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#953
‘96 Little 5
I've started riding at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome in Northbrook, IL. My wife is a bit alarmed at the growing number of bikes in our house, so I christened this one Tribble. A UW Madison student was using it as a campus fixie so it came with a patina. Fun stuff, cheers!
#960
1incpa What is the size of this Tiemeyer and how tall are you? I just picked up a medium track signature on a whim and am freaking out a little about sizing (6ft, run a 56 TT + 110/120 stem).
#961
For track TT races you could still go with Large/56, but for sprint/high speed races, XL/58 - to get arms in horizontal position - and better directional stability considering modern steep bank small radius 250m tracks. That's the current state of art. Medium will be small for you. I'm 5'9 and race short ITT on 56 and sprint on 58 Fujis.
#962
You definitely want to size up for your track frame.
I ride a 56 road bike, but on the track, I fit on a 60-62.
I ride a 56 road bike, but on the track, I fit on a 60-62.
#963
Clythio and topflightpro thank you both for your insight and feedback. I have yet to have a clear answer on translating road fitting concepts to track; no Tiemeyer for me .
#964
It's not uncommon for people to start on a bike the same size as their road bike. I'm now on my third track frame in about 5 years. I've sized up with each frame.
#965
I'm late to the party...
I'm 5'-10" and the bike has a top tube around 56cm. I'm running a 120mm stem.
I do mass start races, and the bike is pretty comfortable.
I agree that at 6' you'd probably fit better on a bigger frame.
PI
I'm 5'-10" and the bike has a top tube around 56cm. I'm running a 120mm stem.
I do mass start races, and the bike is pretty comfortable.
I agree that at 6' you'd probably fit better on a bigger frame.
PI
#966
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Drop bar setup. 170mm stem
Adapter from [MENTION=355738]Fcc[/MENTION]scycling on instagram
60T chainring. infocrank road with track adapter
#967
That strap setup is slick, almost as impressive as that stem!
How long do Pista Speeds last for you on San Diego? I've always been too paranoid about tire life to run anything more aggressive than a corsa speed outdoors.
How long do Pista Speeds last for you on San Diego? I've always been too paranoid about tire life to run anything more aggressive than a corsa speed outdoors.
#970
#973
I'm coming back to racing after a two-year break (mostly road), but it is crazy the size of the chainrings some of the athletes are running at the Olympics...pretty badass.
#974
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#975
Here is my rig for next season. Basically my background is paradoxical as I was a crit specialist/climber; back in my road racing days I was a nice 155 lbs (6ft tall). I am now a more plump 175 lbs after taking some time away from the bike and more time in the gym (and beer)...ready to get on the track flex my measly 20 second power. *Don't make fun of the mismatched tires (it's bad...I know)...I'm trying to find a way to make this work from a secondhand set of wheels*
Last edited by brian44; 08-16-21 at 02:49 PM.
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