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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-29-16, 05:35 AM
Replies: 5,944
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Posted By wens

Not sure it's what you're thinking of, but this...

Not sure it's what you're thinking of, but this has that info (for an indoor wooden track with fast tires):
Alex's Cycle Blog: Individual Pursuit - What Makes us Faster?...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-26-16, 04:14 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

I change my chain before the season starts. Since...

I change my chain before the season starts. Since I basically don't train on that bike, and it never sees bad weather, it's probably massive overkill, but track chains are cheap.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-01-16, 03:49 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Nap, then do a four hour workout. If only I...

Nap, then do a four hour workout.

If only I didn't have this job thing lol
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-28-16, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

I think you're underestimating the gains wind...

I think you're underestimating the gains wind tunnel testing can provide.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-25-16, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

If you can get someone to run alongside you to...

If you can get someone to run alongside you to catch you, and your other side against a wall or railing, if you don't pull a wheel in the first few pedal strikes of a full gas standing start, you...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-22-16, 08:51 PM
Replies: 5,944
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Posted By wens

Hmm, I had a boss who did military carbon fiber...

Hmm, I had a boss who did military carbon fiber stuff and talked about delamination causing stiffness to drop over time. Probably not usually a problem for bikes though, since you're usually...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-22-16, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Sprint or endurance track races? Are you more...

Sprint or endurance track races? Are you more focused on track or on crits, or about the same?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-17-16, 06:14 AM
Replies: 5,944
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Posted By wens

If the only reason you're looking at a new bike...

If the only reason you're looking at a new bike is because you have a deal and think it's a better bike, I'd pass. If you dislike your planet x or like something about the langster more (even paint...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-12-16, 08:32 AM
Replies: 5,944
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Posted By wens

I don't remember anyone having done the...

I don't remember anyone having done the experimentation to get to root cause, I'm not sure which theory is leading either. I do know the rolling resistance spreadsheet had the same tires with...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-12-16, 08:10 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

I thought most people pre glued their spare....

I thought most people pre glued their spare. Tubular glue is contact cement, which means it sticks to itself even if you put two things together dry, which I thought was why slapping a spare on the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-11-16, 09:30 PM
Replies: 5,944
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Posted By wens

KTL-Online Resourse Database...

KTL-Online Resourse Database (http://kuktl.dept.ku.edu/)

If you want to bring some data to the tubular gluing conversation.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-11-16, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Any of you guys going to be at Milton this...

Any of you guys going to be at Milton this weekend?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-09-16, 01:07 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

I have a big increase in frequency of completing...

I have a big increase in frequency of completing workouts as planned when it's easy and doesn't require any thought. That's actually what I've found the biggest benefit of having a coach, not having...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-29-16, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

I actually think finding a place to ride road...

I actually think finding a place to ride road would be more of a limiter for my training in LA, but I did like five days of training on the track last year outside of races.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-29-16, 07:30 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Spoken like a true sprinter :p

Spoken like a true sprinter :p
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-28-16, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Tk1 complete bike comes with a "normal" fork....

Tk1 complete bike comes with a "normal" fork. Frameset has the bayonet fork. No idea why they're different, but would guess to keep the complete bike piece point out of the stratosphere.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-27-16, 08:11 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

I mean, yeah. But as an engineer, I got chided...

I mean, yeah. But as an engineer, I got chided several times in my early career for dimensioning to things that are very difficult to inspect, like the theoretical center of a tube. There's no way...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-27-16, 07:08 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

I think one of two Americans not from new York....

I think one of two Americans not from new York. Gotta say UCI rules are a pain. I think it would be easier if they applied to all the us racing because shops would be used to checking bikes, but I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-26-16, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Now I just need to find a way to check out...

Now I just need to find a way to check out Burnaby, because I heard cool things about it.

And all the other tracks. I have a vision of re-writing the Pokémon theme song to got to ride them all.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-26-16, 10:49 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Track and facility are really nice, had some...

Track and facility are really nice, had some really fast and hard racing that was tons of fun. The only tracks I've ridden are cleveland and indy, but it's easier to ride than either of those. Super...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-19-16, 05:52 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Right, but the reason those saddles are...

Right, but the reason those saddles are manufactured is primarily to help road pros get legal tt positions.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-19-16, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

There's a minimum length in the rules, but those...

There's a minimum length in the rules, but those saddles are mostly designed for fitting into the UCI 5 cm behind the bb rule, and so they're also over the minimum length.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-19-16, 06:40 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

I actually have phenoms on all my bikes, so I've...

I actually have phenoms on all my bikes, so I've gotten accustomed to the lack of padding. I actually used the first iteration of the ronin for a while, but I kept breaking shells somehow.
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-18-16, 07:47 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

15.6 lbs on my bathroom scale, so I guess I'm...

15.6 lbs on my bathroom scale, so I guess I'm fine. Stupid rule for track bikes though.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-18-16, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Saddle is a phenom, so relatively flat. I think I...

Saddle is a phenom, so relatively flat. I think I would have been fine on 3 degrees after a slightly hokey measurement, so I'm not very worried about 9.

