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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-12-14, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Fiveflat

What are the thoughts on a Felt TK3? ...

What are the thoughts on a Felt TK3? Particularly for a newcomer to track? I really don't want to put ANY money into this cheap chinese bike I have and my LBS has a TK3. While I usually couldn't...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-14, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Fiveflat

No, but I'll see if I can get some this weekend

No, but I'll see if I can get some this weekend
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-14, 10:38 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Fiveflat

Steve Jones did the session last Saturday. I...

Steve Jones did the session last Saturday. I thought he did a good job, of course it was my first time.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-14, 10:27 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Fiveflat

Were you there? I rode my own budget bike I had....

Were you there? I rode my own budget bike I had. I'm the guy with the handlebar mustache...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-14, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Fiveflat

I did for the first time last Saturday

I did for the first time last Saturday
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-14, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Fiveflat

Interesting, so now what do I do? I looked...

Interesting, so now what do I do?

I looked very carefully at how guys fit on their bikes in that other bike fit thread and I look really stretched out on my budget 58cm I'm riding now in...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-14, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Fiveflat

Most of my LBS specialize in beach cruisers, MTB,...

Most of my LBS specialize in beach cruisers, MTB, or "fixies"
The one that would be closest to track would be the shop with that Felt TK3...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-14, 04:12 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Fiveflat

thanks guys! I'm spinning out of control with...

thanks guys!
I'm spinning out of control with questions. So I took my measurements, and checked out an online bike fit calculator and here are the results. I'm 6'2 and thought for sure I'd need a...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-14, 08:29 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Fiveflat

Thanks for the help last week. I had a...

Thanks for the help last week. I had a successful, fun first day out at the track!
I couldn't imagine riding the track in just toe clips, so I'm really glad I got clipless pedals. I did terrible...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-06-14, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Fiveflat

Just got back from LBS with Shimano R550 pedals...

Just got back from LBS with Shimano R550 pedals and inexpensive Bontrager shoes. Thanks for the advise guys! I paid a little more than amazon prices, but good for LBS I suppose.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-06-14, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Fiveflat

And this is precisely why I asked. I've never...

And this is precisely why I asked. I've never ridden road pedals (how different are they from MTB pedals?)
Maybe I'll see if my LBS has some inexpensive ones (here I go putting more money into this...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-06-14, 09:28 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Fiveflat

Thanks! I did buy a new cog to gear it up. I'll...

Thanks! I did buy a new cog to gear it up. I'll be at 46/14
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-06-14, 09:08 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Fiveflat

Regarding pedals above... my current budget bike...

Regarding pedals above... my current budget bike only has bmx style pedals. I want to get a feel for the track and I'm headed to Hellyer this Saturday for the beginner instruction training. I have...
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