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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-26-21, 06:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,588
Posted By Phatman

I think you’re missing my point. Euro’s love...

I think you’re missing my point. Euro’s love “nudges” rather than outright rules. The restricted gearing is a way of saying, “We don’t want juniors racing with adults, but we’ll let you try and fail...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-24-21, 12:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,588
Posted By Phatman

The gear restriction isn't a lifetime thing, and...

The gear restriction isn't a lifetime thing, and I tend to think its a good thing. I'm not sure I can definitely say that the lower gears improve pedaling technique, but I think that its probably...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-22-21, 01:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,588
Posted By Phatman

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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-22-21, 12:25 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,588
Posted By Phatman

Relatively slower, like in comparison to the rest...

Relatively slower, like in comparison to the rest of the pack, because you would have the same gear as everyone else?



I've definitely flatted out of a break before, it was not a good feeling,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-19-21, 02:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,588
Posted By Phatman

I tend to agree with the breakaway being THE...

I tend to agree with the breakaway being THE exciting part of bike racing, both on a personal level (cat 3 scrub 5 years removed, so more like cat 8ish) and in pro races. So do you think that if you...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-19-21, 11:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,588
Posted By Phatman

The practical aspect is definitely a massive...

The practical aspect is definitely a massive impediment to implementation, I'm sure that's why it hasn't been done yet. As far as that particular Merckx TT is concerned though, if that was the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-18-21, 03:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,588
Posted By Phatman

Would you enjoy racing less...

If all of the gear was essentially the same? A lot of the people I ride with LOVE the techy aspect of cycling. Carbon this, aero that. It drives me nuts though. I won't go off on too much of a...
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