**** Tour de France 2017 ****
Discussion
DP1 said:
Quick question. I've seen riders take wheels from the neutral Mavic service bikes/cars but never seen anyone take a bike. I would have thought this was quite hard due to sizes/build etc.
Does anyone know of any riders that have taken one as that was all there was at the time?
Pretty sure I read somewhere that they were fitting dropper posts to the neutral service bikes this year so that anyone could jump on and get (roughly) the right seat height. Obviously doesn't solve the reach or pedal issues but would prevent a repeat of the Froome situation from last yearDoes anyone know of any riders that have taken one as that was all there was at the time?
Was in Cycling Weekly. They also have bikes with Look, Shimano and Speedplay pedals
http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/tour-de-f...
http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/tour-de-f...
DP1 said:
Thanks, never heard of those dropper posts
I think they started on mountain bikes where the extra weight is not such an issue, and it makes a big difference when descending on technical stuff that you have a lot more space to let the bike move under you/ you can get off the back of the saddle. While still keeping height on the saddle for the ascent.DP1 said:
Thanks, never heard of those dropper posts
GCN did a little video on the Mavic car/bikes.https://youtu.be/tqxHWdqTtrw
addey said:
DP1 said:
Quick question. I've seen riders take wheels from the neutral Mavic service bikes/cars but never seen anyone take a bike. I would have thought this was quite hard due to sizes/build etc.
Does anyone know of any riders that have taken one as that was all there was at the time?
Pretty sure I read somewhere that they were fitting dropper posts to the neutral service bikes this year so that anyone could jump on and get (roughly) the right seat height. Obviously doesn't solve the reach or pedal issues but would prevent a repeat of the Froome situation from last yearDoes anyone know of any riders that have taken one as that was all there was at the time?
Although I thought Froome was given a bike with the wrong pedals last year up Ventoux hence why he got rid of it.
EDIT... Above, i must read all comments before posting.
ferrisbueller said:
Uran is a beast.
ETA. Wondering if Uran thinks he can win this on the TT.
Maybe he is, but he's happy just to follow. Doesn't deserve to win. Landa looked like he was enjoying the scenery - will do some damage next year at Movistar. Time Trial could still be interesting, seeing as Uran has ridden so conservatively. Awesome ride from Barguil.ETA. Wondering if Uran thinks he can win this on the TT.
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