General 2015 Epic Predictions

[nathrix]

That bike looks flippen nice. But the white fork looks k@k

Ja, black matt finish would have looked better i think

[DJuice]

I see Nico Bell has matt black Rs1 on his white s works, being the back up team.

[DJuice]

Where can one see the bikes of the pro's?

I do not have FB,Twitter and Instagram.

I like looking at the bikes and fine details/custom jobs.

[Gerry Hattrick]

After watching the song.info Champions Race my money is on Alban Lakata and Kristian Hynek, as much as I would love to see Christoph get number five. The Topeak Ergon guys look hungry

[milky4130]

After watching the song.info Champions Race my money is on Alban Lakata and Kristian Hynek, as much as I would love to see Christoph get number five. The Topeak Ergon guys look hungry

thats exactly why of that 9 votes 1 is mine & I didn't even have to see them tonight

[DrGJW]

Can't wait for the Epic to begin ... at the same time, it makes me crazy that I cannot view the TV coverage from here in the States.  Glad to have found this forum where I can at least follow the stages from your collective perspective ...

[N-I-N-J-A]

@sauserwind: in action the first time tnight! @iamspecialized #Epic http://t.co/xaCLyBa6Cz

More pics

 

http://www.iamspecialized.com/news/custom-songoinfo-cape-epic-bike-build/

[nathrix]

thats exactly why of that 9 votes 1 is mine & I didn't even have to see them tonight

 

Apparently Sauser didn't feel too lekker last night. Do not forget that Kulhavy is the current Olympic and XCM World Champion and Sauser's been XCM World Champion more than a couple of times.

[milky4130]

Apparently Sauser didn't feel too lekker last night. Do not forget that Kulhavy is the current Olympic and XCM World Champion and Sauser's been XCM World Champion more than a couple of times.

Noted but i think there is a new breed of talent coming in, Topeak has 2 teams as well as Centurion Vaude, along with the usual Bulls & Specialized Teams. Its no longer a 2 horse race but 4  now. Really exciting times for the 2015 edition.

[nathrix]

Some tit bits from twitter...

@thehubsa: Most climbing per km in this years @AbsaCapeEpic - @KristianHynek says it suits them well

@Mr_TREAD: Actually, 2007 holds that 'honour'.“@thehubsa: Most climbing per km in this years @AbsaCapeEpic - @KristianHynek says it suits them well”

@epicleakage: FYI
@Mr_TREAD @thehubsa @AbsaCapeEpic @KristianHynek
2013 most climbing per km
2008 most climbs and longest http://t.co/vrRnzCw7e1

 

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@davearthur: Just check out the ridiculous saddle angle on Jaroslav Kulhavy's S-Works Epic for the @AbsaCapeEpic http://t.co/wv6JsNPKRy

@sussexyid: @davearthur @AbsaCapeEpic Have you seen the stem angle

@davearthur: @sussexyid @AbsaCapeEpic Extreme spring to mind. Extreme back pain...

@Capcha_Photo: @davearthur @AbsaCapeEpic So his level on all the uphills

@Pearsie_15: @davearthur @AbsaCapeEpic looks prepped for him to go into an aero position!!

@KTraulsen: @davearthur @AbsaCapeEpic Prostate friendly angle.

@epicleakage: @davearthur @JeroenSwart @AbsaCapeEpic where's the science in setting up a bike for someone like cool Harvey. Obviously works for the WChamp

@JeroenSwart: @epicleakage @davearthur @AbsaCapeEpic it's called the Klingon warbird position. Very scientific http://t.co/B7HMQ0Uh7t

[nathrix]

So, 

 

2011 had the least climbs, and

2009 was the shortest

[nickc]

So, 

 

2011 had the least climbs, and

2009 was the shortest

One of my favourite Epic moments - how is that for desperation to hold onto your lead !!

[milky4130]

One of my favourite Epic moments - how is that for desperation to hold onto your lead !!

who was that again?

[nathrix]

One of my favourite Epic moments - how is that for desperation to hold onto your lead !!

 

Yes, mine too!

 

 

who was that again?

 

Team Cannondale Vredestein - 2008 Cape Epic - Stage Five

 

https://www.cape-epic.com/teams/2008/2584/cannondale-vredestein

 

Have a look at the video 1:35

 

[nathrix]

@TeamBulls: double DTM-champ @ScheiderTimo is ready and all excited about tomorrow's @AbsaCapeEpic prologue! @Audi__Sport https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiAb8TtYHcQ

[nathrix]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O6m5mzJW4g