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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-16-14, 11:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,231
Posted By xengravity

Go read his facebook page. He trained in Japan...

Go read his facebook page. He trained in Japan for awhile and if you notice in the first video I posted, the Japanese Keirin school teaches all their students to spin too.

The primary point i'm...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-15-14, 09:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,231
Posted By xengravity

People will argue both ways. There is no data to...

People will argue both ways. There is no data to prove one way or another so you need to make your own choice.

The fast guys i've heard from, all sub 10's, say it's a great way to develop...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-15-14, 08:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,231
Posted By xengravity

UCI rule 1.3.013 states the following: ...

UCI rule 1.3.013 states the following:





If I understand this correctly, it sounds like everyone must be a minimum of 5cm back, except for sprinters which can go up to 0cm back. But no one...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-15-14, 08:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,231
Posted By xengravity

There is/was a clause in there that makes...

There is/was a clause in there that makes exception to sprint events e.g. Match Sprint, Keirin, F200, Kilo, etc. I'll have to find it again and ask someone what it means. Too many rules constantly...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-15-14, 07:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,231
Posted By xengravity

I'm using a Fizik Arione which is a bit longer...

I'm using a Fizik Arione which is a bit longer than the average saddle (300mm).

My memory of the UCI regulations are a bit vague but I recall it saying that the nose of the saddle can't go...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-15-14, 06:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,231
Posted By xengravity

I was hoping you'd chime in. Track cranks...

I was hoping you'd chime in.

Track cranks are 165 and road is 172.5. I'm having a hard time looking for 165 road cranks to match. I got the road bike 2 months ago and noticed an immediate...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-15-14, 06:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,231
Posted By xengravity

Fix my spin

I'm relatively new to cycling in general and just picked up a set of Kreitlers a few months ago. I figure I simply need to spend more time on the rollers to get smoother which is what i'll be doing....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-30-13, 01:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 804
Posted By xengravity

Thanks to you I am now a proud owner over...

Thanks to you I am now a proud owner over multiple pairs! I'll be out there tonight rooting you guys on, however no beers for me, appreciate the offer however!




While the crashing part...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-29-13, 05:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 804
Posted By xengravity

Went to Nationals and Got Crashed Out on the First Race

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_BDKHBBGwo

My wheels were completely destroyed. Had five minutes to scramble and find someone nice enough to let me borrow their wheels and get back in the race. ...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-13-13, 09:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,348
Posted By xengravity

Another video with a better vantage point was...

Another video with a better vantage point was just posted:

http://vimeo.com/72209241
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-26-13, 05:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,348
Posted By xengravity

Me too, i've been rooting for him for awhile. ...

Me too, i've been rooting for him for awhile.

To my understanding, Watkins was simply the faster man and making more gains quicker right before the Olympics and the team sprint squad simply didn't...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-24-13, 04:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,348
Posted By xengravity

I feel as if there is an "olympic-lull" and some...

I feel as if there is an "olympic-lull" and some of the fast guys took a break. So i'd say the "win" was circumstantial at best and a lot of it was contributed to luck but it was my first...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-24-13, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,348
Posted By xengravity

I Won My First "National Level" (NTC) - Elite Men's - Sprint Title

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c9Pte_Z4dU

Videos in reverse chronologic order of actual occurrence:

(Finals PM Session)
Sprint 1 - Match Sprint Finals Round 1
Sprint 2 - Match Sprint Finals...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-02-13, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,909
Posted By xengravity

I picked it up on the way into work this morning....

I picked it up on the way into work this morning.

Our track is closed this week for repairs so I can't fully test it out yet.

I'll slap it on my bike when I get home and roll around the cul...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-02-13, 12:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,909
Posted By xengravity

Just in from Japan: Sugino Gigas 12t Cog

http://i.imgur.com/bvS24Lo.jpg

Time to kick training up a notch :)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-24-13, 12:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,982
Posted By xengravity

To my knowledge pushing is specifically...

