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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-10-14, 03:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,072
Posted By natzoo

I think there is a common misconception floating...

I think there is a common misconception floating around about track bikes and fork rake. I'm hoping someone can confirm or deny this.

I am pretty sure reducing the rake will slow down the handling...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-14, 09:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,568
Posted By natzoo

The thing that helps me the most when decending...

The thing that helps me the most when decending and cornering is to:

Point belly button into the apex of the turn. Although belly buttons have nothing to do with cornering, doing this rotates your...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-14, 05:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,932
Posted By natzoo

This video may help: ...

This video may help:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T53oGGyl6qg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-14, 11:52 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,986
Posted By natzoo

First of all this argument does not make sense....

First of all this argument does not make sense. 10 speed lasts longer than 8 speed.

Regarding cassette life: you have 25% more gears, so they should last 25% longer. If you don't use the 11t and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-14, 11:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,073
Posted By natzoo

You also need to consider how many miles the bike...

You also need to consider how many miles the bike was ridden.

A 7 year old bike that was ridden 1000 miles and garaged is completely different than a bike ridden 2000mi every year for 7 years.
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-06-14, 01:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,282
Posted By natzoo

Awesome. It seems like the real world velodrome...

Awesome. It seems like the real world velodrome data seems to affirm the:

50mm ~= 80mm
disc slightly faster than 80mm

I'm thinking of building a budget carbon wheelset. I might consider...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-05-14, 01:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,282
Posted By natzoo

That s a good point. I think it seems that the...

That s a good point. I think it seems that the wider fatter trend in road cycling is more for crosswind stability and cornering grip.

What is interesting is what the reynolds engineer writes:

...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-04-14, 09:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,282
Posted By natzoo

Wide wheels? Wide tires? Toridal shapes? Wind tunnel testing?

Recently I have been pondering the choice of rims and tires for the track. On the road, the recent trend has been gravitating towards 25c tires and 28mm wide rims. The zipp firecrest "toroidal "shape...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-14, 11:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,101
Posted By natzoo

Fos and Intnese cycles (mountain bike companies)...

Fos and Intnese cycles (mountain bike companies) do what you describe. two stamped halves, welded in the middle into one. You can see from the frames that the shapes are very complex:

Factory...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-14, 02:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,849
Posted By natzoo

I am not sure there is an easy way to add...

I am not sure there is an easy way to add spacers. The problem is not the width of the hub, but rather the length of the axle. You cant just space out the axle, because that is what is holding the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-14, 05:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,888
Posted By natzoo

I don't get why people are saying you cannot get...

I don't get why people are saying you cannot get a 105 bike for $1000. Totally not true.

Diamondback Century 2 Road Bike 2014 > Complete Bikes > Road Bikes | Jenson USA...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-14, 12:49 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 90,146
Posted By natzoo

I don't get why so many people are hating on a...

I don't get why so many people are hating on a bike and a fork without having ridden/owned one.

Yes the full aluminum fork is crappy and heavy. Just don't buy the fork! The seatpost slips if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-14, 10:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 15,604
Posted By natzoo

I have a Giro air attack shield. It is a bit...

I have a Giro air attack shield. It is a bit hotter than my road helmet. However, it is subjective on how much heat you can tolerate and what kind of climate you live in. One thing I noticed about...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-13, 01:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,132
Posted By natzoo

In my experience this is not true. On a double...

In my experience this is not true. On a double compact, the upper and lower stops of the front derailleur are hard limit screw stops which makes the shifting much more precise. The middle ring on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-13, 12:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,132
Posted By natzoo

In my opinion I would get the Scattante. It has...

In my opinion I would get the Scattante.
It has a more relaxed geometry (taller had tube) which will allow you to run the handlebars higher without looking like a dork. This is the main reason I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-12, 01:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,307
Posted By natzoo

I made the switch from mountain bike to road...

I made the switch from mountain bike to road bike. For me, when i switched to road biking, i gradually stretched out. I went from a 100mm stem to 130mm stem and also lowered my handlebars about 2...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-11, 03:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,547
Posted By natzoo

Agreed. Dans Comp is the cheapest place to buy...

Agreed. Dans Comp is the cheapest place to buy Sapim Spokes. They sell them in 700c lengths. Just call and order.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-11, 06:24 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,859
Posted By natzoo

Also, another thing to keep in mind is that some...

Also, another thing to keep in mind is that some bikes need a shorter stem to speed up steering.
Take for example, most XS and S size bikes. Many of them have 71 deg head tube angles. This prevents...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-11, 02:34 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 29,772
Posted By natzoo

I would have to agree. Plenty of people ride with...

I would have to agree. Plenty of people ride with their bars below the saddle. Mine is 3in below. If I raised it any higher, I would feel unstable and have a lot more resistance. I am not saying that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-11, 07:42 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 29,772
Posted By natzoo

That bike looks properly set up to me. I am...

That bike looks properly set up to me.

I am going to make the argument that the brake levers are causing the pain.
Personally for me, vintage brake levers don't work for me. Maybe I am spoiled...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-11, 02:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,485
Posted By natzoo

I dont think this is an issue of handle bar...

I dont think this is an issue of handle bar rotation. Vintage brakes levers and modern levers fit differently onto the handlebars. In addition, modern handlebars and vintage handlebars are bent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-11, 02:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,582
Posted By natzoo

If you have trouble reaching the brake hoods, you...

If you have trouble reaching the brake hoods, you can move the bars back towards you buy using upright handlebars:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4942415905_2c905eb38b_o.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-11, 02:04 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,378
Posted By natzoo

Hey everyone, Some of these points have been...

Hey everyone,
Some of these points have been covered already, but here are some points for thought:

Rolling resistance is essentially the tire having to constantly "climb" the "bulge" and the...
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