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You can leave it on your bars; just have to put...

You can leave it on your bars; just have to put tape over the screen.
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I know a few people who lift there, including at...

I know a few people who lift there, including at least one trackie from VSC. You are lucky to have such a well-equipped gym so close to you.

As for coach/programming... I would suggest really...
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Not to rag on the typical roadie model too much,...

Not to rag on the typical roadie model too much, but this is exactly how I felt when going from the chronic cardio paradigm to the track (with about 1/3 the saddle time, much more intervals and...
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I think this is what you mean. Don't tell anyone...

I think this is what you mean. Don't tell anyone though... it's a secret.

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Ben's lists the weights I quoted, but appears...

Ben's lists the weights I quoted, but appears they are wrong. 12 ounces still wouldn't matter to me on the track. Though again, I have the aluminum. (Also, at that weight, it wouldn't surprise me...
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I happen to use the aluminum version of the 125s....

I happen to use the aluminum version of the 125s. Can't really speak for anyone else, but steel is cheaper and will likely take longer to fatigue. Stiffness, you'd have to test, since it's not...
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Weight is almost the LAST thing I'm worried about...

Weight is almost the LAST thing I'm worried about with my track equipment.
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My favorite bars for both sprint and endurance...

My favorite bars for both sprint and endurance are the Nitto b125 in alloy and 36cm. https://www.benscycle.com/p-1261-nitto-b125aa-track-handlebar.aspx About $30 cheaper in steel. When I first...
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They are fine. Nothing to do with glue, and...

They are fine. Nothing to do with glue, and everything to do with the latex tubes. They don't hold pressure as long as butyl, but they are fine as long as you pump up on race day.
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I know it sounds like a hassle. And I'm usually...

I know it sounds like a hassle. And I'm usually lazy about such things (like REALLY lazy). But this is pretty seamless once you convert. Still... the fact that I haven't converted on road also says...
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Yes, $13 rice cooker: Robot Check...

Yes, $13 rice cooker: Robot Check (http://tinyurl.com/lz3suse)

And I don't get anywhere near 1000km. I change about every 3 weeks. I have 3-4 chains... drop them into the wax one at a time, then...
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So glad I went to wax for my track chains. So...

So glad I went to wax for my track chains. So clean. I haven't managed to make the transition on my road bikes yet... but next time I need a new chain, I may finally convert.
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FWIF, I've bought several sets of wheels from...

FWIF, I've bought several sets of wheels from this seller: carbonspeedcycle on eBay (http://www.ebay.com/usr/carbonspeedcycle)
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Definitely. Take the last 5 laps of a crit and do...

Definitely. Take the last 5 laps of a crit and do it (at least) 6 times back to back. I don't think FTP is the key to points races (though obviously the bigger the foundation the better)... it is the...
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Did you notice what his opponent was wearing?

Did you notice what his opponent was wearing?
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http://vmac.smugmug.com/photos/i-4XcZmXR/0/O/i-4Xc...

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Tools to measure power < tools to increase power....

Tools to measure power < tools to increase power. Quinn, I can get you started with an introduction to weights if you want.

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48x17 is almost exactly what he already has...

48x17 is almost exactly what he already has (76"). Adding a 15t gives him 76, 81, 86 progression.
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I would suggest a 48t chainring and a 15t cog.

I would suggest a 48t chainring and a 15t cog.
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You misspelled skinsuit.

You misspelled skinsuit.
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I do not like where this is headed.

I do not like where this is headed.
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That's a pretty good turnout! How long did it...

That's a pretty good turnout! How long did it take to go through all those 200s? I'd say you have a pretty good case for slowest track... what's the surface like?
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Very pertinent example, and not just in Points...

Very pertinent example, and not just in Points races. The constant need to light matches and recover quickly is what makes track such an amazing training tool. So painful, yet so fun.

Also on...
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Impreza with the gloves right across Jaytron's...

Impreza with the gloves right across Jaytron's face! Haha.
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That whole exchange was useful and interesting....

