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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-12-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 2,806
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Posted By topflightpro

CDR, I'll mention this here as well. If you are...

CDR, I'll mention this here as well. If you are just doing the 500, you will be fine with a drop bar. If you are doing pursuits, then you should look to an aerobar.

Also, if you can arrange to get...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-17-21, 09:38 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Looks like Look has a "new" mid-price track...

Looks like Look has a "new" mid-price track frame. https://www.lookcycle.com/be-en/895-vitesse

It seems to be an evolution of the R96, but at a lower price point.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-13-21, 09:49 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

My point wasn't that they couldn't add carbon to...

My point wasn't that they couldn't add carbon to increase stiffness. My thought is given the total number of frames they will likely sell and the fact that both the sprint and pursuit versions have...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-11-21, 07:46 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Argon added it's Tokyo bikes to its website:...

Argon added it's Tokyo bikes to its website: https://www.argon18.com/en/bikes/track

The geometry has been updated a bit, going longer and taller. And Argon claims there is a difference in the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-24-20, 03:14 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Not at all. It is rather stiff.

Not at all. It is rather stiff.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-24-20, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

They tweaked the marketing language, but the...

They tweaked the marketing language, but the frames are the same. The sprint version just does not include the pursuit bars, and it's the same frame the Canadians and Danes are riding. Also, Argon...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-23-20, 07:41 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

I'm pretty sure it's the same bike as the...

I'm pretty sure it's the same bike as the pursuit, it just doesn't come with the pursuit bars.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-13-20, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

I have one of the last IOs before the Rio. 23s...

I have one of the last IOs before the Rio. 23s aren't that bad on it. I'm not sure if my version is wider than yours though.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-13-20, 06:26 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Might want to go ahead and stock up now.

Might want to go ahead and stock up now.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-09-20, 06:50 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

3T discontinued the Scatto bars because they...

3T discontinued the Scatto bars because they didn't make sense financially, even if they are one of the most popular track bars around.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-25-20, 12:10 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Well if it works and is included with the bike,...

Well if it works and is included with the bike, that would be a pretty cool addition and helps justify the $18k price tag.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-25-20, 10:20 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

The new Argon bike also apparently includes an...

The new Argon bike also apparently includes an integrated data logger and timing chip. I'm not sure exactly what they mean by "data logger," but Argon a few years ago had developed a system for...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-22-20, 09:03 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

$18k is a lot, but at least you get two forks,...

$18k is a lot, but at least you get two forks, two sets of bars, and a set of wheels.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-11-20, 08:49 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Maybe. I don't know what it takes to design a new...

Maybe. I don't know what it takes to design a new frame these days, especially when you consider some of the outrageous new designs we are seeing.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-10-20, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Saw the new Dolan is on the list of UCI-approved...

Saw the new Dolan is on the list of UCI-approved frames for the Olympics. (Dixie Flyer posted it on Facebook, as its Hellyer bar is on the approved list.) It was listed as Dolan Styx/ FM-866.
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-02-20, 12:33 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

And it looks like you will also be offering the...

And it looks like you will also be offering the same frame that Dolan is?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-31-20, 08:04 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Here are the Ican options I find when googling: ...

Here are the Ican options I find when googling:

https://icancycling.com/products/ican-track-bike-carbon-frameset

https://www.aliexpress.com/i/33058921529.html

The second one does look very...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-30-20, 08:08 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Here is the link to the Dolan:...

Here is the link to the Dolan: https://www.dolan-bikes.com/dolan-track-bikes/track-framesets/dolan-styx-carbon-track-frameset.html

It's called the Styx. Retails 1999 GBP - about $2600. There are...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-29-20, 10:35 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

A new Dolan is being tested: ...

A new Dolan is being tested:
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-22-20, 08:21 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

I heard Shimano will not be repairing or remaking...

I heard Shimano will not be repairing or remaking the tooling and will not be producing new DA track cranks. Get them while you can.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-21-20, 07:41 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

I don't use straps because I don't think my shoes...

I don't use straps because I don't think my shoes and cleats are solidly connected - they are. I use straps as a fail safe, just to be doubly sure I"m not going to pull out and crash myself. (One...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-19-20, 08:32 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Simmons Racing now has a clamp to attache straps...

Simmons Racing now has a clamp to attache straps to DA pedals: https://www.simmons-racing.com/product/simmons-sprint-racing-pedal-back-type-2
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-02-20, 02:07 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

New Track Bike on the market. Only $80k:...

New Track Bike on the market. Only $80k:...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-23-19, 06:22 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

The Lake CX1s are good. I had to replace the...

The Lake CX1s are good. I had to replace the laces - I went with waxed hockey skate laces, which are much stronger. Probably the best bang for the buck option.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-16-19, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

I've never been terribly impressed with the hold...

I've never been terribly impressed with the hold that BOAs offer, in general - one dial or two.

I'm honestly not sure what makes those Shimano shoes better than regular S-phyres for the track.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-25-19, 07:28 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

But 5 spokes looks cooler than 3. Also, I...

