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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-30-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

I’m sorry to hear that. Thanks for letting us...

I’m sorry to hear that. Thanks for letting us know.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-01-21, 09:49 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Yeah, I used to have an Adamo and a Cobb longer...

Yeah, I used to have an Adamo and a Cobb longer saddle…the Adamo absolutely sucked (for the reasons stated above) and the Cobb was better because it was connected in the center-front, but the...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-31-21, 10:29 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

That looks like a great build for the 500m. 1...

That looks like a great build for the 500m. 1 note, though. I’d recommend trading out the Adamo saddle for a long standard saddle like the Arione classic.

Why? The Adamo is designed to be used in...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-11-21, 02:02 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Yeah, the 2nd chain is an option, but it will get...

Yeah, the 2nd chain is an option, but it will get old after a while. Also, you introduce a potential point of failure by swapping chains one or more times every session you ride. Chains aren't...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-10-21, 10:20 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it's...

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it's better you find out sooner than later.

The rear track ends / dropouts are already pretty short by modern standards. Being that the rear triangle is...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-25-21, 07:36 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Nice blast from the past. But this is for bikes...

Nice blast from the past. But this is for bikes actually used on the velodrome.

Try the single speed / fixed gear sub-forum.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-28-20, 05:14 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Ohhhh...did ALCOA change their name?

Ohhhh...did ALCOA change their name?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-28-20, 12:53 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

If my memory serves me correctly, Tiemeyer used...

If my memory serves me correctly, Tiemeyer used ALCOA...but don't quote me on that.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-28-20, 12:48 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

https://i.imgflip.com/153yec.jpg ...

https://i.imgflip.com/153yec.jpg

http://www.mickpeterson.org/Classes/MEE320/Projects/Bike%20Frames/Tubing.htm
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-28-20, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

No big deal. The aero tubing was a feature...

No big deal.

The aero tubing was a feature of many street bikes (even the budget ones). You can buy tubing in that shape from ALCOA and the like where bike manufacturers buy their raw materials.
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-28-20, 08:12 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Hi, HPL. That bike is a "street fixed gear". ...

Hi, HPL. That bike is a "street fixed gear". You'll likely get more info posting in the Singlespeed / Fixed Gear forum: https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/

Also, this thread is...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-08-19, 11:39 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

lol apparently B A L L E R is a banned word.

lol apparently B A L L E R is a banned word.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-08-19, 11:38 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Yeah, I think that Celeste Green is awesome. ...

Yeah, I think that Celeste Green is awesome. They could totally get by with various combinations of

Celeste Green
White
Black

My Pista Concept matte black with celeste letters was ******. ...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-04-19, 07:56 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

My "retirement bike" that I pull out when I show...

My "retirement bike" that I pull out when I show up and scare everybody swervin' in some random B Grade 5 Lap Scratch:

...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-13-19, 02:23 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Really dope bikes posted above!

Really dope bikes posted above!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-21-18, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Believe it or not, that's an excellent frame....

Believe it or not, that's an excellent frame. Great angles, stiff. The only downside is the integrated seatpost binder. But other than that, it's great. I've seen several elite US riders ride that...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-25-18, 03:58 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Lookin' good! "Long and low" I bet it's...

Lookin' good! "Long and low"

I bet it's light as well.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-09-18, 06:12 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

You say, “Big push.” I give BIG PUSH. :D

You say, “Big push.” I give BIG PUSH.


:D
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-26-18, 08:57 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Thanks!! Now that Flickr is owned by...

Thanks!!

Now that Flickr is owned by SmugMug, I have to figure out my hosting options. I don't think I want to be a SmugMug user.

So, if all of my pics break, it's because I deleted my Flickr...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-18-18, 09:25 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Chariot Races tonight at DLV... Woooo! ...

Chariot Races tonight at DLV... Woooo!

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/818/41510301562_245c9b8ceb_b.jpg
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-04-18, 02:07 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

I'm digging it for sure. Great job! Love...

I'm digging it for sure. Great job!

Love the wheels, too!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-17-17, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-15-17, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Hi, Morelock. Welcome to the forum. Any...

Hi, Morelock. Welcome to the forum.

Any chance you can give us a quick review of your Walker Brother's disc? They are not common here in the US.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-13-17, 07:05 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

I see it now. Thanks! They call it the "XXL" ...

I see it now. Thanks! They call it the "XXL"

Fuji Bikes | Track Elite (http://www.fujibikes.com/usa/bikes/road/competition/track-elite/track-elite)

I'm glad that manufacturers are now...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-06-17, 07:16 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Wow. Thanks for the responses. On a related...

Wow. Thanks for the responses.

On a related note: Short Bicycle Cranks (http://bikesmithdesign.com/Short_Cranks/index.html)

http://bikesmithdesign.com/Short_Cranks/s600-22-32-42.jpg
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-06-17, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Getting closer to my final form. LVL: 80/100...

Getting closer to my final form.

