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It is not the jersey that makes this guy look funny, it is the proportions of everything; his bike looks like a pennyfathing. And the 80's helmet with the cap under it has to go.
It seems I have been sticking to Rule 17 very closely without knowing it. I have always had team kits but must have the matching shorts and socks and mitts and long sleeved jersey, etc. It is a very expensive hobby; but red Saeco or blue Gerolsteiner shorts get you noticed.
I seldom see anyone else on the road who is wearing anything else but a plain jersey with black short, so if you want to be anonymous good for you. I too don't like the mahoosive Sky logo on the kit, but if I saw someone in matching Sky kit I would at least know they think they look fly in their kit and I am all for that.
A wise man once said 'Collars and cuffs; they've gotta match, gotta match.'
And if you *are* riding a team bike in team kit, you'd better be dropping people on the climbs
Just to add my two penn 'orth the Specialized Dolce and Trek Lexa are both highly regarded bikes but as has already been said don't feel that you have to go for a women's specific model because you don't.
As has also been said, shop around and try out a few different bikes, so you can get a feel for what's available and for the differences between different models.
One thing I would suggest is that you go for something with a compact geometry - the advantage here is that even in the smaller sizes you'll still be able to set the bike up with plenty of seat post showing which will boost your ride comfort without sacrificing riding efficiency.
You always get a lot of bike from Giant so it might be worth checking out the Avail range - you might want to ditch the tyres though.
Did Chavenel Do Anything Today??
Overall I Have 12346789
2,3,4,6,7,8,12,13 + Westra (who got most courageous rider
).
With hindsight, I should have brought in Frank yesterday.
It's "Col Du Mont Cenis" not "Ciens" (trust me, I've ski'd down it
)
That's impressive.
2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13 + Jones for me
The only time white bar tape looks good is when the bike is sitting in the window of the LBS.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 For Me
Simon is right. If you can't ride up something on 34x28 you probably need a ladder. That ratio should get you up hills that are 25% plus and you won't find anything that steep on the Dartmoor Classic or the EdT.
However, if you do feel the need for an extra bail out gear then you'll want a medium cage rear mech.
Good luck on those rides and have fun. I really enjoyed the Classic last year.
I've got a Specialized Dolce and I love it.
Hi, I'm riding the whole lot this year (although I turned around today in the snow) and had no trouble early in the morning for the TTT. I left it a bit late for the first ITT, and got kicked off about half way through. I think that was about an hour before the first pro started from memory. Before then there were pros on the course, but we were co-existing peacefully!
Say G'day if you see me, will try to attach a pic so you can recognise me!
+1
And carter jones. Could be a good day....
Why not wear what you want? I agree that you shouldn't mix teams kits ie sky shirt omega shorts. And I also wouldn't wear a yellow jersey or world champs but I see no reason why you shouldn't support your favourite team. Just like football fans wear their team shirts. Cycling is a great sport and is extremely all encompassing with people of all walks of life enjoying the benefits. Lets not berate someone for wearing a sky top. We should be encouraging people to participate in something we all love and enjoy.
Westra out ahead. Glad I left him in now.
I don't wear sky, I wear planet x, Hovis and freebee trektravel jersey care of a roadcc competion win. Again, if you hate sky kit, yellow, pink, polka dot, green, rainbow or any other pro team. sell the bike and take up golf. Thats where you belong.
All a bit too easy and predictable today! 200+ points and 330th on the stage!
1,2,3,4 for my purist though, I bet that doesn't happen all that often in grand tours!
Very happy galibier still going ahead, even if 4k shorter. Will the break make it?
Hi, and welcome to the forum. My friend is 5"2" and she is happy with a unisex cannondale synapse, so don't feel you 'should' be going for female-specific. Many firms have been guilty of the 'shrink it and pink it' approach to women's products, but things have improved a lot. Specialized are thought to be very good, with an entire product team dedicated to getting it right in this regard. Together with their BGFit bike fitting stuff, I reckon you could solve the whole problem with a visit to a Specialized Concept Store.
See if you have one local by going here:
http://www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk/m/stores/
I'm riding it, I'm bloody glad we don't have to go to the top, and hope they cut the first climb too!
Yeah they are much cheaper and the service was fine. I'd had my eyes tested at specs avers and they gave me my PD though I had to specifically ask for it. The transitions options are mentioned in the titles such as these ones http://www.balanceoptics.com/index.php/brand/oakley-prescription/oakley-...
The XS Verenti geometry is almost identical to the XS SCR (which was replaced by Defy/Avail). And it's extremely good value for a 10 speed bike!
I think Verenti are rebranded Ridleys, so it's a quality manufacturer.
A ridiculous answer....... Do you wear anything with a label on it? Or are you one of these new age hippy wanks who don't wear shoes so your closer to the earth
I wouldn't rule out web shops. Wiggle do a no quibble 30 day trial period which I've taken advantage of and is very good. Plus this is a bargain for 600 http://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-belief-2013/ leaving you budget for a change to saddle if needed.
I'm at the Giro right now, and I can tell you that the pic up the top is NOT how Galibier looks at the moment! Have to say, I wouldn't be sad to see Mont Ciens cancelled either, although of course then I have no idea how I would get to the start...
Simon, I would tell him, YES, because of his socks....WTF are they about?
Also, his bar tape needs replaced, if that's white....
