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Go to bike shops and try several on for size. Get them to take a photo of you from the side when you are in the drops. Take note of the sizes and look up the geometries when you get home. You can do this over several weeks/months as you save money. Keep a log of all of this. Nerd out on it
The most common mistake that newbies make is to buy a bike with a top tube that is too short. I did it. I even had a custom frame made with a top tube that was too short.
The mistake that a lot of people make is to pick a bike that is comfortable for riding around town in an upright position. But, when we race, we need to lay our backs down. Especially on the track. Being that the races are so short, for 1-15 minutes we can endure positions that would be uncomfortable during a 2hr road ride.
You don't have to be super aero. Just be sure not to be upright.
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No problem. Glad to help.
Go to bike shops and try several on for size. Get them to take a photo of you from the side when you are in the drops. Take note of the sizes and look up the geometries when you get home. You can do this over several weeks/months as you save money. Keep a log of all of this. Nerd out on it
The most common mistake that newbies make is to buy a bike with a top tube that is too short. I did it. I even had a custom frame made with a top tube that was too short.
The mistake that a lot of people make is to pick a bike that is comfortable for riding around town in an upright position. But, when we race, we need to lay our backs down. Especially on the track. Being that the races are so short, for 1-15 minutes we can endure positions that would be uncomfortable during a 2hr road ride.
You don't have to be super aero. Just be sure not to be upright.
Go to bike shops and try several on for size. Get them to take a photo of you from the side when you are in the drops. Take note of the sizes and look up the geometries when you get home. You can do this over several weeks/months as you save money. Keep a log of all of this. Nerd out on it
The most common mistake that newbies make is to buy a bike with a top tube that is too short. I did it. I even had a custom frame made with a top tube that was too short.
The mistake that a lot of people make is to pick a bike that is comfortable for riding around town in an upright position. But, when we race, we need to lay our backs down. Especially on the track. Being that the races are so short, for 1-15 minutes we can endure positions that would be uncomfortable during a 2hr road ride.
You don't have to be super aero. Just be sure not to be upright.
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im looking at a replacement crankset for my miche advanced. i'm considering the affordable omnium a length longer 172.5. i'm curious about the fsa isis track crankset. i don't mind bling.
not really a question tho.
anybody here use the fsa track crankset? what do you think about it?
not really a question tho.
anybody here use the fsa track crankset? what do you think about it?
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If you don't mind bling, go for Dura Ace. They are the standard that all are compared to.
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DA cranks are so last season.
Is there a clever way to mount a garmin under the seat like the SRM? We can't race with them in front of us and its a bit annoying to have it in the pocket, so I would rather just throw it under the seat and forget about it.
Is there a clever way to mount a garmin under the seat like the SRM? We can't race with them in front of us and its a bit annoying to have it in the pocket, so I would rather just throw it under the seat and forget about it.
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No problem. Glad to help.
Go to bike shops and try several on for size. Get them to take a photo of you from the side when you are in the drops. Take note of the sizes and look up the geometries when you get home. You can do this over several weeks/months as you save money. Keep a log of all of this. Nerd out on it
The most common mistake that newbies make is to buy a bike with a top tube that is too short. I did it. I even had a custom frame made with a top tube that was too short.
The mistake that a lot of people make is to pick a bike that is comfortable for riding around town in an upright position. But, when we race, we need to lay our backs down. Especially on the track. Being that the races are so short, for 1-15 minutes we can endure positions that would be uncomfortable during a 2hr road ride.
You don't have to be super aero. Just be sure not to be upright.
Go to bike shops and try several on for size. Get them to take a photo of you from the side when you are in the drops. Take note of the sizes and look up the geometries when you get home. You can do this over several weeks/months as you save money. Keep a log of all of this. Nerd out on it
The most common mistake that newbies make is to buy a bike with a top tube that is too short. I did it. I even had a custom frame made with a top tube that was too short.
The mistake that a lot of people make is to pick a bike that is comfortable for riding around town in an upright position. But, when we race, we need to lay our backs down. Especially on the track. Being that the races are so short, for 1-15 minutes we can endure positions that would be uncomfortable during a 2hr road ride.
You don't have to be super aero. Just be sure not to be upright.
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Do I have my thinking totally backwards? On the road, crit riders and sprinter types usually go for smaller frames(I'm 6'2" and ride a 56 comfortably) for added stiffness and the likely non-existent aero benefits. On the track, they should maybe go up a size? I always thought they would follow similar logic
1) You don't pick a frame size smaller to make it stiffer. You buy a stiffer frame that fits.
2) If you are 6'2", your bike is too small. Period. You should be on a 59 or 61cm, probably.
