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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-22-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

For me, knowing that the computer can’t be...

For me, knowing that the computer can’t be visible in racing, one of the things I pay attention to in training is the feel. The feel of the speed in a F200 windup. That’s about it for me, as the rest...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-27-22, 04:25 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

What are the issues you are encountering? ...

What are the issues you are encountering?

Where I am, I am accredited to ride our moto on the velodrome. To obtain accreditation I had to be publicly licensed to ride a motorcycle and also provide...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-11-20, 01:33 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

You should be allowing your body to recover...

You should be allowing your body to recover properly. Hitting a bike workout one day and a lower body gym session the next only gives your body 24hrs to recover. You should be aiming to give muscle...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-29-20, 07:09 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

From what I know and what I've seen.......it's...

From what I know and what I've seen.......it's personal. A taper is widely prescribed, but I know a few high level masters riders that either do minimal taper, or no taper at all. It's something you...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-29-20, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

That would be gain ratio, which is obviously...

That would be gain ratio, which is obviously personal depending on your crank length and also your wheel size and tyre size. The gearing charts are a nice basic way to compare gears to gears. If...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-02-19, 04:01 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

I use a laptop bag as my gear bag these days. I...

I use a laptop bag as my gear bag these days. I have cardboard folio things to separate the rings and it's big enough for all of my tools and spares and they come with a shoulder strap which is handy...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-25-19, 11:02 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

Nice concept on the lockring tool. Their gear...

Nice concept on the lockring tool. Their gear looks to be pricey and only getting your hands on some will tell you if it's worth it. In saying that, there's damn good quality gear out there for...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-24-19, 11:23 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

I think this is the telling comment. I read...

I think this is the telling comment.

I read this as "we don't want to be seen putting a series of prototype wheels under the athletes. When you see them riding our wheels we will have documented...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-24-19, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

What if the Mavic/Campag combo used by Glaetzer...

What if the Mavic/Campag combo used by Glaetzer was fast(er)est? Wouldn't that be a headf*%# for sponsorship deals
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-20-19, 09:42 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

No. For the regular Joe, the claimed (I've never...

No. For the regular Joe, the claimed (I've never personally come across any substantiation to the various claims) benefits are miniscule and your money will be better spent on things that mean more....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-14-19, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

I'd be guessing, but I would assume that most, if...

I'd be guessing, but I would assume that most, if not all chainrings are now CNC machined. They should all be good for roundness which was one of the biggest failings in the past. So nowadays, the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-14-19, 10:47 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

Another +1 for the Ogio bags. My bag is pretty...

Another +1 for the Ogio bags. My bag is pretty much the equivalent of Dalai's system, but the handle and wheels are contained in the bag. Motocross gear bags are well suited to what we need. They can...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-14-19, 09:56 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

Laptop bag - one made for the older larger...

Laptop bag - one made for the older larger laptops. Mine cost me $15 and I have too much room, thus allowing me to carry much more than I'll probably ever need :roflmao2: I purchased based on...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-25-19, 01:18 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

It would be interesting to try set wattages with...

It would be interesting to try set wattages with the kickr but TBH I’ve never felt a want or need to do so. I’ve done a lot of kickr Upupup workouts and never set anything. I have an interval trainer...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-24-19, 09:57 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

Are you using your track bike on the kickr? If so...

Are you using your track bike on the kickr? If so how?

2nd - Don't overthink it. The proper fast guys I know of don't worry about any of that sort of level of detail. Having hung around them for a...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-07-19, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

I don't have enormous dimensions, but they are...

I don't have enormous dimensions, but they are big just by virtue of my 6'5" frame. I have bibs from Pearl Izumi, Sugoi, DeMarchi, Castelli and Shimano. I had some nice Castelli bibs and accordingly...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-03-19, 09:50 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

I have the Miche Monolithic crankset for my...

