Ex pro bikes

[Domdom1980]

K10s was his Roubaix bike barge pole

I think that might have been my subconscious thought that held me back, I would imagine that after the roubaix it would have been seriously compromised. There was also an ex Bernal F10 from 2019 but I don't have the same fondness for the young Colombian.

 

[Ridgeway]

I think that might have been my subconscious thought that held me back, I would imagine that after the roubaix it would have been seriously compromised. There was also an ex Bernal F10 from 2019 but I don't have the same fondness for the young Colombian.

Is the F10 still available ? and was it an Xlight ?

 

[Domdom1980]

Is the F10 still available ? and was it an Xlight ?

From the info I have it is an F10 from 2019, but they also have a x light from another sky rider (can't remember who but the sizing was well out for me so I didn't pay too much attention)

 

[Domdom1980]

Just checked, the Xlight is ex Castroviejo, Size 50, over €6k

 

[Velochris]

If it comes with tubular wheels and tyres, you'd have to use them.

Otherwise you are buying new or replacing wheels, which means you are then not riding his bike any more.

 

[Milkfloat]

Most of the ex-pro bikes I have seen in the flesh are really battered and either come with crappy wheels or as mentioned about tubs. I am 6’4” so won’t find a pro bike that fits.

 

[Domdom1980]

Yup, all with tubs.

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

Yup, all with tubs.

I'm surprised they're still using them, TBH. You'd think given they have the puncture resistance of a wet paper bag, that they would place more emphasis on reliability and not having potentially a winning ride ruined by getting a flat.

 

[Domdom1980]

I'm surprised they're still using them, TBH. You'd think given they have the puncture resistance of a wet paper bag, that they would place more emphasis on reliability and not having potentially a winning ride ruined by getting a flat.

Isn't it a weight thing? No tube so some weight saving, as well as being able to continue with a puncture and not have a catastrophic failure at high speed? Gives them time to continue riding (although at a slower pace) whilst the team car catches up. We'll, that's what I thought anyway.

But of no use to me on the road as I'd have no idea how to change, and I'd be buggered if I was 50k or more away from home as sadly I don't have a team car with a spare bike!

 

[rogerzilla]

The weight saving with tubs comes from the rim, which is much lighter than any rim for wired-on tyres. Tubular tyres do have a tube (latex in all but the cheapest and nastiest).

Tubs are great if you have a pro mechanic to do all the messy stuff, and a car full of spare wheels on call.

 

[screenman]

The weight saving with tubs comes from the rim, which is much lighter than any rim for wired-on tyres. Tubular tyres do have a tube (latex in all but the cheapest and nastiest).

Tubs are great if you have a pro mechanic to do all the messy stuff, and a car full of spare wheels on call.

Many of us oldies rode with tubs for years back in our younger days.

 

[mustang1]

I own Bernie Eisels 2012 Team Sky frame, mine has had a very hard life, they’re not treated very well. Looks nice on my sons wall though. View attachment 563512
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Blimey, the forks, seatstays, even the top tube are all bent. That guy must have been putting out some serious power. Didn't you check the frame before buying it?

 

[Teamfixed]

This isn't something I had ever thought you could easily do.... where are they advertised?
I couldn't spend that amount, An older 531 Eddy or Bernard would be nice though!

 

[fossyant]

As Skippy says, they are trashed, just like in mororsport.

We went to a British GT at Oulton park, and the mechanics were taping the Bently GT racers back together, and sticking rivets in to keep them going.

I'd personally have to inspect the bike if I wanted it. I'd burn a Lance Armstrong bike though !

 

[bitsandbobs]

Jumbo-Visma bikes for sale. Check out Tony Martin's!

https://www.catawiki.nl/a/th/8073-team-jumbo-visma-continue-the-ride-auction