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"When the wind comes up..."
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"...rider with excess drag caused by disc brakes can't keep pace"
(Headlines we won't see)

http://www.velonews.com/...stage-3-winds_429993

Just pointing out the silliness of the headlines earlier this week touting the "win" by Kittel's brakes :-/

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Re: "When the wind comes up..." [Tom A.] [ In reply to ]
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No matter what kind you have, the rule is "First one to use the brakes, loses"

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"Your best work is the work you're excited about" - Rick Rubin
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Re: "When the wind comes up..." [RandMart] [ In reply to ]
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RandMart wrote:
No matter what kind you have, the rule is "First one to use the brakes, loses"

...and when you have discs, you're "using" them ALL the time ;-)

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Re: "When the wind comes up..." [Tom A.] [ In reply to ]
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Being popped in the noggin might also have some adverse effect?

http://www.cyclingnews.com/...r-punching-sprinter/

"What's your claim?" - Ben Gravy
"Your best work is the work you're excited about" - Rick Rubin
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Re: "When the wind comes up..." [RandMart] [ In reply to ]
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RandMart wrote:
Being popped in the noggin might also have some adverse effect?

http://www.cyclingnews.com/...r-punching-sprinter/

Context? What is this? Pffft..
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Re: "When the wind comes up..." [timbasile] [ In reply to ]
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timbasile wrote:
RandMart wrote:
Being popped in the noggin might also have some adverse effect?

http://www.cyclingnews.com/...r-punching-sprinter/


Context? What is this? Pffft..

I'm thinking Kittlel's 11th place had less to do with the effects of the wind on his discs than getting clocked by some Astana punk



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