Recent content by Bigborb

Riding from Sault is not too hard.. it's by far the easiest of the 3 approaches. The road is a bit crude and not that steep from what I remember. Although it's still Ventoux, I think you're at around 750m at Sault, with about another 750 to climb to the Chalet...

And he still has not yet learned how to speak English. Could we have complete sentences please; and maybe you could learn to pronounce the riders' names. And do you need to use the word "ditn't"? How did this guy ever get into broadcasting..?

I've done it a half a dozen times and am always nervous about the possible risks. Mostly I worry that the box will be opened for inspection and then not closed correctly, or will somehow get damaged and release its contents onto the tarmac.. I wrap each tube of the bike with foam pipe...

Given that you have some problem with the alloy spokes (is this based on experience or theory?), you can get the pre-2006 Eurus for around $400 on eBay, with patience. I have a set of these too and they work beautifully. Not the lightest, but then neither were your Electrons. I prefer these...

Go for the wheels I'm with Pietro on this one - ditch the wheels and move up to one of Campy's current offerings which will far surpass those old hoops. In fact, I'd get the new wheels rather than the groupset, if there's a choice, as they will transform your ride dramatically. Aside from my...

Um; so what day are you running the boycott again?? Meanwhile, I'm enjoying what I think is still one of the best sites on line..

In my time zone, Jun 27th is a Saturday.. at least this year anyway.