Graeme Obree comeback

[Grannygrinder]

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I assume the saddle is right back, because the frame is fabricated inline with the current regulations, so to get more length he's running a long stem and as you say the seat right back. The bars also look to be slightly swept forward. I think its fabulous. He must have had every man and his dog offering him bikes to ride. But he shuns the big boys and does his own thing, love it

 

[Lysander]

If the UCI dinnae come up with an excuse, and most importantly, if his head's right, I wouldn't bet against him- he's never lacked for physical ability.

well good luck to him - an insipration to those of us perhaps at the end of their youth.

Aye, and if he pulls it off, a justified "Gerrit Up Ye!!" to his detractors both in and out of officialdom.

 

[ferrus]

Top man, what an inspiration. His unique approach is always a reminder that state-of-the-art scientific thinking is not absolute.

 

[CTK]

Top man, my all time cycling hero.

All of a sudden I want to go to BikeRadar Live!

Boardman or Obree I know which name I'd rather have on my down tube! I wonder if he'd build me a bike...?

 

[Tad]

with no brake, how does he stop?

As it has no free wheel you just put resistance against the pedals.

 

[KINFAST]

i hope he does break the record, i loved the film it shows what you can do if you put your mind to it, and the legs are willing!!!

 

[losidan]

I think i read that he built the bike that way to give him a flatter back. maybe i an wrong but to me it looks like he is also trying to hold his arms in as much as possible.....to get a more aero position within the rules again?

The best of to him...absolute legend

 

[perry]

i saw a pic of that bike a few days ago and just thought it was another fixed gear

saw on a blog earlier that it was his and what he was using it for bike looks ace and all the best to him

just think with a gear that big his cadence must be sloww so when he passes you while you watch itl be quick but he will look like slow motion

 

[losidan]

i saw a pic of that bike a few days ago and just thought it was another fixed gear

saw on a blog earlier that it was his and what he was using it for bike looks ace and all the best to him

just think with a gear that big his cadence must be sloww so when he passes you while you watch itl be quick but he will look like slow motion

I oould be wrong but I think on the film about him they talk about his training which includes plently of road work using big big gears

 

[otherself]

What kind of mech is that? Spend hours looking at his oddball creations.