Did LA always stand a lot when he climbed?

[richwagmn]

I can't remember how he used to climb. Watching the Giro it seemed like he was standing more than I remember from his past tours. Same in the stage 1 TT.

 

[Amsterhammer]

Yes.

Next question.

 

[boalio]

It's because he thinks the sun shines out of his a$s, therefore he stays much cooler by standing up.

 

[Anonymous]

I can't remember how he used to climb. Watching the Giro it seemed like he was standing more than I remember from his past tours. Same in the stage 1 TT.

Next thread: "Did Lance always eat crackers with his chili?"

 

[Anonymous]

A perfect example of why the forum needs a rubbish bin..

yes he always stood up...
but, does anyone really &*^%$£ Care?

 

[Amsterhammer]

A perfect example of why the forum needs a rubbish bin..

yes he always stood up...
but, does anyone really &*^%$£ Care?

I have it on good authority that the powers behind the scenes are dreaming up a suitable location for s h i t e like this....and anything rightwingnutjob posts.

 

[Parrot23]

Actually, don't think he used to stand much at all unless attacking (the fast cadence guy uphill sitting--or was). Noticed this in Milan San Remo too. Why now?

1) age and bad back (he's known to have the latter). Seen stretching it a lot just before the TT

2) maybe looking for power he doesn't now have.

On both counts, prob. weaker than before. A significant clue.

 

[Kennf1]

Actually, don't think he used to stand much at all unless attacking (the fast cadence guy uphill sitting--or was). Noticed this in Milan San Remo too. Why now?

1) age and bad back (he's known to have the latter). Seen stretching it a lot just before the TT

2) maybe looking for power he doesn't now have.

On both counts, prob. weaker than before. A significant clue.

Respectfully disagree. He's always stood a lot while climbing, especially on steep sections or to attack. From '99 on. I do agree on the bad back, though. His profile on the bike is bizarre.

 

[Parrot23]

Guess I'm puzzled now why he stands when not attacking, eg. was standing in Milan San Remo when most of the other guys were sitting (think on the Cipressa, etc.) I thought lack of race fitness.

I know he used to stand when bridging (eg. up to Kloden and Ullrich in the past), but versus Pantani, once he got the gap, he would sit and hammer away at high cadence.

Hump back. Looks like a bullfrog inflating. He just inflates backwards (or his spine is bent) versus all the other guys looking like they've go big bellies from distended huge lungs bellybreathing etc. Indurain was amazing that way in TT's (think his lung size was measured as unusually large).

Any way thanks for response.

 

[Publicus]

Guess I'm puzzled now why he stands when not attacking, eg. was standing in Milan San Remo when most of the other guys were sitting (think on the Cipressa, etc.) I thought lack of race fitness.

I know he used to stand when bridging (eg. up to Kloden and Ullrich in the past), but versus Pantani, once he got the gap, he would sit and hammer away at high cadence.

Hump back. Looks like a bullfrog inflating. He just inflates backwards (or his spine is bent) versus all the other guys looking like they've go big bellies from distended huge lungs bellybreathing etc. Indurain was amazing that way in TT's (think his lung size was measured as unusually large).

Any way thanks for response.

He actually only use to get out of the saddle when he was attacking (or responding to an attack)--basically lifting his speed. I noticed the same thing on MSR, the Giro and on Stage 1. But according to Lance he's at the same level he had in 2002 or 2004, so it can't be a lack of fitness or struggling for power. Maybe he just wants to be like Contador.

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

A perfect example of why the forum needs a rubbish bin..

You are of course well aware that there are plenty of threads more inane than this one, yes?

 

[BroDeal]

Next thread: "Did Lance always eat crackers with his chili?"

I think that, like putting beans in chili, is a capital offense in Texas.

 

[indurain666]

Actually, don't think he used to stand much at all unless attacking (the fast cadence guy uphill sitting--or was). Noticed this in Milan San Remo too. Why now?

1) age and bad back (he's known to have the latter). Seen stretching it a lot just before the TT

2) maybe looking for power he doesn't now have.

On both counts, prob. weaker than before. A significant clue.

Dude you are so wrong!!! check any of his TDF climbing videos circa 99-04

 

[BroDeal]

Dude you are so wrong!!! check any of his TDF climbing videos circa 99-04

Yeah, he used to stand a lot, especially when attacking on a climb.

A more interesting thing is that his cadence appeared lower in the ITT.

 

[Parrot23]

Indurain, sure I don't know anyone who attacks on a climb while sitting. He did a lot of explosive attacking in the mountains in his early tours; hence, the videos. We haven't seen him do that in a long time (certainly not in his last few tours, re your reference to 2004 as last vid.)

He got his high cadence rep when climbing seated once he had a gap. I see him standing more now and think it's the best clue we have of his currrent form vs. the past (other than current race results).

Speculating here, but the TT'ing now at a lower cadence might have to do with that extra weight/upper body muscle he's now carrying. The bigger/heavier set guys seems to push bigger gears. Might be a deliberate subtle change to account for an extra few pounds of muscle.

See Bert Grabsch in the Monaco TT? Never seen a guy who looks like he's pedaling in slow motion. The guy must have been at 66-70 rpm in places on the flat, LOL. Built like a barrel (all muscle).

 

[El Imbatido]

See Bert Grabsch in the Monaco TT? Never seen a guy who looks like he's pedaling in slow motion. The guy must have been at 66-70 rpm in places on the flat, LOL. Built like a barrel (all muscle).

Yeah i think it was discussed in another thread. The most accurate description of him was........ The Michelin Man

Someone else also commented that he looked like he was carrying all the spare tyres for rest of the team...Thats just gold.

My thoughts on lance. Yeah he does stand more now. For probably a combination of many of the reasons stated in this thread.

 

[Parrot23]

Yeah i think it was discussed in another thread. The most accurate description of him was........ The Michelin Man

Someone else also commented that he looked like he was carrying all the spare tyres for rest of the team...Thats just gold.

Ha! I missed that. I'll have to find that Definitely some funny posters here.

Man, I was thinking Versus had slowed down the feed just for Grabsch. Ready to adjust my TV set.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

I just watched some video footage of previous tours to refreshen my memory and yes, he did stand a lot while climbing back then.

 

[BroDeal]

Ha! I missed that. I'll have to find that Definitely some funny posters here.

Man, I was thinking Versus had slowed down the feed just for Grabsch. Ready to adjust my TV set.

Nah, they had to switch to wide screen for Grabsch.

 

[El Imbatido]

Nah, they had to switch to wide screen for Grabsch.

ROTFL Nice one Bro, didnt see that coming. Again....That's gold

 

[Mongol_Waaijer]

funny that people make "spare tyre" jokes about Grabsch.

Up close he is all huge muscles and throbbing veins.

He looks scary as hell.

 

[lostintime]

Check out some of the vids on youtube like this ..... he stood quite a bit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHJErrp4eOw&feature=related (Turn the volume off BTW, as the music is enough to make you want to chuck your computer)

 

[richwagmn]

Check out some of the vids on youtube like this ..... he stood quite a bit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHJErrp4eOw&feature=related (Turn the volume off BTW, as the music is enough to make you want to chuck your computer)

Thanks. Good video. Definitely stands a lot.

Man, Ulrich looks like he's in world of hurt there.