Doesn't history tell us that Campagnola invented the quick release after his frustration with wing nuts? Perhaps some new spark of genius may occur if the riders did have to look after their own service work.
"Let's see now, tonight I have to charge up the i-Pod, cell phone & shifter batteries. Lube the chain, adjust the rear brake...." It's an interesting idea. dougP >> >> Are most of these "mechanicals" not flat tires? > > > LOADS of flats in the race so far. Hincappie had one (in the Prologue??), > and I both believe Armstrong and Landis had them as well. I wonder if > specing slightly tougher tires would have helped things? A slight loss of > efficiency vs. not having to change a wheel??? > > Ruffy Tuffies for all! Make them change their own flats! That would make racing far more interesting, I think. It would be interesting to see how they decided between low rolling resistance and greater flat resistance. It'd also be fun to watch them pumping up their own tires. Who says that's not a valid cycling skill? And it's very much something ordinary cyclists must be proficient in. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
