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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-27-21, 06:11 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

really on track, going to wax will make life so...

really on track, going to wax will make life so much easier and cleaner. Especially because compared to other cycling you're going to be touching your drivetrain much more often... just a nice side...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-25-21, 07:04 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

I'm with you... if I don't have a free stand...

I'm with you... if I don't have a free stand available I do almost everything with a bike upside down. :D
Most of my saddles are trash anyways haha
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-25-21, 06:24 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

Velominati.com - the rules Rule 49: Keep...

Velominati.com - the rules

Rule 49:
Keep the rubber side down.It is completely unacceptable to intentionally turn one’s steed upside down for any reason under any circumstances. Besides the risk...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-06-21, 07:13 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

Anyone seen the new Dolan Styx (or one of it's...

Anyone seen the new Dolan Styx (or one of it's many open mould names) in person yet?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-07-21, 08:04 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

the new iO (Rio) was designed with wider tires in...

the new iO (Rio) was designed with wider tires in mind.
The Revolver is a good choice / alternative to the GT3 as well
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-10-20, 04:53 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

Moke Honestly all (big brand) pedals in the...

Moke Honestly all (big brand) pedals in the current day/age are fine for track for the vast majority of us. For everyone else, there are plenty of strap systems/diy solutions to make sure you don't...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-21-20, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

Unfortunately not a good way I know of to recover...

Unfortunately not a good way I know of to recover that.

If the wheel is track only... you could run it without a lockring, a fair amount of people do that.. and once it's on tight (a few good...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-25-20, 05:30 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

carpediemracing I'm not totally up to date on...

carpediemracing
I'm not totally up to date on the SRM Origin... so everything that follows may or may not be accurate.
Have you contacted SRM to make sure that the Track Origin works with the 24mm...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-24-20, 03:18 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

Indeed that doesn't sound right. The spacer/shims...

Indeed that doesn't sound right. The spacer/shims should only reduce minor amounts of play between frame specs. What bike/bb standard and pictures would help.

Just to eliminate the Occam's...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-19-20, 05:40 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

taras0000 Very helpful, thanks. Cycles are...

taras0000 Very helpful, thanks.

Cycles are tough to do without specific machinery. For the fully custom parts (as in, starting from a mold and building up from scratch) I was thinking I might send...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-18-20, 05:04 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

This may be super random and off topic... not...

This may be super random and off topic... not sure who/where to ask though.

I've been making some parts lately (carbon/kevlar) that will end up load bearing (narrow drop handlebars, aero...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-10-20, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

*also forgot to mention. Chainline,...

*also forgot to mention.

Chainline, chainline chainline.
Get it perfect.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-10-20, 06:44 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

I've spent more time thinking about DT friction...

I've spent more time thinking about DT friction than most should (especially considering how slow I am)
nonetheless, my thoughts
For track you have basically two trees to follow for efficient...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-03-20, 11:52 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

Anyone ever tried to diy "coat" your rings/cogs?...

Anyone ever tried to diy "coat" your rings/cogs? A la Atomic Coating

I was thinking some gun/automotive ceramic coatings would work (Cerakote,etc?) anyone ever tried?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-06-19, 05:04 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

The main stuff - Available Crankarm lengths...

The main stuff
- Available Crankarm lengths (more "arms" on the science and you can buy shorter arms, but you get the look style adjustable 170/172/175 on the origin)
- Different Bottom Bracket...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-03-19, 06:07 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

brawlo hadn't thought of that... I probably have...

brawlo hadn't thought of that... I probably have a laptop bag laying around somewhere.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-03-19, 06:06 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

Some of it is build quality. Some of it is that...

Some of it is build quality. Some of it is that they are approved "NJS" (which people often equate to durability, although that's not particularly true)

Maybe the biggest difference is that the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-02-19, 08:38 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

So I'm starting to accumulate some bigger...

So I'm starting to accumulate some bigger chainrings (55+) but running into the issue of not having a good way to transport them. My old reliable chainring/cog bag won't take anything that big. Would...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-18-19, 06:42 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

electrical shrink wrap grip tape electrical...

electrical shrink wrap
grip tape
electrical tape + spray adhesive + sand
hammered (textured) paint
3d printed grips
hockey tape
nothing + chalk
nothing + gloves

sort of depends on the bars....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-13-19, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

ahh darn :( I guess they didn't sell (m)any. Too...

ahh darn :( I guess they didn't sell (m)any. Too bad, always had good luck with Renn
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-12-19, 09:07 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

Also worth mentioning RENN makes a flat disc...

Also worth mentioning RENN makes a flat disc (like the 900) that isn't terribly expensive. Most folks don't realize they offer a track option as they primarily make Tri stuff.
Some of the best...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-29-19, 07:26 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

^that document is outdated. The one I linked to...

^that document is outdated. The one I linked to is the current ruleset.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-27-19, 04:05 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

carpediemracing The only morphological...

carpediemracing

The only morphological exemption that still exists (again, in my above post, anyone can choose the one regarding saddle position/reach "for free") is that you gain an extra 5cm...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-26-19, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

1.) weight should have very, very little impact...

1.) weight should have very, very little impact (almost nil) on a flat track. Peak power for another second however... likely means you are accelerating (standing start is where you'll hit peak...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-20-19, 10:04 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

carleton but I have no Keo pedals to measure :( ...

carleton but I have no Keo pedals to measure :(

Yeah PLA probably won't hold up. ABS might, or some of the fancier mediums... but my Prusa isn't really set up to handle that stuff (I do keep...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-20-19, 03:57 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

this was interesting, saw it on google the other...

this was interesting, saw it on google the other day.
Mira Pedal Strap Adapter - New Blue ? Coach Carl Cycling (http://carl-jones-n9zb.squarespace.com/shop/oyp5wk017sydkmqy6fun8y7jq8zskw)

I could...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-02-19, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

Random Tubular (glue) question Do/Have any...

