[Salsa_Lover]

proof here I bet this thread will hit the 100 replies

From the Dauphiné Liberé 2010, Omega-Pharma Lotto bikes....

 

[AJL]

proof here I bet this thread will hit the 100 replies

From the Dauphiné Liberé 2010, Omega-Pharma Lotto bikes....

Interesting - probably because they are sponsored. That and most Pros weigh under 150lbs.

 

[Marc]

That's why only one of their riders finished in the top 40 today!

 

[Salsa_Lover]

That's why only one of their riders finished in the top 40 today!

all the others asploded ?

 

[Marc]

all the others asploded ?

Well, there was a giant crash in the middle of the pack the decimated it.

 

[Mike T.]

all the others asploded ?

No there was a headwind and they all finished behind the bunch. After all those wheels are the world's worst for aerodynamics.

 

[Zen Cyclery]

Mike T is very correct. Maybe had they been riding something a bit more aerodynamic they wouldnt have finished midpack. Or maybe they all just suck at riding bicycles (which I doubt is the case)

 

[ergott]

I'm still a hater, but the wheels didn't make the difference in the results.

-Eric

 

[Zen Cyclery]

I'm still a hater, but the wheels didn't make the difference in the results.

-Eric

If they explode they do!

 

[bent steel]

The pros do all sorts of silly things, like ride Shimano components, use aluminum bars, run chain checkers on smooth routes, not to mention taking all sorts of illegal substances and doing weird things to their blood. I'll pass on this trend too.

 

[Zen Cyclery]

The pros do all sorts of silly things, like ride Shimano components, use aluminum bars, run chain checkers on smooth routes, not to mention taking all sorts of illegal substances and doing weird things to their blood. I'll pass on this trend too.

Good point. I would have a hard time deciding between doping and rallying an RSYS down a fast turny descent... Decisions, decisions.

 

[Salsa_Lover]

I hear the Pros also ride electric bikes...

 

[AJL]

Good point. I would have a hard time deciding between doping and rallying an RSYS down a fast turny descent... Decisions, decisions.

Owww. Just thinking of that hurts!

 

[stevesbike]

I have my suspicions those wheels are actually blood centrifuges - why else would a set of wheels have spokes like that? I think you must put some blood in the hub then by the end of the stage you've separated out some nice red blood cells to enjoy on the team bus back to the hotel...

 

[muscleendurance]

i hear they dont wash, apparently this is because its makes them more aggressive and much easier and motivated to break away from the 160+ smelly other riders in the peloton.

 

[bholwell]

Pro mtn riders are also now riding the mtn version of the R-Sys.

 

[Mike T.]

Pro mtn riders are also now riding the mtn version of the R-Sys.

And that shouldn't be taken as any form of endorsement but sadly, the Average Joe will see them using them and will be hooked by the hype. I can't imagine a worse place for those brittle spokes - suspending the Average Joe on mountain bike terrain.

 

[bent steel]

Is there a mountain version with the carbon tubular spokes? I know Mavic never updates their site, but they only show Zicral spokes on the top end wheels. I'm not doubting it, I just hadn't seen the stupidity cross over myself.

 

[Zen Cyclery]

I have my suspicions those wheels are actually blood centrifuges - why else would a set of wheels have spokes like that? I think you must put some blood in the hub then by the end of the stage you've separated out some nice red blood cells to enjoy on the team bus back to the hotel...

^this is my favorite RBR post ever.

 

[pmt]

I have my suspicions those wheels are actually blood centrifuges - why else would a set of wheels have spokes like that? I think you must put some blood in the hub then by the end of the stage you've separated out some nice red blood cells to enjoy on the team bus back to the hotel...

Yes, and because of the extra weight of the blood, there are electric motors in the frame to help them power along. Quick, someone get L'Equipe to investigate!