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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-09-15, 07:11 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 184,866
Posted By nspace

Thanks gtrob for the recommendations on the tires...

Thanks gtrob for the recommendations on the tires (Vittoria Pista CS Elite). They arrived in 5 business days from the UK, and no taxes, which was great (and fast). Got them all glued up. They didn't...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-27-15, 02:38 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 184,866
Posted By nspace

I've yet to order from them. This time it is from...

I've yet to order from them. This time it is from Ribble. Had pretty good experiences with them thus far. Usually they take a few days to process the order but they have already shipped this order...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-27-15, 09:45 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 184,866
Posted By nspace

2 x Pista CS Elite's ordered. Shipped out already...

2 x Pista CS Elite's ordered. Shipped out already from UK. Fingers crossed these work out well. Thanks all for the input and thanks gtrob for Milton specific advice :)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-26-15, 12:28 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 184,866
Posted By nspace

Thanks! This is all good to know. Earlier this...

Thanks! This is all good to know. Earlier this year I was doing 4-5 times a week at some points, so I reckon I may wear through the nicer tires faster than I would like. The cost of replacement is...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-26-15, 10:15 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 184,866
Posted By nspace

Thanks! I thought I was going to get a lot of...

Thanks! I thought I was going to get a lot of mileage out of the Veloflex Record's but I got unlucky twice, I guess :)

I am sort of leaning towards the CS Elite. Other than the one that flatted,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-25-15, 12:00 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 184,866
Posted By nspace

I don't necessarily associate gumwalls with lack...

I don't necessarily associate gumwalls with lack of durability, unless you are speaking specifically to what is available in gumwalls in track tires? My Veloflex Master clinchers on the road were...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-25-15, 11:36 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 184,866
Posted By nspace

Still can't decide on new track tubulars, and I...

Still can't decide on new track tubulars, and I am running out of time.

Criteria:
Fairly Lightweight but not delicate race-day tire
Indoor only, relatively new wood surface in Milton
Mostly...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-14-15, 08:38 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 23,236
Posted By nspace

The new parking lot looks great. Couldn't...

The new parking lot looks great.

Couldn't they have spaced those letters better :)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-30-15, 12:06 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 23,236
Posted By nspace

It sucks to have expensive stuff not last. And I...

It sucks to have expensive stuff not last. And I have had fantastic experiences with both Corsas and Masters on my road bike from Veloflex. After the first I chalked it up to bad luck, but when the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-30-15, 07:38 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 23,236
Posted By nspace

I've had 2 of them spontaneously stop holding air...

I've had 2 of them spontaneously stop holding air on 2 different wheels. First the rear, and then the front. No punctures. No damage to tire. Never ridden outside, only on wood surface indoors. The...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-29-15, 06:29 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 23,236
Posted By nspace

I plan, at least next year, to ride year round...

I plan, at least next year, to ride year round and not just in the colder months. The last few weeks I haven't been riding the track due to scheduling and I need to get in some longer endurance rides...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-27-15, 07:07 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 23,236
Posted By nspace

Aww damn. I was looking forward to that race...

Aww damn. I was looking forward to that race night. Too bad. I'll be ready to go race again in Sept!

Thanks!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-24-15, 04:20 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 23,236
Posted By nspace

Any news on the rumoured Apr 30th MCA evening...

Any news on the rumoured Apr 30th MCA evening race? I haven't seen registration go up yet and someone told me it was happening for sure but that was last week.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-30-15, 04:41 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,673
Posted By nspace

Thats a good idea. I unfortunately didn't get his...

Thats a good idea. I unfortunately didn't get his number in the heat of the moment, directly after a sprint. That is probably a good way of handling it next time.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-30-15, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,673
Posted By nspace

I agree for sure. But I don't know what category...

I agree for sure. But I don't know what category this falls into: 6-7 officials hanging out at the start/finish where it happened (at any given time). There is lots of opportunities to catch...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-30-15, 12:43 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,673
Posted By nspace

All good points. And FTR, I wasn't up in arms...

