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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-01-14, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5,944
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Posted By sbs z31

Carleton, I'm a spinner and the purpose of the...

Carleton, I'm a spinner and the purpose of the road bike is for offseason training and possibly start crits next season. I would like to start doing more hill climbs as well.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-01-14, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

I am asking if I should get shorter cranks,...

I am asking if I should get shorter cranks, either 165 or 167.5, or should I go with 170mm which comes standard on bikes in my size 52cm. I would love to do fixed gear crits but there's nothing like...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-01-14, 06:50 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

I'll be building a road bike soon and was...

I'll be building a road bike soon and was wondering if I should go with crank arms similar to my two bikes. My TT bike use 165mm and my track bike use 167.5mm cranks. The purpose of the road bike is...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-15-14, 09:43 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Can someone be a competitive track cyclist...

Can someone be a competitive track cyclist without hitting the weights/gym?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-29-14, 09:28 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Went to track class tonight and just wanted to...

Went to track class tonight and just wanted to report back on the seatpost slipping issue on my Langster Pro. I ended up using more carbon assembly paste and there's no more slipping.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-23-14, 09:32 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

So what should I do?

So what should I do?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-23-14, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Mattio, I did use a torque wrench. My next step...

Mattio, I did use a torque wrench. My next step is to grease the bolts and use more carbon assembly paste. I still need to get a longer stem for my Langster Pro.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-22-14, 10:01 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Did my first track class tonight and it was...

Did my first track class tonight and it was awesome but I noticed my seatpost kept slipping. I did put in a little of carbon paste assembly inside the seat tube but it still slipped. Should I apply...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-11-14, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

I have a HED3 trispoke on the front and an old,...

I have a HED3 trispoke on the front and an old, said to be, Nisi rear disc that doesn't have threading for a lockring. This is the wheelset combination I am currently using on my road TT track rig...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-10-14, 05:46 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Is there a reason why you don't see many people...

Is there a reason why you don't see many people use trispokes on the track? Also, I have an old disc wheel that does not have threading for a lock ring and the previous owner told me I should be fine...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-20-14, 03:42 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

It's a old track disc and I've heard of using a...

It's a old track disc and I've heard of using a bottom bracket lock ring but I don't think I can really get one on there good enough as there's only a couple of threads showing.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-19-14, 02:22 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

I have 2 bikes, one is for the velodrome and the...

I have 2 bikes, one is for the velodrome and the other for road time trial with a front brake. I just wanted to know if it was safe to run on the track without a lock ring.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-19-14, 02:12 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

I just picked up an old carbon disc wheel to play...

I just picked up an old carbon disc wheel to play around with for road time trial and the hub does not have threading for a lock ring. Should I assume it's ok to run it like that since I have a front...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-18-14, 04:07 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Is this wheel worth the asking price? Nisi disk...

Is this wheel worth the asking price?
Nisi disk rear wheel for track racing, price reduced (http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/bik/4470242364.html)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-15-14, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Do people use any of the ISM saddle for track...

Do people use any of the ISM saddle for track racing?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-05-14, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Carleton, what would be the real gain(s) and...

Carleton, what would be the real gain(s) and benefit(s) upgrading to the Ultegra pedals? My budget for pedals is right around $200 and the R540 only came up because there's so many positive reviews.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-05-14, 09:04 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Thanks, I'm going to the bike shop this Saturday...

Thanks, I'm going to the bike shop this Saturday to pick up some parts and assemble my bike there so while I'm there I will look at the two pedals and really decide which one to get.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-05-14, 08:19 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

So should I just go for the 540 and use the money...

So should I just go for the 540 and use the money I can save with them towards the track intro class?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-05-14, 07:18 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

From the sound of it I think I'm going to pass on...

From the sound of it I think I'm going to pass on the Looks then. Now I need to decide if the extra cost for the Ultegra will be worth it over the R540. I would like a set of pedals that will last me...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-05-14, 01:02 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Looking at getting new pedals for the new track...

Looking at getting new pedals for the new track bike and these are the three I'm thinking.
Shimano R540
Shimano 105
Look Keo Classic
What are you guys using?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-27-14, 10:49 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Thanks and Shimano UN55 bottom bracket it is then.

Thanks and Shimano UN55 bottom bracket it is then.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-27-14, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Ok thanks guys and I think my next chain I'm...

Ok thanks guys and I think my next chain I'm planning to get I'll use the masterlink. Another question, do you guys think I'll be fine with a Shimano UN55 bottom braclet or should I go with a higher...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-26-14, 10:46 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Well I have had the master link popped off a few...

Well I have had the master link popped off a few times and decided to not use it anymore but I wanted to know if some track cyclists if not all still use the master link.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-25-14, 10:10 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Cool, I need to replace a couple of cartridge...

Cool, I need to replace a couple of cartridge bearings on my rear HED3 TriSpoke and was wondering if it is worth the extra cost for hybrid ceramic bearings or are the Enduro standard(blue) cartridge...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-25-14, 09:23 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Speaking of chain, do you guys actually use the...

Speaking of chain, do you guys actually use the master link?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-21-14, 03:49 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

So far, yes and appreciate every advices and...

So far, yes and appreciate every advices and recommendations.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-09-14, 06:14 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Has anyone on here use the Surly Fixxer hub...

Has anyone on here use the Surly Fixxer hub conversion kit on a HED3 TriSpoke rear wheel or any carbon rear wheel?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-07-14, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

So I'm deciding between the Mercier Kilo TT and...

So I'm deciding between the Mercier Kilo TT and Specialized Langster for my first year of track racing. Both have similar gemoetry but the Langster have a higher bottom drop but the fork rake is 45mm...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-06-14, 11:19 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

So I had one of those day were I couldn't finish...

So I had one of those day were I couldn't finish my normal interval session, had 2 more efforts to do but I couldn't go any longer. It was getting harder to breathe, the harder I tried to breathe the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-05-14, 09:34 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

The wife just bought me a Garmin Edge 510 and I...

The wife just bought me a Garmin Edge 510 and I was wondering if it is useful to use it on the track? Obviously I'll be using it for training but not sure if it's necessary on the track.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-24-13, 07:24 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Anyone here convert their rollers to freemotion...

Anyone here convert their rollers to freemotion rollers? If so, was it worth it?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-23-13, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Thanks Brian, anyone else?

Thanks Brian, anyone else?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-23-13, 06:57 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Just wondering what kind of intervals you track...

Just wondering what kind of intervals you track cyclists use? Pyramid? Tabata?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-14-13, 08:36 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Dan Casper is super fast at the Farm Dog TT...

Dan Casper is super fast at the Farm Dog TT annihilating everyone on his track bike. In fact, he was the one telling me to give track racing a try.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-13-13, 08:40 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

I was given a free pair of Ambrosio Crono F20...

I was given a free pair of Ambrosio Crono F20 rims that I'm thinking about building up, not talking about road wheelset.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-13-13, 07:21 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

I'm planning to run in the stock class for my...

I'm planning to run in the stock class for my first year of road TT so aerodynamic isnt a concern at this point. The Crono I have are 32holes and would like to build them up but if they're not good...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-13-13, 09:34 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Ambrosio Crono F20 rims good for road TT and...

Ambrosio Crono F20 rims good for road TT and track use?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-03-13, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 781,005
Posted By sbs z31

Are there people out there who actually use...

Are there people out there who actually use Aerospoke wheels on the track?
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