2018 Tdf SBS commentary
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2018 Tdf SBS commentary
Postby Linjellet » Sat Jul 07, 2018 11:26 pm
And to think this is only the first day...
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Postby Arbuckle23 » Sun Jul 08, 2018 9:13 am
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Postby march83 » Sun Jul 08, 2018 9:38 am
The thing that bothers me is the re-used assets, music and graphics, plus I get fed up with trolldj playing tacky, campy tracks...
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Postby macca33 » Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:01 am
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Postby RonK » Sun Jul 08, 2018 11:21 am
At least he knows what he is talking about and provides some relief from Keenan's dull, droning monologue recitals of the riders palmares.
Don't miss Liggert and Sherwin in the slightest - I'd rather hear the hysterical Carlton Kirby and Sean Kelly than that pair.
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Postby CKinnard » Sun Jul 08, 2018 11:45 am
I agree with you.RonK wrote:McEwen seems to be growing into his commentary role quite nicely and is becoming more and more natural.
At least he knows what he is talking about and provides some relief from Keenan's dull, droning monologue recitals of the riders palmares.
Don't miss Liggert and Sherwin in the slightest - I'd rather hear the hysterical Carlton Kirby and Sean Kelly than that pair.
Phil Liggett has been deteriorating painfully for the last 10 years.
McEwen adds excellent insights engagingly.
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Postby Derny Driver » Sun Jul 08, 2018 3:35 pm
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Postby find_bruce » Sun Jul 08, 2018 3:49 pm
LOL Can you do the accent as wellDerny Driver wrote:Who doesnt miss the heads of state dancing on the pedals in a spot of bother in the front end of the main field in the sport of professional cycling?
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Postby CoffsGal » Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:18 pm
Linjellet wrote:I had hoped sbs had learned from the awful commentary last year of Keenan and McEwen... just because this pair have cycling knowledge does not make them commentators... they are soooo painful to listen too...i have to mute... such a poor decision to not have Sherwin and Liggett... they made the sbs coverage with some aussies thrown in to balance...ţo change from a fantastic broad based appeal tour into this current bland, boring, tour from hell commentary...sbs should rethink... from coverage with international appeal to bland local coverage with some international highlights... shame on sbs
And to think this is only the first day...
Hmmm, One post from Linjellett.
And doesn't 'Lin jellet' sound a lot like 'Phil Liggett'?
I agree with all the other members comments. Robbie has grown into the role, and Matt's cycling knowledge is excellent. It may be parochial, but it is broadcast on SBS for Aussies, so that's ok in my opinion.
(I do believe though that Matt and Robbie's commentary is also broadcast on NBC Gold in the US)
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Postby Laidlaym » Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:29 pm
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Postby warthog1 » Sun Jul 08, 2018 11:40 pm
Ditto.Arbuckle23 wrote:I like the commentary from Matt & Robbie. Phil & Paul have had their day.
Streets ahead
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Postby warthog1 » Sun Jul 08, 2018 11:43 pm
Derny Driver wrote:This post must be a gee up. Liggett and Sherwin are beyond awful. Liggett cant tell a lead group from a peleton and cant recognise any of the riders if he cant see a number. Sherwins tired cliches are awful. Playing P and P bingo was the only fun thing about their horrid commentary. Who doesnt miss the heads of state dancing on the pedals in a spot of bother in the front end of the main field in the sport of professional cycling?
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Postby caneye » Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:05 am
does this help?Laidlaym wrote:I can't see a TdF discussion other than this one. Where on the WWW can I see the route at a highly detailed level on a real map?
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/ ... tage-guide
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Postby gsxrboy » Mon Jul 09, 2018 12:36 pm
Want to go watch the last minutes of a stage to see a thrilling race result and see who won? No need to see the vid, just look at the victory saluting in the thumbnail.
Dorks.
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Postby march83 » Mon Jul 09, 2018 3:44 pm
Every morning when you wake up there's a results thread, curated with highlights and heavily spoiler protected. Then there's a bunch of doofuses discussing the stage's events which may or may not be of value to you
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Postby fat and old » Mon Jul 09, 2018 7:03 pm
Keenan has to have the most annoying whining sonk voice on tv, and the pulling power of a sleeping sloth. I can’t stand him. McEwan I’m actually warming to, so long as he keeps his mug off camera. Gimme Kelly anyday, at least not being able to understand him I can believe
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Postby mikgit » Mon Jul 09, 2018 7:23 pm
I quite like Robbie and Matt. I think they do a great job
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Postby ValleyForge » Mon Jul 09, 2018 10:08 pm
What? No coverage on Eurosport? Aargh!
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Postby tcdev » Mon Jul 09, 2018 11:43 pm
I'm on the fence with Keenan. I like the bloke, definitely has the knowledge of teams, riders and past performances but seems to somewhat lack insight in the peloton and definitely doesn't generate the excitement for me. Robbie's an improvement in these latter two departments, and will hopefully continue to improve over the years. Having said that, maybe they are a good combination! I thought they did well on The Bike Lane. As it is, I'd much rather listen to them than P & P. Very happy they got the gig!
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Postby 1Rowdy1 » Mon Jul 09, 2018 11:44 pm
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Re: 2018 Tdf SBS commentary
Postby RobertL » Tue Jul 10, 2018 11:30 am
He's right that they are using 58 tooth chainrings, but it's not because of the high speeds. They use a 58 so that they can spend more time in the 12 or 13 tooth sprocket at the back, rather than the 11 or 12 that they'd use if they were running a 53 or 54 chainring.
This allows them to run a slightly straighter chain line and save a few fractions of a percent in drivetrain friction energy losses.
The reason that they don't go larger than 58 is that that is the largest that their FDs can handle.
But according to Keenan it's because they are going so fast.
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