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I'm always interested in seeing what other people use component-wise in their setups. What do olympic/national tend to use? I've tried looking online but haven't found certain components. I know Mavic iO + Comete is the standard for wheels, but what do most athletes use for cranks, handlebars (integrated bar and stem I suppose), pedals, saddles? I also assume parts and specs are fairly consistent across the board due to regulations.
Not that I am ever going to have a bike setup like this, but I am always curious when watching clips.
Not that I am ever going to have a bike setup like this, but I am always curious when watching clips.
iO/Comete (though Dutchies use PRO disc/5spoke, FFWD has a foothold, and some enduros use spoked carbon wheels).
in the sprint field, almost everyone is on 3T Scattos.
some national teams use custom suppliers - GB, Germany, and to a lesser extent Australia.
Everthing else is a mishmash. For cranks, it always looks like Dura-Ace are the most widely used. Some Campag Record, some Sugino 75, and a few Omnium. Frames - a very wide variety. There aren't that many integrated bar/stems out there. There also aren't many regulations that cover stems, seatposts, bars, saddles, or pedals. So people just use whatever they like.
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Have a look through these photos to see what the elite are using Canadian Cyclist - Photo Galleries
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Thanks for your help...
@700wheel: Sorry I meant to write symmetrical!
Here are couple photos. Maybe this all looks normal, but it would be good to get a second set of eyes! I might be worrying over nothing.
@700wheel: Sorry I meant to write symmetrical!
Here are couple photos. Maybe this all looks normal, but it would be good to get a second set of eyes! I might be worrying over nothing.
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Everthing else is a mishmash. For cranks, it always looks like Dura-Ace are the most widely used. Some Campag Record, some Sugino 75, and a few Omnium. Frames - a very wide variety. There aren't that many integrated bar/stems out there. There also aren't many regulations that cover stems, seatposts, bars, saddles, or pedals. So people just use whatever they like.
Ive always been curious how a country like Cuba performs at the level they do. Ive heard stories that things as simple as a bike pump are hard to come by there.
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42mm chainline? Seems right. 40.5-42 is normal. Also, you can line up the crank with the seat tube. Measure center of crank to edge of seat tube. Repeat on other side. If your BB is adjustable, then you can shift it over in the direction it needs to go. 42mm is standard for 120mm track spacing.
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42mm chainline? Seems right. 40.5-42 is normal. Also, you can line up the crank with the seat tube. Measure center of crank to edge of seat tube. Repeat on other side. If your BB is adjustable, then you can shift it over in the direction it needs to go. 42mm is standard for 120mm track spacing.
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If nothing else solves your problem you could shim one of the pedals to center the pedals relative to the seat tube.
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You can't flip the BB as the cups are threaded differently (lefthand/righthand). Flipping the spindle won't work unless it's asymmetrical, which it usually isn't (it's rare if it is, this is usually only done when the BB/rear wheel are offset, like on fatbikes). If it's not exactly 42mm, but your cog is 42mm, then it's near enough that it doesn't make a difference. You can measure this by measuring the flanges on your track hubs, divide by 2 to get flange spacing from the centerline, then add the difference from the cog to the DS flange. Spoke flanges on track wheels are symmetrical. Then if you're the anal type, you can measure the centerline to trackend on each side and see if your wheels are centered, lol.
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You can't flip the BB as the cups are threaded differently (lefthand/righthand). Flipping the spindle won't work unless it's asymmetrical, which it usually isn't (it's rare if it is, this is usually only done when the BB/rear wheel are offset, like on fatbikes). If it's not exactly 42mm, but your cog is 42mm, then it's near enough that it doesn't make a difference. You can measure this by measuring the flanges on your track hubs, divide by 2 to get flange spacing from the centerline, then add the difference from the cog to the DS flange. Spoke flanges on track wheels are symmetrical. Then if you're the anal type, you can measure the centerline to trackend on each side and see if your wheels are centered, lol.
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I'm waaay overdue for a bike-'computer' upgrade, and after looking around it seems that the Garmin edge 500/ 510 looks the way to go. I'm leaning towards the 500 at the moment due to price difference, but my concern is redundancy now that that unit has been on the market since 2009. Anyone have any insights at all?
thanks
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUjg...ature=youtu.be
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Unless you are competing in a Longest Lap competition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUjg...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUjg...ature=youtu.be
I never said I never do them, the OP asked about practicingTrack stands on the track- which sounds like a pretty lousy use of track time, especially for the OP who has done little to no match sprinting or racing..
