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Posted By carleton

To answer OP's question in the most vague way...

To answer OP's question in the most vague way possible: It depends.

I feel that fit and frame/fork angles are the most important factors. You can have the stiffest frame in the world, but if it...
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Posted By carleton

Sorry for the late reply. What you eat the...

Sorry for the late reply.

What you eat the day and night before will power your training/race day.

I would stay hydrated with an electrolyte drink and maybe have some light snacks that have...
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Posted By carleton

I feel attacked 🫠

I feel attacked 🫠
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Posted By carleton

I’m sorry to hear that. Thanks for letting us...

I’m sorry to hear that. Thanks for letting us know.
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Posted By carleton

It's my understanding that the reason for the...

It's my understanding that the reason for the rule is because a rider can use it for pacing (by power, speed, cadence, whatever) which would give them an advantage over other riders who are using...
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Posted By carleton

SuperDaveFelt, as I'm sure you know, many great...

SuperDaveFelt, as I'm sure you know, many great bikes were hamstrung by seatpost issues, including early TK1s that used the Ritchey style. Felt eventually ditched that style for the TK1 or TK FRD.
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Posted By carleton

Oh, and you don't need to buy a Dura Ace 7700 or...

Oh, and you don't need to buy a Dura Ace 7700 or 7710 bottom brackets to mate with your Dura Ace crank arms. They can get to be pricey. You can get lower tier Shimano Octalink BBs as well. I can't...
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Posted By carleton

The 7700 BB is a serviceable ball and needle...

The 7700 BB is a serviceable ball and needle bearing BB. It's wonderful. It should arrive as smooth as butter. Put your cranks on and ride it like you stole it.

Maintaining a track bike isn't...
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Posted By carleton

For new racers: Focus on simply staying in the...

For new racers:
Focus on simply staying in the Sprinter's Lane during time trials. Trying to ride on the black line will take too much mental energy because you will be distracted with the edge of...
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Posted By carleton

Yeah, you are subject taco-ing a chainring if you...

Yeah, you are subject taco-ing a chainring if you try to get a road bike's stem or bars to flex. Hell, I've taco-ed a road chainring just climbing a hill in my neighborhood.

I've seen people use...
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Posted By carleton

One thing to be mindful of when going to narrow...

One thing to be mindful of when going to narrow bars is the reach. Even though the reach of the new narrow bars may be the same on paper as your current bars, the effective reach will be shorter...
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Posted By carleton

I would argue that anyone not strong enough to...

I would argue that anyone not strong enough to fight for the win shouldn't be the tip of the spear working harder than everyone else in the race. Maybe sit in and possibly get shuffled back, but you...
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Posted By carleton

Hi, Bisexcycle. Welcome to the forum. A poll...

Hi, Bisexcycle. Welcome to the forum.

A poll may not be the best way to get the kind of info that you are looking for...especially if you are looking for something that you will use personally. If...
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Posted By carleton

Hi, sebasbike. Welcome to the sport! First...

Hi, sebasbike. Welcome to the sport!

First and foremost, you shouldn't be on the track with experienced riders (any other riders) before you have completed your beginner classes. Seriously. You...
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Posted By carleton

I would imagine that it's to "straighten-out" the...

I would imagine that it's to "straighten-out" the track and make it more round instead of cigar-shaped. There are a lot of g-forces when you slam into turns 1 and 3. That turns into friction on the...
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Posted By carleton

Yeah, I used to have an Adamo and a Cobb longer...

Yeah, I used to have an Adamo and a Cobb longer saddle…the Adamo absolutely sucked (for the reasons stated above) and the Cobb was better because it was connected in the center-front, but the...
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Posted By carleton

That looks like a great build for the 500m. 1...

That looks like a great build for the 500m. 1 note, though. I’d recommend trading out the Adamo saddle for a long standard saddle like the Arione classic.

Why? The Adamo is designed to be used in...
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Posted By carleton

Kim is kind of a big deal... ...

Kim is kind of a big deal...

https://www.trbimg.com/img-54ebda83/turbine/mc-kim-geist-wins-bronze-at-world-championships02232015-20150223
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Posted By carleton

I appreciate that you are thinking deeply about...

I appreciate that you are thinking deeply about this.



That's not the right way to think about this. The risks are additive.

You have X amount of risk at work. Then in your leisure time, you...
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Posted By carleton

I really have to ask, how and why are you all...

I really have to ask, how and why are you all doing this during a pandemic of biblical proportions?

The vaccine doesn’t prevent you from getting and spreading COVID. It simply helps deal
with it....
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Posted By carleton

Also, I haven't studied the photos and videos too...

Also, I haven't studied the photos and videos too much, but I didn't notice any groundbreaking equipment that I thought people would be itching to get their hands on.
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Posted By carleton

Did that new Koga bike ever make it out of the...

Did that new Koga bike ever make it out of the prototype phase?

https://www.velobike.co.nz/blog/2019/5/18/koga-2020-project-tokyo-track-review
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Posted By carleton

Off-topic, but directly related: The real gains...

Off-topic, but directly related: The real gains (and losses) come via aerodynamics.

I watched a small 15 year old girl following a large powerful man during a flying 200 in training for fun. The...
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Posted By carleton

Lots of shenanigans from both Hoogland and...

