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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-06-19, 11:23 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 19,462
Posted By Cen

Updated Charts

Hi Super D and Everyone!

I'm back. Here is the latest version I ended up printing & laminating to carry with me to the track.

I love Carleton's app but this chart is a nice visual complement to...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-20-18, 01:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,162
Posted By Cen

Here it is guys! The monster edition of the...

Here it is guys!
The monster edition of the table. I refuse to go over a 16 cog, because I think it is just added weight lol

I really like this format to find equivalents, just browse...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-20-18, 11:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,162
Posted By Cen

:lol: You Monster! But if you really want to...

:lol: You Monster!

But if you really want to see your 60 against any value on the table just divide it by the number of your cog to see how it compares.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-20-18, 11:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By Cen

From what I know the official schedule is frozen...

From what I know the official schedule is frozen in the Technical Meeting on November 4th, but they should have a draft WAY before that.
I will dig around and post here as soon as I get hold of the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-20-18, 09:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,162
Posted By Cen

I ended up simplifying the table (a lot) and here...

I ended up simplifying the table (a lot) and here is the final version that I carry in my track bag

...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-20-18, 09:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,162
Posted By Cen

Great! :) Of course it is all an...

Great! :)

Of course it is all an approximation but helpful nonetheless.
Forgot to mention: If you download the file you will be able to modify the values in the yellow cells, such as tire and rim...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-20-18, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By Cen

Pan American Master 2018

The Pan American Master (Track and Road) is going to be held in Mexico City (5-11 November)

Is anyone here coming?
The deadline to register is October 29th, so contact your federation to get on...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-20-18, 08:36 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,162
Posted By Cen

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10G-_Ux5mwR...

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10G-_Ux5mwRyKUX7FDlNhxPP26-GaidY5_IotakH5HGE/edit?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/open?id=10G-_Ux5mwRyKUX7FDlNhxPP26-GaidY5_IotakH5HGE)

Here it is! too...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-23-16, 11:53 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 19,462
Posted By Cen

Gears

Want to know which one is your next step up? I made this handy table.
523214

All the possible combinations with 44-56 chainrings and cogs from 12 thru 18.

I have one printed and I circled the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-02-14, 09:32 AM
Replies: 5,943
Views: 779,100
Posted By Cen

Force=(mass)(acceleration) so ...

Force=(mass)(acceleration)
so
acceleration=Force/mass

So with the same force you will accelerate more if you have less mass

...But muscle mass is good heheh just make sure your weight doesn't...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-31-14, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5,943
Views: 779,100
Posted By Cen

Impresive! That's an average of 7 seconds over...

Impresive! That's an average of 7 seconds over the 4km pursuit!
Thanks for the link Jods!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-31-14, 10:32 AM
Replies: 5,943
Views: 779,100
Posted By Cen

New random question. Guestimate how many...

New random question.
Guestimate how many seconds or fraction of a second will you reduce your time, lets say over the kilo and/or 4km pursuit, by shaving your legs? :P
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-24-14, 12:08 AM
Replies: 5,943
Views: 779,100
Posted By Cen

Related. lol ...

Related. lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_EaUSzdmSQ
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-23-14, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,431
Posted By Cen

More history....

More history. (http://www.competitivecyclist.com/learn/michael-barry-grass-track) Liked from the Lawrence grass velodrome fb page. This looks nice!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-19-14, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5,943
Views: 779,100
Posted By Cen

Track Stand Learning

Trackstand Masters, do you have tips to learn track standing?

I like to practice track stands after trainings and I would like to improve my technique.
I am riding a 48x16 and I can only hold it...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-11-14, 09:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,162
Posted By Cen

The storage capacity will also decrease to 1/4,...

The storage capacity will also decrease to 1/4, so no good for roadies.
They should have a toggle option form 1x second to 4x second.
Let's write them a honest customer request hahah they might...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-11-14, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5,943
Views: 779,100
Posted By Cen

I personally like this Euro Asia color code a...

I personally like this Euro Asia color code a lot. I will follow this if I ever paint my cogs.

When you purchase the gold medal pro cogs they even come in color coded bags!...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-09-14, 08:31 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,467
Posted By Cen

Here it is! Without the stealthy cammo suit :P ...

Here it is! Without the stealthy cammo suit :P

Still have to cut the fork's upper tube to its final size, I had to install around 3 inches of spacers up there, that's the reason for the cap ;)
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-09-14, 08:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,162
Posted By Cen

Why would they do that?? Well, I hope by the time...

Why would they do that?? Well, I hope by the time I'm ready to get one there will be more options out there. Thanks for the advise!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-09-14, 07:14 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 34,094
Posted By Cen

Gordon, is this the olympic velodrome? I...

Gordon, is this the olympic velodrome?

