Sky and Specialized

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  • ruswilks
    ruswilks Posts: 72
    prawny wrote:
    LeicesterLad wrote:
    Timoid. wrote:
    symo wrote:
    As opposed to bikes that appear under, Astana, Saxowank, Lamepre, Omega Pharma Lotto, etc

    Oh yeah much less unique.

    Lampre ride Williers and Saxobank will probably be gone next year (43 UCI points so far! in 2012)

    So probably one of 3 teams as opposed to one of 2. Not much of a change really.

    Except Contador has just signed a 3 year deal with Saxo. :wink:

    He cant score points for 2 years though. Maybe they'll be back in 2014. Saxo surely wont hang around much longer, they wanted out 2 years ago.

    On topic, I liked specialized until the Volagi incident, now I think they're w4nkers. However, I couldn't give a toss what frames the pros ride. None of them will ever be racing on something I would want/afford.

    I could see Saxo becoming a Specialized 'Test Team' like Cervelo a couple of seasons ago if Saxo pull out and/or they don't keep ProTeam status. Contador will get them wildcards for any major race they want anyway.
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    ruswilks wrote:
    Contador will get them wildcards for any major race they want anyway.

    Apart from the only race that really matters to them.
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  • inkyfingers
    inkyfingers Posts: 4,400
    RichN95 wrote:
    ruswilks wrote:
    Contador will get them wildcards for any major race they want anyway.

    Apart from the only race that really matters to them.

    That's what I was thinking....can't imagine that ASO would invite them, but then again stranger things have happened.
    "I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)
  • ratsbeyfus
    ratsbeyfus Posts: 2,841
    <pie_in_sky_dream> It'd be smashing if Sky could get on some British bikes... OK Raleigh are no longer British owned, but now that they're owned by a larger parents company it would be great to see Sky on some. </pie_in_sky_dream>

    I had one of them red bikes but I don't any more. Sad face.

    @ratsbey
  • LangerDan
    LangerDan Posts: 6,132
    The Mad Rapper wrote:
    frenchfighter wrote:
    I miss Campag. To much sram and shimano and battery packs.

    Movistar use Campag on their Dogmas.

    With battery packs.
    'This week I 'ave been mostly been climbing like Basso - Shirley Basso.'
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    LangerDan wrote:
    The Mad Rapper wrote:
    frenchfighter wrote:
    I miss Campag. To much sram and shimano and battery packs.

    Movistar use Campag on their Dogmas.

    With battery packs.

    You could fix it when it breaks. I've heard you're an expert at Italian electronics
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • Gazzetta67
    Gazzetta67 Posts: 1,890
    ddraver wrote:
    Need a hug Gaz?

    Aye - from your wife if you dont mind 8)
  • OffTheBackAdam
    OffTheBackAdam Posts: 1,869
    Pinarello deny everything!
    http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/pinarel ... y-for-2013
    Pinarello has dismissed Team Sky’s possible deal with Specialized for 2013 as pure speculation, insisting that they themselves are still negotiating with the British team.
    Remember that you are an Englishman and thus have won first prize in the lottery of life.
  • Gazzetta67
    Gazzetta67 Posts: 1,890
    ratsbeyfus wrote:
    <pie_in_sky_dream> It'd be smashing if Sky could get on some British bikes... OK Raleigh are no longer British owned, but now that they're owned by a larger parents company it would be great to see Sky on some. </pie_in_sky_dream>

    Boardman bikes/ Sky ... Boardman leaves Sky funded cycling program ...call me cynical Chris maybe in a cream puff 8)
  • colint
    colint Posts: 1,707
    Gazzetta67 wrote:
    ratsbeyfus wrote:
    <pie_in_sky_dream> It'd be smashing if Sky could get on some British bikes... OK Raleigh are no longer British owned, but now that they're owned by a larger parents company it would be great to see Sky on some. </pie_in_sky_dream>

    Boardman bikes/ Sky ... Boardman leaves Sky funded cycling program ...call me cynical Chris maybe in a cream puff 8)

    Chris said that he'd discussed a deal with sky a few months ago, said it was unlikely to happen, alluded to cost being the main issue
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  • ratsbeyfus
    ratsbeyfus Posts: 2,841
    colint wrote:
    Gazzetta67 wrote:
    ratsbeyfus wrote:
    <pie_in_sky_dream> It'd be smashing if Sky could get on some British bikes... OK Raleigh are no longer British owned, but now that they're owned by a larger parents company it would be great to see Sky on some. </pie_in_sky_dream>

    Boardman bikes/ Sky ... Boardman leaves Sky funded cycling program ...call me cynical Chris maybe in a cream puff 8)

    Chris said that he'd discussed a deal with sky a few months ago, said it was unlikely to happen, alluded to cost being the main issue

    Waaaaaaah! Maybe next time round then... such a pity. What about Bromptons?

    I had one of them red bikes but I don't any more. Sad face.

