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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-16-19, 04:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,937
Posted By Super D

Anyone have first hand impressions of the Merida...

Anyone have first hand impressions of the Merida Reacto track frame? I'm a few years behind knowing it exists, just found it recently online...Man, that is one impressive looking aluminum frame, is...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-29-18, 12:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,937
Posted By Super D

Thanks for sharing that, was reviewing recently...

Thanks for sharing that, was reviewing recently on their site. Interesting how their head tube stack shoots up as they get into the 60cm+ top tube frames. I want to keep the head tube short like on a...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-29-18, 11:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,937
Posted By Super D

That's really the objective, to get into a good...

That's really the objective, to get into a good position (and be within the rules). The frame tubing is a small aero factor when compared with my body and goofy long appendages getting into an...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-29-18, 11:30 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,937
Posted By Super D

I'm definitely budget limited, so will use one...

I'm definitely budget limited, so will use one bike for everything with two cockpit setups. The Planet X doesn't come large enough it appears; I have a 58cm top tube now and they're largest frame...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-28-18, 10:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,937
Posted By Super D

Thank you. Also, I've read DC Rainmaker's tests,...

Thank you. Also, I've read DC Rainmaker's tests, pretty nicely done. I have been running Stages on my road bikes for several years (multiple versions, haven't had problems other than a battery cover...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-06-18, 09:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,937
Posted By Super D

It certainly is, looks like a great approach for...

It certainly is, looks like a great approach for custom. And man, killer rear dropouts!

http://fiftypointoneracing.com/assets/images/Production%20Frame%20for%20Website/materials.jpg
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-06-18, 07:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,937
Posted By Super D

I would imagine in addition to having two...

I would imagine in addition to having two stem/bar sets for different events, one could even modify wheelbase with a longer chain, tune steering response with longer stem, and get a bike with quick...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-06-18, 01:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,937
Posted By Super D

That’s a great reminder. I’m running power on...

That’s a great reminder. I’m running power on road and TT bikes, haven’t gotten to that yet on the track bike. Need to find a simple solution. I went for L/R power crank on the TT bike and it was...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-06-18, 10:41 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,937
Posted By Super D

Oh gosh, I'm going to cover my ears, can't think...

Oh gosh, I'm going to cover my ears, can't think about the concept of getting different bikes for different tracks. My wife would kill me. She hasn't yet, but that would be pretty good grounds for...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-06-18, 09:30 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,937
Posted By Super D

Okay, now I've got questions... :) What you...

Okay, now I've got questions... :)

What you were riding at first, what did you switch to, what was different materially and structurally, and what did the new frame/bike feel like in detail versus...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-05-18, 11:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,937
Posted By Super D

I think you're right, only mid-calf socks are...

I think you're right, only mid-calf socks are allowed. I use aero shoe covers in outdoor time trials only.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-05-18, 07:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,937
Posted By Super D

Track’s gotta be the smallest segment of the...

Track’s gotta be the smallest segment of the cycling industry, I would guess. But I think it should be more well-known. Such a fun sport to participate in, and it’s the best for visibility for...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-05-18, 06:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,937
Posted By Super D

That's what it seems like. I'm still curious...

That's what it seems like. I'm still curious learning about frames (because it's fun to understand how the different pieces of gear work, just like other speed sports), but I realize that the biggest...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-05-18, 05:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,937
Posted By Super D

Sounds very similar to what I learned about time...

Sounds very similar to what I learned about time trialing, funny how those pesky laws of physics work! :D

It would be interesting to see for a given rider, with all of the elements you mentioned,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-05-18, 03:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,937
Posted By Super D

Good perspective. Not all bikes, regardless of...

Good perspective. Not all bikes, regardless of materials, are created equal (my Cannondale Evo Hi-Mod road bike is far superior in several ride quality and performance areas compared to my...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-05-18, 03:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,937
Posted By Super D

Is there bench-testing for modern track frames...

Is there bench-testing for modern track frames published anywhere, and additionally, have there been on-track tests comparing various racing frames? It'd be interesting to read such things.

Going...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-05-18, 02:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,937
Posted By Super D

Practical advantages of Carbon over Aluminum track frames (beyond aero)?

I'm struggling with the practical advantages of carbon over aluminium track frames, other than aero...which is an important factor no doubt.

First on me: I'm moderately experienced on road bikes,...
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