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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-07-16, 01:02 PM
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Posted By calamarichris

Thanks Bandera. I assumed a fixed/fixed double...

Thanks Bandera.
I assumed a fixed/fixed double hub was also called a flip-flop. Not so?
Everyone at the SD Velodrome has been very helpful and kind, but Gramma had a mini-stroke last Monday (she's...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-07-16, 12:33 PM
Replies: 5,944
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Posted By calamarichris

Thank you again. Today's SNQOD: Are the...

Thank you again. Today's SNQOD:

Are the interfaces on the newer bolt-style hub smaller or the same diameter as the 15mm nutted hubs?

I ask because my GT frame has a softish aluminum rear...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-05-16, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5,944
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Posted By calamarichris

You're more up on it than most of us. So it's...

You're more up on it than most of us.
So it's not possible to put 15mm bolts on the Phil or Zipp hubs?
It's not so much the bling I'm after; I've just had better luck getting the good stuff and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-04-16, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

Well, nuts. Dura Ace high flange then? What...

Well, nuts.
Dura Ace high flange then? What other options do we have?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-04-16, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

I'll do my best not to screw this one up, Sir. :)...

I'll do my best not to screw this one up, Sir. :)




Because of helpful riders like you, this forum is GOLD. I've always had spectacular luck with Phil stuff and am surprised at this, but it ...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-04-16, 10:33 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

? Maybe I don't know what I'm getting into then....

? Maybe I don't know what I'm getting into then. What did you have trouble finding?

I'm not looking to keep this GT "correct" or anything like that. On the drive up to the deal yesterday, my gf...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-04-16, 12:38 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

Thanks. Because I'm an old fart and all my bikes...

Thanks. Because I'm an old fart and all my bikes are vintagish. There's nothing I love more than being the chubbiest, oldest old guy at the summit finish of l'Etape du California on the only steel...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-02-16, 11:20 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

The seller does indeed live on the coast and I...

The seller does indeed live on the coast and I just learned he's never been to Carson. Going to look it over very carefully, and probably not buy any of his components.
Thanks for the tips and ride...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-02-16, 03:19 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

Quanda bella! Yeah, riding up to LA near the...

Quanda bella!

Yeah, riding up to LA near the Carson Velodrome to possibly buy this US-Made GT Pulse Kinesis (frame only).
Also bringing a spent (cleaned) bottom bracket to check the BB threads....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-02-16, 11:24 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

Ahoy Bandera. Are those "proper tools" in your...

Ahoy Bandera.
Are those "proper tools" in your picture track-specific? Or will ordinarily road frame alignment tools (like the FFG-2) work on track frames as well? And if it's an aluminium frame...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-01-16, 08:32 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

Thanks for the chain info! Today's SNQOD: ...

Thanks for the chain info! Today's SNQOD:

Will a normal Park FFG-2 (frame & fork alignment checker tool) suffice for checking the alignment of an aluminium track frame? And I presume if there is...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-31-16, 10:13 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HZDGmiAE-t4/VrJ-3P8NYRI/...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HZDGmiAE-t4/VrJ-3P8NYRI/AAAAAAAARtM/5l84eJSGNBs/s320/spoonfeeding.jpg

But seriously thanks for the responses. My current Leader has got a good inch between tire &...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-31-16, 03:32 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

Sorry running a little late with the Noob...

Sorry running a little late with the Noob Question of the Day: Any reason not to cut a link out of the chain to bring the rear wheel up closer to the seat tube for improved aerodynamics?

And is...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-30-16, 03:42 PM
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Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

It's probably starting to sound stale at this...

It's probably starting to sound stale at this point, but THANK YOU again!

What do you think about using a straight edge/level to check the chainline? Holding a 6-foot level flush against the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-30-16, 01:30 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

Sorry I missed your questions before Taras. It's...

Sorry I missed your questions before Taras. It's a loaner Leader 735 with pretty-well-worn FSA chainring and unknown-brand cogs. It's a dual/flippable hub with 16T & 15T cogs. It's noticeably louder...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-30-16, 01:13 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

Good poop, thanks trackies! I know you...

Good poop, thanks trackies!

I know you guys've probably been answering these annoying noob questions for years, but I appreciate your taking the time to teach me new stuff. :)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-30-16, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

It's not "just 2.5mm", that's an additional half...

It's not "just 2.5mm", that's an additional half centimeter added to the diameter (or an extra ~33mm added to the circumference) your legs are traveling! I have no problem spinning my 175 for minutes...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-30-16, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

That's cool! I'm going to have to come spectate...

That's cool! I'm going to have to come spectate in February.
We've got some pretty spectacular roads here in North San Diego County, if you want to meet for a spin while you're here. (Most of our...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-29-16, 05:13 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

I can see how indoor 250 wood tracks would want...

I can see how indoor 250 wood tracks would want to protect their boards.
I don't foresee actually getting good/serious enough to travel up to Carson (my nearest indoor drome), and San Diego makes...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-29-16, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

Thanks Koogar and Flatballer. I'm 6'2" and...

Thanks Koogar and Flatballer.
I'm 6'2" and have been spinning 175 & 177.5 on the road at 120+ sustained with no problem, so was considering building up my bike with a 172.5. Will probably...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-29-16, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

I just assumed narrower would be better from a...

I just assumed narrower would be better from a pedal-strike standpoint, but that we could "tune" the chainline with an internal/tapered bottom bracket by threading the cups as needed. Not so?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-29-16, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

Many thanks learned fellows for the guidance....

Many thanks learned fellows for the guidance. :thumb:

Next question: how do you determine the narrowest bottom bracket spindle you can get away with?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-28-16, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

Those are cool and they look like I could torque...

Those are cool and they look like I could torque them to 40Nm with my bare fingers, but are trackies eschewing outboard BBs because of Q-factor?
I spent a little time at the track today, both...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-24-16, 09:28 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

Thank you! Sorry for coloring outside the lines...

Thank you! Sorry for coloring outside the lines and thank you for all the helpful guidance I've gleaned from you in this and other threads in this subforum as well. :) (No sarcasm at all, I really...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-23-16, 07:52 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

Sorry about that Sheriff Carleton; thought I...

Sorry about that Sheriff Carleton; thought I qualified because I am becoming active exclusively on the track and am not riding my track bicycles on the road ever. I just pulled the bejeezus out of my...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-23-16, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

Anyone have any direct empirical evidence of...

Anyone have any direct empirical evidence of chainline problems with this set up?
I was worried about the chainline (err beltline) for my Gate belt drive commuter, and bought two different width...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-23-16, 02:26 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 779,612
Posted By calamarichris

Is it a bad idea (or impossible) to use spacers...

Is it a bad idea (or impossible) to use spacers (and perhaps a different chainring?) to convert a road crankset for track use?

Just to be clear, this is not a fixie.
I've got an SRM 7800 crank...
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