LVL: 80/100

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4544/38846281652_f64867e489_k.jpg

Felt TK FRD
3T Scatto
Zipp 808 Track
SRM Track Science
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-06-17, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

In this particular case with holes for pedals...

In this particular case with holes for pedals being drilled unusually further from the end, wouldn't those holes be in the weaker areas?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-29-17, 03:51 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Good point. Maybe it's cheaper to make the...

Good point.

Maybe it's cheaper to make the mold in the largest size then band saw the excess off and sand before painting? Or they can do the thing where there's an insert that gives you 3...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-28-17, 11:33 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Thanks! That's interesting about the cranks...

Thanks!

That's interesting about the cranks being the same length but drilled to make different sizes. I guess that's how they keep the cost down.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-27-17, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Nice ride! How do you like the cranks? What BB...

Nice ride! How do you like the cranks? What BB did you use?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-18-17, 11:22 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

It's a solid bike. Unsolicited advice: Spend...

It's a solid bike.

Unsolicited advice: Spend money to solve problems and meet desires. Take note of what you like and don't like about this one and make sure that it's addressed in the new frame....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-18-17, 09:53 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-15-17, 02:53 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

In my opinion, no. I think it was tech handed...

In my opinion, no. I think it was tech handed down from their road TT bike where the competition to be different is much more fierce than on the track.

I've used:

- Standard fork/stem systems...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-15-17, 02:11 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

A replacement Bayonet fork and stem kit is like...

A replacement Bayonet fork and stem kit is like $900. I that they keep the cost of the complete TK1 kit down by using a standard fork.

EDIT:

I was confused by this, too.

The older TK1 came...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-15-17, 02:09 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

The Bayonet system also comes with like 5x31.8mm...

The Bayonet system also comes with like 5x31.8mm stems, 5x26.0mm stems (an aerobar standard), an Ergostem thingy to turn it all into an Ergostem.

The seatmast is replaceable. So, if you cut it...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-15-17, 01:32 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

UPDATE: I'm really digging the 35cm Scattos...

UPDATE:

I'm really digging the 35cm Scattos over the 33cm Alpinas...for now. I'm pretty sure that I'll change my mind as the wind blows in different directions.
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-15-17, 01:30 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

The hard way to swap drop and aero bars on either...

The hard way to swap drop and aero bars on either style bike is by removing 4 bolts from the stem then removing the bars from the stem. The easy way for a standard bike is to have a stem dedicated...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-13-17, 09:41 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

+1

+1
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-11-17, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

So nice.

So nice.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-05-17, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Trying out 35cm Scattos. Thanks for the wet...

Trying out 35cm Scattos.

Thanks for the wet sanding advice. I did everything you guys suggested. Turned out great!

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4552/38140398426_cb6a079f81_h.jpg
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-05-17, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Very nice! I've heard nothing but good things...

Very nice! I've heard nothing but good things about FFWD wheels. Everyone I know who has some raves about them. Never heard a bad thing.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-04-17, 01:57 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Thanks. Did a shakedown ride today. It feels...

Thanks. Did a shakedown ride today. It feels really good. I'm very happy.

Now I just have to continue to train to actually be as fast as the bike looks :D
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-04-17, 08:43 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Also, the conventional fork sidesteps some of the...

Also, the conventional fork sidesteps some of the flex and squeeking issues that some people have with the Bayonet system. Also, you get to use standard stems.

If I have issues with the Bayonet,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-04-17, 08:38 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Dude, the 2010 Bayonet fork was even heavier. It...

Dude, the 2010 Bayonet fork was even heavier. It weighed as much as an All City steel fork I had laying around.

This new one is on a serious diet. It also has a HUGE opening for the wheel. I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-04-17, 08:14 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

I knew this would come up :D My complaints...

I knew this would come up :D

My complaints about the 2010 TK1:

A) Tilting Ritchey seat mast topper (deal breaker)
B) Largest size was 57cm TT
C) 40mm offset fork

I was talking with my bike...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-04-17, 07:30 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Thanks! (you know me too well) Ideally, 808...

Thanks! (you know me too well)

Ideally, 808 track front and Comete disc. If I can't find a Comete at a good price, I'll choose the Shimano PRO disc next.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-04-17, 12:53 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

The Siren's Song is so sweet. I had...

The Siren's Song is so sweet.




I had a moment of weakness :(
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-04-17, 12:15 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Zoom Zoom.... ...

Zoom Zoom....

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4504/24303440688_8dcb7a7d1d_b.jpg

I couldn't let you guys have all the fun :D

Felt TK FRD...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-04-17, 12:15 AM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Very nice, Pierrej. If you like leather...

Very nice, Pierrej.

If you like leather straps, maybe consider NJS straps. They are pricey, but it's worth it. They have 3 layers and don't stretch or flop around like single layer straps.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-24-17, 07:05 PM
Replies: 1,040
Views: 384,893
Posted By carleton

Nice!

Nice!
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