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Old 03-26-13 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by bigfred
Straight talk about how to control a race from the big mans perspective. Forthright discussions about being unapologetic about taking the best possible wheel for yourself and how, at least early in a race, the displaced rider will usually come to appreciate that your wheel is in fact a better draft. Has someones move to proportional cranks shown a change in their results? Not that dissimiliar to what existed in the 50+ racing thread, but, from a large guys perspective.
All this stuff. Plus...
Equipment selection for giants while still fitting your bike inside UCI specs. Breakaway tactics involving nothing but brute force. Pack manouvres and "tradin' paint" when your shoulders are at everyone else's helmet level (seen as "just routine" to much of the pack, but if I get a little pushy, people get very offended). Using your size and power to other riders' disadvantage (way important in CX racing.)
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