2016 Gear

dish_dash

BigMat wrote:

Paul 8v wrote:

And the fact he was allergic to the wind for 99.9% of the race :-)

Which is the right thing to do, obviously! He put himself in a position where he could get away with it - smart riding. Would've preferred any of the other four to win, but fair play and he seems like a nice bloke.

He also wasn't allergic to the wind... he was in the break. Then split from the break before the others caught him... admittedly then let the others work more but did try some attacks and also chase downs in the final Kms.

jimmythecuckoo

And those Shimano glasses are clearly reliable...

jimmythecuckoo

In other specs news I saw Jurgen wearing these Flanders Lion edition Lazer Solid State at Gent Wevelgem when I was there and have been digging for a picture.

I reckon they would sell..

greasedscotsman

If we're doing spec news, Oakley have the EVZero...



Think I might give them a go!

jimmythecuckoo

Super light those...

Prefer to jawbreakers.

greasedscotsman

Have you tried a pair Jimmy?

RichN95.

In a big FU to the morality police, Sky now have their own branded caffeine pills

http://www.healthspan.co.uk/elite/kick-start-caffeine

I'd love to see Kimmage's face when he sees that. It'll be like the film Scanners

dish_dash

RichN95 wrote:

In a big FU to the morality police, Sky now have their own branded caffeine pills

http://www.healthspan.co.uk/elite/kick-start-caffeine

I'd love to see Kimmage's face when he sees that. It'll be like the film Scanners

He's busy getting grumpy that UKADA still haven't investigated doping on the Linda McCartney team... :roll:

jimmythecuckoo

greasedscotsman wrote:

Have you tried a pair Jimmy?

no but I looked at a review... not seen in the flesh but on visuals Jawbreakers just don't do it for me.

imatfaal

Paul 8v wrote:

ddraver wrote:

A highly contraversial article about the new Dura Ace - http://velonews.competitor.com/2016/03/ ... ter_400229

in short, Power meters, Synchroshift, Fully Road orientated discs and frictionless hubs

That article needs pictures! Integrated power meter is interesting though. Syncroshift was a given surely?

http://productinfo.shimano.com/#/lc/1.5 ... _spec/2x11
http://bike.shimano.com/content/sac-bik ... ality.html

Wireless (not really wireless) control box included in the Product Line for road bikes and seemingly confirmed will work will all Di2 as long as you have new battery unit / mount. This wireless box allows phone/tablet/cycling computer to change functionality of all buttons and allows synchroshifting (ie one shifter for both derailleurs)

Not sure when in the shops though

ddraver

If they have ANY sense they ll make it so that DA and Ultegra play's nicely with the XTR and XT Di2 kit too for CX racers...

imatfaal

ddraver wrote:

If they have ANY sense they ll make it so that DA and Ultegra play's nicely with the XTR and XT Di2 kit too for CX racers...

Do they not? I'm a bit of a naif in this arena - I had assumed they would; seems a no-brainer. Those XTR rear-derailleurs with cassette upto 11-46 do seem tempting - apart from the large wedge of cash.

Are the brake systems similarly separate? I have a nearly new spare set of XTR callipers that I was hoping could link up with either the Di2 or Mechanical road shifter/hydraulic brake lever

ddraver

I don't know for sure either way really. XTR Di2 was so insanely expensive that real world/normal people testing is pretty rare. As you say it's a no brainer on a usability level but perhaps less so on a profitability scale...

imatfaal

"In its official presentation unveiling the components, Shimano acknowledged that the Deore XT 8050 Di2 components will work with Ultegra 6870 and Dura-Ace 9070 Di2 e-Tube components, as well as the XTR m9050 components. "

http://www.cxmagazine.com/shimano-deore ... ke-group/2

oldbazza

jimmythecuckoo wrote:

In other specs news I saw Jurgen wearing these Flanders Lion edition Lazer Solid State at Gent Wevelgem when I was there and have been digging for a picture.

I reckon they would sell..

Oooh me likey 8),would go with the Lion pave decal nicely.

Don't reckon it would be too much with my Lazer and Ridley Heliums would it? :oops:

imatfaal

oldbazza wrote:

jimmythecuckoo wrote:

In other specs news I saw Jurgen wearing these Flanders Lion edition Lazer Solid State at Gent Wevelgem when I was there and have been digging for a picture.

I reckon they would sell..

Oooh me likey 8),would go with the Lion pave decal nicely.

Don't reckon it would be too much with my Lazer and Ridley Heliums would it? :oops:

Nah - go for it. Get the Lotto-Soudal top too - it's the best looking kit in the peleton and the best looking bike; and screw the numpties who say that you shouldn't wear team kit. If you can get a size that is right for you team kit is just lovely to wear - if others wanna label me a FTKW then I am quite happy to label them a W; and I will be supremely comfortable.

jimmythecuckoo

I went down a level to the supporters kit... http://www.vermarcsport.com/en/collecti ... -bike-wear with white Lazer helmet.

imatfaal

50 Euro for a top and shorts, 130 for winter and summer kit; Vermarc is comfortable stuff too. And for the larger rider there are some bargains to be had with team kit - 27 euro for a jersey.

i really don't need new jerseys, i really don't need new jerseys, I really ...

jimmythecuckoo

Nor did I but I got the jersey and bibs !

imatfaal

jimmythecuckoo wrote:

Nor did I but I got the jersey and bibs !

Saving my pennies fr new group set (electronic) so managed to resist for the moment

specialgueststar

Zero 6 launch

jimmythecuckoo

http://pages.rapha.cc/stories/pro-team- ... ht-glasses

oldbazza

Not as much as I thought they'd be;still £100 more than I paid for the Lazers I just got though.

kleinstroker

Loving the 80s look of those Raphas

philbar72

they've a very generic design philosophy at Rapha. Dull. those blacked out bits are for what?

gaffer_slow

philbar72 wrote:

those blacked out bits are for what?

the black lines are Pro Team graphics

dish_dash

Those sunnies look a bit fragile non? Not sure I could drop them without damaging them...

rick_chasey

Don't drop 'em then...!

:roll:

These things are too light and plasticy to break, no?

dish_dash

Ach I forget that people that buy rapha don't live in the real world...

philbar72

was going to say, I got a pair of the new ultralightweight oakleys and returned them. they look great but they are so flimsy. these look like the same kind of thing!!!!