> > I think there is more to it than that. A lot of times preseason camps are used to test out new
> > equipment.
>
> Well, then, they "tested" plain 32-spoke wheels at camp four years ago and nothing came of it.
Sorry it can't be anything more sinister than wanting to train on heavier equipment so they have a
psychological edge when they go to their lightweight stuff. It's really that simple. It has
nothing to do with durability; heck, what more do you need than a wheel that can cross a field
during the later part of a road stage and stay true? I still can't believe they don't use footage
of that in an ad...
--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReaction.com
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> >>This is not such a big mystery. The US Postal team was using standard 32-spokes wheels a few
> >>years back at their Arizona training camp. It's nothing new.
> >>
> >>I'm sure that most of the team brought their regular training bikes. When they train on their
> >>own, there is no team car for support. They aren't racing so they aren't worried about having
> >>the fastest equipment. They want durable equipment.
> >
> > I think there is more to it than that. A lot of times preseason camps are used to test out new
> > equipment.
>
> Well, then, they "tested" plain 32-spoke wheels at camp four years ago and nothing came of it.
>
> Then again, it could be a new marketing ploy in the same vein as carbon black tires - sell what is
> old as new. New, improved 32-spoke wheels!! Stronger AND lighter than our old 20-spokers!!!
>
> Todd Kuzma Heron Bicycles Tullio's Big Dog Cyclery LaSalle, Il 815-223-1776
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