I have the Miche Monolithic crankset for my daughter in 145mm. But it has the massive PITA 116BCD. Ok for the next year and a half until she ages up and then finding the right chainring for her will...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-19-19, 10:24 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

Have you been racing? If so, how far behind...

Have you been racing? If so, how far behind 1st/2nd/3rd are you?

If you’ve got a decent amount of time to make up yet, your money and time could be better spent elsewhere. Bike bling is cool, but...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-01-19, 04:47 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

In my knowledge, that is the general intention of...

In my knowledge, that is the general intention of the rule. But as anyone knows, or will learn, it depends on the commissaries. There have been some high level races affected by hard core...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-13-18, 06:46 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

STA is completely unrelated to the reach...

STA is completely unrelated to the reach dimension. Reach is the dimension form the bike's BB to the top of the centre of the head tube. This is why if you want to properly compare bikes to other...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-13-18, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

Kinda makes the whole nitpicking over geometry...

Kinda makes the whole nitpicking over geometry and stiffness thing look a bit silly. Fast is fast and pretty much anything besides a sloppy piece of crap is going to be good enough
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-08-18, 11:24 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

Search the FB Trackcycling Marketplace group if...

Search the FB Trackcycling Marketplace group if you’re on it. A set came up for sale early this year or last year. The ad may still be there
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-27-18, 04:45 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

I have found bike24.com to be a great resource...

I have found bike24.com to be a great resource for these and occasionally check back in when I see posts like yours to find they still have a good range. Not necessarily to buy as unless you're...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-18-18, 07:41 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

For us in Oz, exchange rate is a big part of the...

For us in Oz, exchange rate is a big part of the issue. When the $$ was good I got my 175 cranks and they were $315. My first track bike came with DA 170s so I was already onboard. Now the best price...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-18-18, 02:40 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

Vision track cranks? They're good enough for Van...

Vision track cranks? They're good enough for Van den Berg and Bos on their Avantis. I just purchased a set of 165s to try from Ben’s Cycle. I already have DA 7710s in 175 but the Visions with FSA BB...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-12-18, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

Not the stem above but this one with the wider...

Not the stem above but this one with the wider bolt spacing on the face as seen on Jimmy's bike. The current MTB stems run a wider spacing, but still not as wide as the older versions. I doubt you'd...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-12-18, 01:00 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

There was a stiffness test done a while back,...

There was a stiffness test done a while back, someone moight be able to find the results. The problem is it's dated now and a few of the stems have changed design or been discontinued. From memory,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-07-18, 05:28 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

Wow man those are some flippers! You might...

Wow man those are some flippers! You might actually have trouble getting something big enough for you. I was using size 48 wide Bonts at the time and standard straps only just fit!

I have seen...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-06-18, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

I think BLS are along the same lines as Mavic...

I think BLS are along the same lines as Mavic wheels. They aren't actually the best, but targeted sponsorship goes a long way to convincing the everyday consumer.

FWIW I used to use Toshi straps...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-30-18, 07:27 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

When I had an outdoor tub wheelset I ran Vittoria...

When I had an outdoor tub wheelset I ran Vittoria Corsa Evo CX. They were one of the best for outdoor. Not sure of current G+ equivalent, maybe the Corsa Speed mentioned above. These days I only run...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-30-18, 02:27 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

Euro shops always have the best pricing in my...

Euro shops always have the best pricing in my experience. Evans Cycles was one of my go to shops but have stopped selling to Oz :cry:

By light but not slick do you mean not the indoor tyres like...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-04-18, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

The Cycling Australia rule book is based on the...

The Cycling Australia rule book is based on the UCI rule book so for us it doesn’t matter. taras0000 has posted the relevant ruling.



If the pulled pedal causes you to fall then technically...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-03-18, 10:40 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

In every sprint tourney I’ve raced, mishaps in...

In every sprint tourney I’ve raced, mishaps in the first lap get a reride, but any time after that and it’s better luck next time
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-01-18, 05:03 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

The few times I’ve personally witnessed a pulled...

