Tiny K Posted March 11, 2011 Share A bike with 'Road Gear' and straight bars - 10-speed Ultegra And this is it! It's called a hybrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapunzel Posted March 11, 2011 Share I will be piloting my Specialized Tarmac SL3 S-Works. My baby just came back form her service, with fresh tubes and fresh grease on her BB30. Starting time : 06:43 - Finishing time : Hopefully before 09:43...or soon there after! holy #$&@ am I going to take strain - also starting in E. Hopefully my legs make up for the lack of style because I'll be on a GT with an old 8speed group set, very old wheels, olympic mtb shoes,.... maybe I should just put my camelbak on to finish the picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted March 12, 2011 Share Introducing 'Manny', ready for her wash before the Grand Argus.Cannondale Super Six Hi-Mod Factory Team Racing.Named after one of the Cannondale Factory Team Riders, Manuel Fumic, whose name features on her top tube. Edited March 12, 2011 by AirBender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted March 12, 2011 Share Introducing 'Manny', ready for her wash before the Grand Argus. Named after one of the Cannondale Factory Team Riders, Manuel Fumic, whose name features on her top tube. very nice mr Bender Edited March 12, 2011 by raptor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted March 12, 2011 Share very nice mr BenderGracias, raptor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubba Posted March 12, 2011 Share Introducing 'Manny', ready for her wash before the Grand Argus.Cannondale Super Six Hi-Mod Factory Team Racing.Named after one of the Cannondale Factory Team Riders, Manuel Fumic, whose name features on her top tube. Is that the same bike that was for sale on the hub recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted March 12, 2011 Share Was on sale in Jan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy-CT Posted March 12, 2011 Share this is my machine for the argus, keep it real with steel..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubba Posted March 12, 2011 Share Was on sale in Jan...Met Manny in tokai, cool guy. Nice bike, hope it flies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooToo Posted March 12, 2011 Share Old story, but interesting nonetheless. http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/news/article/mountain-biker-wins-road-race-on-his-hardtail-22736 Mountain biker wins road race on his hardtailBy BikeRadar Mon 10 Aug 2009 Whyte racer Luke Smith surprised the locals when he won a South African road race on his hardtail mountain bike Whyte racer Luke Smith surprised the locals when he won a South African road race on his hardtail mountain bike (ATB Sales) British cross-country racer Luke Smith left locals red-faced when he won a road race during a trip to Africa – on his Whyte 19 mountain bike. When Luke lined up at the start of the 75km Broadhurst Road Race in Gaborone, Botswana on his hardtail with knobbly tyres he was sneered at by some of the regulars. But he soon broke away with the main bunch and then dropped them all in a sprint finish. Here’s what the Whyte-sponsored racer had to say: “Due to the fact that I didn’t really know what riding would be on offer in Africa, I only travelled over here with my Whyte 19. During my stay I have trained a fair amount on local roads (so as not to get lost in the bush!). However, when the opportunity came up to compete in a road race here in Gaborone I was a bit sceptical about the potential. My chances of hanging in for the 75km distance were also made worse by the fact that I only had my off-road tyres! “Don’t get me wrong, the Whyte 19 is a very responsive frame, but when guys started pulling up on full-carbon road bikes with Zipp 808 deep-section carbon wheels, I anticipated it would be a matter of kilometres before I got dropped! “The race started off a fairly decent pace with everyone keen to establish a good spot near the front of the peloton. I managed to work my way up front without too much difficulty, much to the surprise of many competitors as I rode past, my big knobbly tyres buzzing as the pace was wound up. “There were a couple of guys whom some friends of mine had told me to watch – one of them is apparently a pro roadie in South Africa. It was no surprise that it was these guys who made most of the attacks. What was surprising was the fact that I was able to go with them! Each time, however, we were pulled back by the main group. "As the race neared the finish some of the riders made a last-ditch effort at getting away but it was destined to come down to a sprint finish. I managed to constantly hold second wheel behind the lead rider with the pro road rider sat closely on my wheel. As we hit the finishing straight I launched my attack and as I glanced back I realised I had quickly gapped the riders. I even had enough time to make the most of the win and celebrate in style. "The crowd and other riders were shocked that a mountain bike had won a road race, especially as I was on knobbly tyres. When they later asked what was the secret, I replied Whyte – Great British mountain bikes, they can't be beaten! To be honest though, I had really surprised myself." The last time I checked, Gabs was not part of South Africa and the Pick n Pay Boardhurst race was full of elite "pro" riders from SA. BTW I remember beating a "retired" pro there once, oh he was taken out in the last circle. I think his name was Robbie some Scottish surname. . . . but that was many moons ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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