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Old 11-03-07, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by kmart
It would be a lot more impressive if he wasn't seated. However, the overlong seatpost theory seems more plausible.
i tend to think it's easier to hold a no-handed trackstand while standing like that. being able to lock your legs allows you to more evenly distribute your weight between the two pedals.
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Old 11-03-07, 09:44 PM
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i like how the wikipedia person can't fathom the idea of a new frame or someone having 2 bags
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Originally Posted by deathhare
Why is there the sound of a projector with that video?
the original was film, and it was "transferred" to video simply by shooting the screen while it was being projected, would be my guess
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Old 11-04-07, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by thunderpony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkkTSVVrPYk

check out 3:38, it goes on for almost 20-25 seconds. the finish is utterly rad!
my favorite bike video on youtube. no question.
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Old 11-05-07, 04:39 AM
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No memos at stoplights! I have read newspapers while doing trackstands. I have done them for very long periods of time
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Old 11-05-07, 11:10 AM
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Someone post the picture of that old 6-day champ trackstanding while eating a cucumber sandiwch or whatever.

So epic.
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Old 11-05-07, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by tjayk
if this guy is seated then he's got way too much seatpost. his legs don't have enough bend for that crank arm position.
Not necessarily, look how low his heal is. Since he probably doesn't pedal with his foot at that angle, it looks like it might be set up right for him.
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Old 11-05-07, 11:43 AM
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Old 11-05-07, 12:43 PM
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Photoshop of the Day.
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Six Minute Track Stand on the track
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Old 11-05-07, 03:20 PM
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guess I've been outclassed









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Old 11-05-07, 03:30 PM
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goddamn
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Surely you don't mean by me. Hats off good sir, that's fantastic.
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Originally Posted by tjayk
if this guy is seated then he's got way too much seatpost. his legs don't have enough bend for that crank arm position.
What?

If I do no-handers, it's standing up and clamping my seat with my knees. That looks like what that guy is doing.
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