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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-25-21, 06:36 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

HAHA! Well I guess we do things differently over...

HAHA! Well I guess we do things differently over here, but in general I completely agree with Rule 49! But basically, you put something down under your saddle (glove, rag, whatever), and all is good....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-25-21, 04:27 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Sorry, what is rule 49?

Sorry, what is rule 49?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-23-21, 01:43 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Japanese works stand. These are so, so useful for...

Japanese works stand. These are so, so useful for gear changes and I don't understand why they have never caught on outside of Japan....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-11-20, 06:19 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Yeah, generally if you have a life and a job, you...

Yeah, generally if you have a life and a job, you need a day off after a heavy session, be it bike or gym, before you can train intensely again. This means you may only have a possibility of three or...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-11-20, 04:21 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

You won't find an actual NJS bike with brake...

You won't find an actual NJS bike with brake holes, but Panasonic does make a road training version of their NJS track frame you can fit F&R brakes to. Prices are going up on those and I think they...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-14-20, 02:35 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Ok, I'm bored. My city just went into shelter in...

Ok, I'm bored. My city just went into shelter in place. How about people share the plague workouts you're doing inside? Confined to my "home gym" which only has about 85kg of weight available and no...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-10-20, 02:22 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

If you have some clincher training wheels use...

If you have some clincher training wheels use them at a lower pressure. It will be really not fun. Weirdly just what the road world thinks as the fastest set up is just terrible on rollers.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-27-20, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

I've found the standard Shimano track chain whip...

I've found the standard Shimano track chain whip works great. It's not that long but the nice handle allows you to put more pressure down than if it were just a flat bar. And it's compact so it fits...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-14-20, 09:50 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Sounds fine, just shut down before the hill.

Sounds fine, just shut down before the hill.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-07-20, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Right. As others have mentioned, there is a...

Right. As others have mentioned, there is a sequence to these things. The Starting Strength beginner's program (gospel to many) has you jumping in with cleans from day one, but there is a general...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-07-20, 07:44 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

If you're looking to improve maximal POWER, you...

If you're looking to improve maximal POWER, you may need to do some different things to lifting as much as you can on a leg press. You might want to try some explosive movements, like single leg...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-28-19, 02:02 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

You can order these directly from Profile. They...

You can order these directly from Profile. They come in a number of styles and are very cheap. I couldn't find them listed anywhere a few years ago, so I emailed Profile. Super helpful people.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-12-19, 07:44 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Flawed product in a couple of ways, lack of...

Flawed product in a couple of ways, lack of factory support makes it worse. Avoid if you can. I spent waaaaaayy too much time fettling mine. Corima/Mavic/Campy/FFWD, the new Walker Bros stuff...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-09-19, 07:55 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Spend the extra beans and get the Corima. The 900...

Spend the extra beans and get the Corima. The 900 track conversion axle is near unobtainium and anyhow the hub axle on these is not very robust in my experience. I finally got rid of mine but was...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-07-19, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

The trend at the top level now is to have your...

The trend at the top level now is to have your holder basically push you up to the rail and give you a gargantuan push to get you going. You can see all kinds of photos of this on Instagram, the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-22-19, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Well it's the shipping cost that makes it cost...

Well it's the shipping cost that makes it cost prohibitive, but thanks for the offer. It isn't that I CAN'T get it, but I can't get it for a sane amount of money.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-22-19, 12:30 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Glue compatibility question for old-school...

Glue compatibility question for old-school experts:

This seems to happen to me every few years. In Japan, it seems like there is an embargo of sorts against European tubular glues. It's near...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-01-19, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Thanks guys, appreciate the assist. But this...

Thanks guys, appreciate the assist. But this wheel is too damned pretty to just throw some threaded rod at! I think I'll pop for the ¥6000 version from Campy.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-01-19, 07:47 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Sadly I had to leave the Panasonic in the US. But...

Sadly I had to leave the Panasonic in the US. But actually I think I found a "long" option replacement axle from a Japanese supplier.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-30-19, 07:07 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Not quite sure where to put this, couldn't find a...

Not quite sure where to put this, couldn't find a track wheels thread that seemed relevant:

I just came into an older Campy Ghibli disc, the one with the alloy rim, black sides with the white...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-20-19, 09:30 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

That's what I consider the best placement of the...

That's what I consider the best placement of the strap, behind the pedal body itself. I learned this was best for myself using the old school DA 7400 pedals. This is basically the position of the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-20-19, 02:08 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Yeah, I'm often confused by peoples' strap...

Yeah, I'm often confused by peoples' strap set-ups. Most seem way too forward to me. I've even seen world level riders with their straps basically around their toes.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-19-19, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Yeah, I have them and they are great! I use only...

Yeah, I have them and they are great! I use only the rear strap position and they are perfect. I'm looking for the next pair though as to looks like VP are not producing them anymore. Though now that...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-19-19, 06:57 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Thanks, Kaben. I've been hoping to avoid making...

Thanks, Kaben. I've been hoping to avoid making something, but that's looking more and more likely.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-19-19, 01:56 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

THAT is exactly what I'm looking for! Do you know...

