The Speedo suits were banned for just that reason: if you were not wearing one you basically could not win and some nations were sponsored by other manufacturers so could not have them.
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London 2012 Olympics
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The Speedo suits were banned for just that reason: if you were not wearing one you basically could not win and some nations were sponsored by other manufacturers so could not have them.
And row. Our Athletes have done well too (Gold in heptathlon, 10k metres and long jump so far).
But yes, we utterly own cycling at the moment (including the tour de France).
Indeed. In the Olympics its important to have a level playing field, and the only way to ensure this is to a) prevent doping, b) equipment most be standardised and available to all (for example in the cycling). Obviously his blades are not available to all.
Regardless what they say, how they even judge he does/does not have an advantage is in itself is highly dubious, impossible i would say. It's like comparing apples and pears - you can compare blade vs blade, cycle vs cycle, etc. But not blade vs leg, it's nonsense. By saying there is no advantage, is basically a polite way of saying "he wont win". It's just a PR exercise.
Indeed. The British team have the custom bikes they use available to buy for all. Seems odd no-one takes them up on it!
They pretty much do though; most of the top nations are using the same frames and wheels.
I don't think so. Wheels yes (all Mavic) but the Team GB bikes have no manufacturer logos as the frames, forks, stems etc are custom built. All the other riders are on branded bikes from mainstream manufacturers.
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Yes, I know: I posted a link to there or a link to that link before
. No prices, although it has been indicated that it's about £20,000 a bike (not including the wheels which you buy from Mavic).
Yes, I know: I posted a link to there or a link to that link before
Also, the components only have to be available to purchase within 12 months of them being approved by the UCI. There's no way a competitor would receive delivery before the competition started.
As fantastic as the bikes are, I'd like to see a single, more traditional, homologated frame (in different sizes of course), with off-the-shelf components, to level the playing field, lest we find ourselves in a Barcelona '92 type situation, something we seem to be approaching again, but under the slightly farcical justification that
"but you can actually buy this bike".
I'd also like to see something like the Red Bull Mini Drome too far and away the most awesomest of awesome track cycling around. And maybe something like the Hill Chasers
fastest single gear, head-to-head hill drag, that'd be fin' immense with sprinters on track bikes.
I'd also like to see something like the Red Bull Mini Drome too far and away the most awesomest of awesome track cycling around.
And maybe something like the Hill Chasers
fastest single gear, head-to-head hill drag, that'd be fin' immense with sprinters on track bikes. 
Since both of our men's teams have choked and are out of it you won't have to look at the uniforms anymore.
The ladies still give us hope though.
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Thanks for that, sorry I missed it.
No need to be rude, though just because we disagree.
How was it intense when they were given the win.
I say we down a few pints and start bashing each other.
How was it intense when they were given the win.
Calls were blown both ways. It was rather unfortunate that the US was able to capitalize off one of the ref's mistakes. I would have rather seen them win off of skill and not good fortune but as a former ref, that's just the way it is some games. It's not done on purpose. Next time Canada could benefit from a blown call.
There are strict rules on frame positions, aero bars and rider positioning on these bikes. All the bikes are virtually the same. The surge in fast frames died after frames like the Zipp were made illegal. What you have now are small gains here and there with a lot of marketing hype to keep people 'upgrading'.
BTW I saw lots of Boardman branding on the bikes this morning. 3 Team GB bikes with it and the logos stood out a lot more than the Specialized..
How was it intense when they were given the win.
How about this missed call?
http://olympics.yardbarker.com/blog...s_head_was_not_called_for_foul_video/11399464
The Daily Express has made a bit of a faux pas with this morning's paper. They've booted the latest Diana conspiracy off the front page and replaced it with images of yesterday's victorious British gold medalists...
...except that isn't the British Dressage team, it's their bronze winning Dutch rivals. Heh.
Still, at least the Express have managed to put a picture of some foreigners on their front page without claiming that they're only here to nick our jobs.
...except that isn't the British Dressage team, it's their bronze winning Dutch rivals. Heh.
Still, at least the Express have managed to put a picture of some foreigners on their front page without claiming that they're only here to nick our jobs.
Pretty impressive display by team GB...Best for 104 years! Thoughts will soon be turning to the "Legacy" debate though...I'm not keen on London any more, but the games have run far more smoothly than I anticipated. An all round good job.
Just a mention for my home team USA too! Locked in battle for first place, but to put it into perspective:
USA: Population 312 Million, 73 medals at present.
GB: Population 60 Million, 48 Medals at present...Quite a feat!
Just a mention for my home team USA too! Locked in battle for first place, but to put it into perspective:
USA: Population 312 Million, 73 medals at present.
GB: Population 60 Million, 48 Medals at present...Quite a feat!
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The Brownlee brothers are sponsored by Boardman bikes...
http://www.boardmanbikes.com/boardman/boardman_Brownlee_Brothers.html