Wheels are planet x, so gigantex rims and,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-18-16, 11:50 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

I just realized I actually have to follow UCI...

I just realized I actually have to follow UCI rules this weekend. How likely is a m/l giant omnium with 90 mm carbon rims and no weight weenie parts to be under minimum weight?

Yes, I'm going to...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-18-16, 06:10 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Where are you mentally on doing most of your...

Where are you mentally on doing most of your training indoors? What's your budget for power meters? If your main goal is pursuit and your budget allows, I'd want a pm on that bike. The caveat is...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-12-15, 12:42 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Last year I started working back into the gym...

Last year I started working back into the gym with super light weights for the first couple weeks, which was awesome in that I didn't feel like I was completely decrepit getting out of bed every...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-01-15, 08:45 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

McMaster is another source of various sizes of...

McMaster is another source of various sizes of high strength polyurethane o-rings. The Parker o-ring handbook is available as a free pdf and has a pretty complete section on o-ring drive belts if you...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-29-15, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Some of us have to work really hard to find...

Some of us have to work really hard to find someone who weighs 100 pounds more.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-27-15, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

I've pulled vertically out of spd pedals before...

I've pulled vertically out of spd pedals before doing Cyclocross starts. I had the tension pretty low so I wouldn't be stuck in them when they got clogged with mud, but it's definitely possible. They...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-17-15, 05:54 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Need to have cycling shoes on too, saddle might...

Need to have cycling shoes on too, saddle might be a bit high, but can't tell if you're not wearing the right shoes.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-16-15, 02:16 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Anyone know elite usa elite track nats are next...

Anyone know elite usa elite track nats are next year? I found a request for bids that says announcement by September first, but nothing else.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-15-15, 01:16 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Third or fourth person to harass me about that in...

Third or fourth person to harass me about that in three days! I'm working on scheduling stuff so at the very least I make it up to the last two o-cups.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-15-15, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Unfortunately I'm losing 9 ish pounds for next...

Unfortunately I'm losing 9 ish pounds for next season and have an easier time losing when I'm not racing, so this is the restricted food time of year. Drinking more of what I want though! And...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-15-15, 06:17 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

I feel your pain queerpunk. I was burning out the...

I feel your pain queerpunk. I was burning out the last three weeks or so, but I'm struggling to come to terms with the season being over now.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-17-15, 11:18 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

I mean, if you already have stuff and it works...

I mean, if you already have stuff and it works well enough to be safe, run what you brung. I wouldn't put more money than you already have into them.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-13-15, 06:27 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

After trying totally tapeless on a trainer,...

After trying totally tapeless on a trainer, there's no way that's an option for the base bar. Extensions, maybe, but if I'm getting deck tape anyhow I'll probably put a strip on the back side of...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-13-15, 07:05 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

What do people put on aerobars/pursuit bars on...

What do people put on aerobars/pursuit bars on the track? Normal bar tape? Skateboard tape? Plasti-dip?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-12-15, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

On hey, that upgrade sent through. Now to start...

On hey, that upgrade sent through. Now to start the nationals next year thought exercise
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-11-15, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Requested my cat 2 upgrade, currently mashing...

Requested my cat 2 upgrade, currently mashing refresh.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-06-15, 05:18 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

I recall reading someplace that the only reason...

I recall reading someplace that the only reason continental tires have a "correct" direction is because people kept calling customer service and asking when they didn't indicate it, so they just put...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-31-15, 08:36 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

I lost a race by 1/4 wheel tonight, so these are...

I lost a race by 1/4 wheel tonight, so these are super relevant to my interests! Especially videos.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-23-15, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Don't forget that nobody can give an estimated...

Don't forget that nobody can give an estimated completion date for the Pittsburgh track. I'm assuming that project is dead until I'm convinced otherwise by the track opening and people riding it.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-06-15, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Praying mantis is only optimal if it works for...

Praying mantis is only optimal if it works for your body, otherwise it's generally much worse than conventional position. So much of aerodynamics is interactions, so the answer to anything but the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-29-15, 11:15 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

No peroxide, causes more damage and delays...

No peroxide, causes more damage and delays healing. The pressurized saline canisters are awesome, no stinging. Something like backing.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-01-15, 06:54 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

If that's where you're going to ride and you're...

If that's where you're going to ride and you're an enduro I'd get your bars higher so you can bend your elbows. I'd go with bars with less drop. If you're a sprinter, shrug, I don't know enough to be...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-31-15, 08:23 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

And it becomes a very very bad idea very very...

And it becomes a very very bad idea very very fast as as the track you're racing on gets steeper.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-30-15, 12:16 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Or are looking at something else. They're only...

Or are looking at something else. They're only human.

If somebody is a habitual offender I'd politely mention it to an official and ask them to keep an eye out for it and warn/relegate that...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-26-15, 12:36 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 784,880
Posted By wens

Halo sweat band. Or bushier eyebrows

Halo sweat band. Or bushier eyebrows
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