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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-07-20, 01:19 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 39,621
Posted By carleton

They don't seem to be as flared as "sprint" bars,...

They don't seem to be as flared as "sprint" bars, but I guess they could work. I'd try before you buy them.

Also, are you cool with the width options of 39cm, 42cm, and 45cm?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-06-20, 11:44 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 39,621
Posted By carleton

Not much grip area for standing starts and you'll...

Not much grip area for standing starts and you'll bruise the heck out of your forearms doing so.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-03-20, 07:06 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 39,621
Posted By carleton

For clarification, I was talking about having the...

For clarification, I was talking about having the Nittos professionally bent, not cut and welded.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tube_bending
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-02-20, 03:15 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 39,621
Posted By carleton

Real talk, you could probably buy a set of 34cm...

Real talk, you could probably buy a set of 34cm chromoly Nittos, have them professionally bent to 30cm, sandblasted, and re-chromed for less than $500 total. Maybe closer to $300.

Also, they...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-11-19, 01:50 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 39,621
Posted By carleton

That rule of thumb was around in the early 2000s...

That rule of thumb was around in the early 2000s but quickly got debunked when aluminum and carbon frames showed up with shorter head tubes.

Remember, a top track bike in the 1980s looked like...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-04-19, 01:35 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 39,621
Posted By carleton

2 takeaways from this thread: - This is why...

2 takeaways from this thread:

- This is why the LOOK Ergostem and similar 2-hinge adjustable stems are extremely useful and worth the extra expense when testing fits.
- Finding the right bar +...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-15-18, 02:05 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 39,621
Posted By carleton

The Alpina 33s do take some getting used to. ...

The Alpina 33s do take some getting used to.

Standing starts aren’t as good as with 38cm Easton sprint bars and out of the saddle pumping may feel awkward, but the gains come at cruising speeds...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-15-18, 11:45 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 39,621
Posted By carleton

These are excellent bars. I have a set and love...

These are excellent bars. I have a set and love them.

I've seen these ridden by NZ sprinters and British sprinters and enduros (even Madison riders) in top events.

The price is reasonable as...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-14-18, 07:36 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 39,621
Posted By carleton

Also, larger frames usually have taller head...

Also, larger frames usually have taller head tubes. Tall head tubes move backwards more, away from the front tire. So, if the goal is to put the palms of the hands directly over the front axle (my...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-14-18, 07:27 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 39,621
Posted By carleton

Yeah, as well as making out of the saddle stuff,...

Yeah, as well as making out of the saddle stuff, like standing starts, wonky.

Obviously stems are cheaper than frames. But, just be open to a longer TT than you are accustomed to for road bikes. ...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-14-18, 06:22 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 39,621
Posted By carleton

Not suif this has been mentioned, but when you go...

Not suif this has been mentioned, but when you go to a narrower bar, this pushes your torso up...so you need a longer TT and/or stem to compensate.

I ride a 58cm road bike 61cm track bike for...
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