This is exactly why I suggested that you take pics of yourself on bikes of various sizes
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Yes, your thinking is backwards
1) You don't pick a frame size smaller to make it stiffer. You buy a stiffer frame that fits.
2) If you are 6'2", your bike is too small. Period. You should be on a 59 or 61cm, probably.
This is exactly why I suggested that you take pics of yourself on bikes of various sizes
1) You don't pick a frame size smaller to make it stiffer. You buy a stiffer frame that fits.
2) If you are 6'2", your bike is too small. Period. You should be on a 59 or 61cm, probably.
This is exactly why I suggested that you take pics of yourself on bikes of various sizes
For example on the road, Andre Greipel who's just over 6' rides a size small frame.
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2) It's about balance, aerodynamics, handling.
3) Bikes come in 2cm increments for a reason. Think about that for a minute. Why do bikes not come in like 2 sizes instead of 5 or 6?
4) You are a taller human than most. It stands to reason that you'd ride a taller/longer bike.
5) Put your bike in a trainer or simply lean against a wall and take a photo of yourself in a sprint position. Compare that photo to track racers that you admire.
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1) For every person you name that rides a frame that is too small, I can name 10 that are riding one that fits.
2) It's about balance, aerodynamics, handling.
3) Bikes come in 2cm increments for a reason. Think about that for a minute. Why do bikes not come in like 2 sizes instead of 5 or 6?
4) You are a taller human than most. It stands to reason that you'd ride a taller/longer bike.
5) Put your bike in a trainer or simply lean against a wall and take a photo of yourself in a sprint position. Compare that photo to track racers that you admire.
2) It's about balance, aerodynamics, handling.
3) Bikes come in 2cm increments for a reason. Think about that for a minute. Why do bikes not come in like 2 sizes instead of 5 or 6?
4) You are a taller human than most. It stands to reason that you'd ride a taller/longer bike.
5) Put your bike in a trainer or simply lean against a wall and take a photo of yourself in a sprint position. Compare that photo to track racers that you admire.
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crank
https://www.philwood.com/products/bbpages/ssbb.php#
Bottom Bracket Axle Talent Titanium, bearings, spacer, cups
FSA Made 3 decent track cranksets.
Vigorelli
Carbon Pro Track
Carbon track
Lots of reasons trackkies do not use them...
carbon spider
isis bb
fitment
etc...
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Also, it doesn't have to be under the saddle. Just somewhere where you can't see it.
Maybe where the seat stays meet the seat tube.
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Number of riders here just use a stem mount on the seat post = though that won't work with the Cervelo's aero post... Surely you could McGuyver something up? Perhaps a piece of plactic pipe with slots either end to fit across the saddle rails (held on with zip ties) and use the stem mount on that?
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Number of riders here just use a stem mount on the seat post = though that won't work with the Cervelo's aero post... Surely you could McGuyver something up? Perhaps a piece of plactic pipe with slots either end to fit across the saddle rails (held on with zip ties) and use the stem mount on that?
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Number of riders here just use a stem mount on the seat post = though that won't work with the Cervelo's aero post... Surely you could McGuyver something up? Perhaps a piece of plactic pipe with slots either end to fit across the saddle rails (held on with zip ties) and use the stem mount on that?
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As I mentioned in the thread linked above, a buddy of mine raced Masters Pan-Ams and Masters Worlds with tape over his SRM screen and wasn't hassled at those strict world-level UCI events.
Tip: Use Gaffer's Tape. It's easy to tear with fingers and doesn't leave glue behind like other tapes. Available at art supply stores.
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For an event that really should be enough, they would have to be a real pain to want to give issue with that. They are allowed to check your bike after too if they are worried you will pull it off.
Our new track is going to limit them in even training sessions, which to be honest is quite fine for me as the only time my data matters, im going to fast to see it clearly. So was looking for a permanent solution to just have it with me,
Our new track is going to limit them in even training sessions, which to be honest is quite fine for me as the only time my data matters, im going to fast to see it clearly. So was looking for a permanent solution to just have it with me,
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For an event that really should be enough, they would have to be a real pain to want to give issue with that. They are allowed to check your bike after too if they are worried you will pull it off.
Our new track is going to limit them in even training sessions, which to be honest is quite fine for me as the only time my data matters, im going to fast to see it clearly. So was looking for a permanent solution to just have it with me,
Our new track is going to limit them in even training sessions, which to be honest is quite fine for me as the only time my data matters, im going to fast to see it clearly. So was looking for a permanent solution to just have it with me,
The reason why they aren't allowed in comp is because they don't want people pacing off of them.