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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-04-18, 12:35 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

Thanks for the update. That's great to hear. ...

Thanks for the update. That's great to hear.

It's very common for creative thinking people to overthink stuff...don't give up on that. You never know. One day you are gonna strike gold. ...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-11-18, 09:24 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

This is so awesome. I'm impressed by how...

This is so awesome. I'm impressed by how meticulous you are (seriously).
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-04-18, 09:38 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

Yup. Lance was known for (or rumored to be...

Yup.

Lance was known for (or rumored to be known for) targeting 120RPM when he would time trial and climb.

It's different for everyone. Basically, the faster you spin, the less time you have...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-04-18, 03:25 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

There are a handful of different ways to spin the...

There are a handful of different ways to spin the cranks depending on what muscles you activate and the timing used. As you progress through the RPMs you may notice that you will actually switch...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-03-18, 08:32 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

I wonder if (s)he was switching pedaling styles...

I wonder if (s)he was switching pedaling styles right there :foo: (e.g. from "mashing" to "shuffling")
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-02-18, 06:53 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

Thanks, krispenhartung! Are these findings...

Thanks, krispenhartung!

Are these findings what you'd expect?

It seems that all three have linear progressions. Did you expect the "Progressive" setup to be exponential?

Also, will you plot...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-02-18, 04:54 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

BTW, the speed + resistance level = “power”...

BTW, the speed + resistance level = “power” concept has been around for a while. The Cateye CS-1000 has that feature on the head unit.
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-02-18, 04:46 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

Thanks for the comments, Bryce! What do you...

Thanks for the comments, Bryce!

What do you say about the inconsistencies of resistance of mag trainers based on the cable? If the cable is stretched or not. The arbitrary notches can vary based...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-02-18, 10:17 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

So, I'm on the TrainerRoad website...

So, I'm on the TrainerRoad website and...wow...talk about pseudoscience.

I've owned make 12-15 different trainers and rollers over the years. Most were top name brands with which we are all...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-02-18, 07:38 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

For training with track bikes on trainers, the...

For training with track bikes on trainers, the very best option is to use a mag trainer. That way you can coordinate your torque (resistance) and cadence to whatever tune you like. Not...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-02-18, 06:35 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

You have discovered the difference between a...

You have discovered the difference between a Fluid and a Magnetic trainer.

Also, all of those "X Speed = Y Power" charts should be taken with a whole shaker of salt. I'm pretty sure they were all...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-20-17, 09:32 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

I type it out each time :D I've found it's a...

I type it out each time :D

I've found it's a decent analogy that people can relate to. Especially because the electric guitar world has a lot of accessories that confuse what's happening. When...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-20-17, 05:18 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

That's a great story! Sadly, my guitar...

That's a great story!

Sadly, my guitar "career" never progressed past my bedroom...not even to the living room :(



SRM Science Track should install on the Fuji Track Elite no problem. It...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-19-17, 03:51 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

krispenhartung, There are a few maxims that...

krispenhartung,

There are a few maxims that hold true for those migrating to track from road:

It's simply easier to not consider what you already know from your other cycling sport and start...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-19-17, 11:50 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

My guess is that OP is using longer than 165mm...

My guess is that OP is using longer than 165mm cranks, which make carrying unloaded high RPMs difficult sometimes.

Also, in doing cadence ladder drills (10s x 100rpm, 110RPM, 120RPM, 130RPM,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-19-17, 08:46 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

While we are here, I'll add these tips: If...

While we are here, I'll add these tips:

If you notice at the bottom right of the rollers, there is some black velcro cable tie. I connect it to one part of the frame (at the end) then when I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-19-17, 08:24 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

That was very good of you to ask if your...

That was very good of you to ask if your wheelbase would fit on the Hot Dog rollers frame which uses bolts to adjust for wheelbase.

If you have the standard black frame (that we have all seen...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-18-17, 08:17 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

I guess the take-away from my story isn't about a...

I guess the take-away from my story isn't about a short warmup being better. The take-away is that it doesn't have to be precise to be effective. It could be long and imprecise and effective.

I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-18-17, 03:38 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

krispenhartung, I simply think you are...

krispenhartung, I simply think you are over-thinking this.

Some (not all) of the best riders I've seen race aren't meticulous about their warmups, routines, or equipment...or even gearing for for...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-16-17, 12:15 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

I think this is your limiting factor. I don't...

I think this is your limiting factor. I don't think any portable trainer or rollers will provide that.

The purposes of the trainer/rollers in the infield are to:

- Increase the temperature of...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-15-17, 11:18 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

Many (most) mag trainers will accept track nuts....

Many (most) mag trainers will accept track nuts. Every mag trainer that I've owned or used has. I've owned 3 different models of mag trainers and used half a dozen others. They all took the track...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-15-17, 08:56 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,492
Posted By carleton

krispenhartung, you are trying to turn an apple...

krispenhartung, you are trying to turn an apple into an orange.

If you want to control your resistance, simply take a cheap mag trainer with you.

EDIT:

Also, you can control the resistance...
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