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^ Depends on your definition of 'better'.
Geraint Thomas is, for my money, one of the strongest riders in the peloton, but I think he lacks race nouse. His position in the group is often badly judged and he turns on the gas at the wrong moment.
Oscar Freire was often not the fittest in the group, but his incredible sixth sense when it came to judging a race is evident in his impressive palmares. (assisted with dope, I'm guessing)
Same with strong riders in a weak team. I'd say the strength of the team can often be more important than the strength of the individual. I don't think Wiggo would have won the tour on any other team.