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carleton 02-25-20 10:50 PM

"I called it first" for the 2020 Olympics
 
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carleton 02-25-20 10:51 PM

This wheel is a new Zipp Tri Spoke that's based on the well-respected 808:

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...597a9ad66b.jpg

carleton 02-25-20 10:55 PM

There will be at least one TP participant using pedal toe straps (the kind sprinters commonly use).

I've been suggesting this for pursuiters to use for years as a way to eliminate friction/waste in their drivetrain. It's not just about fear of accidental disengagement.

Baby Puke 02-26-20 12:07 AM

I'm expecting the Dutch men's sprint team to dominate all their events. I'm hoping the Japanese team can medal, they've been looking good in the TS in the world cups.

KrispyK 02-26-20 02:08 AM

US women will win the Team pursuit

Lots of custom molded pursuit bars and more teams wearing that odd POC helmet that guys at huub watt bike like.

Minion1 02-26-20 02:42 AM

Baby Puke beat me to it with the Dutch Men's team sprint comment. I was watching one of those Netflix shows on US College football, last chance U, and the coach said of one of his players he's the best athlete on the field no matter who they play. Jeffrey Hoogland makes me think of that comment a lot.

I'd like to see the NZ team Sprint podium but I don't know if they've got the power to get over the Dutch.

I have no idea regarding match sprint, though if Glaetzer wins it'll be exciting to watch.

Campbell Stewart for the Omnium and NZ's women's team Pursuit to go top 5.

ruudlaff 02-26-20 03:11 AM

I see the dutch winning the TS...but I see their closest competitor being GB. They have this weird thing about turning it on in Olympic years, but the gap might be too much to the dutch to quite catch them.

Baby Puke 02-26-20 05:25 AM


Originally Posted by Minion1 (Post 21343179)
Baby Puke beat me to it with the Dutch Men's team sprint comment. I was watching one of those Netflix shows on US College football, last chance U, and the coach said of one of his players he's the best athlete on the field no matter who they play. Jeffrey Hoogland makes me think of that comment a lot.

I'd like to see the NZ team Sprint podium but I don't know if they've got the power to get over the Dutch.

I have no idea regarding match sprint, though if Glaetzer wins it'll be exciting to watch.

Campbell Stewart for the Omnium and NZ's women's team Pursuit to go top 5.

They should dominate the match sprint (Lavreisen and Hoogland) and have no reason they shouldn't win the keirin too (Buchli). No other nation has been close to them for a couple of seasons now.

queerpunk 02-26-20 07:05 AM


Originally Posted by carleton (Post 21343092)
There will be at least one IP or TP participant using pedal toe straps (the kind sprinters commonly use).

I've been suggesting this for pursuiters to use for years as a way to eliminate friction/waste in their drivetrain. It's not just about fear of accidental disengagement.

You heard it here first - not a single person will use pedal toe straps for the IP at the Olympics.

nlaughton 02-26-20 10:44 AM

Whole thing will get cancelled due to corona virus :(

carleton 02-26-20 10:53 AM


Originally Posted by queerpunk (Post 21343292)
You heard it here first - not a single person will use pedal toe straps for the IP at the Olympics.

It happened in Rio :D

CliffordK 02-26-20 11:28 AM


Originally Posted by nlaughton (Post 21343617)
Whole thing will get cancelled due to corona virus :(

We may have 2021 Olympics.

I'm giving it about a 50/50 chance that we'll have Olympics this year. It may be entirely dependent on the cruise ship Diamond Princess, as well as how travel bans are treated. South Korea?

I'd anticipate several countries to be deemed as having the virus, but having several communities virus free.

If the current Coronavirus continues through the summer without an effective vaccine, then logistics will be a mess safeguarding both competitors, spectators, as well as countries from bringing the virus home.

nosaad 02-26-20 11:29 AM


Originally Posted by carleton (Post 21343092)
There will be at least one IP or TP participant using pedal toe straps (the kind sprinters commonly use).

I've been suggesting this for pursuiters to use for years as a way to eliminate friction/waste in their drivetrain. It's not just about fear of accidental disengagement.

drivetrain efficiency - aero inefficiency = net gain? Or would the straps go under a shoe cover somehow?

