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If you're a speedplay rider already, the thought of a PM pedal compatible is tempting (if it's priced competitively) but overall yes... already tons of options out there, for the most part if you wanted a pedal based PM system, you've already moved from Speedplay... or you have a different type of PM. It's an interesting buy though, Speedplay has always been a unicorn of sorts holding out against much bigger companies trying to buy them.
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ABOC site is down/gone = no UpUpUp :(
I was only on there last week, so it's recent |
Originally Posted by brawlo
(Post 21149196)
ABOC site is down/gone = no UpUpUp :(
I was only on there last week, so it's recent I recall the preface of the website when it first launched stating something to the effect that the website being a place to keep notes and whatnot for an upcoming Track Sprinting book. The main URL of the site was: http://upupup.aboc.com.au/the-book https://i.imgur.com/n2RWiFZ.png I did think it was weird to give away the "milk" then try to sell the "cow" later, but I didn't question it. I really enjoyed the content. I hope it's a temporary thing, like the credit card used to pay the domain fees expired and wasn't updated :foo: (this happens more often than you think) |
Or, we've managed to outlast Fixed Gear Fever and Up Up Up... :D
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Originally Posted by carleton
(Post 21149432)
Or, we've managed to outlast Fixed Gear Fever and Up Up Up... :D
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The 2021 Masters World Championships will be held in Los Angeles.
https://www.uci.org/inside-uci/press...h-uci-congress |
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Originally Posted by brawlo
(Post 21149196)
ABOC site is down/gone = no UpUpUp :(
I was only on there last week, so it's recent |
Originally Posted by brawlo
(Post 21154569)
Back up and running now
Originally Posted by carleton
(Post 21149429)
I hope it's a temporary thing, like the credit card used to pay the domain fees expired and wasn't updated :foo: (this happens more often than you think)
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Here's a rider who found the Zipp 808/Super9 faster than a Mavic Comete pair:
https://fitwerx.com/relentless-pursu...ike-aero-test/ |
Originally Posted by Baby Puke
(Post 21155885)
Here's a rider who found the Zipp 808/Super9 faster than a Mavic Comete pair:
https://fitwerx.com/relentless-pursu...ike-aero-test/ And he has the credentials to back it up: Dean combines his mechanical engineering background with real world testing, training, and competition in cycling and triathlon. Dean’s comprehensive approach to rider positioning and product selection has benefited countless road cyclists and triathletes at all levels. Regarded as a leading industry authority in aerodynamics and bike positioning, he spends hundreds of hours each year field testing and analyzing the aerodynamic and mechanical properties of body positions and cycling equipment. Due to a running injury, Dean changed his focus from triathlon and started doing hill climbs (even though he is 6’3″) and racing bikes in 2011. In recent years, he started racing on the track as well. He has done quite well racing for Team Fit Werx and holds multiple National and World Championship titles on the track and in TT. Experience: SICI Certified Advanced Fit Technician, performs 300 bike fittings annually. Category 1 Road Racer Masters World Champion – Pursuit Two discipline AG National Champion (TT and Pursuit) Father of four. Pro triathlete since October 2006, competed in first triathlon in July 2000. 1996 World Champion Rower – U23 USA Men’s Eight. Captain and 4-year member of United States Naval Academy crew team. Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, United States Naval Academy. A few of Dean’s notable results: 2016 – Masters World 3K Pursuit Champion. 40-44. 2016 – Masters 3K Team Pursuit – Silver. 2016 – National Team Pursuit Champion (record time). Masters 35. 2016 – National 4K Individual Pursuit – Silver. Elite. 2015 – Masters World 3K Pursuit Champion. 40-44. 2015 – National 4K Team Pursuit Champion. Masters 35. 2015 – National 3K Pursuit Champion. Masters 35. 2014 – National TT Champion. Masters 35. 2014 – National 3K Pursuit Champion. Masters. 2014 – Cat 1 upgrade 2012 – MA State Road Champion. Masters 35+ 2012 – Cat 2 Upgrade 2012 – 1:04:47 Mt. Washington |
Eh. Io looks cooler!
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Originally Posted by pierrej
(Post 20670638)
Made locally, same company that does the ribbed seat post and the molded aerobar extensions. None of the team ever really used them but they can be made in any measurements you would like
Also here's the custom "Thomson" also made locally https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2f8f33a7e7.jpg |
Interesting Aussie bars
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...bb88d75680.png |
Originally Posted by Morelock
(Post 21168083)
Interesting Aussie bars
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...bb88d75680.png |
Originally Posted by carleton
(Post 21140203)
Nice!
The cool bits: https://i2.wp.com/morecadence.jp/wp-...19/09/7416.jpg https://i0.wp.com/morecadence.jp/wp-.../09/7435-1.jpg https://i0.wp.com/morecadence.jp/wp-...dc5c9ade9d.jpg https://i0.wp.com/morecadence.jp/wp-...19/09/4281.jpg Bonus: Apparently it can be adapted to use standard stems (like the TK1 / TKFRD) https://i2.wp.com/morecadence.jp/wp-...19/09/7523.jpg |
yeah it's a road crank, you can see the adapter bolts in the action shot. Probably custom rings in the other.
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https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5bbe32c1c.jpeg
Front wheel and fork looks interesting, new zipp? |
Looks suspiciously like the old discontinued front Zipp 900...
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^ It does look like a 900, but with a different hub design? (Thru axle?)
What's more interesting is the fork. If you look very close it's not the same as the following rider's. Does this mean we're back to thinking narrow fork to wheel is better than big gap :D It seems to rotate each Olympic cycle |
Well, we've heard Zipp say they were working with Argon on new options. That may be it. As you said, it definitely looks like a Thru Axle and the fork blades look almost like they are touching that front disc.
It's very similar to what Felt and Hed did with the Super FRD frame. The front hub is narrower than standard, so you have to use the supplied Hed wheels. It also appears to run a TA. I wonder if Argon altered the frame geometry to make it more sprint friendly or just the fork? |
Originally Posted by carleton
(Post 21140203)
Nice!
The cool bits: https://i2.wp.com/morecadence.jp/wp-...19/09/7416.jpg https://i0.wp.com/morecadence.jp/wp-.../09/7435-1.jpg https://i0.wp.com/morecadence.jp/wp-...dc5c9ade9d.jpg https://i0.wp.com/morecadence.jp/wp-...19/09/4281.jpg Bonus: Apparently it can be adapted to use standard stems (like the TK1 / TKFRD) https://i2.wp.com/morecadence.jp/wp-...19/09/7523.jpg I never knew anyone made anything like this... https://bdopcycling.com/product/bdop...himano-5-bolt/ |
Originally Posted by Morelock
(Post 21176007)
^ It does look like a 900, but with a different hub design? (Thru axle?)
What's more interesting is the fork. If you look very close it's not the same as the following rider's. Does this mean we're back to thinking narrow fork to wheel is better than big gap :D It seems to rotate each Olympic cycle |
Can vouch for the vdop, it works well.
@Baby Puke indeed, 808life. ;) |
Bikes being used by the sprinters at the London 6 day.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...84875bbb45.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d24337dbcf.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...fedae06c02.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5c698993c3.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c3c9565bea.jpg |
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