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Toff
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Postby Toff » 19 Sep 2009, 13:50

Picture I just found from this year's Tour de San Luis in Argentina. Cuban cyclist using Campagnolo 8-speed. And it's not even Record. Looks like 1994 Chorus to me.
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I know they have a hard time getting the latest equipment in Cuba, so it's good to see that Campag 8-speed kicking on for so long! I am now cheering for Cuba every chance I get...

Go Cuba! :D
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Postby NOOG » 19 Sep 2009, 14:51

Considering what the rest of the bikes in Cuba are like, having 16 gears is as good as an engine.

Here's what I had to kick around on in Cuba...

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Postby T-Bone » 19 Sep 2009, 17:30

The question is.... Why Couldn't Adidas supply him socks???
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Postby weiyun » 19 Sep 2009, 18:28

His helmet is quite a few holes less than what AC wore in TdF.

Good on him for competing!

BTW, Cuban food is one of my favourites. Love their mango butter.
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Postby NOOG » 19 Sep 2009, 19:15

BTW, Cuban food is one of my favourites. Love their mango butter.
Just don't go to Cuba to get it...Rationing is a b*tch.
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Postby weiyun » 19 Sep 2009, 19:19

Just don't go to Cuba to get it...Rationing is a b*tch.
Guess it depends on how much you are willing to pay and where you dine. ;)

The cuban restaurants I've been have all been in the US. And that particular one in Philadelphia... Yum!
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