Tom Boonen's Specialized
01-09-07, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by DXchulo
What the heck, I'll say it again.
I still don't understand the red, black, and white frames with such a blue kit.
I still don't understand the red, black, and white frames with such a blue kit.
Who decides on a team bike paint layout? Is it the bike company OKing the team's design or is it the team OKing the bike company's design?
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01-09-07, 12:31 PM
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How about when companies stop sponsoring bike races or teams? Then you won't have to look at any logos.
01-09-07, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by timmhaan
yes, it is. so were bikes from past decades which had dramatically fewer logos. nowadays everything has a logo slapped onto it.
It's a race bike, the images of which will appear not only to tens of thousands of spectators lining the race route, but also millions of television viewers, DVD-buying customers, and bikegeek forumgoers who have nothing else to do but over-analyze Euro-Peloton bikes.
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01-09-07, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by DXchulo
Also, Bettini is 5'6" and rides a 49 cm frame? I've heard that pros ride smaller frames, but holy crap.
But, I ain't no Bettini...
01-09-07, 12:35 PM
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i'm not an idiot. i understand the reason they plaster the logo everywhere. i'm just saying i don't think it makes the bike look good.
01-09-07, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by DXchulo
What the heck, I'll say it again.
I still don't understand the red, black, and white frames with such a blue kit. Oh well.
I still don't understand the red, black, and white frames with such a blue kit. Oh well.
For the last couple of years, at least, Quick-step has had black and red bikes with a bit of white. I would think that they requested that color scheme. If not, then one would think they would've gone with a more color-coordinated kit or, to stand out, had the bikes painted in Specialized's trademark red.
Aside from the white on the chainstays, I like the design. And I really doubt they are going to race on those wheels. They'll be on carbon Fulcrums. As for the cranks, I thought i read on weightweenies or here somewhere that they are switching to carbon Campagnolos for the season. Don't know about that though.
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Originally Posted by DXchulo
Also, Bettini is 5'6" and rides a 49 cm frame? I've heard that pros ride smaller frames, but holy crap.
01-09-07, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by fly:yes/land:no
i like specialized bikes, but that is a train wreck. stem length: someone is compensating...
When Cyclingnews reviewed his Time setup they reported that he uses an extra long stem to get into a flatter and more aero body position.
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I find it a bit presumptuous to critique the frame size and bike setup of a rider who could bury 99% of us on a recovery ride.
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Originally Posted by DrPete
I find it a bit presumptuous to critique the frame size and bike setup of a rider who could bury 99% of us on a recovery ride.
01-09-07, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by timmhaan
maybe he could bury 100% of us if he only took our advice regarding bike fit. poor pros...they just never learn.
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Originally Posted by pippo
This is Tom Boonen were talking about right? I don't think he needs to over compensate.
When Cyclingnews reviewed his Time setup they reported that he uses an extra long stem to get into a flatter and more aero body position.
When Cyclingnews reviewed his Time setup they reported that he uses an extra long stem to get into a flatter and more aero body position.
01-09-07, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by DrPete
I find it a bit presumptuous to critique the frame size and bike setup of a rider who could bury 99% of us on a recovery ride.
I'm 5'7" and 52 seems to small for me sometimes. Maybe I have weird proportions. But if not, that's one hell of a flexible guy.
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Originally Posted by fly:yes/land:no
if it were super mario that we were talking about, then i would agree with you. boonen may be belgium's athlete of the year, but until he gets leopard print skinsuits, he will always have to run at least a 150 stem. as far as aero position or getting more leverage in sprints, i say posh. its mere subterfuge for boonen's cippo-envy.
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Originally Posted by DocRay
long stems are the sprinter's trick, puts you 30mm closer to the line...Belgian genius.
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Originally Posted by timmhaan
yes, it is. so were bikes from past decades which had dramatically fewer logos. nowadays everything has a logo slapped onto it.
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Originally Posted by fly:yes/land:no
if it were super mario that we were talking about, then i would agree with you. boonen may be belgium's athlete of the year, but until he gets leopard print skinsuits, he will always have to run at least a 150 stem. as far as aero position or getting more leverage in sprints, i say posh. its mere subterfuge for boonen's cippo-envy.
Chipo's 150mm stemmed bike
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Originally Posted by Grasschopper
Huh? Wouldn't you want a longer WB and a shorter stem? That way if you are bar to bar with a guy at the line your wheel is actually a little farther ahead. Now I understand that they want the smaller bike because it shoul dbe stiffer and more nimble....but anyway how does the longer stem get you closer to the line?
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Originally Posted by DocRay
or oval wheels.
