tombeej Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 Hesjedal will be hoping to clinch GC image.jpg It always amazes me when I see the drop between saddle and bars on a pro bike setup.
Nibali Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 It always amazes me when I see the drop between saddle and bars on a pro bike setup. Thanks for pointing that out, that is crazy!
jimmycool Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 It always amazes me when I see the drop between saddle and bars on a pro bike setup.Yes, mine are pretty much level, although I do have rather short legs which contributes to that. The plus side is it is more aero when going downhill as I am lower on the bike!
'Dale Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 It always amazes me when I see the drop between saddle and bars on a pro bike setup.It's the biggest in the PRO pelotonMaybe Adam Hansen eclipses it
tombeej Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 It's the biggest in the PRO pelotonMaybe Adam Hansen eclipses it Tommeke's is also super low, combined with the fact that he uses a 140mm stem.
'Dale Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 Tommeke's is also super low, combined with the fact that he uses a 140mm stem. insane
Frosty Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 My drop is 8cm, although I ditched the 120mm stem for a 90mm.The biggest difference is most pro setups don't have any spacers #slamthatstem
ScottCM Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Teams and leader for the 2015 Giro d'Italia• Ag2r-La Mondiale – Domenico Pozzovivo, Carlos Betancur• Androni Giocattoli – Franco Pellizotti, Oscar Gatto• Astana Pro Team – Fabio Aru, Mikel Landa• Bardiani CSF – Enrico Battaglin, Sonny Colbrelli• BMC Racing Team – Philippe Gilbert, Damiano Caruso• CCC Sprandi Polkowice – Grega Bole, Maciej Paterski• Etixx-Quick Step – Rigoberto Urán, Tom Boonen• FDJ – Anthony Roux, Jussi Veikkanen• IAM Cycling – Sylvain Chavanel, Heinrich Haussler• Lampre -Merida – Diego Ulissi, Sacha Modolo• Lotto-Soudal – Jurgen Van Den Broeck, André Greipel• Movistar Team – Ion Izagirre, Beñat Intxausti• Nippo-Vini Fantini – Damiano Cunego, Daniele Colli• Orica GreenEdge – Simon Gerrans, Michael Matthews• Southeast Pro Cycling Team – Alessandro Petacchi, Manuel Belletti• Team Cannondale – Garmin – Ryder Hesjedal, Davide Formolo• Team Giant – Alpecin – Simon Geschke, Luka Mezgec• Team Katusha – Luca Paolini, Alexander Porsev• Team Lotto NL-Jumbo – Maarten Tjallingii, Steven Kruijswijk• Team Sky – Richie Porte, Elia Viviani• Tinkoff – Saxo – Alberto Contador, Ivan Basso• Trek Factory Racing – Fabio Felline, Giacomo Nizzolo
tombeej Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 No mtn qhubheka? The Giro organisers are notorious for packing the wildcard picks with Italian teams (well, not notorious - it's understandable, as it's Italy's national race and they want to feature as many Italian riders as possible). So the Italian Pro Continental teams like Southeast Pro Cycling, Nippo-Vini Fantini and Bardiani CSF get an almost guaranteed spot. Especially when those teams feature some household Italian names like Cunego, Pellizotti, Gatto, Petacchi and Battaglin. Edit: And since MTN got a spot on the TDF roster, even less reason for RCS Sport to give them special treatment for the Giro as well.
ScottCM Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 The Giro organisers are notorious for packing the wildcard picks with Italian teams (well, not notorious - it's understandable, as it's Italy's national race and they want to feature as many Italian riders as possible). So the Italian Pro Continental teams like Southeast Pro Cycling, Nippo-Vini Fantini and Bardiani CSF get an almost guaranteed spot. Especially when those teams feature some household Italian names like Cunego, Pellizotti, Gatto, Petacchi and Battaglin. Edit: And since MTN got a spot on the TDF roster, even less reason for RCS Sport to give them special treatment for the Giro as well. Plus last year the wildcard team of Bardiani won three stages. (Marco Canola Stage 13, Enrico Battaglin Stage 14 & Stefano Pirazzi Stage 17)
Wez-O Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 No mtn qhubheka?To be selected as a wildcard at the Giro you must adhere to the following:1. Be an Italian team.2. Only have Italian riders on your Italian team.3. Have at least 5 Italian riders that have/will be convicting of doping.
