I check in with my good mate, Australian pro cyclist for Ag2R-Citroen, Ben O’Connor, three days before Le Tour Grand Depart for a bike check of his BMC Teammachine SLR01 road and BMC Timemachine 01 time trial bikes.
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22 Comments
Ben’s on handlebar wave game is on point! Good luck in the Tour Ben!
What handlebar tape is ben using on teammachine ?
Best of luck to Ben in the TDF
Best of luck for Ben at The Tour!!!
These videos with Ben have really made me a fan! Will be cheering for him in the tour
What frame size Ben is using ? Thx
To me you are one of the few people on YouTube who do not appear to put on a show for the sake of the video but seem to have a genuine conversation that just "happens to be filmed". Makes a difference, thanks!
The ag2r kit is so fresh!
Have you received any Tour updates from Ben?
Tristan, if you read this and are in touch with Ben please pass along our best wishes for a speedy recovery during tomorrow's (11 July) rest day and return to the Tour!
What size frame is his teammachine slr01??
i run campag record on 2 bikes – it is absolute quality so many advantages in shifting
Nice bikes
Thanks Tristan and Ben!
7:42 did anyone else check their bike computer
These 2023 ver. Look Keo Blade Carbon Ceramic Ti have not entered the market yet. All we can buy today is still the 2020 ver.
i'm pretty sure 11-30 does not exist in modern campagnolo cassettes
has to be 11-29 or 11-32
I’m interested to see what size bike and stem and saddle he rides. As he is quite tall for a GC rider.
I love hearing someone using Campy 😌 😍. Tristan, have you ever considered using Campy EPS4?
I wonder about the "Smart" inner tube durability and ability to hold air for a beginner rider/weekend rider. I have heard the latex inner tubes are supposed to be fast but flat easily and doesn't hold air very long.
Thanks for the great video. 👍
Like a conversation between 2 friends..such informal videos with the pros makes cycling seems a little more realistic and accessible.
Those TT rim brakes are perfect (light and hidden), why add heavy pizza cutters?