Sorry if I think that learning how to make a bike go really fast is basically the only way to win bike races- don't forget, after your track stand you will still have to race to the line..
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I'm waaay overdue for a bike-'computer' upgrade, and after looking around it seems that the Garmin edge 500/ 510 looks the way to go. I'm leaning towards the 500 at the moment due to price difference, but my concern is redundancy now that that unit has been on the market since 2009. Anyone have any insights at all?
thanks
thanks
The main features of the 510 are:
- Connected features such as live tracking, send/receive courses, social media sharing and weather
- Compatible with GPS and GLONASS satellites for faster satellite acquisition
- Distance, speed, ascent/descent and GPS position
- Wireless data transfers to Garmin Connect
- Activity profiles store preferences for different cycling activities
- Compatible with GPS and GLONASS satellites for faster satellite acquisition
- Distance, speed, ascent/descent and GPS position
- Wireless data transfers to Garmin Connect
- Activity profiles store preferences for different cycling activities
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510 is also quite a bit bigger...
ive got 2 500's. There are some improvements I'd like to see, but it's basically the best head unit for the money.
ive got 2 500's. There are some improvements I'd like to see, but it's basically the best head unit for the money.
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I am struggling with my warm up before my 200m sprint qualifications. Ive been warming up on my road bike on the rollers so I can increase resistance and put a bit of a load on my legs beforehand. But I'm not sure if that's the right formula?
I hoping I can get some more advice on how to be fully warmed before my heat.
I hoping I can get some more advice on how to be fully warmed before my heat.
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I am struggling with my warm up before my 200m sprint qualifications. Ive been warming up on my road bike on the rollers so I can increase resistance and put a bit of a load on my legs beforehand. But I'm not sure if that's the right formula?
I hoping I can get some more advice on how to be fully warmed before my heat.
I hoping I can get some more advice on how to be fully warmed before my heat.
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I'm waaay overdue for a bike-'computer' upgrade, and after looking around it seems that the Garmin edge 500/ 510 looks the way to go. I'm leaning towards the 500 at the moment due to price difference, but my concern is redundancy now that that unit has been on the market since 2009. Anyone have any insights at all?
thanks
thanks
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i replicate the 20-30 laps by doing 20min on the rollers in my normal warm-up gear.
8min@100rpm/8min@110rpm/4min@120rpm.. A couple of 15" max-revs are good after that, but I'll then need to do jumps on the track..
If i have zero track time, which I find rarely happens before the 200m- but often happens before the kilo, then I'll use an Adjustable Resistance Mag Trainer with my Track Bike.
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Are we assuming zero track time?
i replicate the 20-30 laps by doing 20min on the rollers in my normal warm-up gear.
8min@100rpm/8min@110rpm/4min@120rpm.. A couple of 15" max-revs are good after that, but I'll then need to do jumps on the track..
If i have zero track time, which I find rarely happens before the 200m- but often happens before the kilo, then I'll use an Adjustable Resistance Mag Trainer with my Track Bike.
i replicate the 20-30 laps by doing 20min on the rollers in my normal warm-up gear.
8min@100rpm/8min@110rpm/4min@120rpm.. A couple of 15" max-revs are good after that, but I'll then need to do jumps on the track..
If i have zero track time, which I find rarely happens before the 200m- but often happens before the kilo, then I'll use an Adjustable Resistance Mag Trainer with my Track Bike.
This is helpful.
I am referring to zero track time. But I like the 20 mins on the rollers you listed.
I had a feeling the the trainer was the only real way to go to get the right load.
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Are we assuming zero track time?
i replicate the 20-30 laps by doing 20min on the rollers in my normal warm-up gear.
8min@100rpm/8min@110rpm/4min@120rpm.. A couple of 15" max-revs are good after that, but I'll then need to do jumps on the track..
If i have zero track time, which I find rarely happens before the 200m- but often happens before the kilo, then I'll use an Adjustable Resistance Mag Trainer with my Track Bike.
i replicate the 20-30 laps by doing 20min on the rollers in my normal warm-up gear.
8min@100rpm/8min@110rpm/4min@120rpm.. A couple of 15" max-revs are good after that, but I'll then need to do jumps on the track..
If i have zero track time, which I find rarely happens before the 200m- but often happens before the kilo, then I'll use an Adjustable Resistance Mag Trainer with my Track Bike.
It's common for elites (like quinn) to get little to no track time before an event. It's totally possible to get ready using rollers...even before big strength efforts like a kilo.