How is this even possible???
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Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [devashish_paul]
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Because he's Peter effing Sagan!
I'll be impressed when he does this on a tandem.
I'll be impressed when he does this on a tandem.
Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [FatandSlow]
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FatandSlow wrote:
Because he's Peter effing Sagan! I'll be impressed when he does this on a tandem.
He could probably ride an entire TT in a wheelie position at 150% of the average FTP on ST and do an interview with Robbie McEwan speaking English like a bee stuck in a jam jar (I think Robbie referred to Sagan's English accent with this onomatopoeia).....but if you're Sagan, you can do whatever you want
Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [devashish_paul]
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The same way it’s possible on any other bike.
Guys who can easily ride a wheelie on a bmx or mtb, can do the same on a road or TT bike.
Balance is balance.
I’m not particularly good at extended wheelies like the bmx guys are, but I know at least a dozen local guys (all mtb’ers who came up doing bmx and/or mx) who can wheelie effortlessly for 100’s of feet.
float , hammer , and jog
Guys who can easily ride a wheelie on a bmx or mtb, can do the same on a road or TT bike.
Balance is balance.
I’m not particularly good at extended wheelies like the bmx guys are, but I know at least a dozen local guys (all mtb’ers who came up doing bmx and/or mx) who can wheelie effortlessly for 100’s of feet.
float , hammer , and jog
Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [devashish_paul]
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I thought the same thing. Love that guy. If I tried that I would flip straight back and land on my ass with my feet still clipped in.
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Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [Murphy'sLaw]
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Murphy'sLaw wrote:
The same way it’s possible on any other bike. Guys who can easily ride a wheelie on a bmx or mtb, can do the same on a road or TT bike.
Balance is balance.
I’m not particularly good at extended wheelies like the bmx guys are, but I know at least a dozen local guys (all mtb’ers who came up doing bmx and/or mx) who can wheelie effortlessly for 100’s of feet.
uhh I can wheelie on a bmx far, but not a road or tt bike... this guy is pure power
Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [devashish_paul]
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Well this backs up the claim Specialized makes saying it handles as well as a road bike...
Really enjoy watching Sagan. Great rider and has a big personality
Matt
Really enjoy watching Sagan. Great rider and has a big personality
Matt
Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [devashish_paul]
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Froome should take some TT bike handling notes here...
Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [devashish_paul]
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Just after that photo he took one hand off to continue the wheelie uphill rodeo style.. Pretty fun
His highlight videos on youtube are classic
His highlight videos on youtube are classic
Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [Murphy'sLaw]
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I don’t know about all that. I can go for blocks on my MTB and a decent while on my road bike or cross bike.
I think it’s damn hard on my TT.
I think it’s damn hard on my TT.
Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [devashish_paul]
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devashish_paul wrote:
How is this even possible???
Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [Murphy'sLaw]
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He has uncommon skill
Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [devashish_paul]
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First off, it was up a steep hill.
Second off, watch his pal Brumotti
Second off, watch his pal Brumotti
Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [devashish_paul]
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Was interesting to hear George and Lance talk about how everyone loves Sagan except the professional peloton...pretty telling.
Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [bretzky]
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bretzky wrote:
Was interesting to hear George and Lance talk about how everyone loves Sagan except the professional peloton...pretty telling.Haha....we all love Sagan because he beats the peloton with panache....they hate him because...well...."they are not Petr...."
Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [devashish_paul]
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Very impressive given the saddle to bars drop and the length of the bike. No problem for me to wheelie my mtb with the seat dropped but on a TT bike? I’d never dream of it.
Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [devashish_paul]
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Helps that he was going uphill at the time as well.
But count me as super impressed when he continued to wheelie up that steep hill one handed!
But count me as super impressed when he continued to wheelie up that steep hill one handed!
Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [bretzky]
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bretzky wrote:
Was interesting to hear George and Lance talk about how everyone loves Sagan except the professional peloton...pretty telling.Ha, old men shaking fists and manufacturing commentator drama.
Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [Andrew69]
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Man, thats tricky... the hand keeping the front end up is also using fingers to brake for balance
Maybe next year with one foot unclipped and the front tyre burning?
Maybe next year with one foot unclipped and the front tyre burning?
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Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [trail]
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trail wrote:
bretzky wrote:
Was interesting to hear George and Lance talk about how everyone loves Sagan except the professional peloton...pretty telling.Ha, old men shaking fists and manufacturing commentator drama.
That could very well be. Good analysis.
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Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [IT]
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IT wrote:
trail wrote:
bretzky wrote:
Was interesting to hear George and Lance talk about how everyone loves Sagan except the professional peloton...pretty telling.Ha, old men shaking fists and manufacturing commentator drama.
That could very well be. Good analysis.
I could see people in the peloton not be a fan of stuff like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv97WNg6FMU
Personally, I love it
Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [bretzky]
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bretzky wrote:
Was interesting to hear George and Lance talk about how everyone loves Sagan except the professional peloton...pretty telling.What were the comments? Or, what episode was this discussed in?
Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [trail]
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trail wrote:
bretzky wrote:
Was interesting to hear George and Lance talk about how everyone loves Sagan except the professional peloton...pretty telling.Ha, old men shaking fists and manufacturing commentator drama.
Doubt if George and Lance talk about how the peloton felt about them when they were riding. If your fellow riders just loved you, then it would be immodest to bring it up. PINK
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Re: Sagan's Wheelie on TT Bike [IT]
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IT wrote:
trail wrote:
bretzky wrote:
Was interesting to hear George and Lance talk about how everyone loves Sagan except the professional peloton...pretty telling.Ha, old men shaking fists and manufacturing commentator drama.
Doubt if George and Lance talk about how the peloton felt about them when they were riding. If your fellow riders just loved you, then it would be immodest to bring it up. PINK
Lance often says everyone loved George, and George is too humble to admit it [or argue], whereas they both agree everyone hated Lance
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IT wrote:
trail wrote:
bretzky wrote:
Was interesting to hear George and Lance talk about how everyone loves Sagan except the professional peloton...pretty telling.Ha, old men shaking fists and manufacturing commentator drama.
Doubt if George and Lance talk about how the peloton felt about them when they were riding. If your fellow riders just loved you, then it would be immodest to bring it up. PINK[/quote
Sagan may have the same "lack of love" that the rest of the peloton had for Lance/George. It comes with the turf of taking everyone else's podiums, prize money and sponsorship. Its not like the Samsung guys going to work every day at Suwon Korea to make awesome phones are in love with their peers at Cupertino doing iPhones. Their job is to hate the competition and wipe them out. You can't really love the guy who is trying to steal your lunch. At my startup I want the employees to inherently dislike our competition Palo Alto, Berlin and Bangalore. All the peloton should kind of dislike the ones taking their lunch. Its not like everyone loves Froome either.