The few times I’ve personally witnessed a pulled cleat it was a worn cleat every time. I use straps, but it’s because it removes the movement in my shoes. I’ve never pulled a cleat on my trainer...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-07-18, 10:43 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

Crazy stylemaster form over function types....

Crazy stylemaster form over function types. There's a whole lot of options for big and big custom chainrings that don't even come close to those lofty spending heights!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-06-18, 02:30 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

A guy over here in Oz runs a 65t on his. You can...

A guy over here in Oz runs a 65t on his. You can space out with washers if there’s a small issue, a friend does that with a 60t on his 59cm BT
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-26-18, 04:14 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

Saddles are a very personal thing. Although, with...

Saddles are a very personal thing. Although, with the shortness of track races, comfort becomes less of a factor as you're not spending 4+ hours on the thing.

So it seems that I'm counter culture....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-23-18, 04:52 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

I got the Wahoo sensor when I bought my Kickr....

I got the Wahoo sensor when I bought my Kickr. It's rubbish for sprint style stuff where cadences change rapidly. I was using my Garmin speed/cadence sensor with Zwift and running the Wahoo Fitness...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-15-18, 03:54 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

I've been racing and training on clinchers ever...

I've been racing and training on clinchers ever since I started track riding. I started off with Vittoria Diamante Pros that came on my first track bike. They were a great tyre and lasted 2.5...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-12-18, 04:52 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

Sounds good. I was really pumped with what Bkool...

Sounds good. I was really pumped with what Bkool offered and down here in the deep deep southern hemisphere Aussies were offered Bkool for free until the end of 2017. I quickly found that my internet...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-12-18, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

Have you tried Bkool yet? Admittedly I had to cut...

Have you tried Bkool yet? Admittedly I had to cut back the quality because my internet is so crap, but I found it to be quite a bland experience, especially the velodrome. I had high hopes, but...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-09-18, 12:11 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

My fitter is very familiar with the requirements...

My fitter is very familiar with the requirements of a sprinter and was a high level (enduro) track racer in his day. Standing starts with the float are absolutely fine. I have never ever pulled a...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-06-18, 08:01 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

Float. I had this discussion with my bike fitter...

Float. I had this discussion with my bike fitter who is very very good with all this stuff when I turned up for my custom frame fit with fixed cleats. Basically he said you don't use fixed unless you...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-06-18, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

Vision track crankset. Not made of unobtainium...

Vision track crankset. Not made of unobtainium like the other sexy cranksets
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-18-17, 11:22 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

I once watched a guy using a Topeak Joeblow Ace...

I once watched a guy using a Topeak Joeblow Ace pump his disc up to 220PSI with one hand pumping while the other held the pump head on. I went out and purchased one right away. 3 Seasons on and still...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-08-17, 07:53 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

You could throw Look and BT in there as well....

You could throw Look and BT in there as well. Despite their developments surrounding their respective national teams, their products are still offered to the public at a premium, although actually...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-06-17, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

Elbows in for aero. While elbows out may make you...

Elbows in for aero. While elbows out may make you a bigger obstacle to get around, my thoughts (with zero data to back it up) are that the cost to speed may cancel out the extra width you make your...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-23-17, 04:37 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

Word on the street (never actually saw any hard...

Word on the street (never actually saw any hard data) was that the new Corimas were better than the Mavics in 5 spoke. But then factor in the good old Team GB. For all of their research and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-19-17, 09:55 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

I would guess that they would have some sort of...

I would guess that they would have some sort of stock level. Perhaps it's quite low, like maybe 1 or 2 frames in each size. But there's enough demand for them to warrant not waiting until each...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-19-17, 06:46 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 786,771
Posted By brawlo

They're pretty approachable via email, and yes...

They're pretty approachable via email, and yes about $AU7k which makes it a good time to buy for you US guys. Interestingly though I have a very strong mate riding a 59cm version and he says his old...
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