pierrej

They're more efficient, it's not by much but they are

tobukog

I was surprised that even their sprinters had gone narrow. They were using Shimano or Kappstein rings.

taras0000

Efficiency because of less surface contact area? Or because 9/10 speed chains have better implemented tech to make the chains more efficient? I could see that Shimano and other chain producers focusing more on premium 10 speed chains compared to their 1/8tj offerings.

carleton

And they are probably cheaper and more accessible than the boutique 1/8" chains with coatings that are being offered now.

It's "free speed", I guess.

Morelock

11 speed DA chain is the efficiency weenies dream. It's unfortunate that not nearly as much effort goes into 1/8 chains (realistically there doesn't need to be other than from a pure efficiency standpoint, of course as things get narrower on road chains they have to keep working on them)

I'm surprised to see sprinters on them though, some of the stronger guys may be able to snap them.

700wheel

Another possible hour record challenge in April?
Decision on Campenaerts' Hour Record attempt to be made on Friday | Cyclingnews.com

Morelock

Campenaert's has a pretty good shot at it in Aguas. That said, even at the "magic track" it's going to be a bit more than just showing up and collecting the record. Wiggins ride was very good, better than most of us thought.
Michael Hutchinson suggested if he did set it in Aguas that it would mean the record could then only be set at altitude... and he seemed to get peeved with me that I suggested the record had already moved to altitude or bust.

Morelock

marginal gains podcast (show 2) had a good section on rolling resistance, and they delved into optimal pressure on the track (particularly Major Taylor) and even about epoxy'ing tyres on rims at big events.

Poppit

carleton

looooooool

Clythio

64?

Poppit

700wheel

Is John Archibald's (post 2360) using a missing link chain connector?
I've never seen this type connector used.

Poppit

Godsight

The chain look like a KMC X101 which come standard in it's box with a missing quick link.

Just recently bought a KMC K710 and it also came with a missing link instead of the old moto style link.

Morelock

With a nickname like that, you've gotta have a big crank.

Poppit

Godsight

Only money to get the riders at WC stop I would guess. Most big track country now have trade team they use as filler team for the national squad.

carleton

brawlo

They're standard with a number of chains these days. I've had them on SRAM and KMC chains and been using them for maybe 7yrs now. If you change/break chains a lot they can get sloppy, but they're cheap to replace. I find them a lot less fiddly to break also, just using a set of the pliers and bingo

Baby Puke

New Bridgestone Japan national team bike

taras0000

Nice! Those bars look interesting. Assuming more press will be released on these...

Morelock

nice, agree the bars are interesting.

Baby Puke

These bikes have been in the hands of the riders for a while now but I haven't seen anything yet outside of the riders' personal IG posts.

Dalai

Nice Anchor!