BikeSnob
2 years ago
Who's the biggest joker in the peloton?
A lot of riders probably think they're pretty funny, but here is what the likes of Cavendish, Renshaw and Howes say makes them laugh the most.
Who do you think is the funniest?
BikeSnob
2 years ago
The racing has been hard at the Tour of California. Hard enough to make these pro cyclists switch careers?
The life of a pro is a strange one - training every day, pushing your physical and psychological limits every week. It's no wonder they come up with such varied answers.
Who thinks Joe Lewis would make a convincing WWF wrestler? And which pro do you could lend their skills to another job outside cycling?
BikeSnob
2 years ago
Check out the lightweight climbing frame of the Bardiani CSF team - the Cipollini RB800.
Bardiani are an Italian team, and it shows in the components, with a full Campagnolo groupset, Prologo saddle and bar tape, with Deda finishing kit. The brash, fluorescent paintwork will catch the lenses of the television cameras for sure - will we possibly see the team riding this bike to glory at the Giro D'Italia once again?
BikeSnob
2 years ago
The Movistar team bus is a bit of a classic - it's been around since 2005!
There's a lot of history on this bus, you can even go as far as saying this bus was a bit of a trend-setter when it burst on the scene in 2005. Even 10 years down the line, I think it's still one of the best at this year's Giro D'Italia.
What do you think - how does this classic bus match up with some of the more modern wagons in the peloton?
BikeSnob
2 years ago
Tighter clothing
There’s tight and there’s aero tight. As a rider, you create far more drag than your bike does, so slimming your profile by reducing flapping material is perhaps the best upgrade you could make in the quest for speed. A close-fitting aero jersey and shorts will also be a lot cheaper than an aero frame or wheels.
Getting a bike fit
If your bike doesn’t fit properly, you’re missing out on your potential as cyclist. Buying speed doesn’t come any more cost effectively than creating harmony between rider and bike. There are loads of fitting options out there, but the fitter’s expertise is key in finding the best possible balance between power production and comfort.
Save your ass
An Ass Saver is a simple plastic shield that attaches to your saddle, but is well short of being a full mudguard. It might not make you a faster cyclist, but it’ll keep you comfortable when the rain comes down or the roads are wet by stopping spray soaking into your chamois – something that’s at best uncomfortable and at worst a source of rubbing that could end in painful saddle sores.
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