To my knowledge pushing is specifically disallowed for Keirins per UCI / USAC rules. It's still ok for match sprints.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-23-13, 11:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,221
Posted By xengravity

Hey Brian! You were one of the reasons why it was...

Hey Brian! You were one of the reasons why it was so great. Thanks for being so welcoming.

Unfortunately the videos were shot on my cell phone and the memory filled up on the last match sprint and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-23-13, 11:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,221
Posted By xengravity

I was seated in the saddle on that animated gif. ...

I was seated in the saddle on that animated gif. It's not from standing up as i've been on steeper tracks without issue; rather it's exactly what Brian is describing in post 5...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-23-13, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 626
Posted By xengravity

I went to go visit the Alpenrose Velodrome this weekend. What a great place!

The people there were awesome and so friendly which always makes the experience much better.

I wanted to check out their "Fast Twitch Friday's" where they hold Match Sprints and Keirins every...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-23-13, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,221
Posted By xengravity

I went to go visit the Alpenrose Velodrome this weekend. What a great place!

The people there were awesome and so friendly which always makes the experience much better.

I wanted to check out their "Fast Twitch Friday's" where they hold Match Sprints and Keirins every...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-24-13, 01:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 656
Posted By xengravity

The Marymoor Grand Prix would be the best week to...

The Marymoor Grand Prix would be the best week to come up. I'm planning on going down for the Aplenrose Challange in July as well.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-24-13, 12:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 831
Posted By xengravity

I'm with you on the interpretation of the rule. ...

I'm with you on the interpretation of the rule.

UCI states that shoe covers cannot be worn for an aerodynamic advantage and that they cannot be worn indoors, ever. In the case of "inclement...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-23-13, 01:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 831
Posted By xengravity

Regardless of Carleton having booties, he nor...

Regardless of Carleton having booties, he nor anyone else can use them in a USAC/UCI race. There are tracks that use ATRA instead and do not go through USAC/UCI so they can choose not to follow...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-23-13, 01:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 656
Posted By xengravity

[YOUTUBE] KEIRIN B FINALS - Marymoor Velodrome - Preseason Racing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2Vrc74nSEc

The official season doesn't start until June so this is more of a "for fun" race that doesn't count towards season points.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-18-13, 09:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 641
Posted By xengravity

Chris Hoy Officially Retires Today

It was going to come sooner or later. He will go down in the history books as one of the greatest there ever was.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_keqBnfKY7I
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-17-13, 10:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,354
Posted By xengravity

It specifically says in the rules that you cannot...

It specifically says in the rules that you cannot do that.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-15-13, 10:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,354
Posted By xengravity

My hams hit the computer too, which why I just...

My hams hit the computer too, which why I just keep it on the stem upside down.

USAC announced updates to the rules a few months ago. If you haven't yet, you should read up on them. Another...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-13-13, 12:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,354
Posted By xengravity

You can keep it on your stem, just turn it upside...

You can keep it on your stem, just turn it upside down so that the display is facing the ground.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-13, 08:25 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,583
Posted By xengravity

Yes, please do that. Using basic math is a lot...

Yes, please do that. Using basic math is a lot easier however.


Certainly, that's a given. We don't get to choose our bikes or gearing. You'll notice we are wearing regular tennis shoes and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-13, 12:10 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,583
Posted By xengravity

What's a picture going to prove? A video is...

What's a picture going to prove? A video is better.




You knew what?

Manskers video shows a sprint at 9-10 seconds. I'm hitting the close to the same cadence over 20-30 seconds (i'm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-13, 07:16 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,583
Posted By xengravity

Considering that we are talking about rollers,...

Considering that we are talking about rollers, yes, rollers. I hope you weren't assuming by horseback?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-13, 06:46 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,583
Posted By xengravity

yup

yup
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-13, 06:42 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,583
Posted By xengravity

Simply because you aren't able to do it doesn't...

