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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-09-24, 07:16 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

The bars with hoods allow greater flexibility for...

The bars with hoods allow greater flexibility for hand position, which can be nice in a longer race.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-21-23, 11:55 AM
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Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

I've done training efforts on the track with my...

I've done training efforts on the track with my computer visible. I'll be honest, even with a super large screen, I had a hard time trying to read the info while going all out. I might be able to use...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-22-22, 06:25 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

Hey Super D, I think the answer is: It depends. ...

Hey Super D, I think the answer is: It depends.

You want to look more at your Kilo and 500TT gearing than your F200 gearing.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-17-22, 06:15 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

Agreed. DA is the way to go. Check out...

Agreed. DA is the way to go.

Check out njs-export for lightly used DA cogs and chainrings. Generally the best bargain around for getting started.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-26-22, 06:26 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

Good advice. I concur. Hitting sponges in the...

Good advice. I concur. Hitting sponges in the skis is not fun.



I believe they call this the Water Line.

It is the fastest line even if it may not be the shortest line.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-10-21, 08:09 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

Velobike is great. Also check out...

Velobike is great.

Also check out njs-export.com for used stuff from Japan.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-28-21, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

They give medals five deep at USAC National...

They give medals five deep at USAC National Championship. So, the fourth and fifth place riders also get bronze medals.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-25-21, 07:58 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

I bought one of these:...

I bought one of these: https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/lifeline-essential-mini-maintenance-stand/rp-prod155410

It unfortunately does not fold up, but it doesn't take much space in the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-20-21, 07:46 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

Agree, a wagon to roll things in is much easier...

Agree, a wagon to roll things in is much easier than going over the bridge - especially for hauling out, since the stairs to get to the top of the bridge are longer on the infield.

Also, I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-10-21, 05:37 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

Yeah, I had to alter my hotel reservations.

Yeah, I had to alter my hotel reservations.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-09-21, 08:22 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

For others who are not racing - coaches,...

For others who are not racing - coaches, spouse... You just show your race number to enter the infield.

And you can buy the infield pass on site.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-07-21, 07:54 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

You'll be fine with a 23 on any of those wheels.

You'll be fine with a 23 on any of those wheels.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-02-20, 08:35 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

Don't you have a coach to worry about that for...

Don't you have a coach to worry about that for you?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-14-20, 07:50 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

I do not have weights. When my gym closed, I...

I do not have weights. When my gym closed, I looked online to buy some, and well, weights are a lot more expensive than I realized. (By my math, it would take me about two years of gym membership to...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-28-20, 06:02 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

And the fact that it also has a lockring tool...

And the fact that it also has a lockring tool integrated in is nice. Yeah, it isn't as long as some others, but I haven't yet had any issues not being able to get a cog off.



Fortunately no,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-27-20, 01:44 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

I did that once. Once. And a little bar...

I did that once. Once.


And a little bar clamp does wonders for inflating discs: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Jorgensen-6-in-33600-series-Bar-Clamp/1001053746
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-27-20, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

If you do get it, let me know how it works. I've...

If you do get it, let me know how it works. I've been meaning to try one, but keep having other, more important, things come up. And the Shimano Chain Whip I have works pretty well.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-26-20, 12:16 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

You could try the knock-off version: Cobra Cog...

You could try the knock-off version: Cobra Cog Wrench ? The Blackline (http://www.theblackline.ca/shop/tools/cobra-cog-wrench/)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-05-20, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

I have a Bambino. I tried it for some Mass Start...

I have a Bambino. I tried it for some Mass Start events when I first got it, but it didn't work for me. It was just too hot. There is little to no ventilation in it, and in the heat and humidity, it...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-17-20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

I have them. I have custom shoes because my feet...

I have them. I have custom shoes because my feet are so wide at the toe box, but narrow at the heels. There is a rather thin pad over the carbon, but it's not much padding.

I really like them.
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-17-20, 07:35 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

There's a very large office park near me. I...

There's a very large office park near me. I frequently drive there with the track bike to do various workouts. It's pretty much dead on the weekends. The biggest challenge I face there is deer.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-15-20, 07:20 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

But use a lockring. Not many things scarier...

But use a lockring.

Not many things scarier when the cog comes loose from back pedaling out on a road with traffic and stop signs.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-07-20, 07:24 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

When you said Leg Sled, I was thinking of the...

When you said Leg Sled, I was thinking of the sled where you stack weight on top then push it across the floor.

And as Carleton said, you should be able to press a lot more weight than you can...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-06-19, 08:40 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

I sent one of my SRMs in a couple weeks ago for a...

I sent one of my SRMs in a couple weeks ago for a new battery. They offered to switch me to rechargable for $450. I opted to just go with the batter replacement and leave it as is.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-03-19, 06:55 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

The Track Assistant looks nice. It can hold 8...

The Track Assistant looks nice. It can hold 8 rings: http://www.thetrackassistant.com/

I have the regular BLS bag and can fit 7 rings in there, but it's tight. Supposedly it will fit a 60, but I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-09-19, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

As BP said, the conversion kit for old Zipp discs...

