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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-08-19, 03:08 AM
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Posted By Kaben

Double post

Double post
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-08-19, 02:45 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Thats definitely an interesting take on it. I...

Thats definitely an interesting take on it. I wish I had a pusher like that! None of these riders had a push though - we all left from the inner rail under our own steam, no pusher available.

It...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-07-19, 08:28 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

I have a question about Flying 200 windups: ...

I have a question about Flying 200 windups:

I returned for my first sprint event last week after injuring myself in January. I noticed that many of the riders taking part were heading to the rail...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-20-19, 06:13 AM
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Posted By Kaben

Yeah, since its from Dolan himself, i would...

Yeah, since its from Dolan himself, i would imagine its the same construction, just made to fit the back of the Look pedal profile. Seems like it has been painted exactly the same by the look of the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-19-19, 07:21 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

If you can get your hands on them I would...

If you can get your hands on them I would recommend the VP-R73T Track pedals. I have these as well and like them better than the Look. The have an integrated loop below the middle of the cleat so you...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-19-19, 02:09 AM
Replies: 5,944
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Posted By Kaben

Sadly i don't know the specifics - i bought these...

Sadly i don't know the specifics - i bought these second hand from a veteran sprinter and when i bought them he said they were made for him by Dolan. As i understood it he is good pals with Terry...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-19-19, 01:24 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

I have a set of Look Keo 2 Max pedals that were...

I have a set of Look Keo 2 Max pedals that were adapted by Dolan, they bolted an extra carrier to the back. For double straps the front strap is still done with zip ties. Hopefully these pics make it...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-07-19, 09:03 AM
Replies: 5,944
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Posted By Kaben

Im just about to pull the trigger on an adaptor...

Im just about to pull the trigger on an adaptor for my 2014 wahoo kickr that would allow it to run fixed gearing and fit 120mm spacing so i can mount my track bike on it. Im sure i have read other...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-09-19, 09:04 AM
Replies: 5,944
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Posted By Kaben

where are you based? If you are in the UK I have...

where are you based? If you are in the UK I have Kierin tote bag spare I could sell you?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-25-19, 09:03 AM
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Posted By Kaben

Im not specifically bothered about the wattages...

Im not specifically bothered about the wattages being exactly the same as "real world" use, just that the wattages are all consistent with each other for any given gear inch value. Ie if i go from a...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-25-19, 07:06 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

I want to emulate the up up up program just...

I want to emulate the up up up program just without having to do any maths whilst I’m on the bike. I can’t emphasise how brain dead I am at this time of the morning haha.

This is not going to be...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-25-19, 06:39 AM
Replies: 5,944
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Posted By Kaben

I’ve used sufferfest extensively in the past but...

I’ve used sufferfest extensively in the past but the videos and plans are made for enduro’s. It’s not the same as sprint training where it’s give everything, rest and repeat. Rest periods are much...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-25-19, 01:57 AM
Replies: 5,944
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Posted By Kaben

Thanks to both of you for coming back to me. Im...

Thanks to both of you for coming back to me. Im not after anything super specific with regards to actual real world wattages - more a way to calculate the change in wattage with different gear inches...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-24-19, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Is there a “simple” way of estimating how many...

Is there a “simple” way of estimating how many watts a particular gear inch requires to turn over at a specified rpm?

im trying to set up some training plans on the ergo (kickr), but want to set...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-23-19, 02:07 AM
Replies: 5,944
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Posted By Kaben

Front disc would definitely be for indoor use...

Front disc would definitely be for indoor use only. Im fortunate enough that my "local" velodrome is indoor (London Lee Valley) and all major competition in the UK is indoor too. It would mean that i...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-21-19, 02:09 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Hi rensho l, thanks for that, it’s definitely...

Hi rensho l, thanks for that, it’s definitely good to hear that they have a good lifespan. I’m hoping to hear back from zipp on this soon but I’m pretty hopeful they will say it’s ok to use.
The...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-20-19, 03:25 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Slightly tangential question, just realised that...

