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02-02-21, 08:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,069
Posted By Altimis

Well, Keirin in Japan is different beast. They...

Well, Keirin in Japan is different beast. They still strict about bike builds for use in Keirin races. Those NJS parts is for insurance for parts builders in Japan such frame builders, hubs, wheels...
02-02-21, 06:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,331
Posted By Altimis

Depending on riding styles really. ...

Depending on riding styles really.

Street/trick/gravel riding, you probably want more compacts (smaller) if you only have to choose bigger or smaller, go smaller.

But if somehow you transition...
Replies: 12
Views: 3,581
Posted By Altimis

This is really off topic but curious. What stem...

This is really off topic but curious. What stem 150mm you using? Thomson Elite x4 is super stiff and nice but expensive.

And babyPuke I guess you using Thomson as well?

After I bought Thomson,...
01-14-21, 12:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,433
Posted By Altimis

Kappstein make the cog/chainring for Olympic...

Kappstein make the cog/chainring for Olympic level so the quality is no doubt very high standard. Its also german made.

If you can buy it local without to dealing with shipping costs. I would get...
Replies: 88
Views: 39,061
Posted By Altimis

m@tty Make sense! I forgot to look at headtube....

m@tty Make sense! I forgot to look at headtube. These days they tend to get lower and lower compared to old generation frame which is higher.

So deep drop + lower head tube is way too low is it....
Replies: 88
Views: 39,061
Posted By Altimis

Guys, want to talk on this topic. Is trends...

Guys, want to talk on this topic.

Is trends now shallower and long sprint bar?

Deep drop is dead?
Replies: 6
Views: 1,945
Posted By Altimis

No pic of their bike tech&set up? kinda want to...

No pic of their bike tech&set up? kinda want to see...
Replies: 5,940
Views: 772,399
Posted By Altimis

Heya, have a couple questions. There anyone...

Heya, have a couple questions.

There anyone do gym training (ah all track cyclist do train it anyway, I guess) find that dropping in gym performance the day after training cycling? especially...
11-17-20, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,398
Posted By Altimis

165 discounted for a complete Fuji Feather second...

165 discounted for a complete Fuji Feather second hand? That's very good value.

From what you descriptions; The bike probably accidentally crashes with handlebar banging into the top tube, weather...
11-13-20, 05:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,737
Posted By Altimis

Really depends on hill, more bigger gears may not...

Really depends on hill, more bigger gears may not be yield better result unless you want to push for it.

46 is it. Don't afraid of overdo it, you will adapted. On first try you will feels...
11-13-20, 05:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,053
Posted By Altimis

To identify what the frame, you really need to...

To identify what the frame, you really need to post pic, no other way around.

So build up 10 post would be first step, its won't take long.
11-06-20, 03:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,008
Posted By Altimis

Not worth it. You said hub is done, also spoke...

Not worth it. You said hub is done, also spoke obviously need to be replace, all of it.

Not worth just for a rim. Costs will be adds up and you can get a new one instead of this.

If you just...
10-31-20, 08:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,115
Posted By Altimis

Good idea. So its pins that cause this awkward...

Good idea. So its pins that cause this awkward situations everytime I try straps on. My pedals have like 12 pins each lol its damn sticky. However, I have idea now how to workaround this... pedals...
10-31-20, 08:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,412
Posted By Altimis

What is your frame? I experiences this...

What is your frame?

I experiences this myself been pulling hair off frustrated why my old beater bike got skipping everytime I accelerated hard on red light. Its not single speed, its normal...
10-19-20, 11:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,115
Posted By Altimis

I am on the same boat as OP. I use similar...

I am on the same boat as OP.

I use similar straps Pedal straps like OP use, its snug fit if I fit it at stop. But when I put it out and try to put it in during riding. Its extremely awkward.
...
10-12-20, 12:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,610
Posted By Altimis

Unbelievable, this bike is truly abandoned? that...

Unbelievable, this bike is truly abandoned? that not really looks abandon, I thought owner is on something and will be back for this poor girl later. One year without news, that's sad.
10-08-20, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,793
Posted By Altimis

^ ^ This one probably need vehicle drafting...

