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^^ looks functional to me. Why those tyres though? Tougher tyres for an outdoor/dirty track?

Couldn't the dude at least wear a cap and some water proof gloves? :/

^^ looks functional to me. Why those tyres though? Tougher tyres for an outdoor/dirty track?

They're (I think) 42mm Specialized Trigger Sport that come standard with the bike.

However the tyres in the photo look different thought (but look like Specialized as well)

I was commenting on the track bike.

crazy seatpost

I want one so much, I cant imagine ever using it

It is, it's one of those seatpost that absorb the road vibration for those who does not understand tyres pressure.

They're (I think) 42mm Specialized Trigger Sport that come standard with the bike.

However the tyres in the photo look different thought (but look like Specialized as well)

Someone asked the, they're Specialized Fatboy Sports: http://wearegoingawol.tumblr.com/post/57480238815/what-kind-of-dynohub-and-tires-keep-killing-it

http://www.hilite-bikes.com/titan/wp-content/gallery/pinion-reisefahrrad-29-zoll/dsc_6933-bearbeitet_2.jpg

Actually that is pretty cool... would make an excellent bike-camper conversion.

It is, it's one of those seatpost that absorb the road vibration for those who does not understand tyres pressure.

Yeah, I reckon those two dudes know nothing about tyre pressure and touring.

Yeah, I reckon those two dudes know nothing about tyre pressure and touring.

They were sponsor by Specialized whom spec the bicycle (COBL GOBL-R seatpost, a whopping £150).

Ed, have you ridden "proper" Pave?

Nope, thought I like to have a crack at it on the 650B, good thinking Neil.

^^^ maybe from Evans. Elsewhere it can be had for closer to £100. Which puts it in the same ballpark as other high end carbon seatposts.

Also while seatposts obviously aren't going to match up to big low pressure tyres they do make a difference ime. I've got a Specialized Zertz seatpost and there was a noticeable difference from the previous cheaper inline carbon one, and there was a difference between that one and a Thomson-style VN one.

^^ looks functional to me. Why those tyres though? Tougher tyres for an outdoor/dirty track?

yep, the local track is in a horrible shape :-/

Delicious,
although what's the need for the massive front rack/basket thing?

A fishing catch, firewood, a girl, a keg etc...

...or a sat morning farmers market haul.

yep, the local track is in a horrible shape :-/

Where is the track pictured? Looks good.

"...Where is the track pictured? Looks good."

Looks like Velódromo de Caieiras near São Paulo in Brazil, but I could be mistaken.

Looks like Velódromo de Caieiras near São Paulo in Brazil, but I could be mistaken.

Indeed it is! Very good Mr Sherlock.

although what's the need for the massive front rack/basket thing?

for carrying stuff, I thought that was kind of obvious

Am I allowed readers wives?

What mount is that Garmin sitting on?

Delicious,
although what's the need for the massive front rack/basket thing?

This one. ^^^^^^