Originally Posted by
WeekKnees
This question about Keirin races has been on my mind. If NJS specification is design to reduce/remove equipment advantage, how has it changed over time? Surely if I ride a modern NJS approved bike, I have an unfair advantage compared to a racer from 10-20 yrs ago, right?
I don't think you'd have any advantage in terms of creating speed or better aerodynamics. The only advantage I can see is maybe in the areas of safety (pads, helmets), durability (tires), nutrition (new studies, new supplements), or training (benefiting from new "best practices" and whatnot).
Originally Posted by
queerpunk
NJS standards haven't changed meaningfully in that amount of time.
I dunno, maybe there is some tubing that's a little bit lighter or stiffer, but the basics are the same.
+1
EDIT:
Also, maybe Baby Puke will answer. He raced NJS races in Japan. Here's his blog:
http://keirin-jotourist.blogspot.com/