But 5 spokes looks cooler than 3.

Also, I wouldn't be surprised if that Alpina is just a generic Chinese tri-spoke, so not sure how fast or stiff it actually is.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-19-19, 07:39 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

It would be nice if you'd add some context to...

It would be nice if you'd add some context to these instead of just posting links to other sites.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-31-19, 06:53 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Baseball denies it, but the general consensus is...

Baseball denies it, but the general consensus is that baseball tweaked the exterior coating, making the balls a bit more aerodynamic, which allowed them to travel farther but also reduced the ability...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-30-19, 01:16 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Yes, but then they pulled the juiced ball during...

Yes, but then they pulled the juiced ball during the post season, which affected game strategies.

(Though I'm not convinced they aren't swapping the ball around at various times to tweak games.)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-25-19, 06:21 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Other than the one FES, they are all pretty far...

Other than the one FES, they are all pretty far back on the rails.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-23-19, 06:58 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Well, we've heard Zipp say they were working with...

Well, we've heard Zipp say they were working with Argon on new options. That may be it. As you said, it definitely looks like a Thru Axle and the fork blades look almost like they are touching that...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-07-19, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Now BVV is closing: ...

Now BVV is closing:

http://www.velonews.com/2019/10/news/boulder-valley-velodrome-set-to-shutter_501459?fbclid=IwAR0ZLX3Qapcr2ds7SF90xNQ94RS1swDgNcEuqhRsIX5QeO54KBBfPJfCBCA
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-25-19, 06:52 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

This argument makes sense to me. I also see...

This argument makes sense to me.

I also see the argument from the trade teams side, which also makes sense.

I think Carleton's examples highlight a bit of the issue. Unlike other sports, like...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-28-19, 06:40 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

He's mentioned a few times on Twitter that he...

He's mentioned a few times on Twitter that he still gets tested, so I assume he is.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-28-19, 12:04 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Those shoes also sound like Simmons:...

Those shoes also sound like Simmons: https://www.simmons-racing.com/cycling-2
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-24-19, 06:24 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

The BT, S1Neo and Olympus bars all look pretty...

The BT, S1Neo and Olympus bars all look pretty similar to me.

S1Neo: https://www.brookscycles.co.uk/product/s1neo-sprint-bar/
BT: BT Sprint ? Bike Technologies Australia | biketechnologies.com...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-26-19, 04:42 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

I thought you Carleton was referring to Kristen...

I thought you Carleton was referring to Kristen Armstrong.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-25-19, 06:29 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Those bar ends look similar to what Morelock...

Those bar ends look similar to what Morelock runs. (Albeit, the German ones look much fancier.)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-22-19, 05:21 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

There are 34 and 36 versions from Olympus:...

There are 34 and 36 versions from Olympus: https://olympusspeed.com/collections/accessories/products/sb1-track-handlebar
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-08-19, 08:22 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

I'm sort of conflicted on that. On the one...

I'm sort of conflicted on that.

On the one hand, it seems pretty ridiculous to spend the money to test, multiple times, a 90 year old who is the only competitor in his field.

On the other...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-09-18, 05:53 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Stopped by the local Performance yesterday to...

Stopped by the local Performance yesterday to check out the Going out of Business Sale. I was surprised to see a Fuji Elite track bike in there. Looked to be slightly used. Price was $2k for the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-06-18, 08:13 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

SRM is just putting it's road arms on the track...

SRM is just putting it's road arms on the track PM.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-21-18, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Just started reading the Slowtwitch thread. I...

Just started reading the Slowtwitch thread. I think you and I have different definitions of "reasonable."

And the reason why the discussion keeps getting shut down is because it turns to trans...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-17-18, 02:26 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

And yet, despite all the geometries available,...

And yet, despite all the geometries available, there is nothing close to the stack/reach of my current frame.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-05-18, 11:29 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

So what happened to S?

So what happened to S?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-08-18, 01:23 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Results are posted daily at USAC:...

Results are posted daily at USAC: https://legacy.usacycling.org/results/index.php?year=2018&id=12

They don't show times on there, but I've seen assorted postings in social media.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-17-18, 05:47 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

USAC loses money on Elite and Pro national...

USAC loses money on Elite and Pro national championships. It makes money on the Masters - a lot of money, really. Juniors and Collegiate tend to be a wash.

In fact, USAC loses so much on the Elite...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-12-18, 06:11 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Morelock, are you racing up here or just looking...

Morelock, are you racing up here or just looking at the results?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-05-18, 06:05 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

The article mentioned a private donation to...

The article mentioned a private donation to support this effort, so maybe that donor will stay on top of things to make sure it is happening.

Also, they're targeting 15-21 year olds, which is...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-03-18, 01:00 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 529,788
Posted By topflightpro

Looks like USAC has finally decided to focus on...

Looks like USAC has finally decided to focus on developing track racers: https://www.usacycling.org/article/usa-cycling-announces-new-olympic-development-track-program
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