Random Tubular (glue) question

Do/Have any of you guys store your glue in the condiment dispenser bottles? I have seen a couple of team mechanics that use that method, but I wonder if the glue...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-19-19, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

^Agreed, that's pretty low spoke count for a...

^Agreed, that's pretty low spoke count for a rear. You could have White or one of the other "bespoke" places drill you a one if you really wanted it, but no easy off the shelf solutions that I know...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-14-19, 04:51 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

hmm, interesting. I had heard mostly good things...

hmm, interesting. I had heard mostly good things about DF. a 33cm aero'ish drop bar with pretty good geometry seemed like a no-brainer.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-14-19, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

Is everything alright at Dixie Flyer? I ordered...

Is everything alright at Dixie Flyer? I ordered some Hellyer bars and Bobby emailed me saying they were in paint and would ship out at the end of the week last week (6/3) and that he'd update me, but...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-14-19, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

ahh gotcha, that makes sense. Another option...

ahh gotcha, that makes sense.

Another option (failing contacting somewhere like RA) would be using a middle man from someone/where with access to a brick/mortar.

It's pretty annoying to have a...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-14-19, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

I'm not sure what you are asking exactly? Fuji...

I'm not sure what you are asking exactly?
Fuji won't answer your emails (they never have mine) you will have to find a brick and mortar dealer and go through them if you want a seatpost or any other...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-11-19, 09:08 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

*it's also worth mentioning, if you are going to...

*it's also worth mentioning, if you are going to be checked at any point, it would be time well spent to study the technical clarification guide (on the UCI's website) and be ready to plead your case...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-11-19, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

theblackbullet Yes sorry I should have expanded...

theblackbullet Yes sorry I should have expanded on that

For riders that are 190 cm tall or taller, the horizontal distance between the vertical lines passing through the bottom bracket axle and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-11-19, 07:56 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

Ok, the 5cm from the front axle doesn't pertain...

Ok, the 5cm from the front axle doesn't pertain to pursuit. (with aerobars)
As above, you can take the 80cm exemption if you have your saddle at -5cm setback

the only measurements that directly...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-11-19, 07:47 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

Poppit You get one exemption for free, no...

Poppit You get one exemption for free, no questions asked. How this works out practically is either your saddle is at 0cm behind the BB and you get 75cm reach, or your saddle is -5cm behind the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-19, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

That's a relief, as both are pretty bad :D

That's a relief, as both are pretty bad :D
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-09-19, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

The Budweiser and not a Foster's in the...

The Budweiser and not a Foster's in the foreground has me conflicted.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-07-19, 02:27 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

gl98115 Brilliant! Thanks Yep that's the...

gl98115 Brilliant! Thanks

Yep that's the thread! Thanks again
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-07-19, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

I know it's been brought up before, but I can't...

I know it's been brought up before, but I can't seem to find the full explanation.

If you're getting a Power2max NG with the Aldhu, what all do you need exactly to make it work? On a regular BSA...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-08-19, 05:08 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

I found "the black bibs" to be pretty big...

I found "the black bibs" to be pretty big compared to my Castelli/Rapha stuff. At least the cham was.

At $40 they aren't too big of an investment if they don't work (and actually really nice bibs...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-23-19, 05:00 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

fwiw, the wide/narrow fork crown / aerodynamics...

fwiw, the wide/narrow fork crown / aerodynamics gets thrown around some but is largely speculation and doesn't seem to "trend" with the exception of forks designed specifically around a wheel. If...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-22-19, 05:06 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

I'm just here for the Aerospoke references :D...

I'm just here for the Aerospoke references :D It's like the early 90's all over again.

Send me an iO and an iO Rio and I'll test them next time I'm in the tunnel.

All the data I've ever seen...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-20-19, 09:23 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

^ I think it just depends. There's almost...

^ I think it just depends. There's almost certainly a benefit moving to the disc from the 60mm/5 spoke. That said, the 5 spoke is a lot more versatile (can use it in events that don't allow discs,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-19-19, 08:10 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

Question 1 - indoors only I assume? If you're...

Question 1 - indoors only I assume? If you're going to be outdoors at all then the disc doesn't really make sense.
Question 2 - stiffness. A 5 spoke is going to be stiffer than basically anything...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-06-19, 09:51 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

I think your stock pedals on the Cordoba are...

I think your stock pedals on the Cordoba are going to be platforms. Those won't be suitable for track use (or much more than riding around town in tennis shoes for that matter)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-27-18, 09:23 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

I'd also love to have an direct drive setup that...

I'd also love to have an direct drive setup that would allow for adjusting the resistance (no switching cogs) but really... a good used computrainer can handle standing starts (if you're really wild...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-21-18, 08:24 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

If one only went by pro's equipment choice it'd...

If one only went by pro's equipment choice it'd be pretty easy to pick a chain and tyres :D
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-20-18, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

Gotta follow Forstemann, or at least his quads. :D

Gotta follow Forstemann, or at least his quads. :D
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-25-18, 04:54 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,393
Posted By Morelock

^ If it's a primarily indoor (or race only...

^ If it's a primarily indoor (or race only outdoor so long as it's a track and not road or exposed to the elements) you can get by with no seals fairly safely. Just check every once in a while.
I...
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