The Spring Classics - 2015

[Pure Savage]

Sky are to ride softails for the cobbles this Sunday at De Ronde and PR as well.

 

According to Wiggo, these

new Pinarello Dogma K8-S frames are "game changing" with their 10mm rear suspension. Specially designed rear chain stays flex to allow the rear shock to activate.

Surely the front is where you want most of the vibrations taken away.

[tombeej]

Surely the front is where you want most of the vibrations taken away.

Sure that would be a help too, but I think might add too much weight.

 

For rear suspension the benefit is that your rear wheel keeps better contact with the surface. A rigid rear end skips and bounces, so all that air time means less ability to transfer pedal force directly to forward movement. Comfort is a slight benefit, but I'm guessing the main reason Sky did this was to go faster over the cobbles with less effort.

[Pure Savage]

Sure that would be a help too, but I think might add too much weight.

 

For rear suspension the benefit is that your rear wheel keeps better contact with the surface. A rigid rear end skips and bounces, so all that air time means less ability to transfer pedal force directly to forward movement. Comfort is a slight benefit, but I'm guessing the main reason Sky did this was to go faster over the cobbles with less effort.

True story. Geraint Thomas needs a roll bar

['Dale]

[Belgian biker]

today, 15000 amateurs explored the route, look at that horrible weather! Should be better tomorrow

 

http://sporza.be/cm/sporza/videozone/sporten/v-wielrennen/1.2293567

[HappyMartin]

Broadcast starts at 12:30. I'm not going to miss a moment.

[Gen]

today, 15000 amateurs explored the route, look at that horrible weather! Should be better tomorrow

 

http://sporza.be/cm/sporza/videozone/sporten/v-wielrennen/1.2293567

Yeah. Our buddy did it, he said the weather was absolutely terrible.. wind rain.. plenty cold. .

['Dale]

 

"The inability to continue his winning streak at Scheldeprijs is a disappointment for both Kittel and the team after a hat trick of wins at the Belgium one-day race in the last three years. Getting back to his normal performance level is the first priority. For now, Kittel will work closely with the team’s medical and performance staff to ensure a gradual build in the intensity of his training."

 

Kittel's manager on his slow recovery from a virus

['Dale]

 

If you unclip, it's too slippery to get going again.

Walkie walkie

[T-Bob]

Sky are to ride softails for the cobbles this Sunday at De Ronde and PR as well.

 

According to Wiggo, these

new Pinarello Dogma K8-S frames are "game changing" with their 10mm rear suspension. Specially designed rear chain stays flex to allow the rear shock to activate.

 

See, I told you... they've been looking at twiggys classic frame collection.  

[T-Bob]

Yeah. Our buddy did it, he said the weather was absolutely terrible.. wind rain.. plenty cold. .

 

Just got a steam of txts from guys who finished the Sportive today. Mostly is was expletives...  none are looking forward to Roubaix sportive next week. 

 

#justhatethem #1stworldflandersridingsportiveproblems 

[Pure Savage]

Can't wait to tune in

[gummibear]

Weather is pretty good after yesterday's rain and winds.

 

[Gen]

I see session 1 (which I assume is the ladies race.. well I hope) is on SS from 10am.

[carbon29er]

Surely the front is where you want most of the vibrations taken away.

Front end vibration is reduced on these "Roubaix" (God I hope Specialized don't sue me for using that name as a generic bike class) frames by extending the rake and trail resulting in a longer wheelbase. In the same way a car with a longer wheelbase is more stable on the road than a shorter car.

 

So there is no need to add front suspension, the frame absorbs and dissipates the vibration.

 

The rear shock keeps the rear wheel on the ground, resulting in more power on the road.

[DJuice]

Watching H3, Sagan looks heavy, more muscular than previous years and not pedalling smooth.