Originally Posted by [170]
Let me tell you something before other losers chime in.
This is my favorite thing Super Rookie's alter-ego has ever said: other losers. Admittance of the fact that he realizes he is a loser. Half-clever.
Why 165? I prefer a faster spin up. And if 5mm does not make that much of a difference, why 170 vs 165?
It is all personal fit and feel here. Super Rookie needs the extra leverage. I like to get up to speed faster. When I picked up riding the velodrome, I was taught on 165 and was informed that 165 is good for steeper banks. I stuck with it. I know a few riders that push 167.5s at Northbrook since it is a flatter track. Meh - I have 165s, I am sticking with 'em. Who knows: maybe as I get older and slower and drop down to SR/170s level of racing, I will need 170s. For now - I stay 165.