    @ratsbey
  • dougzz
    dougzz Posts: 1,833
    inkyfingers wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    ruswilks wrote:
    Contador will get them wildcards for any major race they want anyway.
    Apart from the only race that really matters to them.
    That's what I was thinking....can't imagine that ASO would invite them, but then again stranger things have happened.
    Oddly I get the impression that Bertie's not viewed as 'bad' and they'd happily have him back. Love him or hate him, and without questioning the why he is definitely THE current GT man, and any race without him is poorer.
  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    Does the deal include helmets and shoes? Spesh have been trying to get Cavendish to wear their BG shoes for ages. Good job SKY don't endorse Zipp having read about some of the issues with Specialized frames
    M.Rushton
  • flasher
    flasher Posts: 1,734
    I'm sure I read somewhere on BR that Murdoch Jr. has some sort of private interest in PInarello, I have no idea if it's true or not but it could well have implications re. Sky sponsorship!.
  • rjgr
    rjgr Posts: 52
    Flasher wrote:
    I'm sure I read somewhere on BR that Murdoch Jr. has some sort of private interest in PInarello, I have no idea if it's true or not but it could well have implications re. Sky sponsorship!.


    Not sure about that but the major business that is Sky Italia certainly has an interest in seeing some meaningful Italian connection with the team which is potentially lost with a switch to Specialized.
  • ginsterdrz
    ginsterdrz Posts: 128
    Pictures of Fat Bloke on a Pinarello in this weeks Cycling rag says it all.
    The Sky cycling 'brand' has become associated with over weight executives buying expensive, overrated frames and dressing as Wiggo on their weekend rides. Sugar looks ridiculous (and knackered!).

    Time to go Specialized.

    Won't be long before the fat cats ditch their Pina's and buy Venges if they change though!
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    Ginsterdrz wrote:
    Pictures of Fat Bloke on a Pinarello in this weeks Cycling rag says it all.
    The Sky cycling 'brand' has become associated with over weight executives buying expensive, overrated frames and dressing as Wiggo on their weekend rides. Sugar looks ridiculous (and knackered!).

    Doesn't Sugar ride around on a Valverde Spanish Champion Pinarello and 2009 Garmin kit - so hardly a Sky fanboy (which he should be as he made enough money off them).
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  • Gazzetta67
    Gazzetta67 Posts: 1,890
    So all the fat/skinny/spotty hairy legged gringo's on those horrible looking specialised bikes just now dont count then....Think you'l find alan sugar had his pinarello before sky even started.
  • Rodrego Hernandez
    Rodrego Hernandez Posts: 1,436
    They are also moving to Rapha clothing next year, dumping adidas.

    Nothing to do with any financial involvement people at the team have with rapha, oh no. No conflict of interests have ever affected decisions made by the team. Flying riders over to ride the smithfield nocturne run by the teams 'operations managers' company etc, etc........
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    Rodrego Hernandez wrote:
    They are also moving to Rapha clothing next year, dumping adidas.

    Nothing to do with any financial involvement people at the team have with rapha, oh no. No conflict of interests have ever affected decisions made by the team. Flying riders over to ride the smithfield nocturne run by the teams 'operations managers' company etc, etc........

    Balls. So I need to sell my Rapha stuff to keep in character as a Sky hater?

    They've gone to far this time
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    iainf72 wrote:
    Rodrego Hernandez wrote:
    They are also moving to Rapha clothing next year, dumping adidas.

    Nothing to do with any financial involvement people at the team have with rapha, oh no. No conflict of interests have ever affected decisions made by the team. Flying riders over to ride the smithfield nocturne run by the teams 'operations managers' company etc, etc........

    Balls. So I need to sell my Rapha stuff to keep in character as a Sky hater?

    They've gone to far this time

    I too am gutted.
    _
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    iainf72 wrote:
    Rodrego Hernandez wrote:
    They are also moving to Rapha clothing next year, dumping adidas.

    Nothing to do with any financial involvement people at the team have with rapha, oh no. No conflict of interests have ever affected decisions made by the team. Flying riders over to ride the smithfield nocturne run by the teams 'operations managers' company etc, etc........

    Balls. So I need to sell my Rapha stuff to keep in character as a Sky hater?

    They've gone to far this time

    The rumour is that they are going to hire Basso to chase breakaways for Cav in the Giro.
    Twitter: @RichN95
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    RichN95 wrote:

    The rumour is that they are going to hire Basso to chase breakaways for Cav in the Giro.

    Superb. Great breakaway successes and I won't have to see sprints.

    PS - did you see my PM?
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    iainf72 wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:

    The rumour is that they are going to hire Basso to chase breakaways for Cav in the Giro.

    Superb. Great breakaway successes and I won't have to see sprints.

    PS - did you see my PM?
    Yeah. I saw it. Doesn't mean he's right though
    Twitter: @RichN95
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    RichN95 wrote:
    Yeah. I saw it. Doesn't mean he's right though

    Of course not. I ignore him, I just checked as you used to have a challenge with PM's.
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,462
    New deal confirmed to extend their use of Pinarello according to Sky's FB page.
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,695
    Good, that means I can buy a sky jersey to show Wiggins support, but then by Xmas it ll be a classic and I ll be able to wear it all t time...
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,695
    Double post 'mare
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