I think they're (ostensibly) trying to avoid pressuring pros into supertucking just to stay attached on descents. It doesn't really pass the sniff test because "better" descenders will still put huge time into poorer ones, and risky descents (speed, rain, oil, visibility team cars, road conditions, etc) are still rewarded even without supertucks.mugwump said:
I think the guy's behavior is why they're banning the super-tuck. I've also seen several people do it in races on the Prospect downhill. Only one looked like he could be trusted in that position.
I don't know if it's about that. I think the UCI could argue that just as they banned Spinacis and other forward-pointing handlebar devices in mass-start racing, the super tuck ban is about the three points of contact (feet, seat, hands)--adding the chest to that list is a fourth. Furthermore, steering and handling are compromised. And the results of some pro whiffing it for whatever reason, cramps, can't handle the radius of a turn, would be bad.Jules said:I think they're (ostensibly) trying to avoid pressuring pros into supertucking just to stay attached on descents. It doesn't really pass the sniff test because "better" descenders will still put huge time into poorer ones, and risky descents (speed, rain, oil, visibility team cars, road conditions, etc) are still rewarded even without supertucks.
Mark Taylor said:I did enjoy on commentary someone said recently ,along the line of ,"we can count on the UCI to come up with stupid rules , we also count on them to enforce them inconsistently"
Huh I actually never thought about this but that’s an interesting point haha.DanSztanga said:But actually, what's the different between leg warmers and tall socks? Does a long legged winter skinsuit exist? Or is that not allowed by the UCI?
LOL he is wearing a full on body suit with knee warmers cut out.Mark Taylor said:At this point , you might as well wear a full Spidey suit
RobertMullen said:
When I've gotten in the super tuck position, my chest is resting on the bars and stem. Which would make a fourth point of contact.Jules said:I read it as a description of what was required, not a rationale. Also, three points of contact are maintained sitting on the top tube... but #ucilogic
This is a very sad story. To be honest I'm kind of disgusted that Burke uses this story to shill his Project One (mentioned eight times) so fucking hard.eloy said:“You are my hero” The legacy of Joe Shami, the legend of Mount Diablo
by John Burke, Trek Presidenthttps://blog.trekbikes.com/en/2021/04/22/you-are-my-hero/
Isn’t this article on the Trek blog?Jules said:This is a very sad story. To be honest I'm kind of disgusted that Burke uses this story to shill his Project One (mentioned eight times) so fucking hard.eloy said:“You are my hero” The legacy of Joe Shami, the legend of Mount Diablo
by John Burke, Trek Presidenthttps://blog.trekbikes.com/en/2021/04/22/you-are-my-hero/
This could have been a story about opportunities lost - why did he wait to meet the man? Or bike safety, or traffic laws... but instead... ick.
On the one hand, he's not a philosopher or poet. Nor is whomever they have writing the blog for him.Jules said:This is a very sad story. To be honest I'm kind of disgusted that Burke uses this story to shill his Project One (mentioned eight times) so fucking hard.
This could have been a story about opportunities lost - why did he wait to meet the man? Or bike safety, or traffic laws... but instead... ick.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtIpqU5IW3A&ab_channel=FloBikes
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https://youtu.be/CtwJvgPJ9xw