In a message dated 12/6/03 1:25:04 PM Eastern Standard Time,
chuckschmidt@earthlink.net writes:
jerrymoos wrote:
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> Actually, from one point of view, TT is where weight should matter least,
> since one typically neither accelerates hard , not climbs.
I respectfully disagree. A lot of the TTs in the Tour de France have tight corners in cities, towns, and villages to accelerate out of and also climbs were light weight would be a distinct advantage.
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena Both right. I always thought stoopid light for TTs was stupid. Most district TTs are out and backs or loops on a flat course, inherently giving the competitors the best chance to make the Nationals. It was all about power and aerodynamics. I remember more than the usual mechanicals from ultralight parts/tires resulting in DNFs to make that point. But the same logic/illogic can be applied to arguing that a 24 pound bike was 'heavy' for "Big Mig" Indurain versus a sub 20 pound bike for Armstrong or Pantani (or any 'vintage' featherweight rider.)
Ed Kasper
Detroit MI