Legend has it that his aero helmet slipped down over his eyes, and he had to remove a hand from the bars to adjust it. Didn't see it in the video though....Update: I think I can just see him take his right hand off the bars at about 6:02
Yes that is indeed the purpose of the holes. And it wasn't just holes drilled in the tube, each hole had a short section of tube brazed front to back.....
Legend has it that his aero helmet slipped down over his eyes, and he had to remove a hand from the bars to adjust it. Didn't see it in the video though....Update: I think I can just see him take his right hand off the bars at about 6:02
The big gear was a glimpse of the future, now everyone uses large gears in the sprint events.
THAT BIKE IS AWESOME
NEVER seen a TT bike like that.
And the track which this event occurred was demolished. Does anyone know what was built in its place?
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@@polycraseBlack Friday TV pursuit. 😂
What is now known as Dignity Health Park, the home of the Los Angeles Galaxy.
It's like the US cyclists had extra blood in their veins..
Is this an optical illusion or does he have holes in the seat post for aerodynamical reasons?
Yes that is indeed the purpose of the holes. And it wasn't just holes drilled in the tube, each hole had a short section of tube brazed front to back.....
Looked like he needed bigger shoes for that bike. Ronald McDonald would be proud 🤡
Dorky bike