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This one probably need vehicle drafting though. You will dies, fast, alone.
10-07-20, 04:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,182
Posted By Altimis

I don't know which model you talking about but...

I don't know which model you talking about but you said you want to put on a rear brake, I assume you also fitted a front brake to the bike as well.

Here thing is, you virtually don't need to have...
10-05-20, 05:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,117
Posted By Altimis

4130 double butted tubing frame, that's one will...

4130 double butted tubing frame, that's one will last rides forever. And there a tons of them. Just make sure its write 4130 butted. No fancy thin wall steel tubes like Reynold 7x 9x or whatever,...
09-22-20, 08:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,919
Posted By Altimis

Trust me, tri-spoke wheel is not fast. On...

Trust me, tri-spoke wheel is not fast.

On Windy days, you will got blow like sailing boat catch the wind.

Its not even fun.
09-22-20, 08:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,341
Posted By Altimis

Sources of sound can be many many thing. ...

Sources of sound can be many many thing.

-Your pedals bearing loose, its crazy but its true for me, try remove pedals and spin it, for me its gone. So I end up buy quality pedals to replace it....
09-21-20, 08:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,753
Posted By Altimis

Hi, don't want to create a new thread but seems...

Hi, don't want to create a new thread but seems like OP ask about Pre Cursa frame so...

I read Retrogression shop descriptions about Dolan Pre Cursa. Its say 7075 AL frame.

Dolan site and other...
Replies: 20
Views: 4,529
Posted By Altimis

I didn't change signature for a long time. I will...

I didn't change signature for a long time. I will put it off if until I find something or don't. All cool.
Replies: 20
Views: 4,529
Posted By Altimis

lol I pick that from randoms. And I think its...

lol I pick that from randoms. And I think its cool. Is it offending?
Replies: 20
Views: 4,529
Posted By Altimis

Obviously the best answer is to keep lifting...

Obviously the best answer is to keep lifting weight. I been home gym since start so I don't have problems with this.

Velodrome is close in my country so .... got to live with it. Of course, still...
Replies: 3
Views: 1,298
Posted By Altimis

How could they sort the schedule when there other...

How could they sort the schedule when there other event already fitted in places?

I don't see how this work, they probably pushed to 2024... its like they already been allotment. Everyone knew...
01-17-20, 07:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,064
Posted By Altimis

:foo: ask people for identifying stuffs but no...

:foo: ask people for identifying stuffs but no pic for them to identifies hmm.... nice try.
Replies: 5,940
Views: 772,399
Posted By Altimis

Opinion? this one is easy answer. Are you...

Opinion? this one is easy answer.

Are you top class/world class racer? that every marginal gain in 0.1-0.001 seconds could end up lose or win that your jobs (your life) relied on it? If you are in...
Replies: 5,940
Views: 772,399
Posted By Altimis

WOW that's very informative answer! I really...

WOW that's very informative answer! I really appreciated :thumb:
Replies: 5,940
Views: 772,399
Posted By Altimis

Bought Dura Ace Cog but not Dura Ace lockring. ...

Bought Dura Ace Cog but not Dura Ace lockring.

Any ordinary lockring should be fine? or there anything I should note.
Replies: 5,940
Views: 772,399
Posted By Altimis

My BB is standard BSA68 squaretaper 103mm length....

My BB is standard BSA68 squaretaper 103mm length. So this is it.

Thank you very much, I will take a look now. :thumb:
Replies: 5,940
Views: 772,399
Posted By Altimis

Totally appreciated for answer, I am looking at...

Totally appreciated for answer, I am looking at ALDHU as well but I doubt about BB compatible.

Let's alone chainline doubtful. Thanks again.
Replies: 5,940
Views: 772,399
Posted By Altimis

Hey guys, any idea where to looking for 160 or...

Hey guys, any idea where to looking for 160 or shorter crankset for JIS squaretaper BB?

I don't want to chop and modify it. Thanks.

Or I could simple use new modern BB right away? I doubt about...
01-12-19, 04:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,696
Posted By Altimis

I am pretty sure they means completely naked sun...

I am pretty sure they means completely naked sun exposure or beach naked. For 30mins in whole body will be good for a day.

