Mudsimus Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 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...
AndreZA Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 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.
pererace70 Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 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...
Dr. Seuss Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 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.
Mudsimus Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 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...
pererace70 Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 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.
AndreZA Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 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.
slowpoke Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 wayne (and ronelle and cruxie) thank you for the pics!
GatoCat Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 ... maybe something to look forward to in the near future?
Sean Badenhorst Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 Oh. Of course. Knowing the high proactivity levels of the Raleigh crowd, I'm sure it will.
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