Simply because you aren't able to do it doesn't make it impossible. A lot of the elite sprinters train by spinning out 200+ RPM's.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-13, 06:38 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,583
Posted By xengravity

Both. Spinning at high RPM's train your muscles...

Both. Spinning at high RPM's train your muscles to fire faster which is good for explosiveness on the track. If you can be stable at 200's on rollers, you'll be smooth at 160's sprinting on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-13, 02:33 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,583
Posted By xengravity

I start to get a bit shaky around 250+ RPM. ...

I start to get a bit shaky around 250+ RPM. Practice on rollers with a fixed gear. Being shaky is usually due to a poor core, or simply just a bad stroke.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-13, 03:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,366
Posted By xengravity

I hope. My goal for the winter was to disregard...

I hope. My goal for the winter was to disregard time, and lift as much as I could. I plan to start working on speed come late April/May.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-13, 03:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,366
Posted By xengravity

Speaking of Marymoor Velodrome season kick off......

Speaking of Marymoor Velodrome season kick off...

http://i.imgur.com/tRG8Mdg.png
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-13, 02:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,366
Posted By xengravity

There are only 2 races left in the season and no...

There are only 2 races left in the season and no more racing until October. It's free to spectate. I would recommend showing up at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM either this Friday or the next.

Sadly the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-13, 02:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,366
Posted By xengravity

I don't have a picture, but I have the GoPro...

I don't have a picture, but I have the GoPro mounted upside down at the end of the grip area on these bars. Due to the shape of the bars there really is no other place to put it easily.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-13, 01:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,366
Posted By xengravity

Yikes, i'm guessing you are making the gear...

Yikes, i'm guessing you are making the gear assumption based on the sound of the video? That's surprisingly accurate. I used a 49x15 which is pretty much the same thing as a 46/14. During races...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-13, 01:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,366
Posted By xengravity

I remember you saying that last year. They have...

I remember you saying that last year. They have rentals available so there is no excuse not to go now :)

It's a 6 hour drive for me. I try to make it every other week when it's racing season.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-13, 05:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,366
Posted By xengravity

GoPro At The Burnaby Velodrome

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WihYDK9daLU

Technically speaking this is not how you want to do a flying 200 which is why i'm calling it a 200m effort instead.
I wanted to quickly grab some...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-21-13, 04:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,991
Posted By xengravity

This schedule is fantastic. I hope it becomes...

This schedule is fantastic. I hope it becomes official. The only other thing I can think of to make this perfect is to split the 1/2's.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-21-13, 01:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,991
Posted By xengravity

Where was this announced?

Where was this announced?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-17-13, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,562
Posted By xengravity

I'm using the GoPro Bike Mount and place it...

I'm using the GoPro Bike Mount and place it beneath the stem:
http://gopro.com/camera-mounts/handlebar-seatpost-mount
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-17-13, 11:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,562
Posted By xengravity

I wasn't sure what the guy in front of me was...

I wasn't sure what the guy in front of me was going to do so I played it safe.

He pulled off the front in which I assumed he may rotate and go in back.
Instead he pulled and stayed high so I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-16-13, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,562
Posted By xengravity

I Ran Into The "Lone Wolf" While He Was Applying 200,000+ Rhinestone Gems To His Bike

http://i.imgur.com/tJKVU.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/LFP4P.jpg

I took this video right before I ran into him:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqIFcQ5LxsM
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-16-13, 12:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 506
Posted By xengravity

2013 National Track Calendar

https://www.usacycling.org/2013-national-track-calendar.htm

http://i.imgur.com/6XW4d.png
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-13, 09:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,282
Posted By xengravity

I hope by "*****" you mean "5 stars", if so, I...

I hope by "*****" you mean "5 stars", if so, I agree.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-08-13, 10:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,282
Posted By xengravity

Yes. I shower 3 times a day. When I get into...

Yes. I shower 3 times a day. When I get into work, after working out during lunch, and when I get home from work.

We have a fridge so I generally buy in bulk and deal with groceries once every...
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