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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area

06-06-17, 06:45 PM

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Posted By jfiveeight

I do want to write a full length review at the...

I do want to write a full length review at the end of the season because there really isn't a lot said about them either way on the net. So far, Bobby is great to deal with and helped ensure the...

Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area

06-06-17, 10:31 AM

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Posted By jfiveeight

I wish the US distributor was better for Koga,...

I wish the US distributor was better for Koga, that bike is sweet.

Finally feel good where the new bike is now so it's picture time.
https://i.imgur.com/EtIhDc8.jpg

Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area

05-04-17, 02:59 PM

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Posted By jfiveeight

Some sick Planet X life going on in here. With...

Some sick Planet X life going on in here. With the Scattos too, nice stuff.

I did end up getting a new frame that is a size up and better angles than the Pure. Hopefully everything is ready for...

Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area

10-15-16, 11:58 PM

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Posted By jfiveeight

I guess I always thought I was a 545tt person...

I guess I always thought I was a 545tt person because literally everything out there is "under 5' 9", get a 54" The calc is made to use a 100mm stem right? at what degree?

Right now i have a...

Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area

10-15-16, 04:10 PM

Replies: 1,040

Sticky Show Off your Track Training and Racing Bikes (2014+)

Views: 387,096

Posted By jfiveeight

I am 173cm tall, this calc puts me on a huge...

I am 173cm tall, this calc puts me on a huge bike. I can get my knuckles on the ground when touching my toes with pretty straight knees.

http://i.imgur.com/6NfG2IW.png

Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area

10-14-16, 06:09 PM

Replies: 1,040

Sticky Show Off your Track Training and Racing Bikes (2014+)

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Posted By jfiveeight

I am getting closer to buying a new frame and was...

I am getting closer to buying a new frame and was reviewing posts - didn't catch that you posted your Tdome. Really nice. Round tubes + deep section wheels is always neat since most have...

Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area

09-15-16, 01:11 PM

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Posted By jfiveeight

In the track end design thread Koogar stated the...

In the track end design thread Koogar stated the frames would be 7005 aluminum.

Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area

09-13-16, 04:23 PM

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Posted By jfiveeight

The pizza pan comment got me, hahah. I double...

The pizza pan comment got me, hahah. I double checked my math and I gave you the diameter. 130mm from center should be a 64t.

Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area

09-13-16, 10:34 AM

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Posted By jfiveeight

Yes, fringe for now. But just as people are...

Yes, fringe for now. But just as people are slowing climbing up in gear inches for sprints at elite levels to keep pace, i suspect it will become more common place in several years. Rio was a great...

Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area

09-12-16, 05:46 PM

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Posted By jfiveeight

Nice, hard to see 27.2 vs 31.6 in digital...

Nice, hard to see 27.2 vs 31.6 in digital pictures from the 90's. Fairing is the wrong word, i was referring to the contemporary "aero" style seat tube shape: teardrop shape with a wheel cutout.
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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area

09-12-16, 02:03 PM

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Sticky Show Off your Track Training and Racing Bikes (2014+)

Views: 387,096

Posted By jfiveeight

Koogar, I'm still up in the air on a frame for...

Koogar, I'm still up in the air on a frame for next year and I was already a fan of how Colby Pearce approached fitting so naturally i am very interested in your collaboration. I have some...

Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area

06-29-16, 04:04 PM

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Posted By jfiveeight

Jason did respond this morning, sold out of the...

Jason did respond this morning, sold out of the Raw colorway. I could do a black (frame) and white (components) bike, that would be neat.

It's hard to compare track bikes by reading impressions...

Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area

06-29-16, 08:04 AM

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Sticky Show Off your Track Training and Racing Bikes (2014+)

Views: 387,096

Posted By jfiveeight

So that's actually my issue. The Kissena was...

So that's actually my issue. The Kissena was originally the frame I was set on, in the Raw colorway. Either there's a joke/reference I am not getting or they just changed the color. When checking...

Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area

06-28-16, 09:55 PM

Replies: 1,040

Sticky Show Off your Track Training and Racing Bikes (2014+)

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Posted By jfiveeight

I feel like the build is complete. The front...

I feel like the build is complete. The front wheel/tire is a friend's, the front ellipse has an issue and is awaiting new parts. Still working on pack tactics in mass start races. I have won out...

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