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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-26-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 833
Posted By JimiMimni

Thanks for the response! I wasn't clear, I sold...

Thanks for the response! I wasn't clear, I sold the TK1. Trying to find a proper machine is surprisingly hard right now.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-25-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 833
Posted By JimiMimni

2023 Start(ing back) Up guide

Hey gang, I wanted to check in with the hive mind as it looks like I might get to start racing again since BVV is opening back up! After a 5 year hiatus from racing, with only a handful of cogs and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-11-18, 07:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,221
Posted By JimiMimni

Based on my limited experience, there are a few...

Based on my limited experience, there are a few things to look for in track tires, in addition to width. You need to consider the total rolling resistance of the tire, and the rolling resistance at...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-10-18, 10:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 21,707
Posted By JimiMimni

Quote for emphasis. There are what, 1,000 regular...

Quote for emphasis. There are what, 1,000 regular track racers in the US? That's why "everything track racing is hand-me down." By comparison, there is simply no demand.The examples of national teams...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-10-18, 06:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 21,707
Posted By JimiMimni

Https://store.stagescycling.com/Stages-Power-LR-Du...

Https://store.stagescycling.com/Stages-Power-LR-Dura-Ace-9100-crankset-bi-lateral-dual-power-meter
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-10-18, 06:28 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 21,707
Posted By JimiMimni

Yup.Ironically I trouble shoot power meters all...

Yup.Ironically I trouble shoot power meters all day, then come here and talk about them in my free time. :D
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-09-18, 11:00 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 141,503
Posted By JimiMimni

The Flip-flop hub is a necessity. But also, those...

The Flip-flop hub is a necessity. But also, those are just my guidelines. At BVV, we're racing 4 races per night, at a max. It's way less gear changing than it looks.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-09-18, 10:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 21,707
Posted By JimiMimni

Just wanted to make sure that was the only...

Just wanted to make sure that was the only criticism. It's completely accurate, unfortunately.



Your understanding is slightly askew. Our meters broadcast at 4Hz, but head units only receive...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-09-18, 06:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 21,707
Posted By JimiMimni

Stages are great for bunch racing. Our meters...

Stages are great for bunch racing. Our meters just don't work well for standing starts. I'd love feedback on what you've heard that makes our meters so useless!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-09-18, 06:28 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 141,503
Posted By JimiMimni

A couple of years ago I stole a gear list from...

A couple of years ago I stole a gear list from the "Learn to ride track" page that the Minnesota cycling federation had up. Here's the condensed version I use:

Scratch: 49/14 (50/14 for 2k or...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-01-18, 09:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,690
Posted By JimiMimni

As a service rep for a company that deals with...

As a service rep for a company that deals with legacy items every day, I'd like to remind ya'll that stuff gets old at a certain point, and even if it isn't worn out, there is no benefit for the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-17-18, 04:25 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 39,158
Posted By JimiMimni

Came across this on WasteBook today: ...

Came across this on WasteBook today:

https://www.facebook.com/TrackHackSolutions/

Another(?) Lemond Revo fixie adaptor.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-07-18, 08:09 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 21,873
Posted By JimiMimni

According to one of the engineers I work with,...

According to one of the engineers I work with, who knows some of the engineers at Felt:

In testing indoor velodromes show an average yaw angle of 2.5 degrees. Thus, they designed a bike that is...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-18-18, 09:48 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By JimiMimni

Contis and WTBs are almost always tight. The more...

Contis and WTBs are almost always tight. The more of the bead you can get in to the rim channel the better they'll go over the rim. It won't be easy, though. Gluing Conti tubs are the WORST.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-18-18, 02:17 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 525,367
Posted By JimiMimni

GR8 rings in Australia will do custom orders on...

GR8 rings in Australia will do custom orders on almost any size you like.

GR8 - Home (http://gr8designs.com.au/)

I ordered some last year and they arrived quickly. They're pretty nice rings,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-18-18, 01:18 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 24,878
Posted By JimiMimni

Probably, but it's over the widest part of the...

Probably, but it's over the widest part of the mast. I can't imagine there is anything to worry about regarding weight distribution. You're really only interested in having a block between the topper...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-18-18, 01:03 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 24,878
Posted By JimiMimni

Yup. This is ~9mm shim I pulled from the mast...

