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[Argos]

So at one point they are leading the chase to reel in the lead group and get an isolated Boonen some support. I think they had the gap even coming down a bit. Then they all sat up. What happened? It's not like there were not enough miles of cobble for the cream to rise to thetop again.

Thoughts?

[stevep]

they couldn't get there.
their model has been to pick 6-8 of the best belgian classics riders and force the race at arenburg... breaking a front group off with 3-4 mapei/ quickstep / domo ( in that day ) riders. they are then in control of the race and can dictate the finish. 30-40-50 seconds is a long way when the race is being driven by motivated riders.
this year they got it done to them... their guys were not there.
you cant win every race.
i blame the rambouillets.

[Argos]

I think the rambouillets were perfect. Not one sheered steerer tube or torqued stem!

[Bill Bove]

Maybe if they had put some crystals in those carradice's?

I'm cancelling my order for some Dave Thomas built 650B's.

[stevep]

henry ford knew a hell of a lot about cars... but i cant see myself driving around in a model t.

[Ray]

I think the rambouillets were perfect. Not one sheered steerer tube or torqued stem!
And they had a super-fine view of the Arenburg Forest as they meandered on through it! Hey, they make great light touring bikes and fixed gears (with an eno hub), but I don't think even the most die-hard IBOB would choose one for a race bike. And, yeah, there are some IBOBs who race.

-Ray