Slightly tangential question, just realised that the front zipp 900 disc I’m looking at is at least 12 years old ( think they stopped production in 2007).
Would you guys buy/ride a disc that is that...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-20-19, 07:03 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Thanks for the breakdown Morelock, very helpful. ...

Thanks for the breakdown Morelock, very helpful.
It would definitely be for indoor use only if I got a front disc. Mostly for big competitions. Been offered a front zipp 900 with ceramic speed...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-19-19, 06:39 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Opinion poll: If you could only buy one or the...

Opinion poll: If you could only buy one or the other, do you think there is more value in a front disc or a 5 spoke front wheel (such as FFWD - probably couldn’t afford an io)

Other information...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-01-19, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Ok that makes more sense - I have been super...

Ok that makes more sense - I have been super paranoid about even touching the red line during my sprints /Keirin events, maybe I can relax a bit!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-31-18, 07:56 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Hi guys, just been rewatching the UCI junior...

Hi guys, just been rewatching the UCI junior world champs from Aigle and noticed that in the first semi final sprint round between Hoffman and Cornish, Hoffman leaves the sprinters lane in turn 3 of...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-16-18, 07:43 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Cheers Topflight, the Dolan actually looks like a...

Cheers Topflight, the Dolan actually looks like a real contender with 451 reach. The stack is very low though which means I will have a bunch of spacers but that’s not the end of the world. I would...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-13-18, 06:13 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Fair enough - I thought it would be ok as ...

Fair enough - I thought it would be ok as looking at the Argon 18 Electron Pro frame that Glaetzer is riding at the moment, that has 76 degree seat tube and 72.7 head tube, so i assumed this would...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-12-18, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5,944
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Posted By Kaben

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/750x917/2f492270_811f_4be6_9c47_9fcb0870fd0e_266aba76b78269ffb670e17029ec804c91769744.jpeg...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-20-18, 10:25 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Ok, that makes sense, thanks!

Ok, that makes sense, thanks!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-20-18, 08:54 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Hi Carleton, i just noticed in these images you...

Hi Carleton, i just noticed in these images you posted that on your NJS straps you have the straps crossing front to back rather than going into their naturally corresponding buckle - is there a...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-20-18, 02:32 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

I managed to pick up a brand new set of DA 7710...

I managed to pick up a brand new set of DA 7710 for just £165 - was a strange situation where amazon showed them as out of stock but you could still order and they would charge when they came back...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-18-18, 07:44 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Hi Gycho, Why would your reccomend the 7710...

Hi Gycho,

Why would your reccomend the 7710 over the DD75 out of interest?

Thanks
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-18-18, 04:01 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Hi guys, Asking for some crank opinions -...

Hi guys,

Asking for some crank opinions - I’m trying to choose between the following, both in 165mm

DA 7710 crank set, plus 105 5500 (tel:105 5500) bottom bracket -£300

or

Sugino SG75...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-12-18, 02:38 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Is window cleaner ok to use to clean tyres? ( for...

Is window cleaner ok to use to clean tyres? ( for example before riding on wooden Velodrome?)

I have seen rubbing alcohol and white vinegar reccomended but I was told windex window cleaner does...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-10-18, 01:45 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

I found footage of the team French sprinters...

I found footage of the team French sprinters using the Giro aerohead at the 2018 uci world champs so I have answered my own question. Should have checked YouTube before I posted here, sorry.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-10-18, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Next question ( sorry for asking so many...

Next question ( sorry for asking so many recently!)

I want to get a more aero helmet for use in my flying 200’s but also something that can also be used for use in the match sprints.

Lots of...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-09-18, 12:06 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Thanks that’s an awesome outline for sizing and...

Thanks that’s an awesome outline for sizing and very helpful!

When I bought the Planet X I thought it’s reach was long at 427mm for the size large (especially when compared to an xl 60cm Dolan tc1...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-09-18, 08:46 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

I could only get hold of grey cleats in my local...

