kms of the Tour of Switzerland, I'm loving the new live telemetry.
Sure it is all but meaningless but it's still nice to see what is effectively a Garmin read out on screen.

That coupled with the introduction of live 'bike-cam' seems to be bringing the pro tour bang up to date.

 

[Boy Blue]

I've now chosen my bike and will post a picture when I've picked it up, it's a beast. Took everyone's advise and tried 6 bikes and am happy with my buy.

 

[Motogull]

I've now chosen my bike and will post a picture when I've picked it up, it's a beast. Took everyone's advise and tried 6 bikes and am happy with my buy.

Ooh, you tease.
[MENTION=16159]Bold Seagull[/MENTION], you've gotta be pretty cool to have different wheels.