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That was totally worth it, too. Ten days in yellow - epic.

That's a good point, too. It would be fairly easy to offload those frames later, especially to those that want "Alberto's bike" (or whatever) after the tour has finished. There are loads of people out there that can afford them, after all.

That seems logical, thanks. It's pretty cool - there have been KOM jersey wearers on polka-dot bikes the next day, too. Hello fast turn-around on paint job (although I guess a few red dots are easier than a totally yellow bike).

Sorry if this is a stupid question but how do the current maillot jaune riders get their yellow bikes & kit so dang fast? Tony Gallopin is on one as I write this but "only" received the maillot jaune yesterday. Do they paint up special bikes overnight or have them ready, just in case...