Lots of shenanigans from both Hoogland and Lavreysen, but Lavreysen simply has more horsepower:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXg48AkPY78
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Posted By carleton

Valente gets her wheel swiped from under her in...

Valente gets her wheel swiped from under her in the Points Race, goes down, gets back up and finishes strong to win the Omnium. Amazingly close to it being a tragic loss after coming into the race...
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Posted By carleton

Whelp, as a great racer once told me, "When in...

Whelp, as a great racer once told me, "When in doubt, lead it out!": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4MtHZduu4M
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Posted By carleton

Anyone got pics of any bikes/kit?

Anyone got pics of any bikes/kit?
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Posted By carleton

Also, know that there are ways to game a power...

Also, know that there are ways to game a power meter to get bigger numbers that you would actually see in the heat of competition. This can lead many to believe that they have abilities that rival...
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Posted By carleton

Hi, zybez. Welcome to the sport and to the forum....

Hi, zybez. Welcome to the sport and to the forum.

Long story short, while power makes for great bragging rights, it's a red herring. While power is most certainly an indicator of ability, it's not...
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Posted By carleton

This is awesome. Now comes the even harder...

This is awesome.

Now comes the even harder part:
- Navigating young adulthood (if the kid moves out of the house and goes to college or military). This includes managing free time, school,...
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Posted By carleton

*Yeah Baseball Batting Gloves (sorry). I've...

*Yeah Baseball Batting Gloves (sorry).

I've used golf gloves, too. The leather is even nicer. But, you have to find a match pair individually. And the leather is thinner and doesn't last as long....
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Posted By carleton

Yes, you should be wearing gloves on a cement...

Yes, you should be wearing gloves on a cement track (for reasons that should be obvious now). When you fall and slide, it's instincutal to put your hands out to help keep your head from hitting the...
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Posted By carleton

+1 on full finger gloves. Baseball gloves...

+1 on full finger gloves.

Baseball gloves are the best bang for your buck here. Form-fitting, great leather, easy to find, inexpensive, lots of colors.
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Posted By carleton

Yup. “Track nuts” are significantly different...

Yup. “Track nuts” are significantly different than regular nuts that you get from a hardware store. Also, to those not familiar, you’ll appreciate buying fresh ones periodically. I suggest Dura Ace,...
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Posted By carleton

I would suspect that you've also never done a...

I would suspect that you've also never done a maximal standing start on a road bike either. But, maybe you simply don't produce enough torque (which is not unusual).



Sometimes the plates of...
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Posted By carleton

Also, your final product cannot be too long....

Also, your final product cannot be too long. Because, if the wheel has to go all the way forward and the tensioner all the way nearly out, then your heel will touch it.

It’s not catastrophic,...
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Posted By carleton

They are designed to keep the wheel from slipping...

They are designed to keep the wheel from slipping forward during a high torque effort like a standing start or rolling jump.

In fact, that’s the preferred method for stopping this from happening...
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Posted By carleton

I can’t. I’m no longer a mod here. You can...

I can’t. I’m no longer a mod here.

You can report this thread and ask that it be merged and maybe the mods will do so.
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Posted By carleton

Yeah, the 2nd chain is an option, but it will get...

Yeah, the 2nd chain is an option, but it will get old after a while. Also, you introduce a potential point of failure by swapping chains one or more times every session you ride. Chains aren't...
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Posted By carleton

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it's...

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it's better you find out sooner than later.

The rear track ends / dropouts are already pretty short by modern standards. Being that the rear triangle is...
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Posted By carleton

Outboard bearings aren't better for track. The...

Outboard bearings aren't better for track. The benefits are dubious for the road (in my humble opinion).

Dura Ace 7710 are the reference track crank. Comes in both Octalink sealed bearing or...
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Posted By carleton

The info here is still very relevant:...

The info here is still very relevant: https://www.bikeforums.net/track-cycling-velodrome-racing-training-area/804365-informal-reviews-track-wheels.html

As a new racer, know that the front wheel...
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Posted By carleton

{sigh}...

{sigh} https://www.bikeforums.net/track-cycling-velodrome-racing-training-area/925396-track-tire-questions.html
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Posted By carleton

{sigh}...

{sigh} https://www.bikeforums.net/track-cycling-velodrome-racing-training-area/925916-trading.html
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Posted By carleton

I’m not familiar with the current offerings. But,...

I’m not familiar with the current offerings. But, I’ll offer this: If you think that you’ll keep with the sport for a while, invest in a quality crankset. You can move it to any bike, even Olympic...
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Posted By carleton

Yeah. At this point, the health authorities would...

Yeah. At this point, the health authorities would be remiss if they didn't fulfill their duty to warn...the world.

Maybe this will at least convince some who are on the fence about attending or...
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Posted By carleton

Regarding the Olympics:...

Regarding the Olympics: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/05/27/national/doctors-covid-19-tokyo-olympics/

First few paragraphs:
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Posted By carleton

(Nothing against you personally, Clythio, but you...

(Nothing against you personally, Clythio, but you bring up the topic...)

Part of keeping the virus in check is about being vaccinated and making sure that oneself doesn’t get it to spread it. But,...
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Posted By carleton

This makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.

This makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.
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Posted By carleton

It’s not worth it. We are still knee-deep...

It’s not worth it.

We are still knee-deep in a pandemic. Yes, there is light at the end of the tunnel, but we aren’t through this yet.

There are too many ways for people to get infected by...
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