Found out secret to riding Cipollini RB1000 !!
07-11-15, 09:21 AM
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Found out secret to riding Cipollini RB1000 !!
For $5 i'll share it with you ! But only if you don't read on. There really is no secret when you actually think about it. But there is.
This bike was made by a sprinter.
I couldn't figure out why I was always wore out after riding this bike. This morning was only the fourth time ever, that I rode it. I actually was going to try to sell it. I couldn't get used to it. the fit was perfect, I sat lower to the ground (less wind resistance), The ride was as iff on a magic carpet. White italian world champian model.Vittoria Pave tires.
True black Topolino 3.0's on it, Di2 shifting, and 3T stem and aeronova bars. Being a italian bike it had to have a gold chain.
The bike looks GOOD!!
Now I finally realize why most of the pro's choose the 800 over the RB1000. Its not because the RB1000 sucks! And its not because the RB1000 can't climb , Because IT CAN CLIMB Very WELL!!!! The RB1000 Is A GREAT BIKE !!
Now, if a sprinter makes a bike he wants it to be stiff and transfer every ounce of power to the wheels. The Hell with everything else ! Beauty is a byproduct. What the hell am i saying!! This is a Cippo Bike ! Beauty is foremost !! Sorry Cippo, I think I am still realling from the ride!
You have to change your whole mindset and riding style, to ride this bike ! This is not a spin at a 120 cadence bike. spinning on this bike is what tires you out! On this bike you have to drop from 19 to 17 on your rear cassette. Slow your cadence and Mash! Instant reward !! Instant speed !! By what I mean by mashing is just to slow your cadence. instead of 100rpm you might do 95.
And it WORKS ! Where I would normally do 19-21mph I was doing 21-23ph !! Not tired, same effort, more speed! Got home, not worn out, feeling good, Loving the Bike. But confused. From now on, everytime that I ride this bike, I have to adjust my riding! Pace,cadence, everything !
Now If I was a PRO. Can you imagine what this would do to you? The bike is everything that Cippo claims it to be. But in order to ride it you basically have to relearn everything all over again.
Bottom line. Now you would have to kill me to get this bike away from me ! It will be ridden ! I'm training new mucsules ! I'm much faster ! Less fatigue. The only downside is that People will still bash this bike, Its not the bike, its the rider that has to change.
This bike was made by a sprinter.
I couldn't figure out why I was always wore out after riding this bike. This morning was only the fourth time ever, that I rode it. I actually was going to try to sell it. I couldn't get used to it. the fit was perfect, I sat lower to the ground (less wind resistance), The ride was as iff on a magic carpet. White italian world champian model.Vittoria Pave tires.
True black Topolino 3.0's on it, Di2 shifting, and 3T stem and aeronova bars. Being a italian bike it had to have a gold chain.
The bike looks GOOD!!
Now I finally realize why most of the pro's choose the 800 over the RB1000. Its not because the RB1000 sucks! And its not because the RB1000 can't climb , Because IT CAN CLIMB Very WELL!!!! The RB1000 Is A GREAT BIKE !!
Now, if a sprinter makes a bike he wants it to be stiff and transfer every ounce of power to the wheels. The Hell with everything else ! Beauty is a byproduct. What the hell am i saying!! This is a Cippo Bike ! Beauty is foremost !! Sorry Cippo, I think I am still realling from the ride!
You have to change your whole mindset and riding style, to ride this bike ! This is not a spin at a 120 cadence bike. spinning on this bike is what tires you out! On this bike you have to drop from 19 to 17 on your rear cassette. Slow your cadence and Mash! Instant reward !! Instant speed !! By what I mean by mashing is just to slow your cadence. instead of 100rpm you might do 95.
And it WORKS ! Where I would normally do 19-21mph I was doing 21-23ph !! Not tired, same effort, more speed! Got home, not worn out, feeling good, Loving the Bike. But confused. From now on, everytime that I ride this bike, I have to adjust my riding! Pace,cadence, everything !
Now If I was a PRO. Can you imagine what this would do to you? The bike is everything that Cippo claims it to be. But in order to ride it you basically have to relearn everything all over again.
Bottom line. Now you would have to kill me to get this bike away from me ! It will be ridden ! I'm training new mucsules ! I'm much faster ! Less fatigue. The only downside is that People will still bash this bike, Its not the bike, its the rider that has to change.
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I just skimmed it but this is another BD thread, right?
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If this thread doesn't reach epic status, the 41 has lost its mojo.
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07-11-15, 03:42 PM
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but can you SLAMDANCE ON THE PEDALS?
btw, the only mucscules that count are GUADS.
btw, the only mucscules that count are GUADS.
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Basically there is a difference between climbers and sprinters. I know, DUH! light bikes mean nothing on flats, heavy bikes don't belong on climbs.
Sprinters usually have 30lbs on climbers. Stand Greiple next to Froom or Contador and there is a imediate difference.
Just the same in bike frames. I'm just saying that I now have a better outlook on a bike that I purchased, a new understanding, and that others might benifit from my findings. Stiff bikes are great for climbing, sometimes even the 15 lb heavy ones.
Sprinters usually have 30lbs on climbers. Stand Greiple next to Froom or Contador and there is a imediate difference.
Just the same in bike frames. I'm just saying that I now have a better outlook on a bike that I purchased, a new understanding, and that others might benifit from my findings. Stiff bikes are great for climbing, sometimes even the 15 lb heavy ones.
07-11-15, 04:47 PM
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Basically there is a difference between climbers and sprinters. I know, DUH! light bikes mean nothing on flats, heavy bikes don't belong on climbs.
Sprinters usually have 30lbs on climbers. Stand Greiple next to Froom or Contador and there is a imediate difference.
Just the same in bike frames. I'm just saying that I now have a better outlook on a bike that I purchased, a new understanding, and that others might benifit from my findings. Stiff bikes are great for climbing, sometimes even the 15 lb heavy ones.
Sprinters usually have 30lbs on climbers. Stand Greiple next to Froom or Contador and there is a imediate difference.
Just the same in bike frames. I'm just saying that I now have a better outlook on a bike that I purchased, a new understanding, and that others might benifit from my findings. Stiff bikes are great for climbing, sometimes even the 15 lb heavy ones.
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Basically there is a difference between climbers and sprinters. I know, DUH! light bikes mean nothing on flats, heavy bikes don't belong on climbs.
Sprinters usually have 30lbs on climbers. Stand Greiple next to Froom or Contador and there is a imediate difference.
Just the same in bike frames. I'm just saying that I now have a better outlook on a bike that I purchased, a new understanding, and that others might benifit from my findings. Stiff bikes are great for climbing, sometimes even the 15 lb heavy ones.
Sprinters usually have 30lbs on climbers. Stand Greiple next to Froom or Contador and there is a imediate difference.
Just the same in bike frames. I'm just saying that I now have a better outlook on a bike that I purchased, a new understanding, and that others might benifit from my findings. Stiff bikes are great for climbing, sometimes even the 15 lb heavy ones.
07-11-15, 05:16 PM
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Everyone knows that top sprinters mash. Leave the spinning to the midget wusses.
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Op, your spelling is ****ing atrocious. How do you expect us to take your lunacy at face value.
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Everyone knows that top sprinters mash. Leave the spinning to the midget wusses.
