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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-23-19, 09:18 AM
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Posted By ruudlaff

Purely from a stiffness and arm clearance point...

Purely from a stiffness and arm clearance point of view they seem the perfect solution for on the track....if you have the $$ to not care about needing to adjust stem lengths, widths and drops...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-01-19, 05:28 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

I believe the rules are being interpreted that...

I believe the rules are being interpreted that the constituent parts of the finished track bikes for the Olympics don't have to be getting run together to count.

Also, not everyone in a team needs...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-16-19, 01:23 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

I found it really strange at the time, because he...

I found it really strange at the time, because he was hyping it up and mentioning looking forward to his involvement. Then the week of the competition he went radio silent.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-12-18, 05:02 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

Here's the link to it...

Here's the link to it (http://blog.fairwheelbikes.com/reviews-and-testing/stem-review/)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-12-18, 03:01 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

A fair point, unfortunately there is a picture...

A fair point, unfortunately there is a picture evidence and you can genuinely see it contorting. It's not that surprising, it was like a £15 own brand stem genuinely just bought for fit testing.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-11-18, 11:53 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

Stiff stem recommendations? Realised during a...

Stiff stem recommendations? Realised during a standing start yesterday that I really need to replace the cheap one I was using to dial in my position...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-07-18, 09:23 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

"Free replacements for life. If your straps wear...

"Free replacements for life. If your straps wear out, we’ll replace them for you at no charge!"

That's a bold promise with the abuse they take...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-07-18, 08:51 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

I saw someone at a meet recently with these...

I saw someone at a meet recently with these abominations and couldn't believe how bad they looked to use. They genuinely looked like shiny black gardening gloves.

In terms of straps, I have a...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-23-18, 08:30 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

Willing to give anything a try :)

Willing to give anything a try :)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-23-18, 03:10 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

I have a similar issue to this and can't seem to...

I have a similar issue to this and can't seem to find help anywhere. I start skipping my back wheel around revs 3-7, it settles down into turn 1 of the 250m track then does it again as I exit turn 2...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-26-18, 04:17 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

Was there the day that pic was took...I remember...

Was there the day that pic was took...I remember seeing his chainring and letting out a chuckle at the madness when you see it in person. It's ENORMOUS.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-23-18, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

At the elite level removing seeding and doing a...

At the elite level removing seeding and doing a random allocation for the rounds would go a long way. Riders would then only put in enough effort that they think will get them into the top 16 (or...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-07-18, 03:40 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

100%, I've started swearing by this recently....

100%, I've started swearing by this recently. Basically grippy bar tape with no padding.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-18-18, 05:20 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

A very good question. Will see f I can find any...

A very good question. Will see f I can find any pictures to check
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-17-18, 06:27 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

This could be a fair point actually. I have...

This could be a fair point actually. I have recently just went up to a 56-57 TT frame (only 5’8”) but it is much lower stack than my previous frame so you may be on to something there
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-17-18, 12:16 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

Rear wheel skipping

I’ve got an issue with standing starts where my rear wheel is bouncing up and skipping as I drive over the first half lap. Looking for ideas for reasons why. I know without video it’s hard to give...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-06-18, 07:22 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

I can say as someone with one...I notice zero...

I can say as someone with one...I notice zero difference.

100% bought because it looks swish. If it looks fast, it must be fast ;)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-29-17, 11:12 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

Yeah I had noticed that, I was looking at the...

Yeah I had noticed that, I was looking at the medium. With the differences in geometry I had actually started to think they had made errors in the figures
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-29-17, 02:40 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

Ribble Eliminator

Just a question born out of curiosity.

I saw that Ribble (UK) has brought out a new track bike that was full carbon, long and low and looked pretty sleek - wondering if anyone had actually had a...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-17-17, 08:06 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

FFWD do one that seems to be pretty widely...

FFWD do one that seems to be pretty widely available
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-19-17, 07:36 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

Anyone have any experience of attaching soles to...

Anyone have any experience of attaching soles to uppers?

Are the cement style ways of attaching strong enough to hold up to track?

Would wearing straps reduce the strength requirement of the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-11-17, 03:40 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

I know you said not garmin... but for just...

I know you said not garmin... but for just speed/cadence the Edge 25 is a relatively cheap outlay (especially second hand)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-08-17, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

This. (+ an example of the difference a TT...

This.

(+ an example of the difference a TT helmet would make)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-05-17, 12:39 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

Looks like ergo, based on pictures: ...

Looks like ergo, based on pictures:

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Easton-EC90-Pro-Carbon-Track-Handlebars-38cm-/182744863096?txnId=1704030700008#vi__app-cvip-panel
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-04-17, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

Why would this be?

Why would this be?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-04-17, 03:37 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

This is my first foray on to smaller (38) bars...

This is my first foray on to smaller (38) bars from Pro Vibe 7s 42's that I have been trying to replace for a while now. I have no doubts I may go smaller eventually but for now this is a decent...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-03-17, 11:28 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

That's great to hear, just found a pair second...

That's great to hear, just found a pair second hand for £80 that I have pulled the trigger on
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-03-17, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

Sorry I did mean to specify the track ec90...

Sorry I did mean to specify the track ec90 handlebars, I'm assuming when you say vertically compliant you are talking about the road ones? ;)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-03-17, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

Easton EC90

Anyone have a review/opinion of Easton EC90?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-19-17, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

Yeah from a lifting technique point of view the...

Yeah from a lifting technique point of view the hold of the breath is actively encouraged for power production, I would guess this would be similar for the first few revolutions to pull away.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-16-17, 02:01 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 785,979
Posted By ruudlaff

That picture made me chuckle. I would reckon...

That picture made me chuckle.

I would reckon that everyone remembers the first time they they got a kick after letting off the gas at the line :)
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