If you wear cloths, the sun ray will hit only your head, forearm and...
12-04-18, 08:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,571
Posted By Altimis

what WHAT!? Scrod exit? whoa man... he really...

what WHAT!? Scrod exit? whoa man... he really been helpful around here.

When I start rides fixed, I have no idea what is good and bad, what is BS stuffs, what working and what is not. I always...
11-15-18, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,057
Posted By Altimis

Carbon fork probably not much 'upgrade', it may...

Carbon fork probably not much 'upgrade', it may screws up your bike handling by changing in fork rake (trail) so be careful playing with a new fork.

New wheel seems obvious better choice.
11-04-18, 09:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,101
Posted By Altimis

When I want to stop bike, I time the bike to slow...

When I want to stop bike, I time the bike to slow down, no stop. I decided I want to get off bike to the non drive side, I unclipped the drive side, kept non drive clipped in. Let's non drive's...
05-15-18, 06:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,089
Posted By Altimis

Hmm coaching without face to face? I...

Hmm coaching without face to face?

I dunno... if you already hired him, he should be at least, give you motivation, instruction how to eat and train and pour on knowledge about performance gains...
05-06-18, 05:26 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,086
Posted By Altimis

Eat less and move more is TRUE. But pitfall...

Eat less and move more is TRUE.

But pitfall is "more is not always better".

People will finds its hard to keep do it forever.
04-28-18, 01:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,540
Posted By Altimis

I don't really have any suggestion what to eat...

I don't really have any suggestion what to eat but I do have list to avoid.

Those oily fatty foods are sure my first priority to "avoid at all costs". Used to cause my stomach distress so much to...
04-24-18, 12:32 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 40,748
Posted By Altimis

Intermittent Fast is good. But fasted...

Intermittent Fast is good.

But fasted training is different story.
04-21-18, 07:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,132
Posted By Altimis

I ditch BMI completely, its not make sense in the...

I ditch BMI completely, its not make sense in the first place.

Height-to-waist ratio is the way to go and more accurate.

By the way, bicycling is muscle mass burner.... its quite paradox, its...
04-16-18, 11:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,652
Posted By Altimis

Obviously. You just falling in "more is...

Obviously.

You just falling in "more is better" loophole.


Start -> more more more -> getting better! -> getting stronger! -> more more more -> somehow, still feels stronger! -> moarrr! ->...
04-09-18, 06:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 25,964
Posted By Altimis

All you need is salt, add it. ...

All you need is salt, add it.




That... overreacting I guess, you don't really need to replenish anything within 10 mins, its your eating habits that the problem now.

You prolly heavily...
04-03-18, 08:17 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 11,337
Posted By Altimis

Rice (carb) itself, does not cause water...

Rice (carb) itself, does not cause water retention unless you were glycogen depleted or serious imbalance salt-potossium.

As expected, you will gains back glycogen weight that bounded to water...
04-02-18, 07:25 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 11,337
Posted By Altimis

Someone here fall in "more is better" traps...

Someone here fall in "more is better" traps hehehehe...

I been trapped in loophole of "more is better" mindset for 2 years before I finally to cracked a code how to stay "healthy" and...
04-01-18, 08:54 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 16,637
Posted By Altimis

But Shona have problem with calcium supplements...

But Shona have problem with calcium supplements :foo: I don't say you should skip real foods either, that not my point.

I do supports eating real foods, you should always eat foods.

And next,...
03-31-18, 02:35 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 11,337
Posted By Altimis

I used to weighted myself everyday for 2 years,...

I used to weighted myself everyday for 2 years, way too often than you guys think, I weight after wake, workouts, meals, dumps and before bed. Call me crazy all you want, I knew.

But after...
03-31-18, 01:20 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 16,637
Posted By Altimis

Shona, I have a solution for you. If you serious...

Shona, I have a solution for you. If you serious have problem with calcium (most whey will have trace of calcium so...)

You don't need whey to supplements of your protein counts.

You could just...
Replies: 5,940
Views: 772,399
Posted By Altimis

krispenhartung Thank you very much, I am...

krispenhartung

Thank you very much, I am really appreciated your input :) will try your formula sometimes.

So far so good, I got BCAAs (with appropriate workout plan) and Whey isolate for...
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