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noBlakes

Member since Oct 2012 • Last active Dec 2024

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    Schwalbe One's set up tubeless I think... come on some of the chpt3 Brompton and I can't imagine there's much faster out there in that size

  • in Rides & Races
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    He was generally one of the best supported in the latter stages last year in the classics,you could only argue Jumbo had more. Admittedly having someone to act consistently as a real foil was non-existent, though again, no other teams apart from Jumbo really have that.

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    A kitcken scourer with the scourer bit cut off works well, you need something that'll expand in the seatpost, bubble wrap and rags don't really do that

  • in Components and clothing
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    Great used condition, bought from the forum this summer, after the previous user had used them for a set of accreditations sessions at Herne Hill, and I've done the same at Palmer Park, so this wheelset has been used a total of about 12-15 hours... A couple of storage marks, which are pictured

    £300

    Based in Windsor but work in Surrey so can also meet there (25/30 min train to Walton/Weybridge for example)

    From the BLB Website:
    If you are looking to upgrade your wheels this season and are in need of something tough, smooth rolling and ready to shred then the BLB Notorious 50mm wheels will have you sorted.
    Professionally hand-built, the robust and super durable Notorious 50mm rims laced to the Japanese sealed bearing BLB King Hubs with double butted aero spokes. This is a tested and proven high quality, performance, street or track ready complete wheel at the fraction of the real upgrade price.
    Compatible with brakes (carbon specific brake pads only)
    Round spokes
    50mm deep rim
    Clincher
    Rim tape included
    120mm spacing

    Last Sold at £700 on the BLB Website.

  • in Rides & Races
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    Hope Kuss holds on today, but there's all the talk of the "team win" etc.

    I hope JV and Kuss just follow Aysuo and Mas today, and maybe let Roglic go in the final KMs...

    ... But I think Ving will go for it though, as much as he probably likes Kuss, he's not won a Vuelta, clearly has the legs to do so, and I don't think you get to that level of cycling without having a bit of a win at all costs mentality, especially when it's just a decision as to if you fancy it or not

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    After the way Affini lined it out, and then Kooij got in the way of the chase coming out of the corner, I can't imagine there was too many throwing themselves at the chance to chase Wout right at that moment

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    It seems they all ride their own bikes though? Mix of Trek's, and Specialized's mostly.

    Doubt they even need to pay much, With Wiv-Sungod and Ribble-Weldtite folding, the only other option for a UK Continental pro is Trinity, and they're for junior and u23's

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    https://twitter.com/festinaboy/status/1498939393859633153?s=20

    And the top 10 from that day....

    Foliforov nor Firsanov have ever won another WT race. Foliforov's only other top 10 in that race came from a breakaway stage.

    If they did motor dope, and got away with it, it has to be possible others did.

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