I went there last month for the first time.
Sadly they removed the wood. Here is a picture of how the track looks these days:...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-09-14, 04:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,162
Posted By Cen

Thanks, Carleton! I don't. I am just getting...

Thanks, Carleton!
I don't. I am just getting started on this, I'm a former track&field sprinter. I am probably miles and hundreds of laps away from needing to review my data to improve my times. But...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-08-14, 05:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,162
Posted By Cen

I really like that strategy! it gives you a...

I really like that strategy! it gives you a reference to compare.
And the average values are something you can trust in a flying 200, unlike the total 200m time due to the 1" margin of error that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-14, 09:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,222
Posted By Cen

I was lucky that the combination of the plug...

I was lucky that the combination of the plug diameter and the thickness of the tape I used kept it tight enough.
Using a thicker tape will give the plug a tighter fit, like the one I used.

What...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-07-14, 07:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,162
Posted By Cen

Your data is perfect, Carleton, and gave me a lot...

Your data is perfect, Carleton, and gave me a lot of ideas for the file!

You can see the modifications using the same links.


Gear Combinations vs Gear Inches Table:


I added the nominal...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-07-14, 11:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,162
Posted By Cen

They are true gear inches (tire outer...

They are true gear inches (tire outer dia*chainring/cog)
These gear inches will populate the speed table with accurate values. Assuming that your weight will not deform the circunference that much...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-06-14, 10:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,162
Posted By Cen

Orrr try pushing: 95" gear at 135rpm 91" gear...

Orrr try pushing:
95" gear at 135rpm
91" gear at 140rpm
for the same results

This is what I like the most, that you can easily see equivalent Gear-RPM combinations on the tables and adjust to...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-06-14, 08:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,162
Posted By Cen

CHEAT SHEET (Gearing, Target speed & f200 time)

I couldn't find a table that showed everything I wanted to see regarding gearing.

Playing around in a spreadsheet I came up with this (...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-05-14, 11:38 AM
Replies: 5,943
Views: 779,100
Posted By Cen

THAT! Even in slow motion he looks fast

THAT!

Even in slow motion he looks fast
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-05-14, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5,943
Views: 779,100
Posted By Cen

Amazing video! Thanks! Foerstemann received...

Amazing video! Thanks!

Foerstemann received a good push from the holder.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-05-14, 05:59 AM
Replies: 5,943
Views: 779,100
Posted By Cen

On the match sprint: have you seen someone...

On the match sprint: have you seen someone approach it as a 750m timed race? (Full gas all the way from a fast standing start)
Are there any rules against that?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-14, 05:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,222
Posted By Cen

migrantwing, I used Diptic on my smartphone. ...

migrantwing, I used Diptic on my smartphone.
then added a text block and used space and enter to get one number on each photo.
Another good one is InstaCollage.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-14, 11:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,222
Posted By Cen

Track bike ;-)

Track bike ;-)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-03-14, 11:12 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,467
Posted By Cen

Yes, it's the aero-super-slim limited edition ;-)...

Yes, it's the aero-super-slim limited edition ;-)
(Those bamboo frames look good btw!)

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Build status: no frame yet, but I wanted to do something, so I did the handlebar tape haha



My...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-14, 10:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,222
Posted By Cen

I just finished a experiment using no adhesive...

I just finished a experiment using no adhesive tape, and starting from the stem.

1- I cut a piece of the additional padding layer where I was going to overlap the tape to avoid having a bump...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-03-14, 11:14 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,467
Posted By Cen

I need your imagination for this one... a few...

I need your imagination for this one... a few "key" components have not arrived yet.

I'm on the opposite end of the build as Dalai :P

397084
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Ellipses, Nitto B125 steel, SRAM Omnium,...
Forum: Introductions
08-02-14, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 550
Posted By Cen

Thank You, Bob! I don't get this part heheh:...

Thank You, Bob!

I don't get this part heheh:


My other options, other than Frisco(5hr drive), are St Louis (6hr drive) or Denver (7hr drive). I might just wait for the red bull rolling...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-14, 02:48 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,579,363
Posted By Cen

That's the team bus ;) hahah

That's the team bus ;)
hahah
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-14, 02:33 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,579,363
Posted By Cen

lol A Litespeed is hot at heart. I'll...

lol

A Litespeed is hot at heart.

I'll tweak her to make her hot.
Getting rid of the bottle, the lights, those HED stickers, and a better background might help.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-14, 09:30 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,579,363
Posted By Cen

This thread is full of hotness!!! Here is my...

This thread is full of hotness!!!

Here is my Tachyon:
Forum: Introductions
08-02-14, 08:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 550
Posted By Cen

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Introductions
07-31-14, 10:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 550
Posted By Cen

From Track To Track Project

Hello, Everyone!

Being an avid reader for many years I'm very happy to write my first post.

I've been riding bikes for as long as I can remember!

On the road I ride a Litespeed Tachyon and a...
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