Originally Posted by
YMCA
But not until the 90's did we start seeing true sprinter trains (think Cipo and the Red Train)
Yeah, that's what I was looking for.
I have to believe that Cavendish had the best leadout ever when he rode for HTC. No stopping that freight train! At least the best I can remember.
I look at Cav, and I don't see a sprinter. Short upper torso with short legs is not what one visualizes when you think sprinter, but there is no denying his greatness at the discipline. Even without HTC's great leadout, he keeps winning. Do you think he is the greatest pure sprinter?