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Where's Devolder?
Editor, How is Devolder winning Flanders not in the top stories on your main page?Flanders Tech: The team version of the S-Works Tarmac features a shorter headtube than the consumer model.
Flanders Tech: The team version of the S-Works Tarmac features a shorter headtube than the consumer model. The pro model is available for 2009 at retail as a frameset.
Flanders Tech: Liquigas runs Schwalbe Ultremo tubulars.
Unlike Paris-Roubaix, where mechanics will often install 25 or even 28c tires, the Tour of Flanders isn’t considered rough enough to run more than a 21 or 23c tire by most riders.
Flanders Tech: Boonen’s Roval-branded Ambrosio rims.
Nothing fancy, just effective. “All the vibration from the cobbles has to go somewhere,” Boonen said. “It’s better to have wheels and tires absorb the blows than higher in the bike. Do you remember what happened to Hincapie?” (George Hincapie’s steerer tube cracked at Paris-Roubaix.)
Flanders Tech: Liquigas kept the Campagnolo brakes up front.
Liquigas mechanics said the Record rear brakes will be re-installed after Paris-Roubaix.
Flanders Tech: Liquigas mechanics replaced Campagnolo rear brakes with Cannondale models for easier wheel changes.
Flanders Tech: Liquigas mechanics replaced the team’s Campagnolo rear brakes with these Cannondale-branded models, which they said made for easier wheel changes while racing because of the quick release. (Campagnolo's quick releases are at the shifter lever on the handlebar.)
Flanders Tech: BBox’s race bikes feature Time’s Quick Set headset system.
Instead of anchoring a bolt in the steerer tube for compressing the stem and headset, Time’s system uses a constricting headset upper.
Interbike goes public at OutDoor Demo East
Want to get a sneak peek at the latest and greatest in cycling gear? Here’s your chance — Interbike is adding two consumer days to its OutDoor Demo East show this fall. The show is scheduled for October 8-11 at Roger Williams Park in Providence, Rhode Island. The first two days are for the cycling industry only, but Saturday and Sunday will be open to the public.