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Final Chapter: Crazy ToC Story

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rodio

Feb 29, 08 13:26

Post #101 of 244 (15108 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [hank rearden] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I like the picture of Jens in this sequence. The riders around Jens are looking over at Julich, probably thinking, "Holy shit, I can't believe he didn't eat it..."

Jens looks like he didn't even realize it happened. He's all business.
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hipster doofus

Feb 29, 08 16:53

Post #102 of 244 (14739 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [Kentiger] [In reply to]	Can't Post

This is driving me crazy. I swear that the incident with the borrowed bike referred to by Kentiger earlier was in the Tour de Langkawi. I believe it was David George who borrowed a Colnago from a spectator (same as what his team rode) on a climb. Luckily the bike had pedals that fit his cleats. He went on to defend the leader's jersey that day and eventually win the overall (2006). Believe me I tried to research this (to no avail before posting). Please, if some one can link to a description of the incident, I would love to put my mind to rest.

Calhoun1

Feb 29, 08 17:29

Post #103 of 244 (14651 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [hipster doofus] [In reply to]	Can't Post

This an amazing story. Let us know what schwag you get from CSC

The Cricket

Feb 29, 08 18:29

Post #104 of 244 (14526 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [hipster doofus] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Is this the story?

http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/tdu02c40.shtml

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http://rrslayer.blogspot.com

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hank rearden

Feb 29, 08 20:43

Post #105 of 244 (14356 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [AFM] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Late reply, but here is the tire info:
Vitoria Corsa Evo-CX

hipster doofus

Mar 1, 08 5:38

Post #106 of 244 (14020 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [The Cricket] [In reply to]	Can't Post

That's it. Michael Rogers the Tour Down Under not David George Tour de Langkawi. At least I had the right part of the world and a guy with two first names. Thank you, my mind can now rest.

Record10Carbon

Mar 1, 08 16:34

Post #107 of 244 (13567 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [hank rearden] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Any word about your wheel yet? I still say odds are that you will never ever see that wheel again..

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TCR

Mar 1, 08 17:10

Post #108 of 244 (13514 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [hank rearden] [In reply to]	Can't Post

What's up with the black electrical tape around the valve stem? Why is this used?

ianpeace

Mar 1, 08 17:44

Post #109 of 244 (13442 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [hipster doofus] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I remember watching that on TV - Tour Down Under...breakaway..kind of on the outskirts of town with like 5k to go and there were only about 3 folks on the side of the road - one of them just happened to have that Colnago with the same pedals and it was the right size. When he took off on that borrowed bike the seat height was way off and there was a kit bag under the seat kinda swayin' in the breeze. Then camera cut away to the chase pack and when it came back to lead group the team car had pulled up, removed the bag and adjusted the seat.

An amazing set of circumstances.

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mlinenb

Mar 1, 08 19:50

Post #110 of 244 (13280 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [thebigdawg] [In reply to]	Can't Post

In Reply To:

What's up with the black electrical tape around the valve stem? Why is this used?

keeps the tubular/innertube valve from rattling against deep dish wheels. common team mechanic's fix

Mark Linenberg

Record10Carbon

Mar 1, 08 20:20

Post #111 of 244 (13230 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [thebigdawg] [In reply to]	Can't Post

In Reply To:

What's up with the black electrical tape around the valve stem? Why is this used?

Keeps the valve extender from rattling on the rim.

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Alex Simmons

Mar 2, 08 16:39

Post #112 of 244 (12593 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [hipster doofus] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I was there the day Michael Rogers got the replacement bike from a spectator. He was very lucky to have not only a spectator with the bike but one with the same pedals! Later on, he had the team mechanic come along side in the car to adjust the seatpost up as it was a bit short for Rogers.
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trackie clm

Mar 2, 08 16:59

Post #113 of 244 (12547 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [Martin C] [In reply to]	Can't Post

[reply]If you're worried about getting your wheel back, I would PM IronCLM as soon as possible. I think she trains with him all the time.[/reply]

No, but I believe Fishman has been on the roads with him up in Reno. I do know one of the mechanics for CSC. Nice to see you are being your dickish self Martin.

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The Cricket

Mar 2, 08 18:01

Post #114 of 244 (12437 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [hipster doofus] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Interestingly, it only took me like 60 seconds with Google to find the story. I think the keywords I used were bike, race, and spectator.

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http://rrslayer.blogspot.com

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hank rearden

Mar 3, 08 12:42

Post #115 of 244 (11629 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [Record10Carbon] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Just received a call from the wife: A box is at home waiting to be opened.

Pics tonight.

(This post was edited by hank rearden on Mar 3, 08 12:43)

Ti T'war

Mar 3, 08 12:44

Post #116 of 244 (11614 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [hank rearden] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Oh that's jsut not fair! I think that you need to leave work early! If not for you, then for US!!!!!!
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hank rearden

Mar 3, 08 12:46

Post #117 of 244 (11606 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [Ti T'war] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Look at the upside... I don't work for a startup so I get off at 4:15.

Dr. Bearmilk

Mar 3, 08 12:50

Post #118 of 244 (11581 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [Ti T'war] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Agreed, go home and get back to us ASAP. OR the wife could open it? Nah, it's your baby, you do it!
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Khai

Mar 3, 08 13:01

Post #119 of 244 (11543 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [hank rearden] [In reply to]	Can't Post

In Reply To:

Look at the upside... I don't work for a startup so I get off at 4:15.

What time zone?

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ejohns3992

Mar 3, 08 13:06

Post #120 of 244 (11518 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [hank rearden] [In reply to]	Can't Post

oh man, I am sitting here all giddish, almost like it is my box

hank rearden

Mar 3, 08 13:07

Post #121 of 244 (11522 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [Khai] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Pacific.

Khai

Mar 3, 08 13:20

Post #122 of 244 (11461 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [hank rearden] [In reply to]	Can't Post

You know, had I thought about that question for even 1/2 a second I'd have known that... This was a TOC incident!

I was hoping for Eastern though. :)

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ATX TRIHEAD

Mar 3, 08 13:23

Post #123 of 244 (11444 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [hank rearden] [In reply to]	Can't Post

does it say...fra...gill...aye?

lidsterl

Mar 3, 08 13:29

Post #124 of 244 (11413 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [hank rearden] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Such suspense...

Guess I'll actually get some actual work done and just check back tonight to see what Santa/CSC dropped off.

Great story!

bdcheung

Mar 3, 08 13:36

Post #125 of 244 (11364 views)

Re: Crazy ToC Story: I Finally own a Zipp Wheel� [lidsterl] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I'm gonna be the pessimist and say that it's not from CSC and we're all setting ourselves up for a big letdown :)

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