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  • bluemoon17
    bluemoon17 Posts: 718
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Oh, and before any smart ars* answers >> you can't sell it.

    If I was allowed to change the colour, I'd have one of the Factor's that AG2R are on.

    If I couldn't, then I'd have a Team Sky Dogma (I live in Germany, so I could use it here without people thinking I'm a c*ck).
  • sherer
    sherer Posts: 2,460
    I'm sure there are better bikes out there but a Trek Madone. All my other bikes are Trek's so might as well take the top line one for free.

    Question is, what excuse will I need to use for not being any quicker ?
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    sherer wrote:
    I'm sure there are better bikes out there but a Trek Madone. All my other bikes are Trek's so might as well take the top line one for free.

    Question is, what excuse will I need to use for not being any quicker ?

    No drugs innit.
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  • imatfaal
    imatfaal Posts: 2,716
    If it had to be WT then those Factors look very nice. From MSR teams I would like a Gazprom (or whatever they are called now) Colnago. I felt it was a shame for poor old Cannondale to get two bikes into the MSR break (cleverly a disc and a non-disc model) ; but the camera men - understandably - dwelt on the two Colnagos and the Factor
  • dish_dash
    dish_dash Posts: 5,647
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    Tho I'd probably put Campag on it instead of the Shimano bits...
  • BikeRadarAdmin
    BikeRadarAdmin Posts: 909
    UAE Colnago or Bora Tarmac (has green metallic flecks in the black paint)

    Photographed all of them and for me, those are the standout bikes in the peloton.

    I also have a soft spot for the LTS Ridley Helium SLX, although I don't know why ha.
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  • m.r.m.
    m.r.m. Posts: 3,473
    edited March 2017
    dish_dash you'd go Oltre XR2 instead of XR4?

    I'd go Venge disc or Pinarello Dogma F10 or Bianchi Oltre XR4 in black/celeste (albeit black bikes are tediously boring).

    edit: Would go Factor Slick for a TT bike though!
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  • dish_dash
    dish_dash Posts: 5,647
    Ooops! :oops:

    Clearly wasn't paying attention when I posted the pic... XR4...

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    Also agree with Bobmcstuff... that "seat tube/top tube strut thing" thing on the BMC is rank...
  • bobmcstuff
    bobmcstuff Posts: 11,435
    dish_dash wrote:
    Ooops! :oops:

    Clearly wasn't paying attention when I posted the pic... XR4...

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    Also agree with Bobmcstuff... that "seat tube/top tube strut thing" thing on the BMC is rank...

    That's because I am the arbiter of taste.

    I'd probably take an XR4 as well.
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,308
    joshjevans wrote:
    Photographed all of them...

    Yep, I want your job.
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  • ridgerider
    ridgerider Posts: 2,852
    This will do me, thanks...

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    Half man, Half bike
  • sherer
    sherer Posts: 2,460
    Why have I only just foud out about Manzana Postobon http://manzanapostobonteam.com/ . I could have been riding about in a pink jersey all season long.

    If I can find it only it could be this years team kit.

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  • ridgerider
    ridgerider Posts: 2,852
    Does that picture above show the world's steepest downhill finish?

    You don't want to do MSR lunge for the line there!
    Half man, Half bike
  • Matthewfalle
    Matthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    dish_dash wrote:
    Ooops! :oops:

    Clearly wasn't paying attention when I posted the pic... XR4...

    sptdw4125_670.jpg

    Also agree with Bobmcstuff... that "seat tube/top tube strut thing" thing on the BMC is rank...

    That is utterly, utterly lovely.
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • Paul 8v
    Paul 8v Posts: 5,458
    It's got to be the Madone for me
    Road
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    NEW Cross
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  • m.r.m.
    m.r.m. Posts: 3,473
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    If this years black and especially white kit was in the package, I'll take one too! Looks really fantastic.
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  • inseine
    inseine Posts: 5,788
    Surprised no one has mentioned (unless i missed it) these beauties. They save 4.2 watts and only cost a grand...

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    http://cyclinganddesign.blogspot.fr/
  • jimmythecuckoo
    jimmythecuckoo Posts: 4,718
    Got two pairs already
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  • spam02
    spam02 Posts: 178
    inseine wrote:
    Surprised no one has mentioned (unless i missed it) these beauties. They save 4.2 watts and only cost a grand...

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    I can see them now already, attached to the pedals of a Triathlon bike as it's pushed through transition 1 - outer shells only!! :?
  • ridgerider
    ridgerider Posts: 2,852
    I like the concept...thin inner for summer, thicker one for winter.

    Thought I read something in the PR sheet about how the shoe has been tasked with helping riders pedal the full 360 degrees of the crank rotation...how does it do that, and why do current shoe designs fail to achieve it???
    Half man, Half bike
  • spam02
    spam02 Posts: 178
    Ridgerider wrote:
    I like the concept...thin inner for summer, thicker one for winter.

    Thought I read something in the PR sheet about how the shoe has been tasked with helping riders pedal the full 360 degrees of the crank rotation...how does it do that, and why do current shoe designs fail to achieve it???

    Several articles mention this, but none (including on the Mavic website) actually say how it is achieved.

    I think this statement - "The Energy Shell Carbon offers 360° power transfer and transmits all the energy delivered by the racer to the bike" is summed up in the word 'offers'.
  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    They remind me of those awful sandals that old blokes wear.
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  • ridgerider
    ridgerider Posts: 2,852
    Ben6899 wrote:
    They remind me of those awful sandals that old blokes wear.
    You means that lightweight, ventilated, footwear that can be worn (if you are Rick, and visiting the City), with white socks?
    Half man, Half bike
  • Paul 8v
    Paul 8v Posts: 5,458
    Niiiiice. I might just screw some cleats in to the bottom of my feet. That will probably save about 8 watts and be an even lower stack height
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    NEW Cross
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  • shipley
    shipley Posts: 549
    I love that kit too. No idea where to find it though :(


    sherer wrote:
    Why have I only just foud out about Manzana Postobon http://manzanapostobonteam.com/ . I could have been riding about in a pink jersey all season long.

    If I can find it only it could be this years team kit.

    NEWS-ETAPA-03-VUELTA-A-ALENTEJO-22FEB2017.jpg
  • gweeds
    gweeds Posts: 2,613
    Might be worth giving Prendas Ciclismo a call to see if they can source it
    Napoleon, don't be jealous that I've been chatting online with babes all day. Besides, we both know that I'm training to be a cage fighter.
  • shipley
    shipley Posts: 549
    Gweeds wrote:
    Might be worth giving Prendas Ciclismo a call to see if they can source it

    That's a thought - thanks
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    It may not be your thing, but think Fizik's disc break proof shoes are worth a mention for fun

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    Twitter: @RichN95
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,308
    What's that for, bicycle jousting?
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    Pinno wrote:
    What's that for, bicycle jousting?
    That should be a real thing
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