Patchelicious Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Perhaps the other bike had lighter wheels. . It's like F1 pit change. . I don't think they will ever really tell anyone cause it's part of their tactics. Could probably be a number of reasons.Yes I know there could be a number of reasons, but what are/were they? I question the lighter bike thing, aren't most of these bike carrying ballast to make them legal at the 6.8kg rule? Im not questioning old AC, I'm interested in the reasons.
Gen Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Yes I know there could be a number of reasons, but what are/were they? I question the lighter bike thing, aren't most of these bike carrying ballast to make them legal at the 6.8kg rule? Im not questioning old AC, I'm interested in the reasons.They won't have it under the limit. Maybe just different kind of wheels or tyre pressure.. Hey maybe we can see a shot of the bikes used and try find out what was different.
Patchelicious Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 They won't have it under the limit. Maybe just different kind of wheels or tyre pressure.. Hey maybe we can see a shot of the bikes used and try find out what was different. Here is the bike as he checks it before the stage start:http://roadbikeaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/bettiniphoto_0207780_1_full.jpg Here it is in the climb: http://www.cyclingfans.net/2015/images/2015_giro_d_italia_stage5_alberto_contador_attack5a.jpg
'Dale Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Hesjedal and Uran now truly out of contention, no matter how awesome their TT performance will be over 60 kms on stage 14. I am hoping for a 'Berto top spot. General Classification:ESP 1 CONTADOR VELASCO, Alberto (TINKOFF – SAXO) 16:05:54ITA 2 ARU, Fabio (ASTANA) + 2AUS 3 PORTE, Richie (SKY) + 20CZE 4 KREUZIGER, Roman (TINKOFF – SAXO) + 22ITA 5 CATALDO, Dario (ASTANA) + 28COL 6 CHAVES RUBIO, Jhoan Esteban (ORICA GreenEDGE) + 37ITA 7 VISCONTI, Giovanni (MOVISTAR) + 56ESP 8 LANDA MEANA, Mikel (ASTANA) + 1:01ITA 9 FORMOLO, Davide (CANNONDALE – GARMIN) + 1:15CRC 10 AMADOR BAKKAZAKOVA, Andrey (MOVISTAR) + 1:18
Patchelicious Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Looks like same frame (Tarmac) same wheels Roval. So it wasnt an Aero vs climby swop, and I also cant imagine them changing gearing for a lil'ol 7% bump
Gen Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Besides it not being the prettiest colour combo I have seen, I can't really tell lol.. maybe the angle or the fork?
Gen Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Looks like same frame (Tarmac) same wheels Roval. So it wasnt an Aero vs climby swop, and I also cant imagine them changing gearing for a lil'ol 7% bump Ja lol.. and his favourite weapon is always the Tarmac. Probably something small bugging him so he decided let's make a change before something small is something big.
'Dale Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Besides it not being the prettiest colour combo I have seen, I can't really tell lol.. maybe the angle or the fork? Gen' you funny
'Dale Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Greipel's day or what?The Lotto train is not that organised it seems http://inrng.com/medias/giro/tappa_dettagli_tecnici_altimetria_062015.jpg
Gen Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Gen' you funny [emoji38]Lol It's all really a non story started because Cipollini wanted to do some self promoting. [emoji13]
Patchelicious Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Ja lol.. and his favourite weapon is always the Tarmac. Probably something small bugging him so he decided let's make a change before something small is something big.Only thing I can spot is different grip tape, if he is messing with us, he is doing a good job
Patchelicious Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Greipel's day or what?The Lotto train is not that organised it seems http://inrng.com/medias/giro/tappa_dettagli_tecnici_altimetria_062015.jpgI think you might be on the money there. He looked fastest in first sprint, just went too early.
Wez-O Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Only thing I can spot is different grip tape, if he is messing with us, he is doing a good job Perhaps he is a weight weenie and didn't want the 20g number board weighing him down? More likely however is that he asked his team for a Cannondale for the 'climb' but they couldn't get their hands on one...
'Dale Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Perhaps he is a weight weenie and didn't want the 20g number board weighing him down? More likely however is that he asked his team for a Cannondale for the 'climb' but they couldn't get their hands on one... That hombre is a weight weenie no doubt.He chooses his equipment carefully.That's the diligence of a multiple Grand Tour winner. Could be the number board.Wonder whether the replacement also did not have the extra weight of a power meter.
Jay_B Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Greipel's day or what?The Lotto train is not that organised it seems http://inrng.com/medias/giro/tappa_dettagli_tecnici_altimetria_062015.jpg Think a scrap between Viviani and Greipel... both don't have solid lead outs for this tour though so maybe OGE can get their train working properly and set it up for Matthews.
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