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  • kleinstroker
    kleinstroker Posts: 2,133
    that was just mental!
  • thomthom
    thomthom Posts: 3,574
    camerone wrote:
    think he doesn't like the new one?

    I'll have it then.
  • BR 1979
    BR 1979 Posts: 296
    afx237vi wrote:
    Wiggins throws Pinarellos away as often as most riders throw bidons.
    LOL. Good to see BW kept his Bidon on that change over though!
  • greasedscotsman
    greasedscotsman Posts: 6,962
    New Pinarello not equiped with "auto-park".
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,549
    FFS. Is he cursed?
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  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    Beautiful, beautiful scenery.

    Not sure what that slow-mo showed us vis-a-vis Wiggins' bike.
    Correlation is not causation.
  • nweststeyn
    nweststeyn Posts: 1,574
    PR disaster for Pinarello as their magical Bolide gets its first outing :D
  • camerone
    camerone Posts: 1,232
    ThomThom wrote:
    camerone wrote:
    think he doesn't like the new one?

    I'll have it then.
    haha, I'd have to remove my gut and my spine to be able to ride it!
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    You can see why people think he can be a bit of a diva.
    _
  • mooro
    mooro Posts: 483
    just realised i am chewing my nails, cant be doing this for an hour!

    not sure what the problems was with his bike
  • BR 1979
    BR 1979 Posts: 296
    ThomThom wrote:
    Wiggins mechanical..

    Puncture I think.
    I am watching on RAI, so no commentary I can hear/understand, but from the way he pointed initially I thought it looked like rear mech bother?
  • ad_snow
    ad_snow Posts: 469
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    Just goes to show how powerful Sir Bradley is. He's worn out one bike already today! Let's hope this one sees him home. #Giro :D:D
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  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,711
    Self righting bikes, being tested again, by Pinarello's chief test pilot. :P
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  • emadden
    emadden Posts: 2,431
    Wiggins = muppet.

    Does he even think about the damage that could be done to the launch of that new bike by a major sponsor by that action
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  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    Some people in the Pinarello marketing department will not be happy. :wink:
    Correlation is not causation.
  • mooro
    mooro Posts: 483
    when is the first time check?
  • piedwagtail
    piedwagtail Posts: 42
    Ironic that Wiggo hasn't been looking to confident cornering so far in the Giro, but he prefers to ride mechanical, consequently having to change gears with one hand off the bull horns before he goes into corners
  • jerry3571
    jerry3571 Posts: 1,532
    Cancel my order for my new Pinerello. :?
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  • chrispee44
    chrispee44 Posts: 28
    Maybe it was me but i thought the rear looked flat? Shouldnt of lost more than a few seconds though?!
  • supermurph09
    supermurph09 Posts: 2,471
    emadden wrote:
    Wiggins = muppet.

    Does he even think about the damage that could be done to the launch of that new bike by a major sponsor by that action

    Yes, I'm sure that was foremost on his mind.
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  • Lichtblick
    Lichtblick Posts: 1,434
    Why do some wear those pointy helmets and some don't?
  • poppit
    poppit Posts: 926
    Flat rear
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  • greasedscotsman
    greasedscotsman Posts: 6,962
    piedwagtail wrote:
    Ironic that Wiggo hasn't been looking to confident cornering so far in the Giro, but he prefers to ride mechanical, consequently having to change gears with one hand off the bull horns before he goes into corners

    He rides mechanical because it allows longer aerobars. There is a maximum length allowed, but it is measured differently with the mechanical and electric shifters.
  • oldwelshman
    oldwelshman Posts: 4,733
    emadden wrote:
    Wiggins = muppet.

    Does he even think about the damage that could be done to the launch of that new bike by a major sponsor by that action
    Why = muppet?
    Given the amount of adrenalin he must have flowing currently and the fact this is his chance to gain time, I am surprised he only threw it gently!! He needs to have confidence in the bike at the speeds he will be oing and these are not the most stable down hill. What do you think he should do, brake slowly, then park it gently?
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  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    Lichtblick wrote:
    Why do some wear those pointy helmets and some don't?

    Different ideas about what is more aero mixed with what their helmet sponsor provides.
    Correlation is not causation.
  • alihisgreat
    alihisgreat Posts: 3,872
    edited May 2013
    Watching this makes me want to become a TT specialist.. its just so beautiful.

    Lichtblick wrote:
    Why do some wear those pointy helmets and some don't?

    Its all in the wind tunnel.
  • oneof1982
    oneof1982 Posts: 703
    Mooro wrote:
    when is the first time check?
    c.36 mins.
  • thomthom
    thomthom Posts: 3,574
    Lichtblick wrote:
    Why do some wear those pointy helmets and some don't?

    Because some have no taste.
  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,243
    Quigley! Get a grip!
  • RonB
    RonB Posts: 3,984
    Wiggins now past Kelderman.

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