why do the TdF rider have pinned-on numbers?

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  • snailracer
    snailracer Posts: 968
    andy46 wrote:
    Would it really make that much difference?

    I'm not being funny or sarcastic, I'm genuinely interested.

    Have you also noticed that, except for TTs, many TdF riders wear helmets that seem very non-aero? Maybe better cooling is more important than aerodynamic advantage.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    edited July 2011
    endura do a popper/button alternative to safety pins

    What are these like and where do you get them? Be good to find something other than pins as they do wreck your jersey!

    Cheers

    Si
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 72,847
    snailracer wrote:
    andy46 wrote:
    Would it really make that much difference?

    I'm not being funny or sarcastic, I'm genuinely interested.

    Have you also noticed that, except for TTs, many TdF riders wear helmets that seem very non-aero? Maybe better cooling is more important than aerodynamic advantage.

    Pretty much.

    Equipment efficiencies come way behind comfort and handling.
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