I could only get hold of grey cleats in my local store In time for my race, which are 4 degree float. These weren’t too bad but I will try zero float next when I have track time to practice.

I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-08-18, 05:59 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Sorry, just posting this again as may have gotten...

Sorry, just posting this again as may have gotten lost in my last multi quote post.

"Im assuming that if you use straps on pedals, pedal float doesnt matter anymore? The straps must eliminate...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-07-18, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Thanks babypuke - these look great - just...

Thanks babypuke - these look great - just managed to find a set that come with pedals straps and cleats for £99. Got next day delivery so hopefully they will be here before my sprint league event...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-07-18, 02:12 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Haha yeah, i would hold onto them - they are...

Haha yeah, i would hold onto them - they are going for crazy money even used!

I will take a look into the Skingrowsback straps - their website doesnt seem to want to load at the moment though. I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-06-18, 04:19 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

I’m usually happy to try out different things but...

I’m usually happy to try out different things but money’s a little tight this time of year so I’d like to get it right first time if I can. I also want to try and keep training variables down whilst...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-06-18, 02:40 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

have you any opinion on the G-Star straps or are...

have you any opinion on the G-Star straps or are they much the same as the BLS?

NJS straps seems to run twice as much as either of these options but if they are really so much better maybe they...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-06-18, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Hi Carleton, have you seen / tried the zip tie...

Hi Carleton, have you seen / tried the zip tie version of the BLS straps? https://www.blsglobal.net/int/product/velcro-pedal-straps-cable-tie/
I think these are supposed to put the strap higher /...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-06-18, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

No Problem - i spoke with KMC and they confirmed...

No Problem - i spoke with KMC and they confirmed that there are no replacement pins for the SL version of this chain.



Using a second missing link is exactly what KMC recommended to extend the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-28-18, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

fantastic - what pins are you using? The only...

fantastic - what pins are you using? The only replacement ones I can find are the following, but they are for different chains to the K710 SL - I think the HL is the half link & the KK is that wierd...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-28-18, 05:41 AM
Replies: 5,944
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Posted By Kaben

Do any of you know whether you can reuse pins To...

Do any of you know whether you can reuse pins To relink a K710SL chain?

i have accidentally split the chain too short ( maths cock up trying to do it in a rush and not double checking).

They...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-22-18, 08:13 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

thats really interesting - I will focus more on...

thats really interesting - I will focus more on technique between the tracks rather than worrying about gearing so much then.
i honestly thought there would be bigger gear variance between the track...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-22-18, 05:40 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Hi Carlton, thanks for that. If just getting out...

Hi Carlton, thanks for that. If just getting out and testing is the answer, that’s cool. I just wanted to check that there wasn’t some agreed wisdom on gearing adjustment from a control gearing for...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-21-18, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Hi all, I have a random question regarding flying...

Hi all, I have a random question regarding flying 200m gearing on different track lengths / banking angles.

Is there any agreed wisdom on changing your gearing for different tracks types?

For...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-09-18, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Is there anywhere to buy Fujitoshi style straps (...

Is there anywhere to buy Fujitoshi style straps ( or similar off brand versions?) for reasonable money? As i understand it Fujitoshi stopped making straps a long time ago and all the ones i have seen...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-26-18, 07:27 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Thanks for the insight. This effort was done on...

Thanks for the insight.
This effort was done on a 450m track ( Herne Hill, London UK). Basically slowly increased speed near the top of the track down the front straight, through turn one and two....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-26-18, 03:48 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Thanks for the info both. When i did my...

Thanks for the info both.

When i did my 12.77 on the 88 inch gears we also only had a half lap windup. not a problem with such a small gear - I think with a proper 2-3 lap windup i could...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-14-18, 10:40 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By Kaben

Yeah, it was so much a hard an fast prescription...

Yeah, it was so much a hard an fast prescription for gearing but if there was a general trend of how much flying 200 gearing increases by above what they define as power gear.

The UpUpUp...
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