Mudsimus Posted March 5, 2008 Share Good point-here's a pic-perhaps we'll get an answer!?Did his bike not turn up or did he have issues riding it? Curious.He's been riding this bike for at least a few weeks now' date=' since I saw him at the last league ride. I asked him what the story was and he says yes it's a Prototype of the '09 frame... He seemed especially proud of the rear dropouts!Also, think about it - Raleigh are getting the exact response they were hoping for with this bike. Three different threads have mentioned Dave's "special" frame...[/quote'] Its a pity that he needs a "special" frame. Why couldnt he just ride the 08 bike like the rest. And it didnt really help him in the end... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted March 5, 2008 Share Good point-here's a pic-perhaps we'll get an answer!?Did his bike not turn up or did he have issues riding it? Curious.He's been riding this bike for at least a few weeks now' date=' since I saw him at the last league ride. I asked him what the story was and he says yes it's a Prototype of the '09 frame... He seemed especially proud of the rear dropouts!Also, think about it - Raleigh are getting the exact response they were hoping for with this bike. Three different threads have mentioned Dave's "special" frame...[/quote'] if you read on the Raleigh site they say they've got a set of dropp-outs for each frame size and not thos adjustable ones all the other carbon frames use. I just hope they change the colour scheme. Even the bikes shop struggle to sell the yellow ones at a special price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pererace70 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Its a pity that he needs a "special" frame. Why couldnt he just ride the 08 bike like the rest. And it didnt really help him in the end... I don't think so. If I was offered to use a Prototype frame I would too, and I'm sure so would you. He obviously gives good feedback regarding bike setup for the engineers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Seuss Posted March 5, 2008 Share nice picks wayne - really makes me want to go out and ride my bike! i am sure Procycling would be happy to take some off your hands - especially the one with the crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted March 5, 2008 Share Its a pity that he needs a "special" frame. Why couldnt he just ride the 08 bike like the rest. And it didnt really help him in the end...I don't think so. If I was offered to use a Prototype frame I would too' date=' and I'm sure so would you. He obviously gives good feedback regarding bike setup for the engineers...[/quote'] I would not ride a prototype in the biggest race of the year. Unless I'm not happy with my current bike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pererace70 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Although it's not as though he just got it, he's been riding it for a while. I'm sure they wouldn't give him a frame that's half done or gonna break or anything. I think it's the way it should be. There should be more prototypes around the pro (even the local-pro) scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted March 5, 2008 Share I would not ride a prototype in the biggest race of the year. Unless I'm not happy with my current bike... Why not? they ride them with experimental groupset in the TdF and other grand tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowpoke Posted March 5, 2008 Share wayne (and ronelle and cruxie) thank you for the pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatoCat Posted March 5, 2008 Share ... maybe something to look forward to in the near future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Badenhorst Posted March 5, 2008 Share Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatoCat Posted March 5, 2008 Share the bike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Badenhorst Posted March 5, 2008 Share Oh. Of course. Knowing the high proactivity levels of the Raleigh crowd, I'm sure it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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