THAT is exactly what I'm looking for! Do you know who made these at Dolan? Thank you!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-16-19, 06:51 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Excellent, thank for the link, Flatballer! I did...

Excellent, thank for the link, Flatballer! I did not realize those were on that site.

This is exactly what I'm after:
Keo-metal-03...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-16-19, 05:52 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Anybody seen how straps are attached to LOOK...

Anybody seen how straps are attached to LOOK pedals? I know the French team uses them but I've never seen this close up. Weighing up my options for after these VPs wear out, which might be soon, and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-16-19, 02:32 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Agree. I was also pretty surprised. Weird...

Agree. I was also pretty surprised. Weird backroom maneuvering at the Russian team? Seems a real shame as he obviously went through a lot to change nationalities only to be left home.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-15-19, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

I asked this a couple of weeks ago. Seems...

I asked this a couple of weeks ago. Seems unclear, but maybe he just missed qualification? Or was an alternate? In any case, he's here now doing pro keirin and actually earning some Y.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-11-19, 06:27 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

There was a rule that said forearms had to be...

There was a rule that said forearms had to be horizontal. Seems that's out the window.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-19, 01:32 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

So anybody know what happened with Shane Perkins'...

So anybody know what happened with Shane Perkins' participation with the Russian team at the WC's that just happened? Last I heard he was to ride TS and keirin, last FB post I saw of his was like "so...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-07-19, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

So anybody know what happened with Shane Perkins'...

So anybody know what happened with Shane Perkins' participation with the Russian team at the WC's that just happened? Last I heard he was to ride TS and keirin, last FB post I saw of his was like "so...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-14-19, 10:12 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Oh dang, that would have been a deal to jump on!

Oh dang, that would have been a deal to jump on!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-14-19, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Any Australian members know what happened to all...

Any Australian members know what happened to all the ex-national team BT's? Just curious.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-17-18, 05:03 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

There's definitely a changing of the guard...

There's definitely a changing of the guard happening. Kenny didn't make it past 8th finals I think? Where is Bauge? Dmitrev? The Germans? The Dutch are on a tear, and except for Bos (obviously) they...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-16-18, 10:08 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Word. Tangentially related: Other than those two,...

Word. Tangentially related: Other than those two, Aussie sprinting looking a bit thin at the moment. Are they even fielding a men's TS squad? (Kaarle McCulloch is still in the squad with Morton, I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-13-18, 05:09 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Doesn't really seem to be a problem for Glaetzer...

Doesn't really seem to be a problem for Glaetzer at the moment...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-18-18, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Nothing wrong with Sugino 75's. Sure, square...

Nothing wrong with Sugino 75's. Sure, square taper is pre-historic technology, but it still works. I've been using them for 10 years with no problems.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-12-18, 06:09 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Some of the recent 3T stems have a single pinch...

Some of the recent 3T stems have a single pinch bolt at the steerer tube (like the first one Carleton pictured). I have one on my road bike and I don't recommend it. In my experience I have to supply...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-08-18, 06:10 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

You'll still feel the float. If you want to...

You'll still feel the float. If you want to eliminate it use the fixed cleats. That's pretty weird as I've ordered two pair of the VP pedals and they both came with fixed cleats.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-07-18, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Seconded on the baseball batting gloves. Most of...

Seconded on the baseball batting gloves. Most of the keirin pros over here use them.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-07-18, 02:36 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

These: VP-R73T - VP Components...

These: VP-R73T - VP Components (http://www.vpcomponents.com/product/vp-r73t/)

Seriously.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-27-18, 08:58 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Hey Taras, just FYI (and to other iO owners), it...

Hey Taras, just FYI (and to other iO owners), it looks like the bearings are actually 61901, 24x12x6mm. The one's in this wheel are NMB r2412zz (though only one metal shield is fitted) which I cross...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-24-18, 09:42 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Thanks Taras!

Thanks Taras!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-24-18, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Anybody know what type of bearings are in a Mavic...

Anybody know what type of bearings are in a Mavic iO? I found this info before, but now I can't seem to dig it up, all I find is the magic bearing kit online. Thanks
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-22-18, 06:01 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

My three usual tracks area 400, a 333 and a 250....

My three usual tracks area 400, a 333 and a 250. I usually ride pretty much the same gear on all of them, maybe a tooth up in front on the 250. I find my top speeds are a bit higher on the 250, but...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-14-18, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Zipp 900 users: My axle has become worn so that...

Zipp 900 users: My axle has become worn so that there is play between the axle and bearing inner races. This is giving an unacceptable amount to radial and lateral runout at the rim. Bearings have...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-05-18, 05:13 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

Agree, I think the VP is the best off the shelf...

Agree, I think the VP is the best off the shelf design at the moment. In my experience, they are basically just like LOOK Keo low-mid level pedals, maybe bearings and materials a little nicer, but...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-05-18, 06:23 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

I REALLY like them, and if you have wide feet...

I REALLY like them, and if you have wide feet like me, they'll be a revelation.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-05-18, 05:28 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 780,782
Posted By Baby Puke

My very "Hoy-style" set up. I love it. I don't...

My very "Hoy-style" set up. I love it. I don't think it's possible to unclip unless something major breaks....
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