Winstonian1984 Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 To be selected as a wildcard at the Giro you must adhere to the following:1. Be an Italian team.2. Only have Italian riders on your Italian team.3. Have at least 5 Italian riders that have/will be convicting of doping. The Giro organisers are notorious for packing the wildcard picks with Italian teams (well, not notorious - it's understandable, as it's Italy's national race and they want to feature as many Italian riders as possible). So the Italian Pro Continental teams like Southeast Pro Cycling, Nippo-Vini Fantini and Bardiani CSF get an almost guaranteed spot. Especially when those teams feature some household Italian names like Cunego, Pellizotti, Gatto, Petacchi and Battaglin. Edit: And since MTN got a spot on the TDF roster, even less reason for RCS Sport to give them special treatment for the Giro as well. Thanks guys
'Dale Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Porte looks potentAru has his work cut outWonder how veteran 'Berto is prepping; he's been quiet
GrumpyOldGuy Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Teams and leader for the 2015 Giro d'Italia• Ag2r-La Mondiale – Domenico Pozzovivo, Carlos Betancur• Androni Giocattoli – Franco Pellizotti, Oscar Gatto• Astana Pro Team – Fabio Aru, Mikel Landa• Bardiani CSF – Enrico Battaglin, Sonny Colbrelli• BMC Racing Team – Philippe Gilbert, Damiano Caruso• CCC Sprandi Polkowice – Grega Bole, Maciej Paterski• Etixx-Quick Step – Rigoberto Urán, Tom Boonen• FDJ – Anthony Roux, Jussi Veikkanen• IAM Cycling – Sylvain Chavanel, Heinrich Haussler• Lampre -Merida – Diego Ulissi, Sacha Modolo• Lotto-Soudal – Jurgen Van Den Broeck, André Greipel• Movistar Team – Ion Izagirre, Beñat Intxausti• Nippo-Vini Fantini – Damiano Cunego, Daniele Colli• Orica GreenEdge – Simon Gerrans, Michael Matthews• Southeast Pro Cycling Team – Alessandro Petacchi, Manuel Belletti• Team Cannondale – Garmin – Ryder Hesjedal, Davide Formolo• Team Giant – Alpecin – Simon Geschke, Luka Mezgec• Team Katusha – Luca Paolini, Alexander Porsev• Team Lotto NL-Jumbo – Maarten Tjallingii, Steven Kruijswijk• Team Sky – Richie Porte, Elia Viviani• Tinkoff – Saxo – Alberto Contador, Ivan Basso• Trek Factory Racing – Fabio Felline, Giacomo Nizzolo Hmm, no Rodriguez or Valverde at this years Giro,.. thats unfortunate as they are always great competitors. Looks like Betancur is also getting back to form this year, like the old Jose Rujano in good shape he is a formidable competitor.......but sadly he is seldom in good shape! Maybe this is his year.
GrumpyOldGuy Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Plus last year the wildcard team of Bardiani won three stages. (Marco Canola Stage 13, Enrico Battaglin Stage 14 & Stefano Pirazzi Stage 17) Indeed, Bardiani is actually a very strong team and I think very worthy of a wild card, RCS Sport marches to their own drum, but have lifted the Giro from a sort of second rate affair 10/15 years ago to a harder and arguably more visually exciting event than the tour today. Personally I am not that enthused with the tour, I think its over rated, over hyped and devoid of all soul, the Giro is for me anyway, the Grand Tour event of the year.
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