As BP said, the conversion kit for old Zipp discs is incredibly difficult to find. If you want to go old Zipp 900 route, I'd suggest sourcing the conversion kit first, then find the wheel. Or, you...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-22-19, 06:53 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

Do you need one of us to mail you some?

Do you need one of us to mail you some?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-02-19, 06:21 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

At first, I balked at the idea of a $6000 wheel...

At first, I balked at the idea of a $6000 wheel part, then I realized it was in Yen, and did the conversion. ~$56 seems reasonable.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-01-19, 07:45 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

New frames and wheels would have to go through...

New frames and wheels would have to go through UCI approval.

They've posted lists of approved equipment, though I do not know how frequently it is posted. In the past, that list has indicated...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-26-19, 07:11 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

Having cleaned glue off rims before, if you can...

Having cleaned glue off rims before, if you can avoid it, that is best.

I had a tubular tear on me once, so I had to clean the glue off to get the tire off. Once started, I had to go all the way...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-20-19, 10:34 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

I'm sure you could find a contract manufacturer...

I'm sure you could find a contract manufacturer if you had the proper specs. Thomson does that.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-16-19, 06:29 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

I use zip ties for G-Race straps. I think I've...

I use zip ties for G-Race straps. I think I've seen Zip ties for NJS staps too.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-02-19, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

I’d guess they are going through a lot more glue...

I’d guess they are going through a lot more glue than you, so it isn’t drying out as they use and refill.

But it maybe try it and put Saran wrap over the bottle then screw on the top over it to...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-19-19, 08:35 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

You may have some trouble finding a 20h rear...

You may have some trouble finding a 20h rear track hub.

Also, I'm not sure that would be a solid build for track racing.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-26-19, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

GP4000s will be fine. I've run Conti Supersonic...

GP4000s will be fine. I've run Conti Supersonic and Schwalbe One clinchers, and Conti Sprinters and GP4000 tubulars. They work as they should.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-21-19, 06:37 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

I've bought several DA cogs from NJS-Export. They...

I've bought several DA cogs from NJS-Export. They are used, but they are generally in great shape and decently priced. I've also found that prices on the eBay site (listed at the bottom of the page)...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-12-19, 04:57 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

I'll add my wife has the smaller Ogio Endurance...

I'll add my wife has the smaller Ogio Endurance 7.0.

Both bags have external helmet strap systems, which are nice. But the 9.0 is large enough I can fit shoes, clothes, track sack, towel and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-11-19, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

Going back to the bag discussion, I tried a Zoot...

Going back to the bag discussion, I tried a Zoot Triathlon bag last year. It was great for carrying a lot of stuff, but in practicality, it wasn't great for the track. The way it opened was kind of a...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-21-19, 02:56 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

If it were me, I'd rather have the 5-spoke. It's...

If it were me, I'd rather have the 5-spoke. It's a more versatile wheel than a front disc, even if it may not be quite as fast as a front disc.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-18-18, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

Where are you located?

Where are you located?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-13-18, 07:44 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

Olympus has a bar option:...

Olympus has a bar option: https://olympusspeed.com/collections/accessories/products/sb1-track-handlebar

Kaben, check out a Dolan DF4 (or DF3). They are pretty long, low, and affordable. Yes, there...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-28-18, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

That Raceware cover is neat, but I'm not sure I...

That Raceware cover is neat, but I'm not sure I want to deal with the hassle of unscrewing it every time I need to inflate my tire.

Is anyone using it? What are your thoughts?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-27-18, 07:42 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

I have the basic Inside Rides. They are fine for...

I have the basic Inside Rides. They are fine for riding the road bike or intervals. I can do out of the saddle stuff on them as well, though not standing starts. I don't ride them as much right now...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-10-18, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

I've seen the Aerohead used for match sprints....

I've seen the Aerohead used for match sprints. I've also seen the Lazer helmet - not sure which.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-07-18, 09:15 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

Olympus Speed Works also offers a strap now:...

Olympus Speed Works also offers a strap now: https://olympusspeed.com/collections/accessories/products/olympus-pedal-strap.




Yeah, I think I used them twice and then decided it wasn't worth...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-07-18, 07:41 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

I have BLS straps, gloves and track bag. I...

I have BLS straps, gloves and track bag.

I have the BLS pedal axle straps. I am not impressed with the quality. I've had them less than a year and do not use them during all my track sessions, but...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-28-18, 02:00 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

Sorry. I misunderstood your question. I have...

Sorry. I misunderstood your question. I have reused the missing links, not the pins.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-28-18, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

I've done it, and been doing it. It hasn't been a...

I've done it, and been doing it. It hasn't been a problem so far.

It's not a great idea to do it too often, but once or twice isn't really a problem. (Replacement pins can be purchased for $5-$6.)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-05-18, 05:56 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,051
Posted By topflightpro

I've got the BLS straps. The pedal axle version...

I've got the BLS straps. The pedal axle version works well with my Speedplay pedals, which do not have a good way for attaching straps. But they are not quality straps. I've had them less than a year...
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