Yup. This is ~9mm shim I pulled from the mast topper. Each penny is 1.2 to 1.5mm thick, so you can get some fairly precise changes in height.

This might work for other masts, but I can neither...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-18-18, 12:09 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 24,878
Posted By JimiMimni

Just a heads up for those with Felt TK1s: You can...

Just a heads up for those with Felt TK1s: You can use pennies as a seatmast shim. I find this a more creative way to throw money at the problem, instead of cutting shims out of the post.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-11-18, 10:38 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,249
Posted By JimiMimni

Yes, and no: There is some literature about it,...

Yes, and no: There is some literature about it, and based on the physiology of muscle contraction (ions moving across the cell membrane), it makes sense.

That said, a lot of the new literature is...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-07-18, 09:24 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 43,691
Posted By JimiMimni

These aren't really JUST bought, but over the...

These aren't really JUST bought, but over the winter I've acquired an older TK1, Profile Design aerobars, and Bont Vaypor T shoes. Oh, and some 36cm bars, and a dedicated TT saddle that is pretty...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-05-18, 07:43 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 525,367
Posted By JimiMimni

Their marketing team needs some lessons on how to...

Their marketing team needs some lessons on how to sell data. Bare hands are equivocal, or faster, according to their own data. Certainly not going to get me out of my 25 pounds!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-25-18, 11:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,087
Posted By JimiMimni

Aero testing

Folks,

After reading this (http://fitwerx.com/ask-fitwerx-article-archive/your-power-meter-is-the-best-wind-tunnel-available/)article, about parsing out CdA from power data, and this ...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-22-18, 10:03 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 525,367
Posted By JimiMimni

Do you have some evidence suggesting this is an...

Do you have some evidence suggesting this is an empirical decision? Because that is a BIG assumption. The more I hear about elite athletes, and professional riders, the less inclined I am to think...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-20-17, 06:35 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By JimiMimni

I don't remember where, but there is a link on...

I don't remember where, but there is a link on one of these mega threads to a discussion about spoked front wheels vs. tri/four/five spoke wheels. 808s are faster than five spokes. Granted that's...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-19-17, 10:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,882
Posted By JimiMimni

I want to get my cat. 2 upgrade. That's the...

I want to get my cat. 2 upgrade. That's the biggie.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-19-17, 08:07 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By JimiMimni

There is some more discussion about tubular...

There is some more discussion about tubular gluing in the track tires sticky, I think.

The common dogma I was taught regarding track tubs is that high pressure in the tires does as much, or more,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-15-17, 07:11 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 27,410
Posted By JimiMimni

I don't have any experience with the unit, but...

I don't have any experience with the unit, but why don't you use a different wheel for warm up? That seems like a more reasonable solution than swapping out rollers, or trying to leverage Feedback to...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-13-17, 08:05 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 43,691
Posted By JimiMimni

Seems like a reasonable hypothesis, but I have...

Seems like a reasonable hypothesis, but I have wax on this chain. I just wanted to share the revelation with the group. It might be worth a few watts, or not. I don't have a way to test and verify.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-12-17, 11:11 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 43,691
Posted By JimiMimni

I just wanted to come back and say that the EAI...

I just wanted to come back and say that the EAI cog/DuraAce ring combo with an Izumi V chain was nearly silent while racing last weekend. Given that those are typically noisy chains I'm impressed....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-07-17, 10:00 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 184,890
Posted By JimiMimni

Second on the Vittorias. Maybe the Pista Control,...

Second on the Vittorias. Maybe the Pista Control, since DLV is outdoor concrete. Plus they're slightly cheaper, and should be more durable. Not a bad combo, to my mind.

If he hates his mechanics,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-05-17, 09:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,296
Posted By JimiMimni

Bojangles has you covered there.

Bojangles has you covered there.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-02-17, 10:16 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 21,873
Posted By JimiMimni

Fixed that for you.

Fixed that for you.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-02-17, 10:10 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 21,873
Posted By JimiMimni

MY girlfriend is getting annoyed because everyone...

MY girlfriend is getting annoyed because everyone time he's on camera I comment on it.

"He's so big!"
"What the **** is that huge Greek doing!?"
"Hey, did you know that Volikakis dude was a...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-01-17, 07:07 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,627
Posted By JimiMimni

I can't speak specifically to track cycling,...