That whole exchange was useful and interesting. And I think everyone agrees on far more than they disagree. TSS (primarily as it rolls up into CTL) is fascinating. And I think JM is right that the...
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Always a good thing. Be sure to keep them in...

Always a good thing. Be sure to keep them in your track bag.
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Well, nearly all the omniums I have been to at...

Well, nearly all the omniums I have been to at the four California velodromes have been on the short side. Fewer than 10% have had anything longer than 40 laps (and almost always include one very...
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Yes, super happy with my new generic carbon...

Yes, super happy with my new generic carbon frame. But I was also quite happy with Hermes' old Planet X, which I didn't find flexy at all (but I'm a lightweight). Someone DanAVL's size, I can...
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I can't imagine not changing at least for warmup....

I can't imagine not changing at least for warmup. I get lazy sometimes with not wanting to swap out chainrings, but 16t for warmup always! At the Tue/Thu night organized workouts, we end with the...
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Yes. I wish I had picked up on that somewhere...

Yes. I wish I had picked up on that somewhere before. Odd that I managed to collect the only existing 9mm nuts with 22mm outer diameter in the universe. Ha.
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Okay, think we got it figured out. I have 3...

Okay, think we got it figured out. I have 3 sets of front (9mm) track nuts, and they are all identical outer diameter to my 10mm rear track nuts. But based on this photo of dura ace track nuts, it...
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4 minutes. He's fast! It is quite possible that...

4 minutes. He's fast! It is quite possible that I have the "lower end" ones he's talking about. I'll head to the shop and see if they have some 9mm versions with smaller outside diameter. Thanks...
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Does anyone know of any front axle nuts that are...

Does anyone know of any front axle nuts that are slightly smaller diameter than what I'm guessing is fairly standard? Here's why... building track bike for my wife and here is the dropout for the...
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Clearly. But when the track is changed, they...

Clearly. But when the track is changed, they will inevitably draw distinctions between performances pre- and post- reconfiguration. I'm not agreeing, just suggesting that there are all kinds of...
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This seems like an obvious improvement to me. Is...

This seems like an obvious improvement to me. Is it just a matter of cost, or is there vocal opposition? People often like to cling tradition for irrational reasons... and I can imagine chirping like...
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I bought this one for my Nitto 125s: ...

I bought this one for my Nitto 125s: https://www.benscycle.com/p-2575-dimension-threadless-stem.aspx? Nothing fancy, but solid and cheap.
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That article made me all warm and fuzzy.

That article made me all warm and fuzzy.
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Andrew is great. He certified me 3 years ago, and...

Andrew is great. He certified me 3 years ago, and my wife last week!



I take the blame for a lot... but this one I'll gladly take credit for, because you were born for the track. You're...
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+1. I'm 6'0" and have always ridden 55-56 top...

+1. I'm 6'0" and have always ridden 55-56 top tube road bikes. And it wasn't until I started riding track that I realized I have probably always been a little cramped. My current track bike has a...
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Apologies, but unless you are missing a decimal...

Apologies, but unless you are missing a decimal point, there are no tactics that will help in that scenario. That is an ENORMOUS delta. If I were up against someone even just 1 full second faster, I...
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That much is indisputable. And while I've never...

That much is indisputable. And while I've never seen, or even heard of, any Encino-specific data, I'd be very surprised if the optimum there was over 160 (for typical tubulars). Same for San Diego. ...
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Get outta my nightmares!

Get outta my nightmares!
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I found your mistake.

I found your mistake.
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Sprinters get all the glory. ...

Sprinters get all the glory.

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Yes, that anecdote was thrown out by the guy...

Yes, that anecdote was thrown out by the guy running Ero Sports. Problem is, I still haven't seen his data, and in that post his language didn't exactly instill confidence that he was being...
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No, you are spot on, in my opinion. I'm not...

No, you are spot on, in my opinion. I'm not really a fan of that pseudo-IAB/sphinx position, but whatever you want to do while off the front solo, be my guest. My peeve is when people are doing it in...
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:twitchy:

:twitchy:
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This comes up often enough, probably worth its...

This comes up often enough, probably worth its own thread. I will start one...
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