CliffordK 02-26-20 11:37 AM


Originally Posted by carleton (Post 21343090)
This wheel is a new Zipp Tri Spoke that's based on the well-respected 808:

I'd expect to see a couple of teams on 2-spoke wheels.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....AC_SL1500_.jpg

queerpunk 02-26-20 12:29 PM


Originally Posted by carleton (Post 21343632)
It happened in Rio :D

...and the IP hasn't been a part of the omnium since then.

carleton 02-26-20 01:46 PM


Originally Posted by queerpunk (Post 21343816)
...and the IP hasn't been a part of the omnium since then.

I've seen Chinese women use them in WC TP.

EDIT: And I keep forgetting that IP isn't in the Olympics anymore. Sorry. I wish they would bring that back, along with the Kilo/500.

carleton 02-26-20 02:13 PM


Originally Posted by nosaad (Post 21343695)
drivetrain efficiency - aero inefficiency = net gain? Or would the straps go under a shoe cover somehow?

1) I don't really see how straps are less efficient than current shoe tops (BOA, laces, straps)

2) Yes, you can put on booties over straps. This is common for sprinter who have a helper do it for them then push them out to the track.

carleton 02-26-20 02:22 PM

For those who are wondering if it has happened...

Rio Olympic Omnium bronze medalist Jolien D’hoore:

https://i.imgur.com/8DARZ7C.jpg

https://www.blsglobal.net/int/interview-jolien-dhoore/

I'm 99% sure that she rode them in IP in the Rio Olympics. Being that it's been so long, googling for images from her ride at Rio is hit or miss.

I'm not really up on where to find good photo galleries or videos to find more examples.

SynergyPro 02-26-20 03:47 PM

A couple of man/woman on position 1 in the Team sprint rode Front spokes wheels at the world championships. 2 and 3 rode full Disc. Anyone know why? Better handling when they come out of the first corner?

nosaad 02-26-20 05:12 PM


Originally Posted by SynergyPro (Post 21344155)
A couple of man/woman on position 1 in the Team sprint rode Front spokes wheels at the world championships. 2 and 3 rode full Disc. Anyone know why? Better handling when they come out of the first corner?

Assuming spoked wheels are lighter weight than full disc, perhaps there are marginal gains on acceleration?

Clythio 02-26-20 09:52 PM

GB Hope/Lotus "spider" bike
 
I believe it will be a fail. :)
Liked new Kogas and Argon, a lot!

carpediemracing 02-28-20 12:00 PM


Originally Posted by nlaughton (Post 21343617)
Whole thing will get cancelled due to corona virus :(

I'm with you on this one.

Japan has cancelled school for March, and I'm sure they'll be willing to take more drastic measures if they feel it necessary. The culture is such that they will sacrifice self interest in the interest of the group.

Countries and areas with more elderly people will be especially affected since the virus seems to be much more lethal to those over 60. Based on the data from China, it seems that the fatality rate is low (0.2-0.4%) for those under 50, breaks 1% for 50-59, 3% for 60+, and 14% for 80+. I could see why, for example, Japan cancelled school for March - they have one of the oldest and densely packed populations around.

I think the entire season for everything is at risk. I'm talking F1 (they postponed China, a second Italian venue bid to hold a race, then Italy had the outbreak...), cycling Classics and Grand Tours, soccer, rugby.

I may be Chicken Little crying about the sky falling but I don't see much changing in the next few weeks.

carleton 03-04-20 02:22 PM

Here is Xiaofei Wang of China using straps in the 2020 World Championship Madison:

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0319ae5a69.jpg

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/ga...ps-in-pictures

It's not a Pursuit event, but it's proof that top riders are using them in endurance events. I haven't found a gallery of Pursuit events.

EDIT: Apparently she also occasionally rides TP for China:
https://www.the-sports.org/xiaofei-w...spf477240.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclin...s_team_pursuit

queerpunk 03-04-20 02:35 PM

?
yeah people have been using straps forever.

the pursuit still isn't an olympic event though.

CliffordK 03-04-20 02:43 PM

So those are clipless pedals with toe straps? Extra support to prevent accidental pullouts?


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