I can't speak specifically to track cycling, however:

In weightlifting (proper Olympic lifting, mind you!) if you're doing 2-3x bodyweight for back squat reps (3x5-3x10) you're likely "strong...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-30-17, 06:44 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 525,367
Posted By JimiMimni

It's a great media outlet. I enjoy almost all of...

It's a great media outlet. I enjoy almost all of the content I've found on there, as opposed to Wastebook.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-30-17, 06:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,234
Posted By JimiMimni

This thread:...

This thread: https://www.bikeforums.net/track-cycling-velodrome-racing-training-area/925396-track-tire-questions.html has a lot of info you're looking for.

Personally, I've opted for Continental...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-22-17, 08:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,599
Posted By JimiMimni

My madison partner rides one. She's never really...

My madison partner rides one. She's never really said anything about it, though honestly I haven't asked. I actually thought it was an aluminum bike.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-20-17, 07:36 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 525,367
Posted By JimiMimni

Zipp's "Firecrest" technology is the previous...

Zipp's "Firecrest" technology is the previous generation of torodial rim shaping. Their first foray in to the WIDE carbon wheels. That is being phased out now in favor of "Firestrike," which if I've...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-15-17, 10:49 PM
Replies: 137
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Views: 74,189
Posted By JimiMimni

The rings I ordered are pretty fresh. There is a...

The rings I ordered are pretty fresh. There is a direct correlation between condition and price. The one that was most expensive in in the best shape. Duh, but thought it was worth mentioning. They...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-13-17, 10:39 PM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 525,367
Posted By JimiMimni

They do have goofy spacing. If you actually...

They do have goofy spacing. If you actually want/can pony up the money for the FRD version, it's sold with two wheelsets (training/racing) because of said proprietary hubs. They bike is pursuit only,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-11-17, 07:06 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 21,873
Posted By JimiMimni

I was able to watch the Womens Omnium points race...

I was able to watch the Womens Omnium points race on YouTube. Granted, I think it's in Polish.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNfdIktxhiA

SPOILERS IN THE TITLE! Same for that accounts other...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-11-17, 07:03 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 43,691
Posted By JimiMimni

One of my math major friends in college worked...

One of my math major friends in college worked out a formula for adjusting stem length to keep the same total extension fit different width bars. He used it primarily for MTB bars, but it should be...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-07-17, 07:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,637
Posted By JimiMimni

I'm on the Vaypor+. They're pretty great. Mine...

I'm on the Vaypor+. They're pretty great. Mine are a double BOA, which has thus far been problem free. Would highly recommend!



I had some former colleagues who were creating custom carbon...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-06-17, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By JimiMimni

When I'm writing my own training, I spend a lot...

When I'm writing my own training, I spend a lot of time following QP's "inverse" approach. My coach has a bit of a mixed approach. One block is traditional mileage, the next has more threshold, and I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-06-17, 07:43 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 43,691
Posted By JimiMimni

Does it have to be adjustable? There are some...

Does it have to be adjustable? There are some pretty steep stems on the market, if you know what angle you're looking for. Salsa and Profile Design both have stems available on QPB that are -25 and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-04-17, 06:01 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 43,691
Posted By JimiMimni

I lol'd really hard at this. Bling gold cogs are...

I lol'd really hard at this. Bling gold cogs are for sure attractive, but I couldn't make myself pay for them. The silver ones, though? Yeah, totally can pull that off.

Reality: Yeah, probably...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-03-17, 06:22 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 43,691
Posted By JimiMimni

At the behest of one of my buddies, I decided to...

At the behest of one of my buddies, I decided to upgrade my drivetrain a bit. Just purchased 48t, 49t, 50t and 51t Dura Ace chainrings, and EAI Superstar 14t, and 15t cogs.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-02-17, 06:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,296
Posted By JimiMimni

However, you replenish your phosphate stores by...

However, you replenish your phosphate stores by supplementing with glucose, to keep your glycogen topped off. If your body has full glycogen stores, it is more likely, and able, to secrete creatine...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-30-17, 06:53 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By JimiMimni

I was wondering how they were marketing that...

I was wondering how they were marketing that abomination of a bar. Riser road bars. :twitchy::twitchy:
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-27-17, 09:06 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By JimiMimni

Oooh, good to know. That's what I was curious...

Oooh, good to know. That's what I was curious about. Seems like bar shape is much less important than bar size, which means you can use a stiffer, narrower bar without aero penalty. Thanks for the...
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