2017 Gear

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Rick Chasey wrote:

Dinyull wrote:

Rick Chasey wrote:

Heard Frieb on the podcast saying Martin was very keen to get on a Canyon bike, which was a big factor in him moving to Katusha.

Did they elaborate?

Is it because Canyon wanted a name German on their bikes/Martin wanted the dosh from being their face or because the TT bike is quick?

No no, Tony wanted to ride the bike because it was quick/suites his old position.

Friebe noted the increase across the board in TT times with Katusha & Movistar when they started riding them.

Or whan they started using Simon Smart and his wind tunnel.....

Paul 8v

Dinyull wrote:

Cool. Always liked TM, nice to see him not chasing the money (although well compensated I'm sure).

Still can't get used to him in that kit!

Matthewfalle

Ridgerider wrote:

Matthewfalle wrote:

Ridgerider wrote:

YorkshireRaw wrote:

The on-bike lubing seems to be a solution searching for a problem to fix, esp. with regards to Pro bikes.

It's going on the list with tubs ....... stuff that will never be found on any of my bikes!

Then you are missing out my man. Why the refusal to use/try them?

1. I can't afford to buy every new bit of stuff that comes out.
2. You can fettle old stuff; new stuff tends to remove that joyous opportunity.
3. If I can see that an item will do something significantly better than what I currently have, then it might go on my next birthday list.

Sorry - we are talking about the same tubs, yah? The tyre things you tape/glue on? New?

m.r.m.

Gorgeous!

gweeds

£9999

timoid.

M.R.M. wrote:

Gorgeous!

Now that is a thing of beauty.

pinno

That is a really good looking bike.

cal_stewart

Saw the gold and black limited master a few years back in the flesh and nearly sold a child to fund one! Reckon this may even top that.

Do the limited ones hold their money as a collectible?

pinno

Cal_Stewart wrote:

Saw the gold and black limited master a few years back in the flesh and nearly sold a child to fund one! Reckon this may even top that.

Do the limited ones hold their money as a collectible?

An 'Arabesque' sold for $7700 on ebay: (scroll down)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-Colnago-Ar ... 7675.l2557

mamil314

Is it me or are castelli jerseys, unlike assos or rapha, tend to be more designed for upright humans? Looking at new Team Sky photos, they look fine when standing up, but there is quite a bit of bunching and creasing around armpits and front shoulder area when on the bike.
I hope i am not getting 'old days were better' kind of nostalgia about rapha.

pinno

Sounds like you are really. Seek help and some anti-wrinkle cream.

FWIW, my Castelli sits fine on me.

rick_chasey

mamil314 wrote:

Is it me or are castelli jerseys, unlike assos or rapha, tend to be more designed for upright humans? Looking at new Team Sky photos, they look fine when standing up, but there is quite a bit of bunching and creasing around armpits and front shoulder area when on the bike.
I hope i am not getting 'old days were better' kind of nostalgia about rapha.

Wasn't the case with team cannondale last year.

Maybe the fitters haven't been around yet.

mamil314

It might just be me. Gabba and Espresso jacket are wrinkling due to my weight loss and i started seeing that everywhere!

rick_chasey

mamil314 wrote:

It might just be me. Gabba and Espresso jacket are wrinkling due to my weight loss and i started seeing that everywhere!

Us mere mortals don't get the advantage of tailor made kit.

Ben6899

Rapha's the best fitting kit, really. They've nailed the "get tucked" tailoring.

I just landed some Ale and Sportful samples and I'm keen to see how they feel on the bike. Really hoping they impress because the styling is a refreshing change.

Shadowrider

Not sure if it's been in here, not been able to follow due to tour.

New Kask Helmet.

Looks like a New version of the Protone.

rick_chasey

Ben6899 wrote:

Rapha's the best fitting kit, really. They've nailed the "get tucked" tailoring.

I just landed some Ale and Sportful samples and I'm keen to see how they feel on the bike. Really hoping they impress because the styling is a refreshing change.

Any feedback?

Ben6899

Rick Chasey wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

Rapha's the best fitting kit, really. They've nailed the "get tucked" tailoring.

I just landed some Ale and Sportful samples and I'm keen to see how they feel on the bike. Really hoping they impress because the styling is a refreshing change.

Any feedback?

Yes.

Sportful. I have the Fiandre kit - so the sleeved gilet thingy, designed to be worn over a jersey and the bibs with the extra protection over the pad. The jersey fits really well and I'll keep it. The bib shorts are the same size, but they feel like they'll be too tight over the shoulders (I need to do a longer ride to see if I can live with them) even in a riding position.

Ale. At a glance and at a feel, the jersey isn't particularly groundbreaking. But it fits beautifully. The bibs are the same size and also fit well - and they're really nice quality. Again, I need to do a longer ride to test the pad, but the straps are about right.

For me, this is how it should be: ranges within brands should fit the same; jersey to bibs to jackets. For example, Rapha. In the Classic and less racy kit, I actually wear a small. In the Pro stuff, I wear medium. So, yes, there's a variance there, but the variance is consistent throughout the ranges. Makes ordering online easy (although the store is just down the road), but also gives confidence that quality is being properly taken care of and that proper thought is being put in.

RichN95.

The Colombian champion's jersey - rarely seen in the WT peloton. Debuts on Sunday.

andyp

They really pushed the design envelope with that one.

RichN95.

Richmond Racer 2

RichN95 wrote:

Nice

Ben6899

andyp wrote:

They really pushed the design envelope with that one.

Not sure what you expected. You'll see from the photograph though, that it was well-judged.

Absolutely class jersey.

sherer

Looks good but once again it's not a complete band around the jersey. Not sure on rules on national
Jerseys, but for world champs it should go all the way round

RichN95.

sherer wrote:

Looks good but once again it's not a complete band around the jersey. Not sure on rules on national
Jerseys, but for world champs it should go all the way round

Well this is the one the Colombians gave him on the podium

sherer

Guess the tradition / commercial consideration argument

salsiccia1

As long as it's not worn with white shorts, it's all good

pinno

RichN95 wrote:

The Colombian champion's jersey - rarely seen in the WT peloton. Debuts on Sunday.

I guess that's down to the SKY marketing machine and perhaps a little ego boosting on top.

Anonymous

Team Giant Castelli from Denmark
Great looking kit

imatfaal

Pinno wrote:

RichN95 wrote:

The Colombian champion's jersey - rarely seen in the WT peloton. Debuts on Sunday.

I guess that's down to the SKY marketing machine and perhaps a little ego boosting on top.

none of the Colombian road race winners have been in WT teams recently - some Team Colombia and some lower teams. Surprising that none of the big names from Colombia recently have won - Darwin Attapuma is an ex-champion but it was before he was with a pro-team. Clash with opening of season and small multi-stage tours that climbers have a chance at?