Hi Martin, all,
actually it is not off topic. Those bikes are lugged steel, lightweight and the sport has been around for almost as long as the bike. The germans used to be really cracking at this in the 80's, getting multiple gold at all the championships. Great film!
kim
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Datum: Wed, 6 Dec 2006 03:38:28 EST
Von: REClassicBikes@aol.com
An: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Betreff: [CR]Re: Off topic but hypnotic. Steel? Or other material.
> Hi guys, I know this is off topic, but it is fantastic cycling to watch!
>
> i have always known abou this branch of cycle sport but i have never seen
> it.
>
> Bringing it back on topic. Are these lugged steel frames and does any one
> own such a bike? I have a tufo catalogue that lists special tubulars for
> this
> type of riding.
>
> _http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-8867862777896510907_
> (http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-8867862777896510907)
>
> Enjoy!
>
> Martin Coopland, Scotland, BatesBicycles.com
>
>
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