All good points. And FTR, I wasn't up in arms about it. Nothing bad happened on the track thankfully. I didn't even process it really until after the race and it got me thinking. I was pretty sure...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-30-15, 11:12 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 23,236
Posted By nspace

Very cool! That would have been an awesome...

Very cool! That would have been an awesome sighting while out at the track! My Marinoni track rides beautifully! I'm happy I was able to get one brazed by him before he hangs up the torch. It would...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-30-15, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,673
Posted By nspace

That was my thought. Officials didn't say jack...

That was my thought. Officials didn't say jack ****, despite the fact that it happened at the finish line, right in front of the officials.

That is good to know! Thanks.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-30-15, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,673
Posted By nspace

Whats the rule on passing on the Cote? I would...

Whats the rule on passing on the Cote? I would think this is not a wise idea. I was racing in an elimination race this weekend. On a bell lap I was glued to the black line. I was caught off-guard...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-23-15, 06:41 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,673
Posted By nspace

I was felt good yesterday at the track, drank...

I was felt good yesterday at the track, drank more water than normal, but there have been sessions where I can't stop coughing after. I rarely ever get sick and this winter at the track I've got 2...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-16-15, 10:00 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,464
Posted By nspace

I've been using these for about 3 months now and...

I've been using these for about 3 months now and probably have about 20 hours on them. They are great, spin really smooth and are pretty easy to tote around to and from the track. The rollers do have...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-07-15, 06:14 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,673
Posted By nspace

I was thinking just the spindle, not the cups—but...

I was thinking just the spindle, not the cups—but I think it is close enough. I would expect it to be symmetrical but Campagnolo lists it as asymmetrical. Chainline on rear cog is about 42/42.5mm. I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-07-15, 09:23 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,673
Posted By nspace

Thank you! I'm not sure how adjustable it is, but...

Thank you! I'm not sure how adjustable it is, but depending on the measurement I could always try flipping the BB to see what chainline it produces.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-06-15, 08:30 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,673
Posted By nspace

Thanks for your help... @700wheel...

Thanks for your help...


@700wheel (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=374966): Sorry I meant to write symmetrical! :)



Here are couple photos. Maybe this all looks normal, but it...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-06-15, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,673
Posted By nspace

I did a bit of searching and apparently they were...

I did a bit of searching and apparently they were supposed to come with them. At least that is just a cosmetic issue at this point. The BB everyone says is symmetrical but Campagnolo lists it the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-06-15, 11:50 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,673
Posted By nspace

This is the BB I ordered. Cranks are brand new as...

This is the BB I ordered. Cranks are brand new as well and yes track cranks.
wiggle.com | Campagnolo Record Pista Track Bottom Bracket | Bottom Brackets...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-06-15, 11:22 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,673
Posted By nspace

Thanks, that is good to know about the bolt! I...

Thanks, that is good to know about the bolt! I just used the chrome plated bolts i had on my Miche cranks. I did learn that the cranks were actually supposed to come with the bolts. Wiggle says they...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-06-15, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,673
Posted By nspace

Thanks! Yeah I don't really care what the bolts...

Thanks! Yeah I don't really care what the bolts are, as long as I can get the dust caps on. I've read with 15mm bolts it can be hard to get a socket in there without a thinner socket like a peanut...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-05-15, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,673
Posted By nspace

Received and installed my Campagnolo track cranks...

Received and installed my Campagnolo track cranks this evening. I used the existing crank bolts that I had as the BB or cranks do not come with them. I noticed that the dust covers will not install...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-05-15, 09:43 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 385,086
Posted By nspace

Most likely.

Most likely.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-05-15, 09:27 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 385,086
Posted By nspace

Thomson make great seatposts. It just doesn't...

Thomson make great seatposts. It just doesn't make any sense to run a setback post with the seat slammed all the way to the front. Sounds like Quinn8it was dialing in the fit and switched it out.
I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-05-15, 09:00 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 385,086
Posted By nspace

I've seen a few Japanese bikes with pretty long...

I've seen a few Japanese bikes with pretty long TT's given their ST length. Longer and more stretched out than road frames. I had a frame like this. It didn't really fit me because I have a shorter...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-04-15, 11:26 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 385,086
Posted By nspace

But...that seatpost.

