There are lots of things to like about Vroomie Froomie, like his willingness to accept the fact that people are inclined to question his performances. Aside from me resenting him for leading a Tour which everyday becomes a little less exciting, he seems quite a likable guy; he is polite, respectful of the sport, wears team-issue bibs with his yellow jersey, his bike is only subtly yellow’d out, and he hasn’t publicly called anyone a c*nt that I’m aware of. That last point alone represents a refreshing change from last year.
When KRX10 and I worked together during the Dot-Bomb, we used to keep a miniature bike in our office, which we would use to do 6-corner time-trials around the office floor. I’m assuming someone must have made videos of those races and that they must have gone viral in Kenya, because it appears Froome modeled his position after ours on those tiny bikes.
I haven’t seen anyone ride in a position like his since Sean Kelly, except Sean always Looked Fantastic. His saddle is too low, his reach is too short, his back is too hunched, and his heels and elbows are pointed out like he’s trying to stomp on a Smurf. And, from the looks of his shoes, it appears he has been successful. I would very much appreciate it if he would sort himself out and attain a more pleasant position on the bike. I don’t care that he can make it go like a nutter; it’s an affront to my sense of aesthetics to see him hunched up like a spider humping a lightbulb.
And everyone knows that Science has proven spiders to be icky on account of having too many appendages.
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@Chris be focused in taking good photos, you can always make some adjustment later...
@frank
if I remember correctly he's wearing them again today in Tour Yellow instead of his usual virgin white. Is it possible Oakley did not have them on hand?
@Buck Rogers
A while back Jeff in Petro Metro mentioned that he knew a staffer at Velo, who told him it's an editorial requirement to mention LA in every second breath. Take that as you will, second hand and old quotes etc...
@frank
You're right, Frank, style IS what we are talking about. Simple because I care about function and dismiss style doesn't mean I'm missing the point of the discussion. I'm participating but on the other side of it. I could care less about how things look and base my interest on how said thing performs.
I'm sure lots of people on this site have a great sense of style and have their kit and bike matched perfectly. I also bet they are shit riders that talk more than they pedal. Again, to each his own.
I just don't think telling someone they're wrong because he has differing point of view on subject is very gentlemanly. Sadly, that's a part of the internet. Everyone is tough and right hidden behind anonymity and a keyboard....
-Dinan
@Dinan
Maybe, but you obviously miss the point of this website and more specifically exactly what a Velominatist is.
Eg: Go onto a Womans righs forum and espuse a chauvinistic point of view. You are completely within your rights to do so, but you're gonna get flamed for it!
"Style" goes waaaaaaaaaaay beyond kit. Way beyond.
@Puffy
I think you're the one that's missing the point, Puffy. I shared my opinion and was blatantly told I was wrong. I found that in bad taste and said so. Plain and simple. You're taking it and making it something else entirely.
Perhaps you're right though. Given how much time is spent on appearance on this site, I might be better off with discussions that are more technical in nature elsewhere.
-Dinan
Jesus, did everyone give up alcohol at the same time around here? Have a drink, laugh a bit, and don't get so worked up with your "invisible friends". There's bound to be awesome stuff to talk about tomorrow on the ITT! I need a bourbon personally.
@Dinan
@Buck Rogers
Did you just give me a green light?
@Buck Rogers
I'll take one on the rocks, as long as you are pouring.