This exactly.Red Rick said:I think it's pretty obvious that Mattews is a better climber and TT'er than Sagan. Sagan seems to be faster and more explosive though. Overall, I'd say Matthews has a smaller niche where he could be truly the best in the world.
Is it? I would not be so sure having this T-A stage 3 in mind. We were robbed this year of seeing Sagan going "all in" to secure his 6th GJ against 6 stage win Kittel.Red Rick said:I think it's pretty obvious that Mattews is a better climber and TT'er than Sagan. Sagan seems to be faster and more explosive though. Overall, I'd say Matthews has a smaller niche where he could be truly the best in the world.
https://youtu.be/-3i3mOADq2cRed Rick said:I think it's pretty obvious that Mattews is a better climber and TT'er than Sagan. Sagan seems to be faster and more explosive though. Overall, I'd say Matthews has a smaller niche where he could be truly the best in the world.
I admire his fighting spirit, but I just think it wouldnt make sense for Kittel to win 5-7 stages and still miss out on green, like 09 Cavjsem94 said:I'd much rather see Matthews win the jersey than Kittel now. Kittel is a monster but I love the Matthews type of rider much more. He has been outstanding this Tour so far.
Why do you think he has an inferiority complex? He seems like very confident guytrucido said:He has an inferiority complex regarding Sagan, but who can blame him when you are constantly compared due to your similarities.
Some Sagan fans have some sort of complex maybe a persecution complex !Eagle said:Why do you think he has an inferiority complex? He seems like very confident guytrucido said:He has an inferiority complex regarding Sagan, but who can blame him when you are constantly compared due to your similarities.
Sagan for sure would have crushed it this year.Akuryo said:He'll win it, but without Sagan, Kittel, Cavendish, ... it's not like he has lots of competition left. Sure, finishing the race is part of getting the prize but still.
That is why I was lukewarm about him for a while, he seemed too big for his britches. He has matured and is riding well IMO.Eagle said:Why do you think he has an inferiority complex? He seems like very confident guytrucido said:He has an inferiority complex regarding Sagan, but who can blame him when you are constantly compared due to your similarities.
Heard of Steven Bradbury?Akuryo said:He'll win it, but without Sagan, Kittel, Cavendish, ... it's not like he has lots of competition left. Sure, finishing the race is part of getting the prize but still.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/matthews-if-you-can-figure-out-how-to-beat-sagan-please-tell-me/Eagle said:Why do you think he has an inferiority complex? He seems like very confident guytrucido said:He has an inferiority complex regarding Sagan, but who can blame him when you are constantly compared due to your similarities.
Oh look a strawman response, how predictable.movingtarget said:Some Sagan fans have some sort of complex maybe a persecution complex !Eagle said:Why do you think he has an inferiority complex? He seems like very confident guytrucido said:He has an inferiority complex regarding Sagan, but who can blame him when you are constantly compared due to your similarities.
I think you are seeing in that interview what is not there. They are both friends in private. That comment seemed more out of respect than anything.trucido said:http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/matthews-if-you-can-figure-out-how-to-beat-sagan-please-tell-me/
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Being friends and having a complex are not mutually exclusive. In any case it's your interpretation vs mine so we can agree to disagree there.ihosama said:I think you are seeing in that interview what is not there. They are both friends in private. That comment seemed more out of respect than anything.trucido said:http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/matthews-if-you-can-figure-out-how-to-beat-sagan-please-tell-me/
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Simplifying, Matthews is a sprinter who can climb, but he is no Sagan. He is Matthews. So for him to try taking Sags head-on seems only a recipe for disappointment. To win with Sagan in the race, he needs to play it differently. And he knows that.
That is why I said his star is outshined by Sagan somehow undeservedly when they compete in the same race. Mere Sagan presence prevents MM to go for the more aggressive tactics like we get to see and like in this Tour. A warrior who earns his victories.
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