But...that seatpost.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-04-15, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,673
Posted By nspace

I never advocated to practice it on the track....

I never advocated to practice it on the track. The question was why do you even need to practice track stands.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-04-15, 10:49 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,673
Posted By nspace

So that in a match sprint you have the skills to...

So that in a match sprint you have the skills to not tip over or get forced into the lead when someone does it to you.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-03-15, 09:53 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,673
Posted By nspace

This is good to know. I need to order some stuff...

This is good to know. I need to order some stuff shortly. I have 2 orders from Wiggle I am waiting on. First time I've ordered from them. Will be interesting to see if I get hit with duties. I split...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-28-15, 09:28 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 184,866
Posted By nspace

I loved my Veloflex clinchers (Corsa and Master)....

I loved my Veloflex clinchers (Corsa and Master). Never had an issue with them. I've read more than a couple accounts of similar experiences recently. One from a die-hard Veloflex guy, who now seems...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-28-15, 02:45 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 184,866
Posted By nspace

I'm ok with training tires or something more...

I'm ok with training tires or something more durable than these Veloflex. I don't want to have to fuss with anything or think about them.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-28-15, 12:44 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 184,866
Posted By nspace

I hear you. But a 140 psi to 80 drop in less than...

I hear you. But a 140 psi to 80 drop in less than an hour? That doesn't sound right to me. My latex tubes on the road at least stay firm for the duration of a much longer ride.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-28-15, 11:42 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 184,866
Posted By nspace

Looking for a tubular tire recommendation. I...

Looking for a tubular tire recommendation.

I bought a set of brand new Veloflex Records after a lot of rave reviews about their stuff. I've had pretty good luck with their clinchers, but not so...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-26-15, 07:33 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,673
Posted By nspace

2. Not if its straight and the teeth aren't worn....

2. Not if its straight and the teeth aren't worn. The life of a chainring is much longer than the life of a cog.
3. Generally chainrings are made out of stronger more expensive aluminum like 7075 to...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-25-15, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 525,262
Posted By nspace

Performance aside, steel has a beautiful...

Performance aside, steel has a beautiful aesthetic. From a visual perspective (there are exceptions), I don't find aluminum tubesets and big aluminum TIG beads to be all that attractive (Tsunami...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-20-15, 05:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,898
Posted By nspace

90 psi with my tubulars (Veloflex Record) on wood...

90 psi with my tubulars (Veloflex Record) on wood track 42 banking definitely doesn't feel great, and I am only 140 lbs. I've found 130 psi to feel much nicer on the track. There is something...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-18-15, 04:45 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,673
Posted By nspace

I think the only difference with the new ones is...

I think the only difference with the new ones is that they use an accelerometer instead of magnets. There are lots of guys using them at our indoor track without issue.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-18-15, 02:43 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 23,236
Posted By nspace

That's awesome!

That's awesome!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-18-15, 02:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,802
Posted By nspace

How much of an issue does slight out of roundness...

How much of an issue does slight out of roundness really cause? Especially with a bit of slack in the chain. I ask because I've raced singlespeed mountain bikes for years and never noticed this...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-18-15, 01:27 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 23,236
Posted By nspace

That sounds like a good plan. I live in town and...

That sounds like a good plan. I live in town and have encountered enough grumpy residents who have had some less than optimistic views on the construction of the track. Seeing sold out courses...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-18-15, 12:15 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 23,236
Posted By nspace

That is sort of what I was suggesting—this makes...

That is sort of what I was suggesting—this makes a lot of sense to me. Hopefully when they introduce the weekly series races it will be ability based. I started racing mountain bikes at very relaxed...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-18-15, 10:56 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 23,236
Posted By nspace

It would be great to have courses you can...

It would be great to have courses you can register for (like the $30~ sessions we have now) that is designed for newbies to racing...where you actually get to race. Similar to what is done in the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-18-15, 08:34 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 23,236
Posted By nspace

Ouch!!! I am just picturing the same thing...

Ouch!!! I am just picturing the same thing happening but with that metal fencing!
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