How is this even possible???
Because he’s Peter effing Sagan!
I’ll be impressed when he does this on a tandem.
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
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.
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.
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
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
Froome should take some TT bike handling notes here…
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
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.
How is this even possible???
He has uncommon skill
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First off, it was up a steep hill.
Second off, watch his pal Brumotti
Was interesting to hear George and Lance talk about how everyone loves Sagan except the professional peloton…pretty telling.
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…”
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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.
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!
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.
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?
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.